Transporting Machine

Driving Machine Safely on Roads

CAUTION: Use caution when operating machine at transport speeds. Reduce speeds if towed load weighs more than machine. Consult towed equipment operator’s manual for recommended transport speeds.

Use additional caution when transporting towed loads under adverse surface conditions, especially when turning, and on inclined surfaces.

Use of warning lights and turn signals are recommended when traveling on public roads unless prohibited by state or local regulations. An implement safety lighting kit is available from your John Deere dealer.

Observe the following precautions when operating the machine on a road:

• Make sure brake linkage is properly adjusted.
• Make sure Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem and warning lights are clean and visible. If towed or rear-mounted equipment obstructs these safety devices, install SMV emblem and warning lights on equipment.
• Turn on flashing warning lights and headlights, except if prohibited by law.
• Secure towed loads with locked hitch pins and safety chains.
• Drive slowly enough to maintain safe control at all times. Slow down for hillsides, rough ground, and sharp turns, especially when transporting heavy implements.
• If equipped, disengage the MFWD to reduce tire wear.
• Never coast machine downhill.

Pushing or Towing Machine

CAUTION: Never tow machine faster than 16 km/h (10 mph). If possible, have someone operate steering and brakes of towed tractor.

IMPORTANT: Push or tow machine for short distances only.

1. Push PTO switch knob to the disengaged/off position.

2. Disengage differential lock.

3. Unlock the park brake.

4. Place the range shift lever in the N (neutral) position.

5. Disengage the MFWD.

6. Be prepared to use the brake pedal to slow or stop machine.