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▶If starting the tractor at high engine speed, it may cause sudden start. Be sure to
start the tractor at low engine speed and then raise the engine speed gradually.
▶Before starting the power shuttle/power shift models, warm up the tractor
sufficiently to prevent the shifting shock and delayed movement.
▶When starting the power shuttle lever on a slope, always press down the brake
pedals first, and release them at the moment when the vehicle starts.
▶When starting the vehicle, be sure to check the transmission gear ratio and check
the safety conditions of your direction.
Caution
Clutch pedal
Brake pedals
Throttle lever
Range gear
shift lever
(3) Changing speed
For MEC models, depress the clutch pedal fully
and operate all the transmission gear shift levers
correctly.
The synchro-shuttle shift lever allows any
forward or reverse range to be shifted while the
tractor is moving slowly.
The forward or reverse of the power shuttle or
power shift models can be selected by the power
shuttle lever without depressing clutch pedal.
The main gear shifting of the synchro-shuttle or
power shuttle models is available while driving
after depressing clutch pedal or clutch button
(optional).
The main gear shifting of the power shift models
is available while driving by pressing the shift
up/down button. For the details, refer to the
chapter 3-5, “Power shift transmission” in this
manual.
Before shifting the range gear shift lever,
creeper gear (if fitted), PTO gear lever, and GSP
lever, press down the brake pedals and stop the
tractor completely.
Set an appropriate driving speed according to
the road conditions.
Shuttle lever