Use Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD)

Avoid Injury! Use extra caution when driving on slopes. To increase traction and provide four-wheel braking, engage mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) when driving on slopes. The MFWD can improve access to dangerously sloped terrain, which increases the possibility of tipover.

To improve braking on sloped, icy, wet, or graveled surfaces, engage the MFWD. To avoid skidding and loss of steering control, add ballast to the tractor and travel at a reduced speed.

Avoid Damage! Always disengage MFWD when driving on a paved surface.

Put the transmission levers in neutral to move the machine when the engine is not running.

Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) enables the power train to drive both front and rear axles for improved traction on difficult ground conditions and provides 4-wheel braking. MFWD can be engaged and disengaged on-the-go with light loads and on low traction surfaces.

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A - MFWD Lever

It is necessary to reduce engine load to disengage front wheel drive.

Pull up on MFWD lever (A) to engage. Push down MFWD lever to disengage.

Tips for Operating MFWD:

• To ensure proper tire performance in all field conditions, maintain front tire pressure at the maximum allowable level.
• Engage MFWD to provide four-wheel braking.
• Disengage MFWD when driving machine to or from the work site to increase front tire life.