Operating the Tractor Operating Tractor with Independent Link Suspension Start Up Mode Independent Link Suspension does not move until placed into either forward or reverse. Independent Link suspension flexes when transmission shift lever is placed in NEUTRAL or any forward or reverse gear. If tractor has settled, Independent Link Suspension may rise about 25 mm (1 in.) seeking to center. Leveling is completed when tractor wheel speed is above 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph). Rear Hitch:
Controllers limit suspension response when hitch is raised or lowered with a load since front weight changes Depressing clutch and moving transmission shift lever into gear for four seconds and then back to NEUTRAL adjusts suspension toward the midpoint. This can be repeated until tractor levels when attaching and detaching implements. Parking Tractor: Independent Link Suspension is Locked (in Restricted Mode) under Following Conditions: Operator activates hitch raise/lower switch Transmission shift lever placed in PARK Wheel speed less than 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph) While correcting for an out of level condition Operator applies both brake pedals IMPORTANT: Prevent possible damage.
Do not park tractor with equipment or items under the front end of tractor. Front end can settle when tractor is parked. Keep front end of tractor away from equipment or other items. OURX935,00007A1 1902JAN081/1 Using The Brakes Use individual brakes (A or C) to assist in making sharp turns. B CAUTION: Avoid possible injury from losing control of tractor: Lock brake pedals together with arm (B) when operating on roads. Reduce speed if towed load weighs more than the tractor or when transporting loads under adverse conditions. Avoid hard braking applications.
(See TRANSPORTING TOWED EQUIPMENT, in Transport Section and Implement Manual.) Tractor wheels may lock and skid on slippery downhill slopes. (For AutoPowr tractors, See DOWNHILL OPERATION IN SLIPPERY CONDITIONS, in Operating AutoPowr Transmission section.) RXA0068386 —UN—27AUG03 A C Lock Individual Brakes Together While Transporting A—Brake Pedal B—Arm C—Brake Pedal When operating at low idle, individual brake pedals will stop tractor without the use of clutch. To assist slow speed turning, depress either brake pedal while slowly increasing engine speed until desired turn is achieved. Returning engine speed to low idle while continuing to depress one brake pedal will slow tractor to a stop.
Test brakes with engine stopped to be sure manual brake system is functioning. (See General Maintenance and Inspection section). Use individual brake pedals to assist in making sharp turns in nontransport situations. NOTE: Depressing the clutch to stop a tractor equipped with AutoPowr™is not necessary. (See STOPPING AND PARKING TRACTOR in the Operating AutoPowr transmission Section.) IMPORTANT: Avoid unnecessary wear on brakes and increased fuel consumption. DO NOT rest feet on brake pedals during tractor operation. For AutoPowr Tractors Only AutoPowr is a trademark of Deere & Company OURX935,0000225 1917JUL051/1 405 122208 PN=87