What is this pedal for on tractor?

[doddie82]

What s this pedal for? I have not worked it out as this is my first tractor.

It's a ford 3600 1977

 

Thank you

[Melodeon]

Differential lock perhaps?

[C.J]

Diff lock.

[mendiplogs]

What s this pedal for? I have not worked it out as this is my first tractor.

It's a ford 3600 1977

 

Thank you

 

Hi mate is it diff lock so locks one wheel when in mud thanks Jon

[mendiplogs]

What s this pedal for? I have not worked it out as this is my first tractor.

It's a ford 3600 1977

 

Thank you

 

Hi mate can more pics up of all the pedals thanks Jon

[doddie82]

Other pedals as requested

[doddie82]

Thank you all,

 

It's an education for me

[mendiplogs]

Other pedals as requested

 

Hi MATE LOOKS like diff lock I will ask mate as he will was agricultural engineer back when they come out thanks Jon

[woody woodpecker]

Hi its the diff lock pedal as john says it is used to lock both rear wheels together so that they are both driving at the same time can be used in muddy conditions when you lose traction on one rear wheel ,it MUST NOT be used when traveling on the road as when you go around corners one wheel needs to turn more than the other.

cheers chris

[Peasgood]

It is a diff lock as said.

It locks both rear wheels together so they both turn the same speed. Helps you get out of mud when one wheel is slipping.

Often gets stuck down when used. Once out of mud you need to back up a little to help the cogs come apart again.

Very difficult to turn corners when it is engaged so only use it if going in a straight line.