Driving on Public Roads


Driving on Public Roads — OOS

PY18355
PY18355-UN-19MAR14

A - Brake Locking Bar

CAUTION: When transporting on a public road or highway, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. Check local governmental regulations. Various safety devices are available from your John Deere dealer. Keep safety items in good condition. Replace missing or damaged items.

Observe the following precautions when operating the tractor on the road:

  1. Ballast tractor correctly.

  2. Use foot throttle instead of hand throttle.

  3. CAUTION: Before operating tractor on a road, lock brake pedals together. Use brake lightly and cautiously at transport speeds.

    Couple brake pedals together using brake locking bar (A). Avoid hard applications of brakes. Reduce speed if towed load weighs more than the tractor and is not equipped with brakes.

    Use additional caution when transporting towed loads under adverse surface conditions and when turning or braking on inclines. Be sure wheel tread is adjusted wide to provide maximum stability.

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

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    PY17922-UN-26AUG13

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    PY17923-UN-22MAR13

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    PY16152-UN-24JUL12

    A - Reflex Reflector

    B - Bright Headlights

    C - Bright Headlights, Tail Lights and Warning Light Position

    D - Dim Headlights, Tail Lights and Warning Light Position

    E - Turn Signal Lever

    F - SMV Emblem

    Check local laws and regulations for lighting requirements. Be sure Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem (F) and warning lamps are clean and visible. If towed or rear-mounted equipment obstructs these safety devices, install SMV emblem and warning lamps on equipment. (See your John Deere dealer)

    A seven-terminal outlet at rear of tractor supplies power to warning lights on towed or rear-mounted equipment. (See description of outlet in Lights section.)


  5. MFWD (if equipped): To reduce tire wear, disengage front wheel drive.

  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. Turn light switch to position (D).

    Always turn light switch to dim lights position (D) when meeting another vehicle. Never use any other lights which could blind or confuse other drivers.

  9. Use turn signal when turning. Be sure to return lever (E) to center position after turning.

  10. Drive slowly enough to maintain safe control at all times. Before descending a hill, shift to a gear low enough to control speed without using brakes. Slow down for rough ground, and sharp turns, especially when transporting heavy, rear mounted equipment.


Driving on Public Roads — Cab

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PY17963-UN-22MAR13

A - Brake Locking Bar

CAUTION: When transporting on a public road or highway, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. Check local governmental regulations. Various safety devices are available from your John Deere dealer. Keep safety items in good condition. Replace missing or damaged items.

Observe the following precautions when driving tractor on roads:

  1. Ballast tractor correctly.

  2. Cab: Clean windows and adjust rear-view mirrors.

  3. Use foot throttle instead of hand throttle.

  4. CAUTION:

    P9915
    P9915-UN-13NOV00

    A - Brake Pedal Locking Bar

    Before operating tractor on a road, lock brake pedals together. Use brakes lightly and cautiously at transport speeds.

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

    Couple brake pedals together using brake pedal locking bar (A). Avoid hard application of brakes. Reduce speed if towed load weighs more than the tractor and is not equipped with brakes. (Consult implement operator's manual for recommended transport speeds.)

    Use additional caution when transporting towed loads under adverse surface conditions and when turning or braking on inclines. Be sure wheel tread is adjusted wide to provide maximum stability.


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    PY17964-UN-22MAR13

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    PY15186-UN-01JUN12

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    PY15187-UN-22JUN12

    A - SMV Emblem

    B - Warning Lights

    C - Tail/Warning Lights

    D - Turn Signal Lever

    E - Road Lights

    F - High/Low Beam Switch

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

    A seven-terminal outlet at rear of tractor supplies power to warning lights on towed or rear-mounted equipment. (See description of outlet in Lights section.)


  6. MFWD (if equipped): To reduce tire wear, disengage front wheel drive.

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

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

  9. Use turn signal lever (D) when turning. Return lever to center position after turning.

  10. Turn light switch to position (E).

  11. Move switch (F) to low beam position (down) when meeting another vehicle. Never use floodlights or any lights which could blind or confuse other drivers.

  12. Drive slowly to maintain safe control. Before descending a hill, shift to a gear low enough 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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