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LS tractor MT573 - Clutch and Shuttle Controls; Clutch Pedal Usage; Shuttle Lever Operation

LS tractor MT573
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Clutch pedal
(4) Clutch pedal
This is used to engage or disengage the main
transmission clutch for starting engine and
shifting transmission gear.
Depress the clutch pedal quickly and fully and
release it slowly.
When depressing the clutch pedal, If PTO mode
switch is placed on;
- AUTO: the PTO shaft will be stopped.
- MANUAL: the PTO shaft will NOT be stopped,
DO NOT ride your foot on the clutch pedal while driving the tractor.
As a start safety switch is installed for the operator’s safety, depress the clutch
pedal fully for staring engine.
Caution
Shuttle lever
The synchro-shuttle shift lever allows any forward range or reverse to be shifted
while the tractor is moving slowly. However, the clutch must be disengaged and the
engaged by means of clutch pedal. Make sure to depress clutch pedal fully and
release it gradually to take up load smoothly, but sudden gear shifting may cause
transmission damage. It is recommended to stop the tractor before operating the
shuttle lever.
Caution
Forward
Reverse
(5) Shuttle lever (Synchro-shuttle)
It is used to select the Forward / Reverse. Before
shifting this lever, depress the clutch pedal fully.
Forward: Push the lever forward.
Reverse: Pull the lever backward.
Before reversing the tractor, lower the engine
speed and check the safety conditions behind
the tractor.
If shifting F/R shuttle lever forward or reverse
when the parking brake is engaged, the parking
brake indicator will blink with alarming buzzer.
Before shifting the shuttle lever, be sure to
release the parking lever.
Before starting the engine, be sure to place the
shuttle lever in neutral position.

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