S.p.A. BT 2001 R
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11) OPERATING CONTROLS
Steering-wheel
See figure 5, point 11. Operates the rack steering gear to
turn the front wheels.
Accelerator lever
See figure 4, point 10
While moving, you can increase the speed, by pulling the lever
back. By pushing the lever forward you will reduce the speed.
Brake pedals
See figure 4, points 3 and 4. By pressing the pedals, the
brakes on both the back wheels are applied:
Pedals can also be used separately in order to facilitate
narrow steering operations. While moving on the road, pedals
must be connected, by means of the special connecting plate
(fig.4, point 5).
Clutch pedal
See figure 5, point 1
- Press the pedal to disengage the clutch.
- Release the pedal to engage the clutch.
N O T E
The clutch pedal unit is provided with a safety switch that
does not allow the tractor to start if the pedal is not
completely pressed.
FORWARD/REVERCE LEVER
See figure 6, point 2
- When the lever is in th e forward position, the tractor
moves forward.
- When the lever is in the rear position, the tractor moves
in reverse
Attention:
The selection of forward or reverse gear must be engaged by
operating the clutch.
Gear control lever
See figure 6, point 7
- By means of the gear lever you can select 3 forward
speeds (with 2 intermediate neutral position)
- when the gear lever is in the reverse position
- You can select 2 speeds in reverse gear (position 1 and 2)
with one intermediate neutral position,
PARKING BRAKE.
See figure 6, point 5. Pull up the lever to operate the brake;
in this position the red stoplights eliminate. See figure 4 point
15.
Press button at the end of lever and lower to release the
brake.
Rear-differential locking/unlocking pedal.
See figure 4, point 2. The differential locking device is used
when ground conditions are critical and the machine has to
work with the strongest traction. For example, on slope or
when the wheels are slipping.
By pressing the pedal you can lock the differential, which is
automatically unlocked when you release the pedal.
ATTENTION
Before locking the differential you have to slow the tractor
speed.
Control lever of rear PTO shaft
See figure 6, point 6.
Engagement / disengagement of the rear PTO shaft Fig.5
Point 4. Press the clutch pedal, keeping the engine running.
- Lever in the left position: PTO disengaged
- Lever in the right position: PTO engaged
Rotation speed: 600 r.p.m. With motor at 3600 r.p.m.
Switch for the back lifter.
See figure 6, Point 1. Press the switch to lower or raise the
three-point linkage Fig.5 Ref. 6. By means of the electric lift
switch Fig.5 Reference 7.
Two others switches are on the wing in order to control
accessories.
12) USE OF THE TRACTOR
ATTENTION
Before operating the tractor, read the chapter 1 “SAFETY
RULES” of this manual.
SEAT ADJUSTEMENT
Longitudinal adjustment
You can move the seat backwards or forward by pulling the
lever (see figure 4 and 5 point 13); when the right position is
found, release the lever to lock the seat. (Max. movement 60
mm.). For other seat adjustments: see figure 5'.
RUNNING IN
During the first 50 hours of use (running in period), it’s
better to avoid using the machine in particularly hard ground.
Keep the engine power below 70% of the maximum potential
power. When the running in period is finished, these
operations are to be done:
Engine : follow the instructions in the use and maintenance
manual.
Ø Gear box: check the oil level, as instructed in the charter
“Maintenance”.
Ø Mechanical parts: check that all nuts and bolts are tight.
Tyres: check the tyre pressure (see the table in the charter
“Technical data and characteristics”.)