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TM 5-2410-233-10
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
0005 00
OPERATE TRACTOR
WARNING
BE ALERT for personnel in area while operating machine. Always check to ensure area is clear of personnel
and obstructions before moving out. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death.
DO NOT allow riders on machine. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death.
CAUTION
If at any time an abnormal gage reading is noted or engine coolant temperature warning light comes on,
adjust load on machine until reading on gage has returned to safe operating range. If gage does not return
to a safe operating range, shut down and investigate cause.
1.
Move governor control lever to position that will provide desired engine speed.
2.
Disengage brake lock lever by depressing both brake pedals.
3.
Use appropriate control lever(s) to raise implement(s) off ground.
4.
Move transmission safety lock lever to OFF.
WARNING
Keep tractor under control at all times. DO NOT put transmission selector lever in neutral (N) and allow
tractor to coast downhill. Select gear range necessary BEFORE starting downgrade. DO NOT change gears
while going downhill. Failure to follow this warning may result in loss of machine control, resulting in
injury or death.
5.
Move transmission selector lever to desired direction and speed.
NOTE
DO NOT use brake pedals as foot rests.
6.
Slowly release both brake pedals and move tractor.
NOTE
Steering operation depends on whether tractor is pushing a load or a load is pushing tractor.
Perform step 7 to steer on level ground or downhill, when tractor is pushing load.
Perform step 8 to steer on a moderate downgrade, when load is pushing tractor.
7.
To steer when tractor is pushing load:
a.
Gradual LEFT turn: pull left steering clutch lever back to disengage left steering clutch.
b.
Sharp LEFT turn: pull left steering clutch lever all the way back to disengage left steering clutch. Depress left brake
pedal.
c.
Gradual RIGHT turn: pull right steering clutch lever back to disengage right steering clutch.
d.
Sharp RIGHT turn: pull right steering clutch lever all the way back to disengage right steering clutch. Depress right
brake pedal.
0005 00-4
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