Hydrostatic Transmission - Shibaura ST329 Operator's Manual

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION-H.S.T.
(Optional)
H.S.T. FOOT PEDAL
The ground speed of tractors equipped with the
hydrostatic transmission is continuously variable,
from zero to full rated speed in each range.
Speed is controlled by the H.S.T. rocker pedal on
the right side of the transmission, Figure 22.
Depress the forward pad on the pedal for forward
travel, to the position that provides the desired
ground speed.
For reverse travel, depress the rear pad on the
pedal.
Releasing the pedal returns the transmission to
Neutral, and stops the tractor, unless the H.S.T
speed control switch is in the "LOCK" position.
Figure 22 - H.S.T. Foot Pedal
H.S.T. Range Selector Lever
The range selector lever is located oh the left-hand
of the seat, Figure 23. It has three speed ranges
and two neutral position.
NOTE: The range selector lever must be in one of
the neutral positions to activate the safety start
system and allow the engine to start.
To select the desired operating range, depress the
clutch pedal fully.
CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND OPERATIONS
IMPORTANT： ： ： ： Never attempt to engage or disen-
gage the range lever when the tractor is in motion.
Figure 23 - H.S.T. Range Selector Lever
H.S.T. Cruise Control
The H.S.T. Cruise Control switch is located on the
right-hand side of the Hydraulic Lift Cover and is
used to remain a constant forward speed, Figure
24.
NOTE: Cruise control will not function in the re-
verse direction.
When the desired travel speed is reached, depress
the top half of the control switch to lock the hydro-
static rocker pedal. A green light will illuminate in-
side the switch indicating the cruise control is en-
gaged. To disengage cruise control, depress the
bottom half of the switch or depress the brake
pedal. The green light will extinguish, indicating
cruise control is off and the hydrostatic rocker
pedal will return to neutral.
WARNING： ： ： ： To avoid personal injury
and maintain optimum control of the
tractor, do not use the cruise control at
high speeds or when roading the trac-
tor.
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