Tractor Braking - Nortrac 35XT Owner's Manual

Disconnecting the Front Drive Axle
Step on the clutch pedal. Push the control handle of the front drive axle forward to disconnect the front drive axle.
IMPORTANT ISSUES
Engaging the front drive axle will cause front wheel wear and tear and increase fuel consumption. The front drive
axle should only be connected on roads when the road surface is slippery or when climbing a steep slope on rainy
and snowy days. Once the tractor is back on a stable surface or past the obstacles, disengage the front drive axle.
NOTE
: When driving on a hard road, the front wheel tires will wear rapidly and the left and right sides of tire tread
patterns will be worn unevenly. For this reason, it is a good practice to switch the left and right tires on occasion.

2.9 Tractor Braking

2.9.1 Tractor Braking
Reduce throttle, step on the clutch pedal, and then step on the brake to gradually stop the tractor.
1.
2. In an emergency, step on the clutch and brake pedal simultaneously. Never step on the brake without stepping
on the clutch. This can cause damage to the friction plate and stall the engine.
3. During braking with a trailer, the length of the hanging rod of the brake valve needs to be adjusted so that
the trailer brakes first, and then the tractor engine..
2.9.2 Left/Right Brake Pedal Interlock
When the tractor is used on the road, lock both the left and right brake pedals together with the lock plate
WARNING:
1. Check for proper brake function before operating the tractor. Brake failures can result in accidents, damage
and serious bodily injury.
2.
When the tractor is running on the road, the left and right brake pedals should be interlocked in order to
avoid the side-slipping of the tractor. Side-slipping can cause a rollover.
Operation Description
: When driving the tractor on a hard-surface road, never connect the front drive axle.
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