DirectDrive — Controls

The DirectDrive transmission provides travel speeds in forward travel from 2.6 km/h (1.6 mph) to 40 km/h (25 mph)* or 50 km/h (31 mph)*. In reverse travel, the transmission provides travel speeds from 2.7 km/h (1.68 mph) to 30 km/h (18.6 mph). Maximum speeds may vary slightly due to tire size.

* Depending on version of transmission

Reverse drive lever

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A — Neutral Position
Disengages park lock with the engine running allowing tractor to roll, but does not transmit power to the wheels. N appears on the instrument panel.

B — Forward Travel
In this position, power is transmitted to the wheels to allow forward travel. F appears on the instrument panel.

C — Reverse Travel
In this position, power is transmitted to the wheels to allow reverse travel. R appears on the instrument panel.

D — Park
In this position, park lock is applied to hold the tractor stationary and prevent it from rolling away. P appears on the instrument panel. Park lock must not be engaged until the tractor has come to a standstill. This keeps load on the transmission to a minimum.

To drive the tractor, move the lever to forward (B) or reverse (C). If the lever is moved from forward or reverse back to neutral position (A), the tractor will coast down until it stops.

IMPORTANT: Only the positions shown may be selected. Manually forced intermediate positions may result in malfunctions.

Range shift unit

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A - Range A Button

B - Range B Button

C - Range BC Button

D - Range A Indicator Light

E - Range B Indicator Light

F - Range BC Indicator Light

The three ranges of the DirectDrive transmission are shifted electrically. Each range has eight gears.

The respective ranges can be selected by pressing buttons (A, B or C). Depending on which range is selected, one of the indicator lights (D, E or F) will glow. The ranges can be changed without operating the clutch.

Each range covers a certain speed range and is designed for certain work:

• Range A: 2.6 to 10.8 km/h (1.6 to 6.7 mph) maximum for primary tillage, secondary tillage (with rear PTO), loader and spraying work
• Range B: 5.1 to 21.5 km/h (3.2 to 13.4 mph) maximum for seeding, mowing, fertilizing, secondary tillage and transport work in the field
• Range BC: Combines the travel speeds of Range B (5.1 to 21.5 km/h (3.2 to 13.4 mph)) maximum with those of Range C (13.1 to 42 km/h (8.1 to 26.1 mph)) (with 40 km/h DirectDrive)

  15.6 to 53 km/h (9.7 to 32.9 mph) (with 50 km/h DirectDrive transmission)

  Range BC is recommended for transport work.

NOTE: Travel speeds may differ slightly, depending on the tire size.

When operating the tractor in range BC, the transmission shifts independently between ranges B and C. In Auto mode, the transmission shifts independently into range C when the highest gear in range B has been reached.

Shift lever

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Multi-Function Lever

A - Shift Lever

B - Speed Wheel

C - Range BC Indicator Light

D - Auto Mode Indicator Light

E - Indicator Lights for Ranges and Gears

F - Maximum Speed Indicator Lights

1 - Auto Mode Position

2 - Manual Mode Position

3 - Upshift Position

4 - Downshift Position

5 - Upshift Switch

6 - Downshift Switch

With shift lever (A), automatic or manual shift mode can be selected.

Automatic mode: Move shift lever (A) to position 1 to select Auto mode. Auto mode indicator light (D) lights up on the instrument panel. In Auto mode, engine speed, range (in range BC only), and gear are commanded automatically to achieve set speed and to manage heavy and light loads.

Speed wheel (B) can be used to set maximum speed*. This speed is maintained automatically with engine at full throttle by using accelerator pedal or hand throttle. Speed wheel (B) does not have a stop and can be infinitely adjusted. It makes a change in relation to the previous setting. If the maximum speed setting is changed with speed wheel (B) while the tractor is moving, the change is always based on the last setting. Any changes are stored in the tractor's electronics. The currently selected maximum speed is indicated by indicator lights (F).

*Separate maximum speeds can be set for ranges A, B and BC.

Manual mode: In Manual mode, eight gears can be selected per range. To select this mode, move shift lever (A) to position 2. To do this, push lever (A) forward or backward. To shift up, move the shift lever from position 2 to position 3; to shift down, move the shift lever from position 2 to position 4. When the shift is complete, shift lever (A) returns to position 2 by itself. On tractors with electrical multi-function lever, gears can be shifted up and down using buttons (5) and (6).

Indicator lights (E) on the instrument panel show the range and gear selected by the operator. In addition, indicator light (C) shows if range BC (for transport work) is selected. In range BC, the transmission automatically shifts into range C when the highest gear of range B has been reached.

Accelerator pedal and hand throttle

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A - Hand Throttle

NOTE: When in Manual mode, ECO mode is inactive.

Speed is controlled via accelerator pedal and hand throttle. The signal used for control is always the signal that commands the higher engine speed.

If the accelerator pedal or hand throttle are moved to command a higher engine speed, the engine speed increases. In ECO mode, once the set travel speed has been reached, engine speed is adjusted automatically as required.

If the reverse drive lever is in forward or reverse, the tractor can be accelerated up to the set speed using the accelerator pedal or hand throttle. Travel speed at any particular time depends directly on the position of the accelerator pedal or hand throttle. In ECO mode, the engine speed is only indirectly affected by the position of the accelerator pedal.

When the accelerator pedal or hand throttle is activated, the values set in the CommandCenter™ for automatic control and cruise control are always taken into account. For example, the value set for cruise control is not exceeded, even at full throttle. In ECO mode, the engine turns only as fast as needed, even at full throttle. ECO mode is de-activated if hand throttle and accelerator pedal are both actuated fully at the same time.

NOTE: If hand throttle and accelerator pedal are both used at the same time to reach maximum speed, the transmission does NOT shift to C8. If the hand throttle is actuated fully in addition to a fully pressed accelerator pedal (at maximum speed), the transmission shifts back down from C8 to C7.

Brake pedals

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A - Brake Pedals

Braking with AutoClutch function switched on	Braking with AutoClutch function switched off
If both brake pedals are depressed when driving the tractor, the speed will be reduced or the tractor stops. Thanks to the AutoClutch function, there is no need to depress the clutch pedal when braking. When the brakes are released again, the tractor automatically accelerates up to the speed currently commanded by the accelerator pedal or hand throttle.	Press both brake pedals to reduce speed. To stop, press the clutch pedal at the same time to separate the clutch. See also “Hydraulic Foot Brakes” and “Emergency Brake System”* in Section 45. *Not for North America

CAUTION: The AutoClutch function operates only when the brake pedals are coupled together. Actuating a pedal individually (e.g. to steer) does NOT actuate the AutoClutch function.

NOTE: The engine speed must not be below 900 rpm when using the brake pedals for steering (only one brake pedal depressed).

Clutch pedal

When AutoClutch is switched on, the clutch pedal does not need to be pressed to stop the tractor. When both brake pedals are pressed, the AutoClutch function becomes active.

When AutoClutch is switched off, the clutch pedal must be pressed to stop the tractor.