Using the 4-Wheel
Drive/Differential Lock(s)
WARNING
Loss of control or damage to the machine or
turf can happen if you do not properly use the
4-wheel drive/differential lock(s).
• The machine speed must be at 16 km/h (10
mph) or less to engage the 4-wheel drive.
• The machine speed must be at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less to engage the differential
lock(s).
• You can release the 4-wheel
drive/differential lock(s) while the
machine is in motion. The 4-wheel
drive/differential lock(s) may stay engaged
while an axle load is present. The 4-wheel
drive/differential lock(s) releases once you
remove an axle load.
• Use 4-wheel drive/differential lock(s) only
when necessary for improved ground
engagement.
WARNING
Tipping or rolling the machine on a hill will
cause serious injury.
• The extra traction available with the
4-wheel drive/differential lock(s) can
be enough to get you into dangerous
situations, such as climbing slopes that are
too steep to turn around. Be careful when
operating with the 4-wheel drive/differential
lock(s) on, especially on steeper slopes.
• If the 4-wheel drive/differential lock(s) are
on when making a sharp turn at a higher
speed and the inside rear wheel lifts off
the ground, there may be a loss of control,
which could cause the machine to skid.
Use the 4-wheel drive/differential lock(s)
only at slower speeds.
Engaging 4-Wheel Drive
1.
Ensure that the machine speed is 16 km/h (10
mph) or less and your foot is off the accelerator
pedal.
2.
Press the 2-wheel drive/4-wheel drive switch
(Figure
73) up to engage 4-wheel drive.
Note:
You can disengage 4-wheel drive at any
speed.
1. Up position—engages
4-wheel drive
2. Down position—engages
2-wheel drive
3. Up position—engages the
front and rear differential
locks
Disengaging 4-Wheel Drive
With your foot off the accelerator pedal, disengage
4-wheel drive by pressing the 2-wheel drive/4-wheel
drive switch to the down position
Note:
The 4-wheel drive icon will not be illuminated
on the display when the switch is disengaged.
Note:
You can release 4-wheel drive while the
machine is in motion. 4-wheel drive may stay engaged
while an axle load is present. 4-wheel drive releases
once you remove an axle load.
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Figure 73
4. Mid position—engages
the rear differential lock
5. Down
position—disengages
the differential lock(s)
(Figure
73).
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