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SECTION 2 – OPERATION
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TRANSMISSION MAIN SHIFT LEVER
(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th)
The transmission main shift lever ③ is located
on the right-hand side of the dash console. A
decal of the shift pattern is located on the
console. Each of the three ranges and creep
gear has four forward gears and four reverse
gears, providing a total of twenty-four forward
and twenty-four reverse speeds.
IMPORTANT: The 24 x 24 transmission is
synchronized, the inching or clutch pedal must
be depressed to shift any of the first through
fourth gears of the main transmission. The
tractor motion does not need to be stopped to
change gears.
While shifting down on the go, shift through each
main gear, (3rd to 2nd to 1st) sequence.
Skipping gears while down shifting can damage
components due to over speed.
TRANSMISSION RANGE LEVER
(Low, Medium, High)
The range lever
④
is located by the left-hand
fender. It has three range positions. Always
depress the inching pedal fully and bring the
tractor to a complete stop before moving the
range selector.
CREEP LEVER
(Creep, High)
The creep gear is controlled by a lever ⑤
located on the left lower side of operator’s
platform.
To engage creep gear, move the lever
completely upwards. To disengage creep gear,
move the lever fully downward.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to change range
gears and creep gear while the tractor is moving.
The range gears and creep gear are
non-synchronized. The inching / clutch pedal
must be depressed and the tractor motion
stopped to change gear ratios with the range
shift lever or the creep shift lever.
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