Adjusting Throttle Position; Starting The Tractor - Kioti DK55 Manual

OPERATING NEW TRACTOR
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
Before starting, make a routine inspec-
tion of the tractor as outlined in the main-
tenance check-list (See chapter 9). Al-
ways allow engine to warm up before
applying load.
SELECTION TRAVEL SPEED
Depress clutch pedal, and shift the main
gear shift lever and the range lever to
the desired speed.
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
To release the parking brake, push the
button and pull down the parking brake
lever.

ADJUSTING THROTTLE POSITION

Always operate power-drive equipment
such as rotary mower, snow thrower,
rotary tiller, etc., at 540 PTO rpm mark
unless otherwise specified in the equip-
ment owner's manual. Use gear shift le-
ver to select a safe travel speed. Proper
travel speed will depend first on the type
of equipment used on the tractor and
second, on field, garden or yard condi-
tions.
ARE ALL THE GREASE NIPPLES
FILLED WITH SUFFICIENT CHASSIS
GREASE?
The front axle, tie rod, brake and clutch
pedals, etc. are provided with grease
nipples (See chapter 10). For filling, wipe
the nipple clean so that no dirt and dust
may enter with the grease.
CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE IN
TIRES
Also inspect if the tires are not too worn
or otherwise damaged.
CHECK THE BRAKES
If the brake should function only on one
side when both the right and the left brake
pedals are depressed, adjust the length
of the brake rod of the inactive brake us-
ing the turnbuckle on the rod (See chap-
ter 10).
CHECK THE LIGHTS
Do they light up? Are they clean?
HANDLING NEW TRACTOR 5-3
REFER TO YOUR EQUIPMENT
OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MORE
SPECIFIC TRAVEL SPEED AND PTO
SPEED INFORMATION

STARTING THE TRACTOR

1. Depress the clutch pedal to disengage
the clutch.
2. Shift levers to the desired speed
position.
3. Unlock the parking brake.
4. Speed up the engine by moving the
throttle lever forward.
5. Slowly release the clutch pedal.
IMPORTANT
Do not move the tractor with the
parking brake on.
To avoid premature wear, do not
use the clutch pedal as a foot
rest.
Hi-Low gear shift levers cannot
be shifted while the tractor is
moving. And main gear shift
lower can be shifted by depress-
ing and selecting speed.
When descending steep slopes,
engage the gear and descent with
the clutch engaged.
Always be sure to interlock two
brake pedals.