Differential Lock; Brake Pedals - Ford 2000 Operation Manual

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DRIVING
THE TRACTOR SECTION A
:
DIFFERENTIAL
LOCK
Should wheelspin be experienced depress
the differential
lock pedal, (12)
Figure A4, located
on
the right-hand side of the
rear axle housing,
until
the
lock
is
definitely felt to
engage. Then, release the pedal.
The
lock will
auto-
matically disengage
when
the traction of
both
rear
wheels equalises
and
the
pedal
will return
to
its
original position.
If
the pedal
is
slow
in
returning,
momentarily depress the clutch pedal
or
briefly
apply the
brake corresponding
to
the
wheel which
has
been spinning,
this will assist
the
disengagement of the
differential lock.
Avoid
the use of
the
differential
lock
at
high speeds
or
while
travelling on public roads.
BRAKE PEDALS
To
reduce
the
tractor turning circle
apply
the left
or right
independent
brake
pedal as required. Enter the turn before applying the brake.
Lock both pedals together
when
operating
at
high speeds
or
on public
roads.
It
is
important that
you keep your brakes
in
proper adjustment.
See
section
'G'
for details.
LIGHTING
The
tractor lighting
system
is
basically
the
same
for
all
models except
for
certain
small differences to
meet
local regulations.
The light switch,
(7)
Figure A4, positions are as follows:
Straight
up
.
.
'OFF'
First right
.
.
Side
and
tail
lights
'ON'.
Second
right
. .
Side,
tail
and low
beam
headlights
'ON'
Third right
.
.
Side,
tail
and high
beam
headlights 'ON'
Fourth right*
.
.
High
beam
headlights 'ON'
only.
11 This
position
is
not obtainable
on
tractors sold in
some
countries.
A
rear light
socket
(where
fitted) is
situated
on
the
right
hand
side of the
tractor
beneath the
driver's seat.
On
certain tractors
a
further
socket
is
fitted
under
the toolbox.
These
sockets should only be used
for
a
tract or/ trailer
rear light
or accessories drawing not more than
36
watts.
An
accessory terminal.
(1)
Figure G15,
is
also located
behind the
fuel
tank
shroud.
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