Towing Tractor

causym CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or death. Disconnect MFWD or ILS 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.

Towing Tractor with Front Wheels on a Carrier

IMPORTANT: 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.

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.
RW55349A
RW55350A

Standard MFWD


A-Drive Shaft Shield
B-Snap Ring

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INDEPENDENT LINK SUSPENSION:

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

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


A-Cap Screws
B-Drive Shaft

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