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1. Brake-fluid reservoir
3. If the fluid level is low, clean the area around the cap,
remove the reservoir cap, and fill the reservoir to the
proper level with the specified brake fluid.
Note: Do not overfill the reservoir with brake fluid.
Note: You can remove the hood access to the reservoir from
the front of the machine (Figure 25).
1. Brake-fluid reservoir
Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the operator's seat and engage the parking brake.
2. Disengage the PTO and the high-flow hydraulics (if
so equipped) and move the hand-throttle lever to the
Off position (if equipped).
3. Move the shift lever to the Neutral position and press
the clutch pedal.
4. Ensure that the hydraulic-lift lever is in the center
position.
Figure 24
Figure 25
5. Keep your foot off of the accelerator pedal.
6. Insert the key into the ignition switch and rotate it
clockwise to start the engine.
Note: Release key when engine starts.
Important: To prevent overheating of the starter motor,
do not engage starter longer than 15 seconds. After 15
seconds of continuous cranking, wait 60 seconds before
engaging the starter motor again.
Driving the Machine
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Fully press the clutch pedal.
3. Move the gear shift lever to first gear.
4. Release the clutch pedal smoothly while pressing the
accelerator pedal.
5. When the machine gains enough speed, remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal, fully press the clutch
pedal, move the gear shift lever to the next gear and
release the clutch pedal while pressing the accelerator
pedal.
6. Repeat the procedure until the desired speed is attained.
Important: Always stop the machine before
shifting to reverse a forward gear or to a forward
gear from reverse.
Note: Avoid long periods of engine idling.
Use the chart below to determine the ground speed of
the vehicle at 3600 rpm.
Gear
Range
1
L
2
L
3
L
1
H
2
H
3
H
R
L
R
H
Important: Do not attempt to push or tow the
machine to get it started. Damage to the drive
train could result.
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Speed
Speed
Ratio
(kmh)
(mph)
82.83 : 1
4.7
2.9
54.52 : 1
7.2
4.5
7.7
31.56 : 1
12.5
32.31 : 1
12.2
7.6
21.27 : 1
18.5
11.5
12.31 : 1
31.9
19.8
86.94 : 1
4.5
2.8
33.91 : 1
11.6
7.1
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