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Operating Speeds, Tractors with Hydrostatic Transmission

Attachment	Engine Speed Control	Hydrostatic Lever Position	Approx Ground Speed (MPH)	Required Accessories and Options	Recommended Accessories and Options
Transporting Tractor			3-7
42" or 48" Rotary Mower (Smooth terrain, normal grass)			3-5		2 Rear wheel weights when mowing slopes 20-35º -- mowing slopes greater than 35º not recommended
42" or 48" Rotary Mower (Rough terrain, heavy or wet grass)			2-4		2 Rear wheel weights when mowing slopes 20-35º -- mowing slopes greater than 35º not recommended.
46" Sickle Bar			3-5		2 Rear wheel weights when mowing slopes 20-35º -- mowing slopes greater than 35º not recommended.
36" or 42" Snow Thrower (Light snow)			3-4		Power lift kit. Tire chains. 4 Rear wheel weights. 2 Front wheel weights.
36" or 42" Snow Thrower (Heavy or wet snow)			1-2		Power lift kit. Tire chains. 4 Rear wheel weights. 2 Front wheel weights.
42" or 46" Snow Plow and Dozer Blade			3-5		Tire chains. 4 Rear wheel weights. 2 Front wheel weights. Power lift kit.
42" Grader Blade			3-5		4 Rear wheel weights.
36" Rotary Tiller			1-2	Rear lift kit	4 Rear wheel weights. 2 Front wheel weights. Power lift kit.
10" Mounted Plow			2-3	Rear lift kit	4 Rear wheel weights. 2 Front wheel weights. Power lift kit.
Cultivator			2-4	Rear lift kit	4 Rear wheel weights. 2 Front wheel weights. Power lift kit.
Spring Tooth Harrow			3-5	Rear lift kit	4 Rear wheel weights. 2 Front wheel weights. Power lift kit.

[Source: Allis-Chalmers Operators Manual, Models 710-6 Speed, 712S, 712H, 716-6 Speed, and 716H Lawn & Garden Tractor, Part # 1656693, September, 1976]

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