Shifting The Tractor; Differential Lock Operation - Nortrac XT20 Owner's Manual

2.6 Shifting the Tractor

Shift 28+2, Shift Shuttle 8+8, Shift Creeping 16+4
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The main and auxiliary gear shift is controlled by one control
handle to achieve 8+2 shifts. The main gear shift lever (A) has
four gears (3 and one reverse shift–R. The auxiliary gear shift
lever (B) has two speed ranges, L is low speed and H is high
speed.
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Step on the clutch pedal and operate the auxiliary gear shift lever
(B). Push down from the neutral position; low shift, L. If lifting up
use the high shift, H.
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Figure 2-19 Shifting the Tractor
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Step on the clutch pedal, push forward on the main shift lever (A) from the neutral position. Shift 1: pull
backward. Shift 2: move to the left from neutral and then pull backward. Shift 3: push forward. Shift 4:
move to the right from neutral and then push forward. Reverse gear shift (R).
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shuttle shift handle will be added on the left top of the instrument combined with the main/auxiliary
gearshift rod (main gearshift rod cancels backward shift), 8 forward shifts and 8 backward shifts can be
obtained.
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Select the operating speed to obtain optimum productivity and economy and prolongation of service life.
When working in field, the selected speed of the tractor should leave the engine load at 80%. When the
tractor does light-duty operations at a low speed, high shift 1 can be used to save fuel by throttling down.

2.7 Differential Lock Operation

Differential Lock Operation
If the tractor is stuck, you can engage the differential lock using the
following sequence, which will connect the left and right drive axle:
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Step on the main clutch pedal and engage the low gear.
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Push the throttle control handle to increase the supply position.
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Push forward on the differential lock operation rod (A) on the right
bottom of the driver's seat
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Release the clutch pedal smoothly to operate the tractor.
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After getting out of the obstruction, pull the differential lock lever (A) and operate in reverse to release.
IMPORTANT NOTES: When the tractor is running on normal surfaces, never use the differential lock. This
will help you avoid damage to components and reduce tire wear.
Operation Description
Figure 2-20 Differential Lock Operation
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Figure 2-19 Differential Operation (20XT)
If the shuttle shift is mounted as an option, one