Bush Hog TH420 Automobile User Manual


 
CAUTION
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING OR DAMAGE TO
THE TRANSMISSION COULD RESULT.
ALWAYSPLACE THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR WITH THE
PARKINGBRAKE APPLIED AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF
WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS LEFT UNATTENDED.
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Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is the left pedal on the floor board. Depress the
brake pedal to slow or stop the vehicle.
Throttle Pedal
The throttle pedal is the right pedal on the floor board. Push the pedal
down to increase engine speed. Spring pressure returns the pedal to
the rest position when released. Always check to make sure that the
pedal returns normally before starting the engine.
Parking Brake Lever
The parking brake lever is located under the dash and is rotated back
and upward to engage and pushed down and forward to release. .
Make sure the parking brake is working properly before each opera-
tion.
Gear Selector
The transmission gear selector is located on the console to the right
of the steering wheel. It has four positions: high, low, neutral, and
reverse.
NOTE: Low gear is the primary driving range on this vehicle. High is
intended for use in hard packed surfaces with light loads
To change gears, stop the vehicle and with the engine idling, move
the gear lever to the desired gear. Do not attempt to shift gears with
the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving.
Always place the transmission in gear with the parking brake locked
whenever the vehicle is left unattended.
Maintaining shift linkage adjustment is important to assure proper
transmission function. See your dealer if you experience any shifting
problems.