Shift the PowrQuad Plus Transmission

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A - Range shift lever

B - Gear shift buttons

C - Reverser lever

D - Gear shift switch (extra)

E - Gear indicator

Gears are shifted using range shift lever (A), gear shift buttons (B) - or switch (D) - and reverser lever (C). The gear indicator (E) shows the gear selected.

Before starting the engine, move reverser lever (C) to neutral position. To drive, first move range-shift lever (A) to the desired range and then move the reverser lever to the desired direction.

CAUTION: If the reverser lever is actuated when the engine is running and a range is selected, the tractor will start to move.

The clutch pedal must be depressed to change the ranges. There is no need to depress the clutch pedal to shift gears or to change the direction of travel. When changing ranges at travel speeds at or above approx. 7 km/h (4.4 mph), the transmission is automatically shifted into a gear that matches the travel speed. This automatic function can be overridden by holding down one of the gear shift buttons.

To park the tractor, move reverser lever (C) to neutral and engage park at range-shift lever (A).

IMPORTANT: Engage park only when the tractor is stationary.

NOTE: If shift lever (A) is moved to park position when reverser lever (C) is not in neutral, an audible alarm is triggered and the letter “N” starts to flash. When the engine is shut off, the reverser lever remains in its selected position but the transmission shifts into neutral. If the reverser lever is not in neutral when the engine is started, an audible alarm is triggered and the letter “N” starts to flash to alert the operator. If the reverser lever is moved out of neutral while the park lock is engaged, an audible alarm is triggered. To make the tractor move, put the reverser lever in neutral and then move it to the desired position.

Engine-speed matching when shifting gears

For a smoother shift, engine speed is temporarily matched by the electronic system. If not desired, this function may be disabled by the John Deere dealer.

Optimum gear-shifting for driving under load (transport):

1. Select a range suitable for driving under load.
2. Engage the first gear.
3. Drive and shift up through the ranges until the top range is reached.
4. Shift up through the gears.

Cold-weather operation

If the oil is cold (0°C, 32°F), it may affect how the reverser lever operates. At temperatures below -10°C (14°F), it may take longer to change the direction of travel. Below +5°C (41°F), the automatic engine-speed matching is de-activated.

In certain circumstances, the reverser lever may have to be actuated several times before the tractor starts to move. When the oil has had time to warm up, operation becomes normal again.

"Come-home" mode

Under certain circumstances, the tractor can still be driven in “come-home” mode even if there is an electrical fault in the transmission.

To do this, stop the engine, remove plug K10/2 (relay box K10) and re-install it at a position 90° from its original position. The wording “Come Home” must be at top.

NOTE: In the come-home mode, engine speed is limited to 1500 rpm and only the first gear in each range is available.

Cruise control (if equipped)

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Maximum engine speed can be limited for PTO operation by means of cruise control (A). Move the hand throttle lever to full throttle, then reduce engine speed at control knob (A).

In the lowest setting, engine speed is limited to 1400 rpm. In the highest setting, the engine can run at maximum speed. Individual engine speed limits can be set between these two positions.

If no PTO operation is taking place, cruise control (A) should be in its maximum speed position or in the “Off” position.