Yanmar Lx450 - Page 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Lx410/450/490 Operator's Manual
1. Start the Engine....................................................................................................................... 7-1
2. Start the Engine in Cold Weather............................................................................................ 7-8
3. Shut Off the Engine................................................................................................................. 7-8
4. Restart a Stalled Engine........................................................................................................ 7-10
5. Start When the Engine Runs Out of Fuel.............................................................................. 7-10
1. Operate a New Tractor............................................................................................................ 8-2
 Always run the tractor at less than full speed during the first 50 hours of operation .............................................8-2
 Change the lubricating oil for the new tractor........................................................................................................8-2
2. Raise and Lower the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)................................................. 8-3
 Lower (folded "down") the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS).......................................................................8-3
 Raise (unfolded "up") the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) ........................................................................8-4
3. Operate the Tractor................................................................................................................. 8-4
 Headlights and Side Lights....................................................................................................................................8-5
 Turn Signals ..........................................................................................................................................................8-5
 Hazard Lights ........................................................................................................................................................8-5
 Forward/N/Reverse Lever .....................................................................................................................................8-5
 Warm Up Transmission Hydraulic Oil in a Cold Weather Situation.......................................................................8-6
 Primary Gear Lever ...............................................................................................................................................8-7
 Range Gear Lever.................................................................................................................................................8-7
 2WD/4WD Lever....................................................................................................................................................8-9
 Tips on the 4-Wheel Drive.....................................................................................................................................8-9
 Throttle Control Lever..........................................................................................................................................8-10
 Accelerator Pedal ................................................................................................................................................8-10
 3-Point Hitch Control Lever .................................................................................................................................8-10
4. Stop the Tractor..................................................................................................................... 8-11
 Stopping Procedure.............................................................................................................................................8-11
 Stop in an Emergency .........................................................................................................................................8-11
5. Use the Brake........................................................................................................................ 8-12
 Engage the Parking Brake...................................................................................................................................8-12
 Disengage the Parking Brake..............................................................................................................................8-12
 Use the Brake Pedals as Driving Brake (on Roads)............................................................................................8-12
 Use the Brake Pedal for Easier Turning..............................................................................................................8-13
 Use the Clutch Pedal...........................................................................................................................................8-13
6. Practices for Safe Operation................................................................................................. 8-14
 Differential Lock...................................................................................................................................................8-14
 Drive the Tractor on Roads .................................................................................................................................8-14
 Push or Tow the Tractor......................................................................................................................................8-15
 Allowable Loads When Towing with the Tractor..................................................................................................8-16
 Transport the Tractor on a Trailer........................................................................................................................8-17
 Operate on Slopes and Rough Terrain................................................................................................................8-17
 Uphill and Downhill Slopes..................................................................................................................................8-18
 Steep Downhill Slope ..........................................................................................................................................8-18
 About the Power Steering....................................................................................................................................8-19
7. OPERATE THE ENGINE .................................................................................... 7-1
8. OPERATE THE TRACTOR................................................................................. 8-1