B)
To move straight to the rear
, simultaneously
pull both Right and Left Track Controls
rearward.
C)
To turn to the right
, push Left Track Control
forward.
D)
To turn to the left
, push Right Track Control
forward.
E)
To counter-rotate Tracks
, (shortest turn
possible), push one Track Control forward
while simultaneously pulling rearward on
the other Track Control.
NOTE
: The Right and Left Track Controls are
of the self-centering (neutral) “deadman” type.
This allows you to simply let go of both Track
Controls to disconnect active power to the Tracks.
F)
Parking/Emergency Brake
(
A
) will stop or
hold Crawler in the neutral drive position.
PARKING THE CRAWLER
1) Lower all equipment to the ground.
2) Allow Right and Left Track Controls to go to
neutral.
3) Push forward on Brake and lift lock handle to
engage parking brake.
4) Run Engine at half speed 2 minutes without
load.
5) Move Throttle Control to slow idle.
6) Turn Ignition Switch to Off.
7) Release hydraulic pressure by “rocking” all
hydraulic controls back and forth.
IMPORTANT
:
If Engine stops under load,
remove load. Start Engine immediately. Run 30
seconds at half speed before adding load.
NOTE
: If engine stops, you must turn key
Off
before you can start the engine.
IMPORTANT
: In freezing weather, park on a
hard surface to avoid freezing the Tracks to the
ground. If Tracks are frozen to the ground, be
careful to avoid damage to the Tracks and drive
train when you try to move the Crawler. When
storing your tractor for an extended period of time,
make sure to store it away from any moisture.
Moisture in contact with the steel tracks over an
extended period of time will rust. Lubricate the
track chains and the drive chains as specified in
this manual.
CAUTION
: When you park your Crawler
on a slope, put blocks against tracks.
Do
not
park Crawler with tracks pointed
downhill.
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