5. Use the Harvest Performance Tracker (HPT) to adjust
the maximum speed setting to 43 km/h (27 mph). Refer
to
Adjusting Ground Speed Limit, page 126
6. Slowly push throttle (A) to full forward (operating
speed).
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
7. Slowly move the GSL (B) forward to desired speed.
NOTE:
The transmission is most ef
fi
cient with the engine
at full speed and the GSL fully forward.
CAUTION
Operate both steering wheel and ground speed lever
slowly while becoming familiar with the machine.
Steering can be sensitive; avoid the tendency of new
Operators to overcorrect.
Figure 4.38: Operator Console
8. If more tractive (lugging) power is required (e.g., when
driving up a ramp, up a hill, or out of a ditch):
a. Move the GSL (B) closer to NEUTRAL.
b. Reduce max speed setting to 16 km/h (10 mph) by
holding the shift button on the GSL while scrolling
downwards, or by reducing the max speed setting
using the QuickMenu. Refer to
9. Once the lugging condition no longer exists:
a. Set GSL (B) to
NOT MORE THAN HALF
maximum
forward speed.
b. Adjust the maximum speed setting back to 43 km/h
(27 mph). Refer to
.
Figure 4.39: Operator Console
Driving in Reverse in Engine-Forward Mode
WARNING
Back up slowly. Steering is opposite to normal when reversing. Hold steering wheel at the bottom and
turn wheel in direction you want the rear of the machine to travel.
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