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OPERATING THE TRACTOR
5. Depress the clutch pedal.
BClutch Pedal
To avoid personal injury or death:
A Sudden release of the clutch may cause the
tractor to lunge in an unexpected manner.
The clutch is disengaged when the clutch pedal is fully
pressed down.
(1) Clutch pedal
To help prevent premature clutch wear:
A The clutch pedal must be quickly disengaged and be
slowly engaged.
A Avoid operating the tractor with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal.
A Select proper gear and engine speed depending on
the type of job.
6. Selecting the Travel Speed.
BRange Gear Shift Lever
The range gear shift can only be shifted when the tractor
is completely stopped and the speed control pedal is
neutral position.
(1) Range gear shift lever (1-2-3)
IMPORTANT:
To avoid transmission and shift linkage damage when
shifting:
A Completely stop the tractor using the brake pedals.
A Do not force the range gear shift lever.
A If it is difficult to shift the lever into 1, 2, or 3 from
neutral position:
On slopes be sure to set the parking brake before
starting the procedure.
(1) Slightly depress the speed control pedal to rotate
the gears inside of transmission.
(2) Release the speed control pedal to neutral
position.
(3) Depress the clutch pedal, wait for a moment and
then shift the lever.
(1) "LOW"
(2) "MIDDLE"
(N) "NEUTRAL POSITION"
(3) "HIGH"
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