Buhler 2180 - Manual (Page 94)

SECTION 2 - OPERATION
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INCHING PEDAL
The inching pedal, 1, is installed in place of the clutch
pedal found on tractors with a conventional
transmission. The inching pedal operates like a
clutch, for safe, accurate positioning of the tractor
when hitching up implements or operating in
confined spaces.
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Optimum inching control, particularly with heavy
loads, is achieved in the lowest gears (F1 and R3).
The degree of inching control gradually diminishes
as higher gears are selected up to 10th speed. At
gears higher than 10th, the electronic management
system takes over to protect the system from abuse.
IMPORTANT: To ensure maximum transmission life,
avoid using the inching pedal as a footrest or “riding”
the pedal. Use of the inching pedal is only necessary
if the low gears are not slow enough at moderate/low
engine speeds to give precise control for operations
such as implement attachment, etc.
When using the inching pedal, particularly at high
engine speeds, avoid stalling the engine. Lubrication
of the transmission ceases under stall conditions and
is detrimental to the transmission.
The inching pedal may also be used to automatically
select a gear to match load, engine speed and road
conditions. See “Speed Matching” later in this
section.
To stop the tractor in an emergency, depress the
inching pedal and apply both foot brakes together.
The inching pedal is not required for normal gear
changes.
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