3016 shuttle diff lock

[RVbeemer]

So, push down, start moving until you stop, and it releases?

 

[sspenst]

Push down with your foot and hold it there as long as you need to use it. release foot, and the rotation will automatically release. but do as others have said, push down at a really slow crawl so it engages smoothly and not abruptly. you shouldn't have to crawl at a snails pace to disengage. it will not stay locked when your foot is off it,(unless your shaft is seized like my uncles was...). if in the future it becomes a hassle, it is fairly simple to fix if you have some time and patience and are mechanically inclined

 

[AchingBack]

One cause for the diff lock problem is continuing to hold the pedal down after it engages. Don't!

So, push down, start moving until you stop, and it releases?

Sorry, after re-reading my operator's manual for models 2615 & 3215, I stand corrected. Below is word for word from the manual.

To Engage the Differential lock: Depress and hold the differential lock pedal down.
IMPORTANT: Do not engage the differential lock while one rear wheel is rotating and the other rear wheel is stopped. Always stop the wheel that is rotating and then engage the differential lock.

IMPORTANT: When you engage or disengage the differential lock, the front wheels must be in the straight forward position. Before turning the tractor, disengage the differential lock.

To Disengage the Differential lock: The differential lock will disengage when the differential lock pedal is released. If the differential lock does not disengage easily, push down on either brake pedal instantaneously.

CAUTION: Do not drive on roads, or at high speed anywhere with the differential lock engaged. Difficult steering will occur, and can result in an accident. In field operation, use the differential lock for traction improvement, but release for turning at row ends.

 

[sspenst]

Sorry, after re-reading my operator's manual for models 2615 & 3215, I stand corrected. Below is word for word from the manual.

To Engage the Differential lock: Depress and hold the differential lock pedal down.
IMPORTANT: Do not engage the differential lock while one rear wheel is rotating and the other rear wheel is stopped. Always stop the wheel that is rotating and then engage the differential lock.

IMPORTANT: When you engage or disengage the differential lock, the front wheels must be in the straight forward position. Before turning the tractor, disengage the differential lock.

To Disengage the Differential lock: The differential lock will disengage when the differential lock pedal is released. If the differential lock does not disengage easily, push down on either brake pedal instantaneously.

CAUTION: Do not drive on roads, or at high speed anywhere with the differential lock engaged. Difficult steering will occur, and can result in an accident. In field operation, use the differential lock for traction improvement, but release for turning at row ends.

EXCELLENT!

 

[Molalla1]

Sorry, after re-reading my operator's manual for models 2615 & 3215, I stand corrected. Below is word for word from the manual.

To Engage the Differential lock: Depress and hold the differential lock pedal down.
IMPORTANT: Do not engage the differential lock while one rear wheel is rotating and the other rear wheel is stopped. Always stop the wheel that is rotating and then engage the differential lock.

IMPORTANT: When you engage or disengage the differential lock, the front wheels must be in the straight forward position. Before turning the tractor, disengage the differential lock.

To Disengage the Differential lock: The differential lock will disengage when the differential lock pedal is released. If the differential lock does not disengage easily, push down on either brake pedal instantaneously.

CAUTION: Do not drive on roads, or at high speed anywhere with the differential lock engaged. Difficult steering will occur, and can result in an accident. In field operation, use the differential lock for traction improvement, but release for turning at row ends.

:thumbsup: perfect AchingBack . . .