Stopping Machine


Normal Stopping

  1. Position machine on a firm, level surface.

  2. Stop machine motion:

    • PRT—Depress clutch pedal completely and depress both brake pedals.
    • HST—Remove foot smoothly from forward or reverse travel pedal to stop motion.

  3. Depress clutch pedal completely (PowrReverser™only) and move the transmission gear shift lever and reverser lever to the N (neutral) position.

  4. Push PTO switch to the off position.

  5. Avoid injury! Check to be sure that area is clear of any bystanders before lowering implements to the ground.

    Lower any implements to the ground.

  6. Avoid damage! Do not stop engine immediately after hard or extended operation. Keep engine running at low idle for about 2 minutes to prevent heat buildup.

    Adjust hand throttle rearward to set engine speed at low idle speed. Allow engine to idle for 2 minutes.

  7. Avoid injury! Always lock park brake and move transmission range shift lever to a position other than N (neutral) before leaving machine unattended.

    Apply park brake.

  8. Turn key switch to the stop position.

  9. Remove key.

  10. Wait for the engine and all moving parts to stop before leaving the operator station.


Emergency Stopping

PowrReverser Transmission

  1. Depress clutch pedal all the way down and depress both brake pedals.

  2. Turn key switch to the off position. Do not release clutch pedal until all moving parts have stopped.

  3. If possible, lock the park brake.

Hydrostatic Transmission

  1. Remove foot from forward or reverse travel pedal.

  2. Depress brake pedal.

  3. Turn key switch to the stop position. Do not release brake pedal until all moving parts have stopped.

  4. Apply park brake.


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