Towing—Rear Wheels Off Ground

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A - Wing Nut

B - Stored Hinge Lock

C - Hinge Lock

If tractor must be towed, best method is to lift rear axle and tow tractor backward.

CAUTION: Stop engine and remove key before working in hinge area.

IMPORTANT: Install hinge lock (C) on tractor hinge cylinders before transporting tractor.

1. Steer tractor straight ahead before installing hinge lock.

2. Remove wing nut (A) to remove hinge lock.

3. Install hinge lock with cap screws.

4. Disconnect front axle by removing front axle drive shaft.

5. NOTE: It is not necessary to release internal park brake because rear wheels are off ground and front driveline is disconnected.

   Release park brake on e18™ Powershift transmission. If tractor cannot be started to release park brake, see your John Deere™ Dealer for special tools required to release brake.

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

   Lift tractor by rear axle housings. Attach tow bar to tractor drawbar. Couple as closely as possible.

7. Tow tractor cautiously.

8. Keep stored hinge lock (B) on tractor.