Towing Tractor-PST

causym CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or death. Disconnect MFWD drive shaft(s) if towing tractor with front wheels on a carrier. Loss of electrical power or transmission-hydraulic system pressure will engage the MFWD and pull tractor off carrier, even with switch in the DISENGAGED position.

IMPORTANT: Avoid transmission and drive train component damage:

  • Never attempt to start tractor by towing. Engine will not start.

  • If possible, operate engine above 1250 rpm to provide lubrication, power steering and power brakes.

  • Do not tow a tractor faster than 8 km/h (5 mph). Do not exceed 3 km/h (2 mph) for the first ten minutes in below freezing temperatures.

  • Check transmission-hydraulic oil level. Add 4 L (1 gal) for each 152 mm (6 in.) front wheels are raised off the ground. Do not raise wheels more than 305 mm (12 in.). Drain excess oil after transporting.

STANDARD MFWD AXLE:

  • Remove drive shaft shield (A). Spread snap ring (B) and slide shaft forward from clutch.
  • Install cap plug in clutch housing to protect from dirt.

MFWD AXLE with INDEPENDENT LINK SUSPENSION:

  • Remove top and bottom cap screws (C) from each side of the drive shaft yoke.
  • Collapse each drive shaft (D) to minimum length.
  • Suspend each drive shaft using a sling.

Momentarily depress brake pedals to make sure differential lock is not engaged.

RW55349A
RW55350A

Standard MFWD

RXA0053483

MFWD with Independent Link Suspension


A-Drive Shaft Shield
B-Snap Ring
C-Cap Screws
D-Drive Shaft

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The park brake must be released to tow tractor. With tractor on level surface (or block wheels to prevent motion), move gear shift lever to PARK position. Open battery compartment to expose park brake valve (A) and push it down with your hand.

NOTE: To disengage the park brake, pump clutch pedal approximately 20 times or until clutch pedal no longer fully returns. In cold temperatures pumping the clutch pedal may not work. A hydraulic hand pump can be used. See your John Deere Dealer.

Move gear shift lever to NEUTRAL position when towing.

After towing, pull up park brake release valve from the tow position. Move shift lever from NEUTRAL to PARK position and start engine.

causym CAUTION: Clutch pedal will return quickly with a strong force when shift lever is moved from the PARK position. Depress clutch pedal and release slowly to avoid injury.

RXA0053016


A-Park Brake Valve

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