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Figure 16
1. Latch handle 3. Latch pin
2. Latch gate
Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the operator ’ s seat and engage the
parking brake.
2. Disengage the PT O and high-ow hydraulics (if
equipped) and move the hand-throttle lever to
the O FF position (if equipped).
3. Move the shift lever to the N EUTRAL position and
press the clutch pedal.
4. Ensure that the hydraulic-lift lever is in the center
position.
5. Keep your foot of f the accelerator pedal.
6. Rotate the key switch to the O N position.
Note: When the glow-plug-indicator light turns
on, the engine is ready to start.
7. Rotate the key switch to the S TART position.
Note: Release the key immediately when the
engine starts and allow it to return to the R UN
position.
Note: The glow-plug indicator turns on for an
additional 15 seconds when the switch returns to the
R UN position.
Note: Do not run the starter motor more than 10
seconds at a time or premature starter failure may
result. If engine fails to start after 10 seconds, turn
the key to the O FF position. Check the controls and
starting procedure, wait 10 additional seconds, and
repeat the starting operation.
Engaging the 4-Wheel Drive
4-Wheel Drive Models Only
T o enable automatic 4-Wheel Drive, press the top of
the rocker switch into the 4 X 4 A UTO position ( Figure
17 ).
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Figure 17
1. 4x4 auto enable—on
2. 4x4 auto enable—of f
When the 4WD switch is on, the machine automatically
engages the 4-wheel drive if the sensor detects the
back wheels spinning freely . When the 4-wheel drive
is engaged, the 4WD switch light turns on.
Important: When in reverse, the machine does
not automatically engage the 4-wheel drive.
In reverse, you must manually engage the 4-wheel
drive using the 4WD button.
T o engage the 4-wheel drive manually , press and
hold the 4WD button on the center console while the
vehicle is in motion and the 4-wheel drive engages.
Note: The 4-wheel drive remains engaged only as
long as you hold the button; the 4WD switch does not
need to be in the A UTO position to manually engage
the 4-wheel drive.
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