Towing with All Wheels on Ground—Engine Will Not Start

RXA0142406-UN-10JUN14

Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Sight Gauge

RXA0141863-UN-10JUN14

A - FULL COLD Mark

B - MIN COLD Mark

C - NEUTRAL

IMPORTANT: Never attempt to start tractor by towing.

Never tow tractor faster than 8 km/h (5 mph) for a maximum distance of 8 km (5 mi).

1. Ensure hydraulic oil reservoir level in sight gauge is between FULL COLD (A) and MIN COLD (B) marks. See Check Transmission/Hydraulic Reservoir/Axle Oil Level in Daily or 10 Hour Service section of this Operator’s Manual.
2. Attach tow bar to drawbar.

3. IMPORTANT: If tractor has no electrical power, a 100 Amp electrical source must be connected. See Using a Battery Booster or Charger in Operating the Engine Section of this Operator's Manual.

   Open load center behind seat. See Load Center Fuses in Electrical System Service section of this Operator’s manual.
4. Remove fuse F32 (10 Amp) and fuse:
   • F3 (10 Amp) - tractor equipped with 9.0 L or 13.5 L engine.
   • F11 (30 Amp) - tractor equipped with 15.0 L engine.
5. Install the removed fuses into correct locations F18 (10 Amp) and F22 (10 Amp or 30 Amp).

6. IMPORTANT: Park brake must be released before towing. Special tools are required. See your John Deere™ dealer.

   Install appropriate Park Brake Release Hand Pump Kit components.
7. Turn key switch to ON position, required to pump off park brake manually.
8. Follow kit instructions to manually release spring-applied park brake.

9. CAUTION: If tractor is not equipped with ACS™ (ActiveCommand Steering), no backup hydraulic pump is available and steering and brakes are manually controlled. Extra force is required to steer or stop tractor.

   NOTE: If tractor is equipped with ACS™ (ActiveCommand Steering), proceed to next step. If tractor is not equipped with ACS™ (ActiveCommand Steering), proceed to step 13.
   Enable backup steering. Go to diagnostic addresses. See Diagnostic Center in CommandCenter™ section of this Operator’s Manual.
10. Select XSB control unit.

11. CAUTION: If tractor is equipped with ACS™ (ActiveCommand Steering), brakes are not part of hydraulic backup system and braking is achieved through manual effort only. Extra force is required for braking.

    NOTE: If equipped with backup pump, when Back Up Mode is enabled, turning steering wheel activates backup pump. Pump should be heard operating.
    Go to address 025 and select Back Up Mode On.
12. Press Accept.
13. Before closing CommandCenter™ display, go to PTP 055 to monitor park brake pressure. Ensure to pump power pack to a target value of 1800 kPa (18 bar)(261 psi) displayed at address PTP 055.
14. Press Close Window (X) until CommandCenter™ returns to normal operation.
15. Move shift lever to NEUTRAL position (C).
16. Steer and brake tractor while being towed.
17. After towing is complete, place shift lever in PARK.
18. Cycle key switch ON and OFF to return address 025 to Back Up Mode Off.
19. Return all removed fuses to original locations.