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Old 04-19-2015, 11:13 PM
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Default Questions about hydrostat usage methods

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Just wondering what is considered the least abusive throttle and hydro lever setting for various tasks?

For example, when I let my kids drive around the yard, I leave the throttle at an idle and let them move the hydro lever to full speed. Does this cause any harm to anything?

What about when a heavy load is present but a slow travelling speed is desired? Where is the best place for the throttle and hydro lever? Throttle high and lever set low or throttle set low and lever more forward?

And last question, when using a moldboard plow, what is the best speed to travel at? As fast as possible? I watched the plow day videos posted and most seemed to be going pretty fast.


Sorry for so many annoying noobie questions, but I don't want my ignorance of proper operating procedures to cost me any expensive repairs.


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