Case Farmall 40C, 50C Tractor Service Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Engine
3. Clutch
4. Transmission
5. Front Axle
6. Rear Axle
7. Hydrostatic Drive
8. Power Take Off
9. Brake and Controls
10. Hydraulic Systems
11. Hitches, Drawbars and implement couplings
12. Steering
13. Wheels
14. Cab climate control
15. Electrical System
16. Platform, cab, bodywork and decals
17. Special Tools
18. Electrical Schematics

Manual Extract: Powered front axle – Overview Front-Wheel Drive(FWD) lever

The Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) is controlled by a lever.
The lever is located on the left-hand of the operators platform, next to the park brake.
NOTE: Use front-wheel drive when additional traction is required while operating on loose soil, in wet, slippery conditions, or on slopes. For normal operation on firm soil, level hard surfaces, or when operating the unit at high speeds, disengage the

front-wheel drive to maximize tire and driveline life and to economize on fuel.
Gear model
To engage the front-wheel drive on gear model tractors, stop the tractor completely, depress the clutch pedal and push the lever (1) down. To disengage the front-wheel drive, stop the tractor completely, depress the clutch pedal and pull the lever (1) completely up.

Hydrostatic Transmission (HST) model
To engage the front-wheel drive on Hydrostatic Transmission (HST) model tractors, stop the tractor completely and push the lever (1) down. To disengage the front-wheel drive, stop the tractor completely and pull the lever (1) completely up