Road Transportation

causym CAUTION: Slow-moving tractors with attachments or towed equipment are difficult to see on public roads. Frequently check for traffic from the rear, especially in turns. Use your turn signals.

1. Before driving tractor on roads:

  • Ballast tractor correctly.
  • Clean windows and adjust rear-view mirrors.
  • Use foot throttle instead of hand throttle.

causym CAUTION: Use brakes lightly and cautiously when slowing from transport speed.

IMPORTANT: To prevent unnecessary wear, never ride the brakes by resting a foot on the pedals.

IMPORTANT: Couple brake pedals together using brake locking bar (A).

2. Tap brake pedal to ensure differential lock is NOT engaged.

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A-Brake Locking Bar

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3. Check local laws and regulations for lighting requirements. Clean Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem (B) and warning lights (A). If towed or rear-mounted equipment obstructs view of safety devices, install SMV emblem and warning lights on equipment.

4. Differential Lock (if equipped): Disengage differential lock by depressing clutch pedal twice.

5. MFWD (if equipped): Disengage front-wheel drive when transporting tractor. When driving on roads, engage BRAKE ASSIST (if equipped) position of MFWD switch to provide four-wheel braking.

6. Loader Cylinders (if equipped): Engage transport lock to eliminate possibility of loader movement during transport by inadvertently bumping the multi-function control lever.

7. Rear Hitch: Lock hitch in transport position to eliminate the possibility of lowering an implement during transport by inadvertently bumping the raise/lower lever.

8. Drive slowly to maintain safe control. Before descending a hill, shift to a lower gear to control speed without using brakes. Slow down for rough ground and sharp turns, especially when transporting heavy, rear-mounted equipment.

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OOS

LV8507

Cab


A-Warning Lights
B-SMV Emblem

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