Operate Mechanical Front Wheel Drive

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A - MFWD Lever

Use mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) as required for better traction.

CAUTION: Mechanical front wheel drive greatly increase traction. When this option is used, extra caution is needed on slopes. Compared to 2-Wheel drive, a mechanical front wheel drive tractor maintains traction on steeper slopes, increase the possibility of a tip over.

When driving on icy, wet or graveled surfaces, reduce speed and be sure tractor is properly ballasted to avoid skidding and loss of steering controls, engage mechanical front wheel drive.

IMPORTANT: To extend tire life engage mechanical front heel drive when needed . DO NOT engage when driving on hard surfaces.

DO NOT install tire chains on tractor front wheels, chains will strike and damage tractor.

To prevent transmission damge, DO NOT engage or disengage mechanical front wheel drive on the go.

Depress clutch pedal and stop tractor before engaging or disengaging MFWD. Push shift lever (A) forward to engage, and pull lever back to disengage MFWD.