Yanmar Lx410 - 2 WD;4 WD Lever; Tips on the 4-Wheel Drive

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8. OPERATE THE TRACTOR
Lx410/450/490 Operator's Manual
■ 2WD/4WD Lever
1. Engage the 4-wheel drive to improve braking on
wet, icy, sloped or graveled surfaces.
2. To prevent skidding and loss of steering control,
also add weight to the tractor and travel at
reduced speeds.
3. Use the 2WD/4WD lever to operate the tractor in
either the 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive.
4. To engage the 4-wheel drive, push the 2WD/4WD
lever forward.
• The preceding action connects the mechanical
front wheel drive axle to the power train.
(A) 2WD/4WD lever
(a) 4WD position
(b) 2WD position
Engage the 4-Wheel Drive
1. Before operating the 2WD/4WD lever:
• Depress the clutch pedal.
• Make sure the tractor has completely stopped.
2. Push the 2WD/4WD lever forward to engage the
4-wheel drive.
Disengage the 4-Wheel Drive
1. Before operating the 2WD/4WD lever:
• Depress the clutch pedal.
• Make sure the tractor has completely stopped.
2. Pull the 2WD/4WD lever backward to engage the
2-wheel drive.
■ Tips on the 4-Wheel Drive
● To make sure proper performance under all types
of working conditions, maintain the maximum
acceptable tire air pressure in the front tires.
● Disengage the 4-wheel drive while transporting
the tractor.
● Disengaging the 4-wheel drive increases the
service life of the front tires.
● Always exercise extreme caution while
operating the tractor on slopes.
● Enable the 4-wheel drive in order to increase
traction as necessary.
● While the 4-wheel drive can improve access
to terrain with dangerous slopes, the danger
of tipping over is still present.
IMPORTANT
● Always disengage the 4-wheel drive during
driving on a paved surface.
● Engage to the 4-wheel drive only as required to
prevent premature wear on the front tires.
● Avoid under any circumstances using tire chains
on the tractor's front wheels, because the tire
chains can be thrown against the tractor and
cause damage.
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NOTE
● Before operating the 2WD/4WD lever:
• always depress the clutch pedal
• make sure the tractor has completely stopped
● The load on the tractor may have to be reduced
before changing from the 4-wheel drive to 2-
wheel drive.