Yanmar SA Series Operation Manual page 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS
8. OPERATE THE TRACTOR................................................................................. 8-1
1. Operate a New Tractor............................................................................................................ 8-2
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Change the lubricating oil for the new tractor ........................................................................................................8-2
2. Raise and Lower the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) ................................................. 8-2
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Lower (folded "down") the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) .......................................................................8-3
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Raise (unfolded "up") the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) ........................................................................8-3
3. Operate the Tractor ................................................................................................................. 8-4
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Range Shift Lever (SA324/424).............................................................................................................................8-5
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2WD/4WD Lever....................................................................................................................................................8-6
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Tips on the 4-Wheel Drive .....................................................................................................................................8-6
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Throttle Control Lever ............................................................................................................................................8-6
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3-Point Hitch Control Lever ...................................................................................................................................8-6
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Implement Control Lever Lock...............................................................................................................................8-7
4. Stop the Tractor....................................................................................................................... 8-8
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Stop Procedure......................................................................................................................................................8-8
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Stop in an Emergency ...........................................................................................................................................8-9
5. Check While Driving ................................................................................................................ 8-9
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Shut down the engine immediately when any of the following occurs...................................................................8-9
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Fuel gauge...........................................................................................................................................................8-10
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Coolant temperature warning light.......................................................................................................................8-10
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Hour Meter...........................................................................................................................................................8-11
6. Use the Brake........................................................................................................................ 8-11
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Engage the Parking Brake...................................................................................................................................8-11
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Disengage the Parking Brake..............................................................................................................................8-12
7. Practices for Safe Operation ................................................................................................. 8-12
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Push or Tow the Tractor (SA221) ........................................................................................................................8-13
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Push or Tow the Tractor (SA324/424) .................................................................................................................8-14
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Allowable Loads When Towing with the Tractor..................................................................................................8-15
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Uphill and Downhill Slopes ..................................................................................................................................8-18
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Steep Downhill Slope ..........................................................................................................................................8-18
9. POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) SYSTEM.................................................................. 9-1
1. Operate the Power Take Off (PTO) System............................................................................ 9-1
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Rear Power Take Off (PTO) ..................................................................................................................................9-2
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Mid-Power Take Off (PTO) ....................................................................................................................................9-2
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Engage Power Take Off (PTO) (with the operator on the operator seat) ..............................................................9-2
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Disengage Power Take Off (PTO) (with the operator on the operator seat) .........................................................9-4
2. Install an Implement to Power Take Off (PTO) Driveline ........................................................ 9-4
3. Use the Power Take Off (PTO) Safely .................................................................................... 9-5
4. Operate the Power Take Off (PTO) while the Tractor is Traveling in the Reverse Direction
(Reverse Override Function) ................................................................................................... 9-5
10.3-POINT HITCH AND DRAWBAR.................................................................... 10-1
1. 3-Point Hitch.......................................................................................................................... 10-1
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Use the 3-Point Hitch Control Lever ....................................................................................................................10-2
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Use the Position Stop Knob.................................................................................................................................10-2
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Hydraulic Flow Control/Stop Knob.......................................................................................................................10-3
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Use the Lower Links (and Top Link as Needed) .................................................................................................10-4
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Level the Implement Front to Rear ......................................................................................................................10-4
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Level the Implement Side to Side ........................................................................................................................10-5
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Adjust the Check Chain .......................................................................................................................................10-6
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Install 3-point hitch onto the tractor with backhoe mount bracket (Option)..........................................................10-6
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3-Point Hitch Kit Contents ...................................................................................................................................10-8
SA221/324/424 Operation Manual
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