Towing Tractor

causym CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or death. Disconnect MFWD drive shaft 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 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. Have an operator steer and brake tractor.

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

IMPORTANT: Do not tow a tractor faster than 8 km/h (5 mph).

When towing tractor (engine off), at temperatures below 0°C (32°F), DO NOT exceed 3 km/h (2 mph) for the first ten minutes.

Check transmission-hydraulic oil level. Level in sight glass must be between the marks. (See Lubrication Section.)

If towing with front wheels off ground, add 4 L (1 gal) for each 152 mm (6 in.) wheels are raised. DO NOT raise front wheels more than 305 mm (12 in.). After transporting, drain excess oil.

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

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The park brake must be released to tow tractor. Move gear shift lever to PARK position. With tractor on level surface (or block wheels to prevent motion), push manual park brake valve (A) down.

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.

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