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8. OPERATING THE TRACTOR
Ex2900 / 3200 Operator's Manual
■4-Wheel Drive Lever
In the 4-wheel drive mode, all the four wheels are
powered to obtain better traction on difficult-to-travel
ground.
The 4-wheel drive lever can be set to the ON or OFF
position only when the tractor is at a standstill.
(a) 2-wheel drive mode
(b) 4-wheel drive mode
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage.
●ALWAYS keep the 4-wheel drive lever in the OFF
position when traveling on a paved surface.
●ALWAYS disengage the 4-wheel drive lever when not
needed to prevent premature wear of the front tires.
●NEVER install tire chains to the front wheels. Chains will
hit and can damage the tractor.
●If disengaging the 4-wheel drive lever is difficult, stop
the tractor, turn the steering wheel right and left several
times. Then attempt to disengage the 4-wheel drive
lever again.
●To minimize tire wear, drive in the 4-wheel drive mode
only when absolutely necessary. Driving the tractor on a
paved road in the 4-wheel drive mode can accelerate
wear of the tires.
●To obtain better traction, keep the front tires at the
maximum allowable pressure.
●When the 4-wheel drive lever is in the ON position,
braking will apply to all four wheels.
5. Adjust the throttle control lever to attain an intended speed.■Throttle Control Lever
Use the throttle control lever to change the engine speed.
While monitoring the tachometer, change the engine
speed as required.
(a) To increase the engine speed : Push the throttle control
lever forward.
(b) To decrease the engine speed : Pull the throttle control
lever backward.
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