LS tractor MT345E - Differential Lock Pedal

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Differential
lock pedal
(3) Differential lock pedal
 When the rear wheel is slipping and the tractor
can not move forward, stop the tractor and press
down the differential lock pedal.
 The differential lock is effective for working on
the slippery ground.
 If engaged, both rear wheels will rotate at equal
speed. So, It can disturb the steering operation.
 Take your foot off the pedal to release the
differential lock. If the differential force is
reduced to some extend, the lock is released
automatically.
 If the differential lock does not disengaged (i.e.
the turning radius is larger than normal condition
and the turning is not smooth), depress the
clutch pedal and/or press the left/right one-side
brake pedal slightly for a second each other.
 This pedal is installed on the step floor, but the
location is;
- on the right-hand side for mechanical model
- on the left-hand side for HST model.
▶Do not turn the tractor with pressing the differential lock pedal.
▶Do not use this differential lock pedal while driving on public road.
▶Do not engage the differential lock when one wheel is spinning.
Warning
② Mechanical type
 Two speed gear and neutral position is available.
 Before operating the range gear shift lever,
- press down the clutch pedal and brake pedals.
- stop the vehicle completely.
 Operate the range gear shift lever correctly. If
operated diagonally, it may cause a failure.
MEC
Range gear
shift lever
N
L
H
FORWARD
▶ The range gear shift lever can
NOT be shifted while driving.
Operate the lever after stopping
the vehicle completely.
Caution
MEC
Differential
lock pedal
HST