Iseki TH4260, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
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GROUND SPEED SELECTION
(Mechanical Transmission)
FIGS. 5-5& 5-6: These tractors are equipped to provide
nine forward gear speeds and three reverse gear speeds.
Gear shift lever (1) provides three forward and one
reverse gear selection.
These gear selections provide a small change in ground
speed.
Range shift lever (2) provides major change in ground
speeds.
The TF4290/4260 has turtles, rabbit 1, and rabbit 2,
speed selections.
To start forward/reverse travel with the gear type trans-
mission the tractor travel must be stopped.
• Depress the clutch pedal and position shift levers in
desired positions.
• Release parking brake and slowly release clutch pedal.
• If another gear selection is required, stop travel and
repeat the above operation.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR (Mechanical transmission)
To stop the tractor with a regular gear transmission, move
the throttle lever (1) forward, to reduce engine speed and
slow travel.
Depress the clutch pedal (2) and brake pedal (3) to stop.
Position the range shift lever (4) and gear shift lever (5) in
the neutral position.
Latch the brake pedals together, depress the brake ped-
als firmly, and set the parking brake (6).
Allow the engine to idle several minutes to allow even
cooling, then turn the main switch to the "OFF" position,
shutting off the engine.
Lower the three-point hitch and remove the key from the
main switch.
FIG. 5-5
FIG. 5-6
FIG. 5-7