Front Drive Axle Operation; Tractor Braking - Nortrac XT20 Owner's Manual

2.8 Front Drive Axle Use
The Nortrac XT series of 4-wheel drive tractors can be used for normal operations in the field and on wet
and soft soil. If only rear wheel drive is used, the traction performance of the tractor may not be enough. When
this is the case, the front drive axle can be used to increase the traction force and decrease the slippage. In order
to engage and release the front axle, the following operation sequence should be followed:
Connecting the Front Drive Axle
Step on the main clutch pedal, engage the gear and then release clutch pedal slowly. After the tractor
moves a little, immediately pull the front drive axle control handle backward to change the two-wheel drive
into four-wheel drive.
Disconnecting the Front Drive Axle
When you need to disengage the front drive axle, push downwards on the front drive axle handle to
disengage.
IMPORTANT NOTES: When using the tractor to transport on a hard-surface road, never connect the front
drive axle. Connecting the front drive axle can result in early wear of the front tire and excessive fuel
consumption. In conditions where traction is a concern the front drive axle should be engaged. Once the tractor
is back on a stabile surface, the front drive axle should be disengaged.
NOTE: When performing a transportation operation, the front wheel tires will wear rapidly and the left and
right sides of tire tread patterns will 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 gradually step on the brake to stop and park the
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tractor.
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 the engine to stall.
3. When running the tractor on the road, lock both the left and right brake pedals together with a
locking plate.
2.9.2 Left/Right Brake Pedal Interlocking
When tractor is used on the road, lock both the left and right brake pedals together with a lock plate.
WARNING:
1. Prior to operating the tractor, make sure that the brakes are functioning properly. When the brakes are
not in working order, this can result in an accident and/or serious injury.
2. When operating the tractor on the road, the left and right brake pedals should be interlocked to prevent
the tractor from operating erratically or overturning when applying the brake.
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