Yanmar Lx410 Operator's Manual page 6

7. OPERATE THE ENGINE .................................................................................... 7-1
1. Start the Engine....................................................................................................................... 7-1
2. Start the Engine in Cold Weather............................................................................................ 7-8
3. Shut Off the Engine ................................................................................................................. 7-8
4. Restart a Stalled Engine........................................................................................................ 7-10
5. Start When the Engine Runs Out of Fuel .............................................................................. 7-10
8. OPERATE THE TRACTOR................................................................................. 8-1
1. Operate a New Tractor............................................................................................................ 8-2
Always run the tractor at less than full speed during the first 50 hours of operation .............................................8-2
Change the lubricating oil for the new tractor ........................................................................................................8-2
2. Raise and Lower the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) ................................................. 8-3
Lower (folded "down") the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) .......................................................................8-3
Raise (unfolded "up") the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) ........................................................................8-4
3. Operate the Tractor ................................................................................................................. 8-4
Headlights and Side Lights....................................................................................................................................8-5
Turn Signals ..........................................................................................................................................................8-5
Hazard Lights ........................................................................................................................................................8-5
Forward/N/Reverse Lever .....................................................................................................................................8-5
Warm Up Transmission Hydraulic Oil in a Cold Weather Situation .......................................................................8-6
Primary Gear Lever ...............................................................................................................................................8-7
Range Gear Lever .................................................................................................................................................8-7
2WD/4WD Lever....................................................................................................................................................8-9
Tips on the 4-Wheel Drive .....................................................................................................................................8-9
Throttle Control Lever ..........................................................................................................................................8-10
Accelerator Pedal ................................................................................................................................................8-10
3-Point Hitch Control Lever .................................................................................................................................8-10
4. Stop the Tractor..................................................................................................................... 8-11
Stopping Procedure .............................................................................................................................................8-11
Stop in an Emergency .........................................................................................................................................8-11
5. Use the Brake........................................................................................................................ 8-12
Engage the Parking Brake...................................................................................................................................8-12
Disengage the Parking Brake..............................................................................................................................8-12
Use the Brake Pedals as Driving Brake (on Roads)............................................................................................8-12
Use the Brake Pedal for Easier Turning ..............................................................................................................8-13
Use the Clutch Pedal ...........................................................................................................................................8-13
6. Practices for Safe Operation ................................................................................................. 8-14
Differential Lock...................................................................................................................................................8-14
Drive the Tractor on Roads .................................................................................................................................8-14
Push or Tow the Tractor ......................................................................................................................................8-15
Allowable Loads When Towing with the Tractor..................................................................................................8-16
Transport the Tractor on a Trailer........................................................................................................................8-17
Operate on Slopes and Rough Terrain................................................................................................................8-17
Uphill and Downhill Slopes ..................................................................................................................................8-18
Steep Downhill Slope ..........................................................................................................................................8-18
About the Power Steering....................................................................................................................................8-19
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