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8. OPERATE THE TRACTOR
Lx410/450/490 Operator's Manual
2. Use the headlights, side lights, turn
signal switch and hazard lights button
switch
The procedures for operating the switches are
described below.
■ Headlights and Side Lights
● Rotate the headlights lever upward one notch to
switch the headlights to dim light.
● Rotate the headlights lever upward two notches to
switch the headlights to bright light.
■ Turn Signals
(A) Turn signal lever
(a) Push the turn signal lever upward: to signal an
intention to turn left.
(b) Push the turn signal lever downward: to signal an
intention to turn right.
3. Use the hazard lights button switch
■ Hazard Lights
● Press the hazard lights button switch to make the
hazard lights flash.
(A) Hazard lights button switch
4. Start the engine
Regarding on how to start the engine, for details, see
"Chapter 7. OPERATE THE ENGINE" on page 7-1.
5. Set the forward/N/reverse lever to the
N (neutral) position
■ Forward/N/Reverse Lever
● Change the position of the forward/N/reverse lever
to make the tractor move forward or backward.
(A) Forward/N/reverse lever
(a) Forward
(b) N (neutral)
(c) Reverse
NOTE
● The side lights are always ON when the
headlights is ON in dim or bright light.
IMPORTANT
● Before starting the tractor, set the forward/N/
reverse lever to the N (neutral) position.
NOTE
● Changing the position of forward/N/reverse lever
is allowed without depressing the clutch pedal.