Operation Description
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2.8 Shifting Gears
The tractor uses the main gearshift lever (A), the high/low gear shift lever (B) and the forward/reverse
shuttle gear lever (C) to manage gear shifting. The tractor has four gear settings and two gear ranges, L for
low speed and H for high speed. All are available in forward and reverse.
Figure 2-22 Shift Combinations for 40XT and 50 XT Series Tractors
8+8 gear Shifting Diagram of Shuttle, High/Low, and Main Gear Shifting
Shuttle Gear Shift
Step on clutch pedal to disengage the clutch. Push the shuttle gear shift forward from neutral for
forward (F). Pull the shuttle gear shift back from neutral for reverse (R ). The shuttle gear shift lever is
located to the driver’s left, outboard of the two hydraulic control handles.
High/Low Gear Shift
Step on the clutch pedal to disengage the clutch. To shift into high gear (H) range, pull the auxiliary
gearshift lever (B) back from neutral. To shift in to low range (L), push it forward from neutral.
Main Gear Shift
Step on clutch pedal to disengage the main clutch. Push right from neutral and then pull backwards on the
main gear lever (A) for first. Push forward for second. For third, push left from neutral and pull backwards.
For fourth gear push forward from third.
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B
C
