John Deere 5103E - Manual (Page 52)

Driving the Tractor
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Selecting a Gear
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IMPORTANT: To extend drive train life and avoid
excessive soil compaction and
rolling resistance when using
ballast, operate one gear lower than
normal.
The tractor may be operated in any gear with engine
speeds between 1400 rpm and 2300 rated engine rpm.
Within these limits the engine can be put under full
load. For light load operation, use a higher gear and
lower engine speed. This saves fuel and reduces
wear.
Ground Speed Estimates for different tyre sizes are
located in Specifications section.
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