Bush Hog TH440 Automobile User Manual


 
3. With both hands on the steering wheel, release pressure on
brake pedal and carefully apply pressure to throttle pedal.
Vehicle speed is controlled by the amount of pressure on the
throttle pedal. The CVT shifting is done automatically.
4. Drive slowly at first, practicing maneuvering and using the throttle
and brakes on level surfaces.
5. Vary the throttle pedal position. Do not operate at sustained idle.
6. You may switch to 4-wheel drive at any time. It will only engage when
the rear wheels begin to lose traction.
7. Do not exceed recommended towing capacity.
8. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, and all important areas on
the vehicle as outlined on the pre-operation check list.
IMPORTANT
Braking
Practice starting and stopping (using the brakes) until you are famil-
iar with the controls. NOTE: When the accelerator is released
completely and the engine speed drops to near idle, the vehicle
has no engine braking.
1. Release the throttle pedal completely.
2. Press on the brake pedal evenly and firmly.
Stopping The Engine
1. Release the throttle pedal completely
2. Place the transmission selector lever in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from rolling.
4. Turn the ignition key to the off position and remove the key.
LOW GEAR IS THE PRIMARY GEAR FOR OPERATING THIS VEHI-
CLE. HIGH IS INTENDED FOR USE ON HARD PACKED SUR-
FACES WITH LIGHT LOADS. PREMATURE BELT WEAR IS THE
RESULT OF OPERATING IN A GEAR THAT IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE TERRAIN.
TO CHANGE GEARS, STOP THE VEHICLE AND WITH THE
ENGINE IDLING, MOVE THE LEVER TO THE DESIRED GEAR. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO SHIFT GEARS WITH THE ENGINE ABOVE IDLE
OR WHILE MOVING.
WHEN CARRYING CARGO OR TOWING A TRAILER, REMEM-
BER THAT LOAD WEIGHT WILL INCREASE BRAKING DIS-
TANCES. FAILURE TO ALLOW FOR INCREASED BRAKING DIS-
TANCES MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENT AND INJURY.
WARNING
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