S. CLUTCH PEDAL (S-Speed Models)
Pushing down on clutch pedal does two things:
(1)
De�clutches transmission drive belt from enginei
(2)
Actuates a safety interlock switch so starter will
operate. Engaging clutch is clone by releasing pedal
which tightens transmission drive belt. Always release
pedal slowly when engaging clutch. Always depress
pedal when shifting transmission into or out of gear
and when starting engine. Indicator light comes on,
if so equipped, with pedal released and ignition key
in start position.
9. BRAKE/RETURN
TO
NEUTRAL.PEDAL·
(Automatic Models)
Bra ke / Return to neutra I pedo I provides dynamic
braking to both rear wheels through automatic frans�
mission. As pedal is depressed, transmission is shifted
to neutral. When pedal is fully depressed a mechanic
al brake is also applied for additional braking action.
Pedal must be depressed when starting engine, as
pedal linkage actuates a safety interlock switch, al
lowing starter to operate. Indicator light comes on, if
so equipped, with pedal released and ignition key
in start position.
1 0. PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) CLUTCH LEVER
Power driven attachments are engaged and dis
engaged with PTO lever. Push lever forward to en
gage attachment. Pull lever back to disengage attach
ment. PTO clutch lever actuates a safety interlock
switch in starter circuiti therefore, indicator light comes
on, if so equipped, and tractor will not start unless
lever is in disengaged position. If operator's seat is
vacated while PTO is engaged, seat switch indicator
light comes on (if so equipped) and seat switch will
automatically shut engine off.
1 1 . GEAR SHI
Fr
LEVER (S-Speed· Models)
Select any forward or reverse speed by moving
lever to position as indicated on shift pattern decal.
1 2. RANGE SELECTOR (S-Speed Models)
Select either high or low range by moving range
selector lever right or left to position as indicated on
range selector decal. low range provides a
4
to
1
speed reduction and greater pulling power for mov
ing heavy loads in any forward or reverse speed. Do
not use a mid-point position for neutral. Neutral must
be selected with gear shift lever.
1 3. MOTION CONTROL LEVER
(Automatic Models)
Push motion control lever ahead to move tractor
forward. Pull lever back to move tractor in reverse.
Move lever to neutral (center) position to stop. Brake
pedal returns lever to neutral position for dynamic
braking. Control lever varies ground speed and pul
ling power of tractor independent of engine speed.
To increase ground speed, move lever away from
neutral. Increase pulling power by moving lever to
ward neutral. Neutral position is provided with a
detent type stop to give a 'perceptible feel' as con
trol lever passes through neutral.
14. PARKING BRAKE. LOCK LEVER
To engage parking brake, first apply foot brake
pedal solidly and then move parking brake lock
lever back to lock brake. To release parking brake
push down on foot brake pedal. Parking brake lock
lev�r is spring loaded and will return to disengaged
position when foot brake pedal is applied. Indicator
light is on, if so equipped, when parking brake is
locked with engine running.
1
S. T
RANSMISSION CLUTCH LEVER
(Automatic· Models)
Transmission clutch lever disconnects engine from
transmission. Pull lever up and rearward to disconnect
transmission. Push lever forward and down to engage
transmission. Always disengage transmission when
starting engine in cold weather.
16 .
.
HYDRAULIC
(41 7-A Model)
Pull hydraulic attachment lift lever back to lift
attachment. Release lever to hold attachment in po
sition. Push lever forward to lower attachment. Neu
tral position will hold attachment at any up or down
position. Always· lower attachments before leaving
tractor unattended.
1 7. LIGHT
.
S
W
ITCH
Raise toggle to turn lights on. lower toggle to turn
lights off. On
308, 3 1 0, 3 1 2,
and
4 1 4
models, lights
will work only when engine is running. On
4 1 6
and
4 1 7
models, lights work only when ignition switch is
in Run position.
lS. IGNITION SWITCH
Ignition switch has three positions from left to right:
(1)
Off,
(2)
Run,
(3)
Start. To start engine turn key all
the way right to Start position. Release key when en
gine starts and it will automatically return to Run
position. When switch is turned to Off position, engine
stops and all electrical accessories are turned off.
1 9. HOUR METER
(312,416, 4 1 7 Models)
Hour meter is a gage indicating operated hours of
tractor.
20. DIAL-A�HITE(41 4-S,A1 6-S Models)
Dial-A-Hite control is used to hold an attachment
(other than a mower) at a desired height above
ground. Turn knob left or right to limit forward travel
of lift lever.
2 1 . FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE (Not S
h
o
wn
)
,
.
.
.
"
.
.
'
.
Fuel shut-off valve is located on bottom of fuel
tank. Fuel shut-off valve is normally left open, except
. when service on fuel system becomes necessary.
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