Operate Transmission

RXA0127844-UN-22AUG13

RXA0130485-UN-15JAN13

Left-Hand Reverser

A - A Range Button

B - B Range Button

C - C Range Button

D - Multi-Range Button

E - Shift Lever

F - Set Speed Adjuster

G - Hand Throttle

H - Left-Hand Reverser

CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or damage to tractor. If engine starts with left-hand reverser lever in forward or reverse positions, there is a malfunction in starting circuit. Repairs should be made immediately by your John Deere™ dealer.

IMPORTANT: Prevent Transmission or Clutch Damage

• Never depress clutch pedal while tractor is rolling downhill or coasting, as serious transmission damage may result.
• Never attempt to start tractor by towing or pushing.
• Stop tractor completely before shifting to PARK position.
• Avoid excessive ballast.
• Clutch pedal must be fully depressed to disengage clutch. Never rest foot on clutch pedal while tractor is moving.

NOTE: The seat assembly contains an operator presence safety device to prevent initiation of movement of tractor without operator sitting in seat.

Shifting Transmission

Auto Mode—Place left-hand reverser (H) into desired directional slot. Slide transmission shift lever (E) right into AUTO slot. When in Auto Mode, operator may select Range Lock Mode by pressing single range button (A, B, or C). While transmission is in Range Lock Mode, it is only able to shift through gears in selected range. To put transmission in Multi-Range Mode, select Multi-Range button (D); transmission shifts through gears and ranges that are selected in Transmission page. When in Full AUTO mode, the minimum engine speed is 1200 rpm. Transmission shifts gears based on throttle position and set speed while in Auto Mode. When throttle is pulled back, transmission shifts to selected Start Gear (see Multi-Range Button Settings in this section). Wheel speed can be set by scrolling set speed adjuster (F) up or down. iTEC™ function can control set speeds while in Auto Mode.

Manual Mode—Place left-hand reverser (H) into desired directional slot. Slide shift lever (E) left. In Manual Mode, operator selects desired range by pressing range button (A, B, or C). In each range there are four gears. Use shift lever (E) to shift up (+) or down (-) through gears. While using Range Lock Mode, operator must select different ranges by pressing one of range buttons (A, B, or C). While using Multi-Range Mode (D) operator does not have to select different ranges, transmission shifts through gears and ranges when shift lever (E) is bumped forward or backward. iTEC™ function can control gears while in Manual Mode.

Additional Information

Following are when operator should use shift lever (E) to shift between ranges:

• When in highest gear in one range, single bumping shift lever (E) causes transmission to shift to appropriate gear in next range (D4 to E range).
• When in mid-gear in one range, double bumping shift lever (E) causes transmission to shift from one range directly to speed-matched gear in next range (D2 to E1).
• Pressing and holding shift lever (E) will cause transmission to shift up continuously based on engine speed, load, gears, and ranges if in Multi-Range Mode, or load and gears if in Range Lock Mode.

Corner post display shows transmission's current state (P, N, F, or R), selected gear (1-4), and range (A-E) (refer to Ground Speeds in Specifications section for range/gear settings).

NOTE: When engine shuts off, left hand reverser remains in its selected position but transmission shifts into neutral. To start engine, put left hand reverser in Park.

Tractor cannot be put in gear unless operator is seated. Information indicator lights and corresponding message appears on CommandCenter™ display when Forward, Reverse, or Neutral positions are selected and operator is not in seat. To initiate motion, move lever from Park position to Forward or Reverse position with operator seated.

When clutch is disengaged, gear matching adjusts gear to allow for smooth clutch re-engagement. When engine speed of more than 1500 rpm is commanded, stall threshold is 700 rpm. When stall threshold is reached, clutch may disengage. To engage transmission, move left hand reverser to PARK, reduce load, then shift back into desired operating direction.

Tractor protects against engine overspeed. If engine is running at full speed in current gear, transmission will automatically shift up to protect the engine from overspeeding. Transmission may shift up gears but not ranges if engine speed reaches 2800 rpm.