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8. OPERATE THE TRACTOR
SA221/324/424 Operation Manual
2. Depress slowly the forward drive pedal to start
moving.
(A) Forward drive pedal
3. ALWAYS travel slowly on a slope.
4. Drive the tractor according to the type of a slope,
as indicated below:
■ Uphill and Downhill Slopes
●Start slowly.
●Make sure the range gear is in a slow gear.
●Run the engine at a lower speed.
■ Steep Downhill Slope
●Move the range shift lever to the lower speed
position before going a downhill slope.
• the preceding action sets the level of engine
brake
●Select the range shift lever position suitable for the
steepness of a slope.
4. About the Power Steering
1. The power steering only function when the engine
is running.
2. When the engine is running at slow speed, the
operator may need to exert a slightly greater force
to turn the steering wheel.
3. The preceding state is normal.
IMPORTANT
●Always slowly drive the tractor on a slope.
Avoid injury!
●When backing up a slope, keep the tractor
parallel with the inclination of the slope.
Avoid injury!
●The tractor equipped with power steering.
• the steering wheel can turn with minimum
force while the engine is running
●Avoid abrupt turning of the steering wheel,
especially while traveling on paved roads.
IMPORTANT
●Fully turning the steering wheel causes the relief
valve to trip. An audible signal is emitted.
• the preceding state can be ignored only for a
short duration
●Do not under any circumstances keep the
steering wheel fully turned for an extended period
of time.
●As much as possible, avoid turning the steering
wheel while the tractor is not moving.
●Avoid turning the steering wheel of the tractor
while the engine is shut off, unless while towing
the tractor.
• the preceding action can damage the steering
valve, tires and rims
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