Section 3 - Operation
Transmission Operation
Differential Lock (optional front & rear)
The tractor may be factory equipped with an electronically controlled front and rear axle differential lock.. This will provide additional tractive effort on hillsides or wet ground.. The switch (1) is a three position momentary switch located on the right console.. To activate, push and hold for two seconds the front of the switch.. An indicator light will illuminate on EIC (2).. The differential lock can be locked when the tractor is moving or stopped..
IMPORTANT: Do not engage the differential lock when the tractor wheels are spinning or when the wheels are turning at different speeds, such as an end of the field turn. Drivetrain damage may result.
To disengage the differential lock, push the rear of the switch down until the indicator light on the EIC turns off.. Depressing the brake pedal will also disengage the differential lock..
Disengage the differential lock when not required, such as during high speeds and road travel, turning and parking, or when additional traction is not needed..
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK WHEN DRIVING THE TRACTOR ON ROADS OR STEERING MAY BE IMPAIRED.
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