TARAL VST 818, User Instruction Manual

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8-SPEED TRANSMISSION
The gear shift positions are as shown in the diagram below.
By combination of the Main and High-Low shift levers, six for-
ward speeds and two reverse speeds can be obtained. The
first, second, and third forward speeds and first reverse speed
can be obtained with High-Low shift lever in the LOW position,
and the fourth, fifth, and sixth forward speeds and second reverse
speed can be obtained with the High-Low shift lever in the HIGH
position.
4-WHEEL DRIVE SHIFT LEVER
The 4-wheel drive shift lever is located on the right side of the
transmission case.
4-wheel drive will be engaged by pushing the 4-wheel drive
shift lever forward.
With the 4-wheel drive engaged, proper power will become
available for the following cases:
1. For the operation on inclined ground, wet field or sandy
soil.
2. For the operation with front end loader, trailer or plough
attached.
3. In order to prevent lunging forward during rotary tilling
operation on hard soil.
CAUTION
1. Operate the 4-wheel drive shift lever only after
depressing the clutch pedal.
2. Be sure to place the 4-wheel drive shift lever in "OFF"
position for travelling on road.
1. speed
4. speed 2. speed
5. speed
LOW
SAFETY
STARTER SWITCH
The Tractor is equipped with a safety starter switch to prevent
an accident in starting the engine. By placing the High-Low shift
lever in NEUTRAL, the speed can be obtained with the High-
Low shift lever in the HIGH position
HIGH
R 1st Speed 3rd Speed
R 2nd Speed 6th Speed
Main Shift High-Low Shift
NOTE
To shift the gears-, lower the engine speed and depress the
clutch pedal to disengage the transmission clutch.
When reversing gear, first stop the tractor, then shift the gears.
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