USING THE FORWARD AND REVERSE PEDALS

The hydrostatic transmission provides constantly variable ground speeds within the speed rating of each transmission range. The tractor speed is controlled by the forward and reverse pedals on the front of the right running board.

The forward and reverse pedals are self neutraliz- ing. The transmission and pedals return to neutral and the tractor stops when the pedals are released.

To move forward, slowly depress the forward control pedal (See Figure 15) until the desired speed is achieved. The speed of the tractor is directly related to the distance the pedal is depressed.

PARKING

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRAKE

 

BRAKE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PEDAL

 

LEVER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depress

 

Depress

to go

 

to go in

 

Forward

 

Reverse

Figure 15

To move in reverse, check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress the reverse control pedal. See Figure 15.

NOTE: Do not use the forward or reverse control ped- als to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. The abrupt direction change may unseat the operator and will cause premature wear in the transmission. Allow the tractor to stop before chang- ing directions.

USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER

WARNING: The tractor must be stopped before engaging or disengag- ing the transmission Hi/Lo range shift lever. Shifting while the tractor is in motion will cause damage to the transmission.

WARNING: Always maintain a tractor speed that allows for complete control and stability of the machine. Be aware of dangerous areas or conditions.

Pull the lever to the right side of the slot to clear the shift gate, then shift the lever as follows:

HI range — Shift the lever fully forward in slot. See Figure 16.

Forward speed 0 to 8.0 mph. Reverse speed 0 to 4.0 mph.

Hi range is normally used for transport and can be used with some tractor attachments

LOW range — Shift the lever fully rearward in slot. Forward speed 0 to 4.0 mph.

Reverse speed 0 to 2.0 mph.

Low range is recommended for use with most PTO driven tractor attachments. Low range must be used when climbing or descending slopes.

NEUTRAL — Shift the lever to the center of slot. Disengages the transmission drive.

Use ONLY for towing or moving the tractor when not under power.

PTO REVERSE

 

 

OVERRIDE

 

 

SWITCH

LOW

N

 

 

 

 

 

HI

HI/LO RANGE

SHIFT LEVER

SHIFT GATE

Figure 16

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Cub Cadet 5254 Series, 5000 Series manual Low, Using the Forward and Reverse Pedals, Using the HI/LO Range Shift Lever