LS tractor MT342, Operator'S Manual

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Differential
lock pedal
Mechanical
Differential
lock pedal
HST
(5) Differential lock pedal

When the rear wheel is slipping and the tractor
can not move forward, stop the tractor and press
down the differential lock pedal.
 The differential lock is effective for working on a
slippery ground.

If engaged, both rear wheels will rotate at equal
speed. So, It can disturb the steering operation.
 Take your foot off the pedal to release the
differential lock. If the differential force is
reduced to some extend, the lock is released
automatically.
 If the differential lock does not disengaged (i.e.
the turning radius is larger than normal condition
and the turning is not smooth), depress the
clutch pedal and/or press the left/right one-side
brake pedal slightly for a second each other.
 This pedal is installed on the step floor, but the
location is ;
- on the right-hand side for mechanical model.
- on the left-hand side for HST model.
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Do not turn the tractor with pressing the differential lock pedal.
▶
Do not use this differential lock pedal while driving on public road.
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Do not engage the differential lock when one wheel is spinning.
Warning
(4) Parking brake lever
 This lever is used to apply the parking brake.
 Pull it upward with pressing down the brake
pedals after locking the brake pedals each other
with brake pedal latch. Release the brake
pedals slowly to check slippage of the tractor.
 The parking brake lever can be used for
emergency stop.
 To disengage the parking brake, pressing down
the brake pedals, and push the lever downward
after pressing the release button.
Parking brake lever
PARK
Caution
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DO NOT drive the tractor with the parking brake engaged. It may cause damage of
the brake or parking brake system.
Release button