SECTION 2 -- CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND OPERATION
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HAND BRAKE, THROTTLE AND FOOT
PEDALS
Handbrake
A conventional handbrake lever is installed to the left
of the driver’s seat.
To apply the handbrake, pull the lever up. A warning
light will illuminate in the instrument panel when the
handbrake is applied. To release, ease the lever up
further , depress the button (1) on the end and lower
the lever fully.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the handbrake is fully
released before driving off.
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Clutch/Inching Pedal
When the clutch pedal (1) is depressed the drive
between the engine and transmission will be dis-
engaged. Use t he pedal to tr ansf er engine power
smoothly to the driving wheels when moving off from
a standstill. See ‘TRANSMISSION’ later in this
section for further details.
NOTE: To avoid premature wear, do not use the
clutch pedal as a footrest.
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Foot Throttle
The foot throttle (1) may be used independently of
the hand throttle to control the speed of the tractor.
It is recommended that you use the foot throttle when
driving on the highway.
NOTE: When the foot throttle is released, engine
speed will reduce to the level set by the hand throttle.
When using the foot throttle, set the hand throttle to
the minimum speed position (lever fully rearward).
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