Differential-Lock Pedal
Press down and hold the dif ferential-lock pedal
( Figure 9 ) to engage the dif ferential lock.
T o disengage the dif ferential lock, release the pedal.
Engage the pedal when there is wheel slip or when
loading the machine using ramps.
T raction Pedal
Use the traction pedal ( Figure 9 ) to move the machine
forward or rearward. Press the top of the pedal to
move the machine forward and the bottom to move
it rearward. Ground speed depends on how far
you press the pedal. For maximum ground speed,
move the throttle lever to the F AST position, and fully
press traction pedal. The maximum forward speed
is approximately 13 km/h (8 mph). T o get maximum
power under a heavy load or when ascending a hill,
move the throttle lever to the F AST position and keep
the engine speed (rpm) high, while pressing traction
pedal gradually . When the engine speed begins to
decrease, release the traction pedal slightly to allow
the engine speed to increase.
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Figure 9
1. Dif ferential-lock pedal
3. T raction pedal
2. T ilt-steering lever
T ilt-Steering Lever
T o tilt the steering wheel toward you, press the
tilt-steering lever ( Figure 9 ) down and pull the steering
tower toward you. Release the lever when the
steering tower is at a position that allows you to
comfortably handle the steering wheel.
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Figure 10
Parking-Brake Lever
Whenever you shut of f the engine, engage the
parking brake ( Figure 1 1 ) to prevent the machine from
accidentally moving.
• Engage the parking brake: Pull the handle up to
the E NGAGED position.
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Figure 1 1
• Disengage the parking brake: Lower the handle
down to the D ISENGAGED position.
Note: If the handle is not completely lowered, the
machine shuts of f when you engage the traction
pedal.
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