Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 Identification Views
1.3 Using this Manual
2 Safety
2.1 Recognize Safety Information
2.2 Understand Signal Words
2.3 Follow Safety Instructions
2.4 Prepare for Emergencies
2.5 Wear Protective Clothing
2.6 Protect Against Noise
2.7 Handle Fuel Safely?Avoid Fires
2.8 Handle Starting Fluid Safely
2.9 Fire Prevention
2.10 In Case of Fire
2.11 Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
2.12 Keep ROPS Installed Properly
2.13 Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
2.14 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
2.15 Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
2.16 Read Operator?s Manuals for ISOBUS Controllers
2.17 Use Seat Belt Properly
2.18 Operating the Tractor Safely
2.19 Avoid Backover Accidents
2.20 Limited Use in Forestry Operation
2.21 Operating the Loader Tractor Safely
2.22 Keep Riders Off Machine
2.23 Instructional Seat
2.24 Use Safety Lights and Devices
2.25 Use a Safety Chain
2.26 Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds
2.27 Use Caution on Slopes, Uneven Terrain, and Rough Ground
2.28 Freeing a Mired Machine
2.29 Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
2.30 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
2.31 Handling Batteries Safely
2.32 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
2.33 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
2.34 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
2.35 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.36 Avoid Hot Exhaust
2.37 Clean Exhaust Filter Safely
2.38 Work In Ventilated Area
2.39 Support Machine Properly
2.40 Prevent Machine Runaway
2.41 Park Machine Safely
2.42 Transport Tractor Safely
2.43 Service Cooling System Safely
2.44 Service Accumulator Systems Safely
2.45 Service Tires Safely
2.46 Service Front-Wheel Drive Tractor Safely
2.47 Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts
2.48 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.49 Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
2.50 Store Attachments Safely
2.51 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
3 Safety Signs
3.1 ROPS?Rear Implements
3.2 Warning Decal ? ROPS
3.3 PTO Shield
3.4 Warning Decal ? Avoid Crushing
3.5 Caution Decal ? Safety Instructions
4 Controls and Instruments
4.1 Tractor Controls
4.2 Instrument Control Panel
5 Lights
5.1 Light Switch Positions
5.2 Use Headlights
5.3 Use Tail Lights
5.4 Use Turn Signals
5.5 Use Hazard/Warning Lights
5.6 Use Rear Work Lamp
5.7 Service Advisor Connector
5.8 Fuse and Relay Size and Function (For 3025D)
5.9 Fuse and Relay Size and Function (For 3035D and 3043D)
5.10 Replacing Relays and Fuses
5.11 Replacing Glow Plug Relay and Starter Engage Relay
6 Operator’s Platform
6.1 Select Seat Position
6.2 Operate PTO Lever
6.3 Operate Park Brake Lever
6.4 Operate Foldable ROPS
7 Break-In Period
7.1 Observe Engine Operation Closely
8 Prestarting Checks
8.1 Daily Service Before Starting Engine
9 Operate the Engine
9.1 Before Starting the Engine
9.2 Start the Engine
9.3 Check Instruments After Starting
9.4 Oil Pressure Indicator
9.5 Battery Charge Indicator
9.6 Coolant Temperature Gauge
9.7 Check Fuel Level
9.8 Change Engine Speeds
9.9 Warm up the Engine
9.10 Restart Stalled Engine
9.11 Avoid Idling the Engine
9.12 Observe Engine Work and Idle Speeds
9.13 Working with Speed/Hour Meter
9.14 Stop the Engine
9.15 Use Booster Battery
9.16 Exhaust Filter System Overview
9.17 Automatic (AUTO) Exhaust Filter Cleaning
9.18 Disabled Exhaust Filter Cleaning
9.19 Parked Exhaust Filter Cleaning
9.20 Service Exhaust Filter Cleaning
10 Operating the Tractor
10.1 Reduce Fuel Consumption
10.2 Operator Training Required
10.3 Driving on Public Roads
10.4 Operating Transmission
10.5 Shifting Transmission
10.6 Stopping Tractor
10.7 Using Differential Lock
10.8 Operating Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive (MFWD)
10.9 Using the Power Take-Off (PTO) Safely
10.10 Using Rear Power Take-Off (PTO)
11 Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch
11.1 Match Tractor Power to Implement
11.2 3-Point Hitch Components
11.3 Rockshaft Control Levers
11.4 Set Position Control Lever Stop
11.5 Use Position Control
11.6 Adjust Rockshaft Rate-of-Drop and Implement Lock
11.7 Prepare Implement
11.8 Position Center Link
11.9 Attach Implements to 3-Point Hitch
11.10 Leveling the Hitch
11.11 Warm Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil
12 Drawbar and PTO
12.1 Observe Drawbar Load Limitations
12.2 Adjusting Drawbar Length
12.3 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
12.4 Attach PTO-Driven Implement
12.5 Operate Tractor PTO
13 Ballast
13.1 Plan for Maximum Productivity
13.2 Use Proper Ballast
13.3 Select Ballast Carefully
13.4 Match Ballast to Load Work
13.5 Check for Correct Ballast
13.6 Measure Wheel Slip?Manually
13.7 Ballast Limitations
13.8 Ballast Front End for Transport
13.9 Ballast Tractor
13.10 Determine Maximum Rear Ballast
13.11 Determine Maximum Front Ballast
13.12 Use Cast Iron Weights
13.13 Use Liquid Weight in Tires
13.14 Install Rear Wheel Weights
13.15 Use Implement Codes
14 Wheels, Tires and Treads
14.1 Service Tires Safely
14.2 Check Implement-to-Tire Clearance
14.3 Check Tire Inflation Pressure
14.4 Front and Rear Tire Combinations
14.5 Selecting Front Tire Rolling Direction
14.6 Tighten Wheel/Axle Hardware Correctly
14.7 Tighten Bolts? Front Axle
14.8 Tighten Bolts?Rear Axle
14.9 Check Toe-In?MFWD Axle
14.10 Adjust Toe-In?MFWD Axle
15 Transporting
15.1 Use Safety Lights and Devices
15.2 Use a Safety Chain
15.3 Driving Tractor on Roads
15.4 Transport on Carrier
15.5 Tow Tractor
16 Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant
16.1 Handle Fuel Safely?Avoid Fires
16.2 Handle Fluids Safely?Avoid Fires
16.3 Fuel Storage
16.4 Diesel Fuel
16.5 Diesel Engine Coolant
16.6 Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
16.7 Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD? II Coolant Extender
16.8 Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
16.9 Checking and Cleaning Fuel Filter Sediment Bowl and Replacing Filters
16.10 Fill Fuel Tank
16.11 Lubricant Storage
16.12 Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
16.13 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
16.14 Engine Oil (For 3025D)
16.15 Engine Oil (For 3035D and 3043D)
16.16 Use Correct Transmission-Hydraulic Filter Element
16.17 Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
16.18 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
17 Service and Maintenance
17.1 Observe Service Intervals
17.2 Filter Overview
17.3 Tractor Lubrication Points
17.4 Periodic Maintenance Schedule
17.5 Lifting Points for Jacking up the Tractor
18 After Initial 10 Hours
18.1 Check Wheel Nut Torque
19 Service?Every 10 Hours
19.1 Check Engine Oil Level
19.2 Check Transmission-Hydraulic Oil Level
19.3 Check Coolant Level
19.4 Clean Grille, Screens, and Radiator
20 Service?Every 50 Hours
20.1 Clutch Pedal Free Play Adjustment
20.2 Check and Adjust Brake Pedal Free Play
20.3 Lubricate Clutch and Brake Pedal
20.4 Lubricate Hood Latch
20.5 Check MFWD Axle Oil Level
20.6 Lubricate Front Axle Grease Fitting Locations
21 Service?Every 200 Hours
21.1 Check and Adjust Cooling Fan V-Belt
21.2 Check Wheel Nut Torque
21.3 Check MFWD Axle Front Trunnion Thrust Bolt
22 Service?Every 400 Hours
22.1 Replace Fuel Filter
22.2 Change Transmission-Hydraulic Oil Filter
22.3 Replace Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter
22.4 Drain Fuel Tank
23 Service?Every 600 Hours
23.1 Change MFWD Axle Oil
23.2 Check Tightness of Hoses & Clamps (Fuel, Air & Cooling System)
23.3 Service Air Filter Elements
24 Service?Every Year or 1000 Hours
24.1 Check Tightness of Hoses & Clamps (Fuel, Air & Cooling System)
24.2 Cleaning MFWD Axle Breather
25 Service?Every 1200 Hours
25.1 Change Transmission-Hydraulic Oil and Filter
25.2 Adjust Intake and Exhaust Valve Clearance
26 Service?Every Two Years or 2000 Hours
26.1 Drain Cooling System
26.2 Flush Cooling System
26.3 Refill Cooling System with New Coolant
26.4 Inspect, Clean and Test Fuel Injectors, if necessary
27 Service?Every 6000 Hours
27.1 Drain Cooling System
27.2 Flush Cooling System
27.3 Refill Cooling System with New Coolant
28 Service?As Required
28.1 Clean Radiator Screen (If Equipped)
28.2 Replace Headlight Bulb
28.3 Replace Tail/Turn Light Bulb
28.4 Replace Warning Light Bulb
28.5 Replace Work Lamp Bulb
28.6 Service Battery
28.7 Drain Water Separator
28.8 Inspect Tires
29 Service
29.1 Additional Service Information
29.2 Service Tractor Safely
29.3 Work In Ventilated Area
29.4 Using High-Pressure Washers
29.5 Using Compressed Air
29.6 Open Hood
29.7 Remove Hood
29.8 Check Neutral Start System
29.9 Check and Clean Radiator Fins
29.10 Clean Grille, Screens, and Radiator
29.11 Check Engine Idle Speeds
29.12 Air Intake System Components
29.13 Clean Air Cleaner Element
29.14 Clean Water Separator
29.15 Service Cooling System Safely
29.16 Winterize Cooling System
29.17 Engine Cooling System
29.18 Check Cooling System for Leaks
29.19 Check Hoses for Damage
29.20 Do Not Modify Fuel System
29.21 Fuel System Components (For 3025D)
29.22 Fuel System Components (For 3035D and 3043D)
29.23 Priming the Fuel System
29.24 Electrical Service Precautions
29.25 Prevent Battery Explosions
29.26 Remove and Install Battery
29.27 Service Battery
29.28 Charge Battery
29.29 Connect Starter Wiring
29.30 Connect Alternator Wiring
29.31 Adjust Headlights
29.32 Replace Headlight Bulb
29.33 Replace Tail/Turn Light Bulb
29.34 Replace Warning Light Bulb
29.35 Replace Work Lamp Bulb
29.36 Service Tires Safely
29.37 Inspect Tires
29.38 Inspect Seat Belt
29.39 Adjust PC Lever Operating Efforts
30 Troubleshooting
30.1 Engine Troubleshooting
30.2 Transmission Troubleshooting
30.3 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
30.4 Brakes Troubleshooting
30.5 Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting
30.6 Electrical System Troubleshooting
31 Tractor Storage
31.1 Store Safety
31.2 Prepare Machine for Storage
31.3 Prepare Fuel and Engine for Storage
31.4 Remove Machine from Storage
31.5 Paint Finish Care
32 Specification
32.1 General Specifications
32.2 Ballast Recommendations
32.3 Machine Dimension
32.4 Ground Speed at Rated Engine Speed
32.5 John Deere, California and U.S. EPA Emission Control System Warranty (Non-Road Diesel)
32.6 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
32.7 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
32.8 Applications
33 Identification Numbers
33.1 Identification Plates
33.2 Record Chassis Identification Number
33.3 Record Front Axle Serial Number
33.4 Record Engine Serial Number
33.5 Record Transmission Serial Number
33.6 ROPS Certification Label
33.7 Keep Proof of Ownership
33.8 Keep Machines Secure
34 Lubrication Maintenance Record Charts
34.1 Service?After Initial 10 Hours of Operation Service Chart
34.2 Service?Every 10 Hours of Operation Service Chart
34.3 Every 50 Hours of Operation Service Chart
34.4 Every 200 Hours of Operation Service Chart
34.5 Every 400 Hours of Operation Service Chart
34.6 Every 600 Hours of Operation Service Chart
34.7 Every Year or 1000 Hours of Operation Service Chart
34.8 Every 1200 Hours of Operation Service Chart
34.9 Every 2000 Hours of Operation Service Chart
34.10 Every 6000 Hours of Operation Service Chart
34.11 Service?As Required Chart
35 John Deere Service
35.1 John Deere Parts
35.2 The Right Tools
35.3 Well-Trained Technicians
35.4 Prompt Service