Shift e18™ Transmission

Shift Lever Positions

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Lever Diagram

A - PARK

B - NEUTRAL

C - Reverse Gears

D - Forward Gears

NEUTRAL — Right slot (B) — Park brake is released when lever is moved to right slot.

Reverse — Center slot (C) — Tractor will begin moving rearward when lever enters this slot. Push lever forward for downshifts and pull rearward for upshifts.

Forward — Front slot (D) — Tractor will begin moving forward when lever enters this slot. Push lever forward for upshifts and pull rearward for downshifts.

NOTE: Transmission is in NEUTRAL position whenever shift lever is not in PARK, forward or reverse positions.

”Command” Gears

NOTE: Optimum engine speed is 1800 — 2200 rpm in full load conditions. Using a higher gear and lower engine speed for light load operation saves fuel and reduces wear. Under full load conditions, use full throttle engine speed.

Each time transmission enters forward or reverse section of shift pattern, transmission will start in command gear, shown on corner post display.

Transmission will start out in command gears. The default command gears are F7 and R2. Start-up default command gears may be changed from F1 - F13 in forward and R1 - R3 in reverse (see Setting Start Gear in this section).

Once placed in Forward or Reverse, command gear changes to last gear of operation before shifting to NEUTRAL.

Initial command gear can also be changed prior to initiating motion to match operation.

Forward Gear between F1 and F13 may be preselected by depressing clutch pedal and pushing or pulling shift lever until desired command gear is displayed.

Reverse Gear between R1 and R6 may be preselected by depressing clutch pedal and pulling or pushing shift lever until desired command gear is displayed.

Transmission will start out in preselected forward or reverse gear when clutch pedal is released.

Cold Weather Starting

When temperature is -10°C (14°F) or lower it may take several minutes to get park brake released with operator in seat and transmission in gear. Several shifts between PARK and NEUTRAL may be required.

When temperature is -10°C (14°F) or above it may take three seconds to get park brake released with operator in seat.

When shift lever is moved to NEUTRAL corner post display will show ”N” for three seconds. If park brake does not release ”N” will change back to ”P”. Move shift lever back to PARK then back to NEUTRAL until ”N” displays more than three seconds.

During cold weather starting, transmission will not shift into F14 through F18 speeds until normal operating temperature has been reached. Delayed shifting, slow hydraulic operation, hard steering, and limited engine rpm may also be noticeable until operating temperature is obtained.

Shifting From Reverse

Highest forward gear transmission will automatically shift to the last gear selected, when shifting from reverse. For example, if transmission is in F13 and is shifted to reverse, and then back to forward, transmission will automatically shift to F11.

However, if transmission is in F13 or higher and tractor is stopped by using the clutch or shifting to NEUTRAL and not shifted through reverse, transmission will be in F13 when shifted to forward again.

Shifting—Without Using Clutch Pedal

Gear-to-Gear — Hold lever to shift up or down to selected gear. Transmission will shift one gear at a time until lever is released.

Gear-to-Gear — ”Bump” lever to quickly shift up or down to selected gear. Transmission may skip gears, if lever is moved faster than transmission can shift.

Shifting—Using Clutch Pedal

IMPORTANT: Clutch pedal must be fully depressed to completely disengage clutch for correct operation.

Gear-to-Gear — Hold or “bump” lever to shift up or down until desired gear is displayed. Transmission will go into commanded gear when clutch pedal is released.

Rapid Shift

When tractor is in a light load condition, such as transport, transmission can be shifted very fast by rapidly ”bumping” shift lever to reach transport speed quickly.

To reach transport speed quickly, depress clutch pedal and rapidly ”bump” shift lever to F13. Transmission will shift directly to F13 when clutch is released. Once tractor is underway in F13, ”bump” shift lever to F18.

Press and Hold Shifting

When operator holds the shift control lever in the up or down position, the transmission will shift through the gears one gear at a time.

Double Shift

Transmission, under load, may be made to shift two gears at a time when operating in gears F5 — F12 by double ”bumping” shift lever to slow down or speed up when making headland turns. A double ”bump” down shift is also useful in field operation when hitting a ”tough” spot.

Shuttle Shifting (Direction Change)

Moving shift lever between Forward and Reverse slots causes transmission to modulate directly to opposite direction of travel without clutching or braking.

Shuttle shift occurs between last commanded forward and reverse gears. Shuttle shifting can be performed between gears F11 Forward and R3 Reverse.

IMPORTANT: This method is not recommended when connecting tractor to implements.

Ground Speed Matching

CAUTION: Avoid possible accident and injury from loss of vehicle control. Never coast down hill.

Transmission will match ground speed as clutch is released after tractor slows when clutch pedal is depressed at speeds greater than F13.

Transmission will not match ground speeds as clutch is released after tractor slows when clutch pedal is depressed at speeds below F13. Transmission will remain in F13 even if tractor comes to complete stop.

In manual mode transmission will not up shift to match ground speed as clutch is released, if tractor speeds up while clutch pedal is depressed.

NOTE: When Efficiency Manager™ is engaged, F13 is replaced by the Forward Start Gear.