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How to start the machine
Before starting the machine, make sure you become familiar with its main
controls: brakes, transmission, PTO, diff lock and how to stop the engine.
Make sure that the brakes are efficient before moving off.
• Depress the clutch pedal.
• Select the transmission ratio (consult the Gearbox chapter).
• Disengage the parking brake.
• Gradually release the clutch pedal.
• Gradually accelerate the engine.
How to stop the machine
• Allow the engine to idle.
• Depress the clutch pedal.
• Stop the machine
• Move the final drive lever to the idle position.
• Apply the parking brake.
How to stop the engine
• Turn the ignition key to position 0.
• Remove the key and put it away in a safe place.
WARNING: The steering action of the power steering system will be reduced if the
engine accidentally stops. Depress the main brake to allow the machine to come to a full
stop.