Driving Operation - Zetor Major 80 Operator's Manual

Before driving with a new tractor,
first become acquainted with the
gear shifting scheme and try
individual positions of the gear
shifting lever with engine at
standstill.
In normal operation before you
set off, you have to make sure
that technical condition corre-
sponds with safe operation re-
quirements.

DRIVING OPERATION

Before you start the engine ....................................................................................... 40
Starting the engine .................................................................................................... 40
If engine does not start.............................................................................................. 41
Ignition system failure signalization........................................................................... 41
Manipulation with starter ........................................................................................... 41
Immediately after start............................................................................................... 42
Engine heating .......................................................................................................... 42
∗ Coolant heater........................................................................................................ 43
Starting the engine while using coolant heater.......................................................... 43
Drive away ................................................................................................................ 44
Selection of road or reduced speeds......................................................................... 45
Gear shifting.............................................................................................................. 45
Selecting driving direction - Reversing lever ............................................................. 45
Gear shifting from lower to higher gears ................................................................... 46
Gear shifting from higher to lower gears ................................................................... 46
Travelling up the slope .............................................................................................. 47
Travelling down the slope ......................................................................................... 47
Differential lock ............................................................................................................ 48
Front drive axle control.............................................................................................. 48
Driving with front drive axle engaged ........................................................................ 48
Foot brakes pedals.................................................................................................... 49
Trailer and semi-trailer air brakes.............................................................................. 49
Notification signalization of air pressure drop............................................................ 49
Single hose air brakes for trailer................................................................................ 50
Stopping the tractor - manual brake .......................................................................... 51
Stopping the engine .................................................................................................. 51
Leaving the tractor .................................................................................................... 51
Hydrostatic steering failure warning signalization.......................................................... 52
Important notification................................................................................................. 52
39
Page