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Activating brake pedal automatically returns mOM
tion control lever to its neutral position and applies a
mechanical brake. Brake pedal will hold motion con�
trol lever in neutral position. Pedal must be released
before motion control lever can be moved either for
ward or back.
Tractor is stopped by a IIdynamic brakingll action
inside hydrostatic transmission and a mechanical
brake. 417-A model tractor is
free to roll
(at a very
slow speed) when transmission is in neutral. ThereM
fore, always depress brake pedal when tractor is
stopped on unlevel terrain. Although 3 12-A models
will tend to remain stationary in neutral even when
brake is released, use of brake is recommended to
ovoid accidental movement when stopped on unrevel
terrain.
HAND PUSHING TRACTOR
Hand push tractor only. Do not tow. Towing
can cause severe damage to hydrostatic trans ..
mission.
Automatic transmission tractors can be pushed at
a slow speed. To do this, disengage transmission
clutch lever and move motion control lever fully for
wardi tractor will then move when pushed.
CORRECT MECHANICAL
. TRANSMISSION OPERATION
TO GO FORWARD OR REVERSE
With engine running, depress both clutch and brake
pedals. Move range selector (8-Speed Only) to either
High or low position. Move gear shift lever to desired
speed forward, or to reverse. Gear shift decal identi
fies various speeds. Release brake pedal. Slowly re
lease clutch pedal. As clutch pedal is released, tractor
will begin to move.
&CAUTION &
Always release clutch pedal slowly when
starting tractor in motion. Sudden starts can be
damaging to equipment and could cause loss of
operator control.
TO CHANGE SPEEDS OR DIRECTION.
When a change in ground speed or direction is re
quired, always bring tractor to a complete halt by
depressing both clutch and brake pedals.
Never attempt to shift gears with unit in mo
tion. Severe internal transmission damage may
result.
Change gear shift lever or range selector (8-Speed
only) as desired. Approximate ground speed for each
gear is shown in Specifications Section in front of this
manual.
It is not necessary or recommended to shift "-Upll
or "downll through gears with tractor in motion. Trac
tor has sufficient power to move out in a selected
gear with a heavy load attached, a lower gear should
be used.
TO STOP
To stop tractor, depress clutch pedal then brake
pedal. Clutch pedal must be depressed fully before
brake pedal is depressed.
&CAUTION &
When stopping tractor always depress clutch
pedal first, then brake pedal. Depressing brake
without clutch may cause excessive brake lining
wear, or extensive internal transmission dam
age. Depressing clutch pedal without depressing
brake pedal W ILL NOT STOP TRACTOR.
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