4WD auto engage

[Gary Fowler]

Today was the first time I noticed that when I apply both brakes when in 2 wd it automatically engages 4 Wheel Drive. I was wondering if anyone else noticed that with their tractors. My drive engages with a flip of a switch electronically, so if your manually engages with a lever, then I doubt it will do what mine does. Just curious if any one else has noticed that with their tractor. I suppose this is a safety feature to give 4 wheel braking when needed.

 

[mangus580]

Man.... I sure wish mine did that!!! I keep it in 4x4 almost all the time, because invariably I forget to put it in before going down the hill (did it just the other day again...)

 

[Gary Fowler]

I do the same thing when around the farm. The only reason I noticed it was because I was running it down the hiway and when I stopped I noticed the 4 WD light came on. The first thing I checked was to make sure the 4 WD was disengaged which it was. Then I started pressing the brakes and when I pressed both at the same time, the 4 WD engaged. I don't recall that being mentioned in the OM.

 

[RalphVa]

Nice feature. Wish mine had it: auto put in 4wd when brake applied.

I rarely (only for long trips down driveway) take mine out of 4wd for fear of forgetting to put it back into 4wd when going down hill. Then, it's skidsville & ****-in-pantsville.

Ralph

 

[CobyRupert]

Then, it's skidsville & ****-in-pantsville.

:laughing: Yes, those two towns are right next to each other!