3 Operation..............................................................................................45
3.1 Running the tractor in.........................................................................................45
3.2 Preparing for use...............................................................................................45
3.2.1 Adjusting the driver's seat................................................................................45
3.2.2 Adjusting the air-suspended driver's seat........................................................47
3.2.3 Adjusting the Valtra Evolution driver's seat......................................................50
3.2.4 Adjusting the right-side armrest........................................................................54
3.2.5 Adjusting the steering wheel............................................................................55
3.2.6 Adjusting standard mirrors...............................................................................56
3.2.7 Adjusting optional mirrors.................................................................................56
3.2.8 Heating mirrors.................................................................................................57
3.2.9 Using the windscreen wiper and washer..........................................................57
3.2.10 Using the rear window wiper............................................................................58
3.2.11 Using the rear window washer.........................................................................58
3.2.12 Power shuttle lever...........................................................................................59
3.2.13 Using the main switch......................................................................................59
3.2.14 Control stop......................................................................................................60
3.2.15 Using the control stop.......................................................................................61
3.2.16 Using the ignition switch...................................................................................61
3.3 Starting the tractor.............................................................................................63
3.3.1 Starting under normal conditions......................................................................63
3.3.2 Starting under cold conditions..........................................................................64
3.3.3 Starting with an auxiliary battery......................................................................65
3.4 Using lights........................................................................................................66
3.4.1 Using headlights...............................................................................................66
3.4.2 Using upper headlights.....................................................................................67
3.4.3 Using working lights.........................................................................................67
3.4.4 Using the trailer hitch light................................................................................68
3.4.5 Using the cab light............................................................................................69
3.5 Using notification devices..................................................................................70
3.5.1 Using the direction indicators...........................................................................70
3.5.2 Using the horn..................................................................................................70
3.5.3 Using the rotating warning light........................................................................71
3.5.4 Using hazard warning flashers ........................................................................71
3.6 Heating and ventilation......................................................................................72
3.6.1 Using the heater...............................................................................................72
3.6.2 Controlling ventilation nozzles and air recirculation.........................................73
3.6.3 Using the manual air conditioning....................................................................74
3.6.4 Automatic air conditioning................................................................................75
3.6.4.1 Air conditioning control panel......................................................75
3.6.4.2 Activating air conditioning when the battery has been
disconnected...............................................................................76
3.6.4.3 Air conditioning control...............................................................76
3.6.4.4 Controlling the fan.......................................................................77
3.6.4.5 Automatic air conditioning system on/off button.........................78
3.6.4.6 Temperature view.......................................................................78
3.6.4.7 Temperature control...................................................................78
3.6.4.8 Defrosting...................................................................................79
3.6.4.9 Selecting air recirculation............................................................80
3.7 Power outlets.....................................................................................................81
3.7.1 Lighter..............................................................................................................81
3.7.2 Using the two-pin power socket and power switch...........................................81
3.7.3 Three-pin power socket....................................................................................82
3.7.4 Trailer socket....................................................................................................83
3.7.5 Two-pin power socket on the bonnet...............................................................84
3.8 Driving the tractor...............................................................................................84
3.8.1 Steering............................................................................................................84
3.8.2 Power shuttle....................................................................................................84
3.8.3 Using the power shuttle lever...........................................................................85
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