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TM 5-2410-233-10
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
0005 00
OPERATE TRACTOR - CONTINUED
WARNING
DO NOT turn on a steep downgrade. Machine could roll over, causing injury or death.
8.
To steer on a moderate downgrade, when load is pushing tractor:
a.
Gradual LEFT turn: pull right steering clutch lever back to disengage right steering clutch.
b.
Sharp LEFT turn: pull left steering clutch lever all the way back while simultaneously depressing left brake pedal.
c.
Gradual RIGHT turn: pull left steering clutch lever back to disengage left steering clutch.
d.
Sharp RIGHT turn: pull right steering clutch lever all the way back while simultaneously depressing right brake
pedal.
e.
If engine starts to overspeed when going downhill, depress both brake pedals.
9.
To slow down, use decelerator pedal to reduce engine speed without disturbing governor control lever setting.
10. To stop tractor, decelerate and depress both brake pedals.
11. To make gear and directional shifts:
CAUTION
Gear and directional shifts at full engine speed are permissible. However, for maximum service life of
power train components, decelerating and/or braking are recommended.
a.
Decrease engine speed by depressing decelerator pedal or pushing in on governor control lever.
b.
Depress both brake pedals.
c.
Make direction and gear selection with transmission selector lever.
d.
Release brake pedals.
e.
Increase engine speed by releasing decelerator pedal or pulling out on governor control lever.
12. When tractor is stopped with engine running, move transmission selector lever to neutral (N) and transmission safety lock
lever to ON position. This will prevent accidental engagement of transmission.
0005 00-5

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