John Deere 5310 S - Manual (Page 47)

Driving the Tractor
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Selecting a Gear
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IMPORTANT: To extend drive train life and avoid
excessive soil compaction and rolling
resistance when using ballast, operate
one gear lower than normal.
The tractor may be operated in any gear with engine
speeds between 1400 RPM and 2400 rated engine RPM.
Within these limits the engine can be put under full load.
For light load operation, use a higher gear and lower
engine speed. This saves fuel and reduces wear.
Ground Speed Estimates for different tyre sizes are
located in Specifications section.
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Using Brakes
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A—Brake Pedals Locking Plate
CAUTION: Before operating tractor on a road,
lock pedals together. Use brake lightly and
cautiously at transport speeds.
Use individual brakes to assist in making sharp turns.
Disengage brake pedal locking bar (A) and depress only
one brake pedal.
To stop tractor, depress both brake pedals.
IMPORTANT: To prevent unnecessary wear, never
ride the brakes by resting a foot on the
pedals.
Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes
and weighs more than the tractor. Avoid hard braking
applications.Use additional caution when transporting
towed loads under adverse conditions, when turning or
stopping on inclines.
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