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GROUND MOTION CONTROLS
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Introduction
How do I get this tractor to
move?” “How do I stop this
operation?” For many years, tractor
manufacturers have used the same
color for certain controls to help
drivers identify and use them
correctly. This task sheet discusses
“Ground Motion” controls.
The Color Orange
Orange is the color code for tractor
ground motion controls. Ground
motion controls include:
• Engine Speed
• Transmission Controls
• Parking Brake or
Park-Lock
• Independent Emergency
Brakes
• Differential Lock
You can easily become confused if
you are not familiar with the
tractor. Do not hesitate to ask for a
demonstration of the controls and
job you will be doing.
Safety Activities
1. Ask the farmer/owner if you can inspect all the tractors on a farm. Note the orange color-coded controls.
What does each control do? Make a comparison of how older model tractor controls are identified for ease
of recognition compared with newer model tractors.
2. Identify as many ground motion controls as you can on several different tractors. Compare their locations
and the direction in which they are moved.