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8. OPERATION
Sc2450 Operator's Manual
1. Differential Lock
(A) Differential lock foot pedal
(a) disengage
(b) engage
To prevent the tractor from overturning:
●Do not attempt to turn with the differential lock 
engaged.
●Do not engage the differential lock while the 
tractor is traveling at a high speed.
The differential lock is actuated to provide greater 
traction when rear wheels begin to slip. Engaging the 
differential lock will cause the right and left rear axles 
to be locked and simultaneously rotate at a same 
speed, allowing the tractor to develop maximum 
traction force.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage. 
●To prevent damage to the differential gears, 
NEVER engage the differential lock while the 
tractor is traveling at a high speed, or when only 
one wheel is rotating.
●The differential lock is designed to be used for 
short durations. Its prolonged use can damage the 
differential gears.
■ Engage the Differential Lock
1. Stop or slowly drive the tractor.
2. Depress the differential lock foot pedal.
■ Disengage the Differential Lock
Remove foot from the differential lock foot pedal.
IMPORTANT
●When using the differential lock, decrease the 
engine speed.
●To prevent transmission damage, do not use the 
differential lock when only one rear wheel is 
rotating.
• If the differential lock does not disengage when 
the foot is removed from the differential lock foot 
pedal, lightly step on the brake pedal several 
times.
7. Safe Practices for Operation
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(A)
(b)
(a)
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