Iran Tractor ITM 470, Operators Instruction Book

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Tractor operation 40
BRAKES
WARNING
The brake pedals must always be
locked together to ensure uniform brake
application and maximum stopping abil-
ity. Only unlock the brakes when making
sharp turns. Sharp turns must only be
made at slow speeds.
Fig. 7:
2
1
The tractor has pendant type pedals
(Fig. 7). Operation of that is as follows:
1. When the tractor is being operated for
stationary work, even if only for short
periods, always engage the parking brake.
2. The independent brakes (1) may be
used to assist turning when travel-
ling very slowly. Never apply one brake
when travelling at speed.
3. A standard parking brake is fitted.
Ensure that it is fully released before
driving away.
4. When using the tractor on the road,
lock your brake pedals together using
latch (2).
Making sharp turns (Fig.8)
Fig. 8:
1
2
1. Release the brake pedal latch (1).
2. Apply the brake (2) on the side to
which the turn is to be made and turn
the steering wheel.
3. Re-latch the brake pedals before driv-
ing on the road.
TOWING
CAUTION
When the engine is stopped, hydraulic
power assistance to the steering does not
operate. The tractor can be steered man-
ually. In this situation the tractor must
be moved slowly, with caution, DO NOT
exceed 3 km/hr (2 mile/hr).
Before towing the tractor, move the
PTO lever, and all gear levers into neutral.
The towing speed must not exceed 3 km/
hr (2 mile/hr).
TOWING TO START THE ENGINE
1. Move the PTO lever to neutral.
2. Place the gear lever in high forward
gear.
3. Open the throttle halfway.
4. Turn the starter switch key to the aux-