Tractors X60 Series. Manual - part 24

97

Operation 

5

Use  of  accessories  with  the  tractor  at  standstill 
(with engine running)

Before operating the PTO or the hydraulic system in any
way, proceed as follows:

OPERATION 1

XTRASHIFT TRACTOR

Stop the tractor and bring the lever of gearbox with reverse
shuttle to the NEUTRAL position.

OPERATION 2

Press the clutch pedal and put into neutral both the range
lever and the gearshift lever.

PARKING THE TRACTOR

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Turning off the engine

- Perform the previous Operatione 1 and 2.

OPERATION 3

Disengage the PTO clutch control, if in use.

OPERATION 4

Bring the throttle lever fully back to the idle position and
let the engine idle.

Apply the parking brake.
Engage the Park Lock (if equipped).

OPERATION 5
Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the
key.

IMPORTANT: When stopping the engine after operat-
ing under heavy load, run the engine at idle speed for 
a short period of time. This will allow the engine and 
turbocharger temperature to decrease gradually.

WARNING: whenever the tractor is left unattended, 
the ignition key must be removed.
OPERATION 6
Turn off master disconnect switch (if equipped) and re-
move the master switch key.

98

Operation

Wedges for folding wheels (if 
equipped)

(position depends on model)

Use the wheel wedge in front of or behind a rear wheel,
(depending on the direction of the tractor), when parking
the tractor on a slope.

IMPORTANT: To prevent accidents do not park the trac-
tor with equipment raised.

Master disconnect switch (if equip-
ped)

Use the master disconnect switch to disconnect the bat-
tery power from the electrical systems on the machine,
when leaving the tractor or during servicing to prevent
accidental start up.
It is a good habit to always remove the key to prevent
unauthorized use or accidents.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the master disconnect switch  
to STOP the Diesel engine, or the machine power units 
will be damaged. Such operation can only be consid-
ered as an emergency intervention.

Even if not actually required, it is advisable to insulate the
machine electric system at the end of each work day by
means of the master disconnect switch. This operation
increases safety and prolongs battery life.

NOTE: The master disconnect switch must be used for 
any operation on the electric system. It is at any rate ad-
visable to disconnect the battery completely if welding 
is carried out on the machine.

The position of the master disconnect switch changes
according to tractor model.

IMPORTANT: In case of fire, immediately detach the 
cable from the positive terminal or, if equipped, operate 
the master disconnect switch.

99

Operation 

5

Clutch pedal operation

The clutch pedal is used to temporarily disengage drive.

- Pedal up = drive engaged.

- Pedal down = drive disengaged.

Make your gear changes gradually. When the engine
is under load, do not slip the clutch to accelerate, but
change to a lower gear.

The clutch pedal should be used during short travel dis-
tances or when the tractor is used in confined spaces,
when  hitching  implements  to  the  tractor  and  stopping
the tractor.

The  operator  uses  the  clutch  pedal  to  start  a  standing
tractor.  Gradually  and  completely  releasing  the  clutch
pedal for a controlled smooth start.

ALWAYS use the clutch pedal during the following op-
erations:

- Selection or change of RANGE and GEAR, but not with
POWERSHIFT ranges.

- Creeper engaging and disengaging (if equipped).

- When stopping the tractor.

DO NOT ride the clutch pedal when the transmission is 
under load. Always release the clutch pedal immediately 
for improved clutch service life.

WARNING:
- Never keep your foot resting on the gearshift
clutch pedal when driving.
- Never coast down slopes with the gear lever in
neutral.

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Operation

NOTE: At ambient temperatures of -10°C or less, the gearshift lever and the controls may be difficult to operate for the 
first minutes after the start, until the oil in the gearbox is not warm.

IMPORTANT: If the tractor is moving, a gear should always be engaged (except when changing range, gear or direc-
tion). To do so could result in the operator not having full control of the tractor and may result in personal injury. 

USE OF THE GEARBOX

Xtrashift

The Xtrashift gearbox with electro-hydraulic reverse shut-
tle is available in two versions.
-  4 synchro gear gearbox for 3 ranges (Low - Normal -

High) 3 Powershift ranges under load (only available
in forward gears) and electro-hydraulic reverse shut-
tle: 36FWD + 12REV - 40 kph.

-  4 synchro gear gearbox for 4 ranges (Creeper - Low

- Normal - High) 3 Powershift ranges under load (only
available in forward gears) and electro-hydraulic
reverse shuttle: 46FWD + 16REV - 40 kph.

Xtrashift  functions  of  electro-hydraulic  Power 
Shuttle and 3 Powershift ranges under load. 

 Reverse shuttle under load: Allows the driving direc-

tion to be reversed by simply moving the small lever
on the left hand near the steering wheel. The elec-
tronic control unit guarantees smooth and gradual
reversing. For safety reasons, the direction can only
be reversed at speeds of less than 10 Kph.

 The Declutch system disengages the main hydraulic

clutch by means of the button on the actual gearshift
lever. With this button the driver can change mechan-
ical gears without using the clutch pedal.

 The clutch pedal is only used for very small move-

ments of the tractor, e.g. to hitch or unhitch an imple-
ment, and for greater safety, when sudden stops are
made or obstacles are encountered.

 Xtrashift: use of the electro-hydraulic gearbox in the 3

operating Powershift ranges: Direct - Direct - Over-
drive.

 The operator can shift from a range to another with-

out using the clutch pedal, under load and while the
tractor is moving, simply depressing the button on
the gearshift lever: press + to increase speed, press
- to slow down.

X60.20-X60.30-X60.40

On tractors with mechanically regulated engine, the Over-
drive is automatically selected on reaching a 40 kph speed.

X60.50 - earbox 40 kph ECO

The transmission controller limits max. speed to 40 kph at
1900 engine RPM, thus obtaining a significant reduction in
fuel consumption when transporting and driving on road.

1 -  Gearshift lever.
2 -  Declutch disengaging button (orange)
3 - Electro-hydraulic gearbox Powershift switch
4 -  Range selector lever: Creeper (on request), Low,

Normal, High.

Potentiometer to regulate the engagement speed 
of electro-hydraulic clutches (5) - All models

The potentiometer controls the solenoid valves of electro-
hydraulic clutches engaging forward gears, underdrive,
overdrive, reverse gears.
In particular, it can progressively change the clutch en-
gagement time, so that the tractor response is selected
according to the condition of its use.
Such a variation is displayed on the instrument cluster by
a number from 0 to 100:
0 - Slow response.
100 - Quick response.