Tow 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 three cap screws and slide drive shaft shield (C) away from drop housing. Repeat on opposite end.

b. Remove snap ring (B) using a punch and hammer.

c. Support drive shaft and slide coupler (A) toward drop housing.

d. Remove drive shaft, shields and couplers.

FH1227

MFWD Drive Shaft-to-Drop Housing


A-Coupler
B-Snap Ring
C-Drive Shaft Shield

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2. If the tractor is to be towed with the front wheels raised, add 1 liter of oil to hydraulic fill port 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.

NOTE: After transporting tractor, drain oil that was added for towing.

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.

After Towing

If equipped with MFWD: Apply multipurpose grease to couplers and shaft splines and install drive shaft assembly.

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

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