Driving Machine—PowrReverser™ Transmission

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always check area around machine for bystanders and obstacles before operating the machine.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent transmission damage, stop machine motion completely before shifting the transmission range shift lever.

  1. Start machine engine.

  2. Move reverser lever to N (neutral) position.

  3. Unlock park brake lever.

  4. Depress clutch pedal.

  5. Choose A, B, or C speed range on transmission range shift lever to match work application.

  6. Move the transmission gear shift lever to the desired gear position.

  7. Move the reverser lever to the forward or reverse position.

  8. Release clutch pedal gradually to take up load smoothly.

  9. Continue to shift gears while moving under normal loads:

    • Depress clutch pedal and shift to next gear.
    • Release clutch pedal gradually to take up load smoothly.

  10. Adjust throttle speed:

    • To maintain a constant operating speed, adjust the engine speed with the hand throttle.
    • To repeatedly increase and decrease engine speed, leave the hand throttle set at the middle position and use the foot throttle to change engine speed.

    CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always check area around machine for bystanders and obstacles before repositioning machine or changing machine direction.

  11. To change travel direction:

    • Clutch use is not required.
    • Move the reverser lever to the forward or reverse position.


PowrReverser is a trademark of Deere & Company

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