Using Four Wheel Drive

The machine is equipped with a manual shift four-wheel drive (4WD) system. This system allows the power train to drive the front wheels in addition to the rear wheels for improved traction on difficult ground conditions.

CAUTION: Avoid injury! 4WD greatly increases traction and can make dangerously sloped terrain accessible, increasing possibility of a tip-over.

Use extra caution when driving on slopes. To increase traction, use 4WD when driving on slopes.

Use 4WD when driving on icy, wet, or graveled surfaces; reduce speed to avoid skidding and loss of steering control.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not engage 4WD when the rear wheels are slipping, internal gears can be damaged. Machine must be stopped or traveling at a steady speed, in a straight line, to engage 4WD.

• To engage 4WD, pull 2WD/4WD lever down to the 4WD position.
• To engage 2WD, push 2WD/4WD lever up to the 2WD position.

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Front implements can cause decreased traction at the rear wheels resulting in loss of control. Always operate machine with 4WD engaged when front implements are attached.

Tips for operating 4WD:

• To ensure optimum performance on all surface conditions, maintain recommended front and rear tire pressures.
• To increase front tire life and reduce drivetrain wear, disengage 4WD when driving machine on paved or hard packed surfaces.