5-4
Operation
X6 - P/N 6525032M1
Stopping the tractor
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Reduce the engine speed.
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Depress the gearshift clutch pedal to disengage drive.
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Once the tractor has come to a stop, move the gear
lever and speed range lever to neutral before releasing
the gearshift clutch pedal.
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Use both pedal brakes to stop the tractor and then
apply the parking brake.
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With the ignition key in position 1 (Key On), engage
the Park Lock (if provided), by shifting the FNR lever
first down and then forward, as shown by the figure.
Turning off the engine [4.1.c]
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Turn the hand throttle lever to the "Idling" position.
Engage the first gear, then apply the parking brake.
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Turning the ignition key clockwise to the 0 position to
disconnect all electrical circuits. Remove the key.
TURBO ENGINE: Take care when stopping the engine
after a period of operation at full load. It is advisable to
allow it to idle for 3 or 4 minutes before stopping it. This
allows the overheated compressor to cool down to an
acceptable temperature.
WARNING: Whenever the tractor is left unattended,
the ignition key must be removed.
Running in
For a correct running in, it is necessary to observe all
precautions called for in the Maintenance section.
Starting the tractor
WARNING: Before moving off, make sure you
are perfectly familiar with the brakes, trans-
mission, PTO, diff lock and engine shut off.
After starting the engine:
1. Disengage the Park Lock (if equipped). Fully depress
the clutch pedal, select the gear required and then
select the required speed range.
WARNING: Make sure that the reverse shuttle
lever is set for the direction required.
2. Release the parking brake.
WARNING: Take care of bystanders, especially
when backing up.
3. Accelerate the engine slightly and gradually release
the gearshift clutch pedal.
4. Move your foot completely off the clutch pedal and
slowly accelerate until you have reached the speed
you need.
WARNING: Do NOT keep your foot on the gearshift
clutch pedal when driving and remember to check and
adjust the clutch to prolong its life and avoid sudden
damage to it.
WARNING: To keep the operator, persons and
things safe, the operator MUST be correctly
seated before starting the tractor in forward
or reverse run.
WARNING: Before leaving the tractor while the
engine is running, put the gearbox in neutral
by means of the reverse shuttle, gearbox and
transmission lever, shift to neutral the PTO
transmission control, both front and rear,
lower any implements to the ground, shift to
neutral the auxiliary control valves levers and
engage the parking brake.
NEVER leave the tractor unattended as long
as the engine is still running.