Operating the Transmission

CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or damage to the tractor. If the engine starts with the shift lever in gear, there is a malfunction of the starting circuit. Repair should be made immediately by your John Deere Dealer. Always place shift lever in PARK before leaving tractor. IMPORTANT: Prevent transmission or clutch damage: Never rest foot on the clutch pedal while tractor is moving Do not coast with clutch disengaged or transmission in neutral position Never attempt to start tractor by towing or pushing Always stop tractor completely before shifting transmission to PARK position Avoid excessive ballast Avoid continuous operation under full throttle and full load conditions below 1800 rpm

The PowrQuad transmission has four speed ranges (a fifth range is optional) which are selected by the range-shift lever (C). There are four forward and reverse gears. Start engine with transmission in PARK position as described in Operating the Engine Section. Select a speed range. Depress the clutch when shifting from one range to another. Move speed lever (B) to select four power-shiftable gears without using the clutch. Push right-hand reverser lever (A) ahead for forward operation, and pull the lever back for reverse operation. Gear shift lever can be shuttle shifted from forward to reverse without using the clutch. Use the clutch when working in a confined area or making an emergency stop. Stop engine as described in Operating the Engine Section. Be sure PARK position is engaged before leaving tractor.

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