IVT™/AutoPowr™ Selector Guidelines and Examples

NOTE: For most applications, maximum productivity and fuel economy is realized when modes 1, 2 or 3 are selected.

RXA0103941
RXA0103941-UN-24JUL09

RXA0104049
RXA0104049-UN-22JUL09

A - OFF

B - PTO Mode

C - Auto Mode 2—Heavy Tillage

D - Auto Mode 3—Transport or Light Tillage

Minimum engine speed values of modes 1, 2, or 3 are adjustable. See Setting IVT/AutoPowr Options in this section.

IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission)™/AutoPowr™ has four modes providing two automated productivity functions:

  • Load control provides automatic transmission ground speed adjustment under load to maintain constant peak power levels and maximum productivity.
  • Fuel economy function provides constant vehicle speed at reduced engine speed in light load or no-load conditions.

IVT/AutoPowr Modes

A-OFF

Transmission will not shift automatically to maintain engine rpm with varying loads

  • Use OFF position if application is causing undesired automatic shifting.
  • Use OFF position when operating on steep and/or slippery downhill slopes. (See Downhill Operation in Slippery Conditions in this section.)
  • Load control function OFF
  • Fuel economy function OFF

B-Auto Mode 1

Most PTO and High Hydraulic flow Applications

  • Load control function ON *
  • Fuel economy function OFF
  • Using correct engine speed is very important for PTO operations.
  • Field Cruise may be used to limit engine speed.
  • Refer to implement Operator's Manual for specific implement speeds
  • Approximately 1800 engine rpm equals 540 PTO rpm
  • Approximately 2000 engine rpm equals 1000 PTO rpm

C-Auto Mode 2

Plowing and Tillage

  • Use full throttle position
  • Adjust Auto 2 set speed to match application
  • Load control function ON *
  • Fuel economy function ON **

D-Auto Mode 3

Transport and Light Tillage

  • Use full throttle position
  • Adjust Auto 3 set speed to match application
  • Load control function ON *
  • Fuel economy function ON **

* See Engine Speeds - IVT/AutoPowr Options Auto With and Without PTO.

** See Auto Mode 2 and Auto Mode 3 fuel economy settings.


IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) is a trademark of Deere & Company

AutoPowr is a trademark of Deere & Company

OURX935,0000141-19-20101108