Specifications

Transporting

TX,40,DH2288 –19–12MAY93–1/2

TOWING PROCEDURE—ENGINE

OPERATIONAL

T6629AM –UN–20OCT88

CAUTION: Use flashing warning lights and turn

signals when towing this equipment on public

roads unless prohibited by state or local

regulations. An implement safety lighting kit is

available from your John Deere dealer. Keep

safety items in good condition. Replace missing

or damaged items.

IMPORTANT: Engine cannot be started by towing

because machine is equipped with a

torque converter.

For towing distances longer than 460 m

(500 yd), drive shafts must be

disconnected or transmission will be

damaged due to a lack of lubrication.

For towing short distances at slow

speed, park brake is manually released.

A rigid tow bar must be used so towing

machine can stop machine being

towed. Towing machine must be of

sufficient size to adequately handle or

stop load being towed.

Never tow machine faster than 10 km/h

(6.2 mph).

NOTE: For towing distances longer than 460 m (500 yd),

use Steps 1—9. For towing short distances at

slow speed, use Steps 10—19.

Steps for towing machine more than 460 m (500 yd):

1. Connect a rigid tow bar to drawbar pin (A) of machine

being towed.

2. Start engine.

3. Install frame locking bar.

NOTE: Frame locking bar is installed to prevent weaving

as machine is towed.

40–3

PN=87