Using Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive

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RW26663
 

A-MFWD Switch

 

causym CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or death. Reduce speed when driving on icy, wet, or graveled surfaces.

Ballast tractor correctly to avoid skidding and loss of steering control. Engage front-wheel drive by using ON mode, rather than AUTO mode for four-wheel braking.

IMPORTANT: Use only the AUTO or BRAKE ASSIST positions when transporting tractor. See Transport Section.

MFWD can be engaged and disengaged in all gears (forward and reverse) during operation and under full load. Switch (A) has three operating positions.

Center ON Position-engages MFWD. Indicator on display console will show engagement.

Top AUTO Position. Indicator on display shows MFWD engagement.

  • In AUTO, MFWD disengages when speed exceeds 20.5 km\h (12.4 mph)
  • In AUTO, MFWD re-engages when speed falls below exceeds 19.5 km\h (12.1 mph)
  • In AUTO, MFWD engages when both barake pedals are depressed at speeds greater than 20. 5 km\h (12.4 mph)

MFWD engages when BOTH brake pedals are depressed at speeds above 19 km/h (12 mph).

Bottom BRAKE ASSIST Position-MFWD OFF except when BOTH brake pedals are depressed at speeds above 5 km/h (3 mph).

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