Operate the e18™ Powershift Transmission

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A - Transmission Shift Lever

B - Corner Post Display

CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or damage to tractor. If engine starts with shift lever in forward or reverse positions, there is a malfunction of starting circuit. Repair immediately. See your John Deere™ Dealer.

IMPORTANT: Prevent transmission or clutch damage:

• Never depress clutch pedal while tractor is rolling downhill or coasting since serious transmission damage can result.
• Never attempt to start tractor by towing or pushing.
• Operator can always move shift lever to PARK position; however park brake will not engage until ground speed is below 1.75 km/h (1.0 mph).
• Avoid excessive ballast.
• Avoid continuous operation under full throttle and full load conditions below 1800 rpm.
• Fully depress clutch pedal to completely disengage clutch.

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

NOTE: When tractor is loaded to a very low engine speed, powershift transmission can default to NEUTRAL, then PARK engages once wheel speed drops below 1.75 km/h (1.0 mph) for drivetrain protection.

To re-engage transmission, move lever to PARK, reduce load, and then shift into desired operating gear.

A diagnostic trouble code is stored and displayed when this condition occurs.

Transmission is shifted using lever (A) on CommandARM™ .

Transmission can be shifted, without use of clutch pedal, either into a forward or reverse direction.

Clutch pedal allows operator maximum manual control of modulation for ease of connecting to implements, operating in confined areas, or slow movement of tractor during precise maneuvers. Depress clutch pedal to preselect a forward or reverse command gear.

When shift lever is moved to NEUTRAL position, parking brake release and corner post display (B) shows pre-selected forward or reverse gear and letter N for NEUTRAL. When lever is in forward or reverse, display shows an F or an R along with commanded gear.

Engine only starts with shift lever (A) in PARK or NEUTRAL position. Shifts are made one at a time by bumping lever. Pushing and holding lever or pulling and holding lever results in continuous up or down shifts.