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DRIVING THE TRACTOR

WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, exces-

sive speed and sudden stops.

WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the

tractor without disengaging the PTO

and engaging the parking brake. If

leaving the tractor unattended, turn the

ignition key off and remove key.

• Adjust the operator’s seat to the most comfort-

able position that allows you to operate all

controls and pedals. See seat adjustment in the

ADJUSTMENTS section.

WARNING: DO NOT use the seat belt if

the ROPS structure is in the folded

position or has been removed from the

tractor.

• Adjust the seat belt to fit snugly but comfortably

around your lap, then buckle the seat belt.

Refer to ADJUSTMENTS section.

• Shift the transmission Hi/Lo range shift lever on

the right fender to the desired speed setting.

Refer to USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT

LEVER in paragraphs below.

• Use the tractor and/or auxiliary hydraulic lift

lever(s) to raise all tractor attachments from the

ground if transporting the tractor to a work site.

• Depress the brake pedal to release the parking

brake, then slowly release the brake pedal.

• Move the throttle handle to the position where

the engine operates best for the load to be

handled (normally full throttle).

• Slowly depress either the front or rear of the

forward/reverse pedal to move the tractor in the

desired direction. Refer to USING THE

FORWARD/REVERSE PEDAL in paragraphs

below.

DRIVING ON SLOPES

WARNING: Do not operate on inclines

with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a

rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every

10 feet). The tractor could overturn and

cause serious injury.

IMPORTANT:

Always shift the transmission

into the LOW speed range BEFORE beginning

the climb or descent of any slope.

Operate the tractor up and down slopes, never

across slopes. Do not drive so that the tractor may

tip over sideways

Before operating the tractor on a slope, walk the

slope to look for possible hazards such as rocks,

mounds, stumps, or surface irregularities which

could cause the tractor to be upset.

Back the tractor with attachment up the steepest

portion of each slope you intend to work. If the

tractor cannot negotiate the slope in reverse, the

slope is too steep to be worked.

Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must

be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope

greatly increases the chance of a roll over.

Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is

necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up

smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of

flipping the tractor over backward.

STOPPING THE TRACTOR

• Fully depress the brake pedal to bring the

tractor to a complete stop. Push downward on

the parking brake lever and release the pedal

to engage the parking brake. See Figure 15.

• Depress the rear of the PTO switch to

disengage the PTO.

• Place the throttle control lever in the “SLOW”

position and allow the engine to idle for about

one minute.

• Turn the ignition switch to “OFF’” and remove

the key from the switch before dismounting.

• Depress the button in the center of the seat belt

buckle to release the seat belt.

USING THE FORWARD/REVERSE PEDAL

The hydrostatic transmission provides constantly

variable ground speeds within the speed rating of

each transmission range. The tractor speed is

controlled by the forward/reverse rocker pedal on

the right floorboard.

The forward/reverse pedal is self neutralizing. The

transmission and pedal return to neutral and the

tractor stops when the pedal is released.

• To move forward, slowly depress the front of

the forward/reverse pedal until the desired

speed is achieved. The speed of the tractor is

directly related to the distance the pedal is

depressed. Refer to Figure 16.

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