8-48 Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment
The drive select lever cannot be shifted into or from reverse or park without applying
the rear brake.
1.
Bring the TRACTOR to a complete stop and return the throttle lever to the closed
position.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse or from reverse to park and vice versa by moving the
drive select lever along the shift guide.
1. Drive select lever
NOTE:
When in reverse, the reverse indicator light should be on. If the light does not come on,
ask an authorized dealer to inspect the electrical circuit.
Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the engine, the light may not come on until the
TRACTOR starts moving.
4. Check behind for people or obstacles, and then release the brake pedal.
5. Open the throttle lever gradually and continue to watch to the rear while backing.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improperly operating in reverse.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could hit an obstacle or person behind
you, resulting in serious injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
When you shift into reverse, make sure there
are no obstacles or people behind you. When
it is safe to proceed, go slowly.