Running-in Period
Make sure to keep the following instructions for the initial 50-hour use.
(1) Avoid abrupt starting and abrupt stopping.
(2) Do not use excessive speed or load.
(3) Drive the tractor only when the engine is sufficiently warm.
(4) Do not idle the engine at the maximum speed.
(5) Check each part and change oil and fluid after 50-hour use.
(6) Refer to the section Maintenance for adding and changing engine oil.
Tight turns in the field
Disconnect the latch connecting left and right brake pedals
to allow the use of individual pedals.
To make a tight turn use both the steering wheel and the
brake pedal at the same time.
For a left turns use the left pedal and a right turn the right
pedal.
Caution:
Perform tight turns only at a slow safe speed.
Doing so at a high speed can cause rollovers and very serious injury or death.
Normal braking and parking
Let the engine come back to idle and at the same time
push in the brake and brake simultaneously.
When the tractor has come to a halt, lower any implement
to the ground, and put the main gear in neutral. Apply the
park brake, stop the engine, and remove the key.
Caution:
Always apply the park brake when parking.
Failure to do so can cause accidents and damage.
As an extra precaution when parking on a slope, chock the rear wheels.
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