Tractors with TLS Front Axle

LX1053254-UN-27JUL11

LX1045854-UN-07FEB11

LX1053255-UN-11JUL11

1 - Button for CommandCenter™ Menu

2 - Softkey - Accessing TLS Page (Suspension Systems)

3 - Check Box

A - Button or Softkey for AUTO Operating Modes

B - Button or Softkey for MAX Operating Modes

C - Button or Softkey for MAN Operating Modes

CAUTION: When the engine is started and when a different suspension setting is selected, the front axle may move briefly, even if the tractor is stationary. Make sure everyone is clear of the area of potential danger.

IMPORTANT: If faults occur in the regulating system, a message appears at the CommandCenter™. In this case operation of the suspension system is impaired or the system does not operate at all. Drive slowly so as not to inhibit safety or damage components. See your John Deere™ dealer immediately.

NOTE: The CommandCenter™ may be operated via the control panel or touchscreen (depending on equipment).

Press button (1) and access the menu. Actuate softkey (2) and access the TLS page. Settings on the TLS page may be selected using the buttons or softkeys (A), (B) or (C).

NOTE: Check box (3) indicates which mode is activated.

AUTO setting

If AUTO is selected, suspension reacts automatically in response to conditions. Travel speed, surface characteristics, tractor load and heavy implements at the rear are all taken into account. The best possible comfort is achieved. Front axle suspension becomes active whenever the tractor's speed exceeds 1.5 km/h (0.9 mph).

MAX setting

If MAX is selected, suspension is set to maximum hardness (e.g. for operation with a front loader). Front axle suspension becomes active whenever the tractor's speed exceeds 1.5 km/h (0.9 mph), and there is a delay in control when pulling away from stationary: control does not become active until the tractor has moved 5 m (16 ft.). When the speed exceeds 35 km/h (22 mph), the hardness of the suspension is reduced below MAX to provide more comfort. When speed drops below 25 km/h (15 mph) again, the MAX setting is re-activated.

MAN setting

LX1053224-UN-27JUN11

LX1053225-UN-27JUN11

4 - Bar Graph

F - Hot Key F

G - Hot Key G

NOTE: MAN appears on the display only as an icon.

If MAN is selected, the axle settles in its mid-position. Thereafter, the front of the tractor can be raised and lowered manually (e.g. to facilitate the attachment of mounted implements). As soon as the axle icon is displayed, press hot keys (F) or (G). (F) raises the front of the tractor, (G) lowers the front of the tractor. Bar graph (4) shows the current position. To exit this TLS page, press button or softkey for CommandCenter™ menu or CommandCenter™ home page. As speed rises above 1.5 km/h (0.9 mph), the axle settles in its mid-position.

The manual setting is overridden as soon as travel speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph). The system returns to its previous setting (AUTO or MAX).