Carrier Transport

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Transport on Carrier Safely

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Installed Hinge Lock

A - Stored Hinge Lock

B - Hinge Lock

C - Cap Screws

D - Retaining Plate

The best method of transporting a disabled tractor is to haul it on a flatbed carrier.

CAUTION: Shift transmission lever into PARK, stop engine and remove key before working in hinge area.

IMPORTANT: Install hinge lock, originally equipped with tractor, on hinge cylinders before transporting tractor.

15 L engine equipped tractor: avoid equipment damage, remove exhaust tip before transport.

Steer tractor straight ahead, shift transmission lever into PARK and turn OFF engine.

Remove left and right-hand hinge locks (A) from tractor frame storage location.

Install lock (B) behind cylinder and secure with retaining plate (C) and cap screws (D). Tighten cap screws to hold in place.

Chain tractor to trailer securely and drive slowly.

IMPORTANT: Remove hinge lock from hinge area before operating tractor.

Remove hinge locks before unloading tractor.

Replace locks on tractor frame storage location as shown (A).

HydraCushion™ Suspension System (If Equipped)

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Hydraulic Solenoid Valves (Located Under Front Frame)

A - Hydraulic Solenoid Valves

IMPORTANT: When transporting 9R Series tractor on trailer, hydraulic pressure must be released from HydraCushion™ suspension system to facilitate proper tie down stability when shipping.

15 L engine equipped tractor: avoid equipment damage, remove exhaust tip before transport.

CAUTION: To avoid accident or injury, securely chain tractor to carrier. Drive carefully.

Stay clear of moving suspension components when releasing hydraulic pressure from solenoid valves.

1. Engage PARK position.

2. Push in and turn knobs in hydraulic solenoid valves (A) counterclockwise until knob pops out. This releases hydraulic pressure from HydraCushion™ suspension system. Tractor can now be tied down.

3. Push in and turn knobs in hydraulic solenoid valves (A) clockwise until knob pops out. This allows HydraCushion™ suspension system to pressurize and refill with hydraulic oil with when tractor is driven.

NOTE: For HydraCushion™ Suspension System operating instructions, see Operate HydraCushion™ Front Axle Suspension (If Equipped) in Operating the Tractor section of this Operator’s Manual.

“T” Hook Locations

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Hook Ring and “T” Hook Slot (Right-Hand Side)

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Shipping Tie Down (Right-Hand Side)

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Drawbar Support

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A - Front Tie Down Loop (Right-Hand Side)

B - “T” Hook Slot (Right-Hand Side)

C - Rear Tie Down Loop (Right-Hand Side)

D - Drawbar Support Tie Down

E - Side Mirror

F - Flags

CAUTION: To avoid accident or injury, securely chain tractor to carrier. Drive carefully.

IMPORTANT: Attach tie downs only to frame “T” hook slots and drawbar support when securing tractor on a carrier.

15 L engine equipped tractor: avoid equipment damage, remove exhaust tip before transport.

Transport a disabled tractor on a flat bed trailer.

1. Engage PARK position.
2. Attach chain using left and right-hand side front tie down loops (A) and/or left and right-hand side “T” hook slots (B) and tension chains forward and down to trailer frame.
3. Attach chain to rear tie down loop (C) on left and right-hand side of frame and tension chains forward and down to trailer frame.
4. NOTE: Use a rubber or protective material to prevent paint damage to drawbar support.
   Attach chains to each side of rear drawbar support (D) to secure tractor to carrier.
5. Fold left and right-hand side mirrors (E) forward.
6. Fold left and right-hand extremity lights forward, if equipped.
7. Remove beacon light, if equipped.
8. Attach over dimension flags (F) to axles.
9. After traveling a short distance, check load shift to ensure tie downs are secure.