Towing-Rear Wheels Off Ground

If tractor must be towed, the best method is to lift rear axle and tow tractor backward.

causym CAUTION: Stop engine and remove key before working in hinge area.

IMPORTANT: Install hinge lock on tractor hinge cylinders before transporting tractor.

1. Steer tractor straight ahead to install hinge lock (A).

2. Disconnect front axle by removing front axle drive shaft.

NOTE: It is not necessary to release internal park brake on 9020 Series tractors (Serial No. 011408-) because rear wheels are off the ground and front driveline is disconnected.

3. Release park brake on 18 Speed Powershift transmission. If tractor can not be started to release the park brake, see your John Deere Dealer for special tools required to release the brake.

causym CAUTION: Never tow faster than 16 km/h (10 mph).

4. Lift tractor by rear axle housings. Attach tow bar to tractor drawbar. Couple as closely as possible.

5. Tow tractor slowly and cautiously.

IMPORTANT: Be sure hinge lock is removed from hinge area before operating tractor.

6. Store hinge lock (B) on tractor.

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A-Hinge Lock
B-Hinge Lock Storage

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