OPERATOR MANUAL |CAPTAIN 273 4WD 52
WARNING: Make sure that the lever is set for the direction required.
2. Release the parking brake.
WARNING: Look out 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.
CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: If your tractor is equipped with a mechanical reverse shuttle, always bring the tractor to
a complete standstill before changing direction.
4.6 Accelerator Pedal
(1) The accelerator pedal can over-ride the setting of the hand throttle
lever to accelerate the engine.
WARNING: Make sure that the lever is set for the direction required.
4.7 Stopping the tractor:
• Reduce the engine speed.
• Depress the gearshift clutch pedal to disengage drive.
• Once the tractor has come to a stop, move the gear lever and speed range lever to neutral
before releasing the gearshift clutch pedal.
• Use both pedal brakes to stop the tractor and then apply the parking brakes.