Controls - Forward/Reverse

FOOTPEDAL CONTROLS / MOVING OFF (fig 1,2)

To move off, ensure your foot is off the pedals ‘A’ and ‘B’ then disengage the parking brake by moving lever ‘C’ (fig 2) forward. Now gently depress either pedal ‘A’ or ‘B’ (fig 1) to move off forward or backward. The function of either pedal has the same effect as the accelerator on a car except that it controls the hydrostatic transmission and does not effect the speed of the engine. N.B. The engine speed must be set to maximum whenever the tractor is used. Never attempt to depress pedal ‘A’ and ‘B’ together as damage to the linkage may occur which will not be covered by warranty.

REVERSING (fig 1)

To engage and control reversing simply take your foot off pedal ‘A’ – to avoid a rapid stop remove your foot gently. The tractor will come to a standstill. When the tractor is stationary, depress pedal ‘B’ to move backwards.

fig 1

A

On no account

 

attempt to operate

 

either forward or

 

reverse pedals whilst

 

Parking brake is

 

engaged. This will

 

result in damage that

B

will not be covered by

warranty

 

PARKING (fig 2)

Remove your foot from pedal ‘A’ and ‘B’ and the tractor will come to a standstill. Now engage the park brake by simply moving lever ‘C’ (fig 2) rearward to an upright position- you will feel the lever lock into this position.

EMERGENCY BRAKING (fig 1,2)

In case of an emergency remove your foot from the drive pedal simultaneously engaging park brake lever ‘C’. The tractor will stop abruptly.

DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (fig 3)

The D18/50 is fitted with a differential lock for maximum traction on slopes and slippery ground. The differential lock

fig 2

C

Park Brake

Released

fig3

Park Brake ‘On’

should only be used in situations where one wheel is slipping and the other is not. In a situation when one wheel starts to slip and extra traction is required simply depress pedal ‘D’ (fig 3) and the differential will lock both wheels to drive at the same speed. As soon as the differential lock is not required release the engage pedal ‘D’ and as soon as the wheels are rotating at the same speed and not under load (i.e. on a slope) the lock will automatically release.

WARNING: Do not attempt to steer the tractor when the differential lock is engaged. Always ensure the differential lock is released before manoeuvring in a closed area.

HYDROSTATIC BYPASS VALVE (fig 4)

To push or freewheel the D18/50, release the park brake then disengage the hydrostatic transmission by releasing the bypass valve. Simply pull the bypass valve lever ‘E’ (fig 4) outward. You will now be able to push the tractor. Reset the bypass valve by pushing the lever in BEFORE starting the tractor.

D

Engaged

Position

fig 4

E

Hydrostatic

Bypass

Lever

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