Driving on Public Roads

causym CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or death from losing control of tractor. When driving tractor on roads:

  • Couple brake pedals together

  • Use foot throttle instead of hand throttle

  • Reduce speed when driving on icy, wet, or graveled surfaces

  • Ballast tractor correctly (see Performance Ballasting section)

Prevent collisions between other road users, slow-moving tractors with attachments or towed equipment, and self-propelled machines on public roads. Frequently check for traffic from the rear, especially in turns, and use turn signal lights.

1. Adjust rear-view mirrors and clean windows.

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causym CAUTION: Use brakes lightly and cautiously when slowing from transport speed.

2. Tap brake pedal to ensure differential lock is NOT engaged. Couple brake pedals together using brake locking bar (A). Avoid hard brake application.

IMPORTANT: To prevent unnecessary wear, never ride the brakes by resting a foot on the pedals.


A-Brake Locking Bar

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Brake Locking Bar (Open Station Shown; Cab Similar)

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causym CAUTION: When transporting on a public road or highway, use warning lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. Check local governmental regulations. Various safety devices are available from your John Deere dealer. Keep safety items in good condition. Replace missing or damaged items.

3. Check local laws and regulations for lighting requirements. Be sure Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem (B) and warning lights (A) are clean and visible. If towed or rear-mounted equipment obstructs view of safety devices, install SMV emblem and warning lights on equipment. (See your John Deere dealer.)

IMPORTANT: Open Station; Move warning lights from storage to transport position, before driving on public roads. See POSITIONING WARNING LIGHTS FOR TRANSPORT (OPEN STATION) in Lights section.

Refer to Lights section for operation of;

  • Warning lights
  • Transport lights
  • Turn signals
  • Seven-terminal outlet

4. MFWD (if equipped): Disengage front wheel drive when transporting tractor. When driving on roads, engage BRAKE ASSIST position of MFWD switch to provide four-wheel braking. (See USING MECHANICAL FRONT WHEEL DRIVE [MFWD]-ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC CONTROL WITH AUTO ENGAGE AND BRAKE ASSIST in this section.)

5. Loader Cylinders (if equipped): Engage transport lock to eliminate possibility of loader movement during transport by inadvertently bumping the multi-function control lever. (See procedure in Hydraulic System Controls and Operations section.)

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Open Station

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Cab


A-Warning Lights
B-SMV Emblem

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6. Rear Hitch: Position or lock hitch in transport position to eliminate possibility of lowering an implement during transport by inadvertently bumping the raise/lower lever. (See procedure in Rockshaft Controls section.)

7. Drive slowly enough to maintain safe control at all times. Before descending a hill, shift to a lower gear, slow enough to control speed without using brakes. Slow down for rough ground and sharp turns, especially when transporting heavy, rear-mounted equipment.

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