Towing Tractor

causym CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or death. Remove MFWD drive shaft if towing tractor with front wheels on a carrier. Loss of electrical power or transmission-hydraulic system pressure will engage the MFWD and pull tractor off carrier, even with switch in the DISENGAGED position.

IMPORTANT: Avoid transmission and drive train component damage:

  • NEVER attempt to start tractor by towing. Engine will not start.

  • If possible, operate engine above 1250 rpm to provide lubrication, power steering and power brakes. Have an operator steer and brake tractor.

  • Do not tow a tractor faster than 8 km/h (5 mph). Do not exceed 3 km/h (2 mph) for the first ten minutes in below freezing temperatures.

  • Check transmission-hydraulic oil level. Add 1 L (1 qt) for each 90 mm (3-1/2 in.) front wheels are raised off the ground. DO NOT raise wheels more than 305 mm (12 in.). Drain excess oil after transporting.

1. If equipped with MFWD, remove drive shaft if towing tractor with front wheels on a carrier:

a. Remove mounting hardware and rear shield (A).

b. Remove two cap screws and front shield (B).

c. Support drive shaft and remove four socket head cap screws (C).

d. Lower front of drive shaft and pull away from drop housing.

LV9836

MFWD Drive Shaft-Rear Shield

LV9837

MFWD Drive Shaft-Front Shield

LV9838


A-Rear Shield
B-Front Shield
C-Socket Head Cap Screw, M10 x 25 (4 used)

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2. Be sure transmission-hydraulic system oil is visible in the top sight glass (A). If tractor is to be towed with front wheels raised, add 1 liter (1 qt) of oil for each 90 mm (3-1/2 in.) the wheels are raised. DO NOT raise front wheels more than 305 mm (12 in.) above ground.

3. Tap brake pedals to make sure differential lock is not engaged.

4. Make sure PTO is disengaged.

5. Place range and gear shift levers in NEUTRAL.

6. Make sure EH directional reverser lever is in NEUTRAL.

LV9569

Rear of Tractor


A-Sight Glass

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After Towing

If equipped with MFWD: Apply multipurpose grease to shaft splines and install drive shaft assembly. Tighten socket head cap screws (A) to specifications.

Specification

Drive Shaft-to-Axle Housing Socket Head Cap Screws -Torque 70 N·m (52 lb-ft)

Drain excess transmission-hydraulic oil to lower level back to full.

LV9839

Drive Shaft-to-Front Axle


A-Socket Head Cap Screw, M10 x 25 (4 used)

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