Starting The Tractor; Steering The Tractor - Nortrac XT20 Owner's Manual

2.4 Starting the Tractor

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With the engine running at low speed, step on the clutch
pedal. Then, put the gear box shift level in the right position.
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Release the brake pedal lock device.
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Check for obstructions and honk your horn.
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Release the clutch pedal immediately after starting to avoid
the clutch slipping Gradually accelerated, so that the tractor
can reach the required operation speed.
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During use, never drive with the clutch semi-engagement in order to lower the tractor speed. Keep the
clutch pedal free of obstructions in order to avoid accelerating the releasing rod and friction disc wear.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
start in high gear.

2.5 Steering the Tractor

2.5.1 When driving the tractor on the road, press the turn switch to light the indicator, and finally, make
the turn. Reduce the speed before making a turn. If you have to make a large turn, make the turn
at a slow speed.
2.5.2 When turning the tractor tightly or on loose/soft ground, you may experience some sideslip on the
front wheel. When this happens, step on the corresponding brake pedal and rotate the wheel to make
the turn.
WARNING:
1. Never make sharp turns when the tractor is moving at a high speed. When turning the front wheel sharply,
to prevent damage to the hydraulic steering system, the steering wheel may pull back slightly. This is to
prevent the hydraulic steering system from being overloaded.
2. Before making turns or backing up during field work, make sure that any machinery is lifted from the soil
to avoid damage.
Operation Description
To prevent damage to the drive gear in the gearbox or early clutch damage, do not
Figure 2-18 Starting the Tractor
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