Operating the Transmission

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Range Shift Lever

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Left-Hand Reverser

 

A-Range Shift Lever

B-Left-Hand Reverser

 

causym CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or damage to tractor. If engine starts with left-hand reverser lever in forward or reverse positions, there is a malfunction in the starting circuit. Repairs should be made immediately by your John Deere dealer.

IMPORTANT: Prevent transmission or clutch damage:

  • Never depress clutch pedal while tractor is rolling downhill or coasting, as serious transmission damage may result

  • Never attempt to start tractor by towing or pushing

  • Stop tractor completely before shifting to PARK position

  • Avoid excessive ballast

  • PQ+ Only: Avoid continuous operation under full throttle and full load conditions below 1800 rpm

  • Clutch pedal must be fully depressed to completely

    disengage clutch. Never rest foot on clutch pedal while tractor is moving

Starting Engine

IMPORTANT: Left-hand reverser lever (B) must be in NEUTRAL to start engine.

Move left-hand reverser (B) to NEUTRAL and range shift lever (A) to PARK. Start engine.

Corner post monitor will display "N" for NEUTRAL.

Stopping Engine

Depress clutch and brake pedals until travel stops. Move left-hand reverser to NEUTRAL and range shift lever to PARK. A warning alarm will sound if range shift lever is moved into PARK before left-hand reverser is moved to NEUTRAL. Slowly release brakes and stop engine.

causym CAUTION: Always place range shift lever in PARK position before dismounting tractor.

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