Operate Hydrostatic Transmission

1. Avoid damage! Select the proper speed range and gear for the job:

   • Never overload engine by lugging machine at low idle speeds.
   • Raise engine speed to match expected loads. If a slight increase in engine rpm occurs simultaneously with moving hand throttle (B) forward, engine is not overloaded.
   
   

   The transmission range shift lever (A) provides three speed ranges and is used in conjunction with the forward travel pedal (C) and reverse travel pedal (D).

2. Stop machine to change speed range.

   
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   Open Operator Station

   A - Transmission Range Shift Lever

   B - Hand Throttle

   C - Forward Travel Pedal

   D - Reverse Travel Pedal

   Choose a speed range to match work application.
   • A—Low speed operations such as tilling hard soil, mowing long grass, and heavy hauling. Machine speed is decreased, but machine power is increased.
   • N—Neutral position. Lever must be in the N (neutral) position when starting the engine.
   • B—Operations including moderate tilling, hauling, and grass mowing.
   • C—High speed operations such as transport and light mowing.
   
   

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