Operate Transmission

NOTE: PTO engagement lever (A) must be in "NEUTRAL" position.

The F-Series John Deere tractors are equipped with a dual mode transmission, offering operators a choice of 8+8 transmission, or a 16+8 transmission.

A-PTO Engagement Lever

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(16+8) Modes

The 16+8 transmission gives operators 16 forward speeds, and 8 reverse speeds. The 16+8 transmission is ideal for slow speeds when ground engaging implements are being used.

Select the 16+8 transmission with transmission mode selection lever (C). Operator will use the forward/reverse lever (D) to select forward direction, and forward direction with a speed reduction of 20%. The 20% speed reduction will decrease the speed of the tractor, while not decreasing the rpm of the engine. This will allow the operators to slow down the tractor sending additional power to implements. Range shift lever (A) will select Hi or Low speeds. In 16+8 transmission range shift lever (A) will also select reverse if reverse direction is needed.

A-Range Shift Lever
B-Gear Shift Lever
C-Transmission Mode Selection Lever
D-Forward/Reverse Lever

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(8+8) Modes

The 8+8 transmission gives operators 8 forward speeds, and 8 reverse speeds. The 8+8 transmission is ideal for use when both forward and reverse directions will be used throughout the task.

When selecting the 8+8 transmission with transmission mode selection lever (C), operator will use the forward/reverse lever (D) to select forward or reverse directions. Range shift lever (A) will select Hi or Low speeds, and the gear shift lever (B) will select speeds 1-4.

A-Range Shift Lever
B-Gear Shift Lever
C-Transmission Mode Selection Lever
D-Forward/Reverse Lever

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