1. Pull the fuel control lever to the high idle position. 2. Pull the blade control lever (A) rearward to raise the blade 360 to 508 mm (15 to 20 in) off the ground. If equipped, pull the ripper control lever (B) rearward to raise the ripper 360 to 508 mm (15 to 20 in) off the ground. 3. Depress the brake and decelerator pedal (A) and this will release the brake lock (B). 4. Move the safety lock lever to up (unlock) position. 5. Rotate the transmission steering lever (A) to the desired position; lst, 2nd or 3rd. A light in the instrument panel cluster will inform you as to what gear range has been selected. The lever is mechanically detented at which ever gear range selected.
5B Move the lever to either the Forward (B) or Reverse (C) position. The lever is hydraulically detented whichever position is selected. 6. Release the brake pedal and the machine will start to move. 2-37