Controls - Operating - MASSEY FERGUSON 410 Operators Instruction Book

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Fig. 29

Controls - Operating

A brief explanation of the operating controls (Fig. 29)
is given below:
1. Hand throttle control lever
Move the lever down progressively to increase the
engine speed.
2. Dual range selector lever
The dual range selector lever is used to select high
or low transmission range. The top of the gear lever
knob is engraved L - H with a KEY or O symbol in
between to indicate:
L - LOW
KEY or O SYMBOL - Neutral Start position.
KEY SYMBOL for non shuttle tractor - MF 410
O SYMBOL for shuttle tractor - MF 420/430
H - HIGH
For details of the dual range selector lever operation,
(see Operation section).
NOTE: The dual range selector lever must be placed
in the central (Neutral) position to engage the neutral
start switch before the engine can be started. (only
for MF 410)
* : Dual selector lever and main gear lever on MF
430 tractor are located at the RH side of the platform.
(Side-shift option).
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Controls and Instruments
For MF 420/430, shuttle lever must be placed in the
central (Neutral) position to engage the neutral start
switch before the engine can be started.
3. Foot throttle
WARNING: When operating by foot
throttle only, the hand throttle MUST
be set at minimum (rotated up).
Operation of the foot throttle overrides the hand
throttle setting when increasing engine speed. When
the foot throttle is released the engine will return to
the speed set by the hand throttle. For details of
operation, (see Operation section).
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