SECTION 2 - OPERATION
THROTTLE
The tractor is equipped with a hand throttle, located on the right console. Rated operating speed is 2100 RPM Idle speed is
To increase engine speed, move the lever forward (rabbit). Pulling the lever backward will reduce engine speed (turtle).
Fuel consumption can be reduced by operating at lower engine speeds under light load.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION
Cruise control automatically keeps the engine speed at a specified RPM. Two switches control cruise mode operation. The “CRUISE/OFF” button, 1, enters and exits cruise mode. The
The cruise function can be set to any engine RPM, but the operating cruise RPM cannot exceed the normal RPM for the current throttle position. For example, if the cruise setting is 1800 RPM but the hand throttle is at a normal 1700 RPM position, cruise will not increase the RPM.
On the 2360/2425 models equipped with the N14 the operating cruise RPM always stays about 100 RPM under the normal throttle position RPM.
On the models, 2290, 2335 and 2375 equipped with the QSM 11 the cruise RPM is always less than or equal to the normal throttle RPM.
Setting - Move the throttle handle higher than the desired cruise setting and press the “CRUISE” button, 1, to enter cruise operation. On the QSM 11 engine cruise will not engage unless the throttle is set to a higher operating speed than the previous set point. The engine speed will go to the RPM of the cruise setting. Adjust the cruise setting with the
Figure
1
2
Figure
