Operation

NOTE: Read the tractor and attachment(s) manuals before operating the equipment. Operate the tractor only from the operator’s position on the seat. Service the tractor and attachment before operating.

3	4	Gear Selector
	N	The gear selector has four operating
	N	positions (Figure 1). See specifications for
		positions (Figure 1). See specifications for
1	2	ground speeds produced in each gear.

FORWARD

REVERSE

Direction Control Pedal

The direction control pedal controls the movement of the tractor. Push the pedal forward and lock over center to go forward. Push the pedal back to move the tractor backwards (Figure 1).

Attachment Lift Switch

(Hydraulic Model)

NHOLD

The attachment lift switch is used to raise DOWN and lower the attachment. The lift switch is located on the instrument panel. Move the switch up

Range Selector

The range selector has two operating positions. The forward (“HIGH”) position is the fast gear. The rearward (“LOW”) position is the slow gear (Figure 1).

Throttle Control

The throttle lever (Figure 1) is used to control the engine speed. To increase the engine speed, move the lever up to the “FAST” position. To decrease the engine speed, move the lever down to the “SLOW” position.

Choke Control

The choke control is used to choke a cold

engine for starting. The choke control is located on the instrument panel (Figure 1). Pull the choke out to the “ON” position to

choke the engine. When the engine is warm, move the control to the “OFF” position.

Hourmeter

The hourmeter (on some models) shows total time which the ignition switch has been in the “ON” position (Figure 1).

Fuse

All models have a fuse to protect the electrical system. The fuse is located in the wire harness.

to raise, and down to lower the attachment.

Ammeter

The ammeter indicates the condition of the charging system. Normal operation will show the indicator needle slightly to the “Plus” side of zero.

Brake Pedal

Pushing the brake pedal down will stop the tractor and return the direction control pedal to “NEUTRAL”. Use the brake pedal for sudden stops and for holding the tractor on slopes.

			Brake Lock Lever
	UNLOCK		To lock the brake for parking, depress the
LOCK		STOP	To lock the brake for parking, depress the
	GO		brake pedal and pull back on the brake
			lock lever. To release, push on the pedal
			and move the lock lever forward.

	PTO Control
	PTO Control
ON	To power an attachment, push the PTO
OFF	control forward to “ON”. To stop an
	attachment, pull the PTO control rearward
	to “OFF”. The operator must be in the
	to “OFF”. The operator must be in the

tractor seat to operate the PTO. If the operator leaves the seat while the PTO control is in the “ON” position, the engine will stop.

Warning Light

STOP

Ignition Switch

The tractor is equipped with a warning light to alert the operator in the event there is a problem with the

RUN

The ignition switch is operated with a START removable key. The switch has three

positions: “Off”, “On” and “Start”.

To start the engine, the key must be in the “Start” position. Once the engine has started release the key and it will return to the run position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the “Off” position.

engine. The warning light is located on the upper left side of the instrument panel. See Figure 1.

070 - Professional G, 071 - Professional G, 072 - Professional G specifications

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