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On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 18:55:19 GMT, (dan) wrote:

I have a need to drive a john deere farm tractor at the boarding
stable that I keep my horse at. The only one who drove it left
suddenly after an argument with the owner. The tractor has two shift
levers going into the trans axle. I think one is like a four speed
auto giving four speeds, and the other gives forward and reverse plus
one or two other positions.

Are my finding correct so far, and what are the other positions?

Is there a lever to disconnect the PTO? there isn't anything hooked
up to it, but if possible I would like to not have it turning.

Do these things have any kind of parking brake? I figured out the
dual foot brakes OK.

I will get a model number when I go to the barn next, and will take a
pic of the controls.


Depends on the model. I have a 4300 compact and there are two shift
levers on the left side of the seat. One is 3 spd in line and the
other is 4 speed "H" pattern giving you a 12 speed combination. There
is a forward/reverse lever on the dash. The PTO lever is on the right
side of the seat and the parking brake is on the left. Others will
have different arrangements - knowing the model number will make a
world of difference.