Case 446 - Tractor Operating Procedures; Selecting Range and Travel Control

OPERATING PROCEDURE (Operating The Tractor)
Select a flat area, clear of obstacles and bystanders to operate tractor for the first time.
Learn the operating characteristics
of your tractor before placing your tractor into ser-
vice.
1. Select the correct range for the job at hand.
2. Low Range is for all working operations and hillside use. Use Low Range only on hill-
sides or inclines.
3. High Range
is for transport only. High Range must not be used for hillside operation.
4. Range gears may not shift readily when selecting.
Rotate
gears to allow them to shift.
To rotate gears:
1. Move travel
control lever partway into forward.
2. Return travel control lever to neutral.
IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete stop before attempting to change ranges.
The range shift lever must be positioned past the neutral locating pin
when in
low or high range. Gear damage will result if lever is not posi-
tioned properly.
5. Push throttle lever forward until desired engine speed is obtained.
Reduce engine speed
during operation to obtain maximum fuel economy but not low
enough to cause engine lug down (or labor) which will result in overheating.
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