Towing Tractor

CAUTION:

RXA0111188
RXA0111188-UN-14FEB11

RXA0111186
RXA0111186-UN-14FEB11

A - Front-Facing Rear U-Joint Cap Screws

B - Rear-Facing Rear U-Joint Cap Screws

C - MFWD Drive Shaft

D - Rear-Facing Front U-Joint Cap Screws

E - Front-Facing Front U-Joint Cap Screws

Avoid personal injury or death. Disconnect 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 power 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 tractor faster than 8 km/h (5 mph). Do not exceed 3 km/h (2 mph) for the first 10 minutes in below freezing temperatures.
  • Check transmission-hydraulic oil level. Add 4 L (1 gal) for each 152 mm (6 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, disconnect drive shaft if towing tractor with front wheels on a carrier:

    1. Remove shields.

    2. Remove both sets of cap screws (A, B) on rear MFWD drive shaft U-joint.

    3. Remove both sets of cap screws (D, E) on front MFWD drive shaft U-joint.

    4. Slide MFWD drive shaft (C) forward and out from tractor.

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

  3. Move reverser (A) to:

    • PowrQuad™ PLUS, AutoQuad™ PLUS, and CommandQuad™ Transmissions: Make sure that reverser is in NEUTRAL position.
    • IVT™/AutoPowr™ Transmission:
      • Engine running: Move reverser to NEUTRAL position.
      • Engine off: Keep reverser in PARK position.

  4. Release park brake:

    • All PowrQuad™ PLUS and AutoQuad™ PLUS equipped tractors and all two wheel-drive tractors: Move range shift lever to NEUTRAL position.
    • CommandQuad™ 40 km/h transmission equipped tractors with ACS™, all CommandQuad™ 50 km/h and all IVT™/AutoPowr™ transmission equipped tractors: See Procedure 1 in Releasing Park Brake Electrically in this section.
    • CommandQuad™ 40 km/h transmission equipped tractors without ACS™: See Procedure 2 in Releasing Park Brake Electrically in this section.

ZE59858,00004F6-19-20110325