Starting The Tractor; Brake And Differential Lock Setting; Driving The Tractor And Snow Blower - Schulte SBX-75/87 Operator's Manual

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12.1 Starting the Tractor

The procedure to start the tractor is model specific.

Refer to the tractor operator's manual for starting

procedures for your particular tractor. Consult an

authorized dealer if the starting procedure is

unclear. Ensure the 3-point control lever is in the

lowered position and the PTO is disengaged before

starting the tractor.

Make sure the tractor brakes are in good operating

condition. Tractor brakes can be set to operate

independently allowing single rear wheel braking

action or locked together to provide simultaneous

rear wheel braking.

FOR MOST DRIVING AND

OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE PEDALS

SHOULD BE LOCKED TOGETHER TO PROVIDE

THE MOST EFFECTIVE BRAKING ACTION.

Always disengage the tractor differential lock when

turning. When engaged the differential lock will

prevent or limit the tractor from turning. During

normal cutting conditions, locking the differential

provides no benefit and should not be used. OPS-

U- 0013

Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor with weak or faulty brakes.

When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick roads, the braking distance increases; use

extreme care and reduce your speed in these conditions. When operating in traffic, always

use the Tractor's flashing warning lights and reduce your speed. Be aware of traffic around

you and watch out for the other guy.

Start off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintaining complete control of the

tractor and snow blower. Moving slowly at first will also prevent the tractor from rearing up and loss of steering

control. The tractor should never be operated at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the

operator from stopping quickly during an emergency. If the power steering or engine ceases operating, stop

the tractor immediately as the tractor will be difficult to control.

SBX-75/87 04/19

OPERATION

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