Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 Company Info
1.3 Emissions Performance and Tampering
2 General View
2.1 General View
3 Safety
3.1 Recognize Safety Information
3.2 Understand Signal Words
3.3 Follow Safety Instructions
3.4 Prepare for Emergencies
3.5 Wear Protective Clothing
3.6 Protect Against Noise
3.7 Handle Fuel Safely?Avoid Fires
3.8 Handle Starting Fluid Safely
3.9 Fire Prevention
3.10 In Case of Fire
3.11 Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
3.12 Keep ROPS Installed Properly
3.13 Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
3.14 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
3.15 Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
3.16 Read Operator?s Manuals for ISOBUS Controllers
3.17 Use Seat Belt Properly
3.18 Operating the Tractor Safely
3.19 Avoid Backover Accidents
3.20 Limited Use in Forestry Operation
3.21 Operating the Loader Tractor Safely
3.22 Keep Riders Off Machine
3.23 Instructional Seat
3.24 Use Safety Lights and Devices
3.25 Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds
3.26 Use Caution on Slopes, Uneven Terrain, and Rough Ground
3.27 Freeing a Mired Machine
3.28 Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
3.29 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
3.30 Handling Batteries Safely
3.31 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
3.32 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
3.33 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
3.34 Practice Safe Maintenance
3.35 Avoid Hot Exhaust
3.36 Clean Exhaust Filter Safely
3.37 Work In Ventilated Area
3.38 Support Machine Properly
3.39 Prevent Machine Runaway
3.40 Park Machine Safely
3.41 Transport Tractor Safely
3.42 Service Cooling System Safely
3.43 Service Accumulator Systems Safely
3.44 Service Tires Safely
3.45 Service Front-Wheel Drive Tractor Safely
3.46 Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts
3.47 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
3.48 Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
3.49 Store Attachments Safely
3.50 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
4 Safety Signs
4.1 Pictorial Safety Signs
4.2 Replace Safety Signs
4.3 Recognize Safety Information
4.4 Operator’s Manual
4.5 Riders
4.6 Use Seat Belt
4.7 ROPS in Normal Position
4.8 Creeper Transmission (If Equipped)
5 Controls and Instruments
5.1 Front Console
5.2 Right-Hand Side Controls
5.3 Central Controls
5.4 Left-Hand Side Controls
5.5 Key Switch
5.6 Instrument Panel
6 Lights
6.1 Lights Identification
6.2 Light Switches
6.3 Worklight Adjustment
6.4 Hazard Warning Lights
6.5 Turn-Signal Lever
6.6 Trailer Connector (If Equipped)
7 Operator?s Station
7.1 Roll-Over Protective Structure
7.2 Seat Belt
7.3 Operator?s Seat
7.4 Rearview Mirror
8 Prestarting Checks
8.1 Comply with Operator’s Manuals of Implement Manufacturers
8.2 Check the Tires Condition
8.3 Check the Engine Oil Level
8.4 Check the Coolant Level
8.5 Clean the Front Grille, Radiator, and Coolers
8.6 Drain the Water and Sediments from the Fuel Filter
9 Operating the Engine
9.1 Start Only From Operator’s Seat
9.2 Engine Fuel System and Power Rating
9.3 Do Not Modify the Fuel System
9.4 Warm Up the Engine
9.5 Engines with Turbocharger
9.6 Before Starting the Engine
9.7 Engine Start
9.8 Check Instruments After Engine Start-Up
9.9 Engine Speeds
9.10 Engine Shutoff
9.11 Measure in the Event of Engine Runaway
9.12 Restart an Engine Which Has Run Out of Fuel
9.13 Never Attempt to Start the Tractor by Towing It
9.14 Start with a Booster Battery
10 Operating the Tractor
10.1 Use Safety Lights and Devices
10.2 Operator Need to be Trained
10.3 Towing Loads
10.4 Using Safety Chain
10.5 Be Careful on Descents
10.6 Do Not Exceed Maximum Speeds
10.7 Hydraulic Brakes Operation
10.8 Emergency Brake Operation (Manual Mode)
10.9 Differential Lock Operation
10.10 Front-Wheel Drive Operation
10.11 Driving on Public Roads
10.12 Stopping the Tractor
10.13 Reduce Fuel Consumption
11 Operating the Transmission
11.1 Top Shaft Synchronized (TSS) Transmission Operation
11.2 Selecting Gears
11.3 Calculated Tractor Ground and Engine Speeds
11.4 Creeper Transmission (If Equipped)
12 Pickup Hitch and Three-point Rear Hitch
12.1 Matching Tractor Power to Towed Implement
12.2 Maximum Lifting Force
12.3 Transmission/Hydraulic System Warm-Up
12.4 Pickup Hitch and Three-Point Rear Hitch Components
12.5 Prepare the Implement
12.6 Hitch Control Lever Operation
12.7 Draft Control Operation
12.8 Hitch Control Lever Limiter
12.9 Rate-of-Drop Adjustment
12.10 Position Draft Link Ends
12.11 Attach Implements to 3-Point Hitch
12.12 Center Link Positions
12.13 Center Link Length Adjustment
12.14 Lift Links Adjustment
12.15 Sway Blocks Adjustment
12.16 Adjust Friction of the Pickup Hitch Control Lever
12.17 Convert Category II Hitch to the Category IN or Category I
13 Selective Control Valves (If Equipped)
13.1 Selective Control Valves
13.2 Selective Control Valves Symbol Definition
13.3 Using the Correct Quick Coupler for the Hoses
13.4 Operate the Selective Control Valve Levers
13.5 Connect Hydraulic Hoses
13.6 Disconnect the Hoses
13.7 Adjust the Oil Flow
13.8 Adjust Oil Flow Rate for Hydraulic Motors
13.9 Operate the Front Loader Using the Selective Control Valve
13.10 Adjust Detent Mode on Deluxe Valves
13.11 Free Return to Reservoir
14 Power Take-Off
14.1 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
14.2 Power Take-Off (PTO) Operating Mode Selection
14.3 Power Take-Off (PTO) Operation
14.4 Power Take-Off Operating Instructions
14.5 Coupling Implements Driven by the Power Take-Off (PTO)
14.6 Disengage PTO Driven Implement
15 Drawbar
15.1 Match Tractor Power to Implement
15.2 Correct Use of Drawbar
15.3 Drawbar Load Limitations
15.4 Select Drawbar Position
15.5 Adjust the Drawbar Length
15.6 Drawbar Swing
16 Wheels, Tires, and Tread
16.1 Service Tires Safely
16.2 Safely Mounting Tires
16.3 Check the Clearance Between Implement and Tires
16.4 Selecting Direction of Tire Rotation
16.5 Tire Parts
16.6 Tire Denomination
16.7 Tire Tread Types
16.8 Tire Inflation Pressure Guidelines
16.9 Adjust the Front Axle Toe-In
16.10 Adjust Turn Radius of MFWD Steering Stops
16.11 Tighten the Front Axle Screws
16.12 Tighten the Rear Axle Screws
16.13 Tighten Wheel/Axle Bolts Correctly
16.14 Rear Tread Width Limits
16.15 Front Wheel Tread Positions
16.16 Rear Wheel Tread Positions
16.17 Use Correct Tire Combinations
16.18 Tire Inflation Pressure
16.19 Tire Inflation Pressure Chart
17 Ballasting
17.1 Ballasting Optimization?Select the Correct Weights
17.2 Guidelines for Tractor Ballasting
17.3 General Performance Guidelines
17.4 Ballasting for Engine Horsepower
17.5 Determine Ballast
17.6 Ballast Calculation for Optimum Performance
17.7 Ballast MFWD-Equipped Tractors
17.8 Determine Maximum Ballast
17.9 Determine Maximum Front Ballast
17.10 Ballast Tires with Water
17.11 Empty Tires With Liquid Ballast
17.12 Using Liquid Ballast in Tires
17.13 Tires & Loads
17.14 Rear Wheel Slip Measuring Methods
17.15 Method of Measuring Slip Rate Using a Stopwatch
17.16 Slip Rate
17.17 Power Hop
17.18 Front Weights
17.19 Front Weights Installation
17.20 Rear Wheel Weights
17.21 Implement Codes
18 Transporting the Tractor
18.1 Transport Tractor Safely
18.2 Transporting with Ballast
18.3 Towing Tractor
18.4 Using a Safety Chain
18.5 Carrier Transport
19 Tractor Storage
19.1 Using High Pressure Washers
19.2 Use Compressed Air
19.3 Long-Term Storage
19.4 Removing Tractor from Storage
19.5 Paint Finish Care
20 Access to Service Points
20.1 Access to Engine Compartment
20.2 Remove and Install Engine Side Shields
20.3 Access to Battery
20.4 Access Fuses and Relays
20.5 Important Instructions Regarding Alternator
21 Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant
21.1 Engines with Tier 3-Stage IIIA/MAR-I Emission Control
21.2 Handle Fuel Safely?Avoid Fires
21.3 Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
21.4 Diesel Fuel
21.5 Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
21.6 Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
21.7 Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives
21.8 Biodiesel Fuel
21.9 Testing Diesel Fuel
21.10 Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
21.11 Fill Fuel Tank
21.12 Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
21.13 Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
21.14 Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate
21.15 Testing Coolant Freeze Point
21.16 Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals?Tier 3 and Stage IIIA ? PowerTech? Engines
21.17 Diesel Engine Break-In Oil ? Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III
21.18 Diesel Engine Oil Service Interval for Operation at High Altitude
21.19 Diesel Engine Oil ? Tier 3 and Stage IIIA
21.20 Transmission, Steering, Brake, Hydraulic, and Gear Case Oil
21.21 Front Axle Oil
21.22 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
21.23 Oil Filters
21.24 Fuel Filters
21.25 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
21.26 Lubricant Storage
21.27 Mixing of Lubricants
22 Maintenance and Service Intervals
22.1 Required Emission-Related Information
22.2 Important Considerations
22.3 Practice Safe Maintenance
22.4 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
22.5 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
22.6 Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
22.7 Work In Ventilated Area
22.8 Support Machine Properly
22.9 Service Cooling System Safely
22.10 Service Tires Safely
22.11 Service Front-Wheel Drive Tractor Safely
22.12 Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts
22.13 Store Attachments Safely
22.14 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
22.15 Safe Maintenance and Cleaning
22.16 General Instructions Regarding the Condition of the Tractor
22.17 Using High Pressure Washers
22.18 Use Compressed Air
22.19 Service Intervals Chart
22.20 Service?Break-In Period
22.21 Service?First 600 Hours
22.22 Service?Daily or Every 10 Hours
22.23 Service?Weekly or Every 50 Hours
22.24 Service?Monthly or Every 200 Hours
22.25 Service?Every Year
22.26 Service?Every 250 Hours
22.27 Service?Every 375 Hours
22.28 Service?Every 500 Hours
22.29 Service?Every 750 Hours
22.30 Service?Every 2 Years or 1500 Hours
22.31 Service?Every 2 Years or 2000 Hours
22.32 Service?Every 6 Years or 6000 Hours
23 Break-In Period
23.1 Closely Monitor Engine Performance
23.2 Service During Break-In Period
24 Service?As Required
24.1 Service Intervals
24.2 Check the Water Separator
24.3 Open and Remove Hood
24.4 Fuel System Components
24.5 Bleed the Fuel System
24.6 Clean and Inspect the Primary Filter
24.7 Replace Fan/Alternator V-Belt
24.8 Replace Fuel Filter
24.9 Replace Fuel Line Filter (If Equipped)
24.10 Verify Thermostat Opening Temperature
24.11 Bleed Brakes
24.12 Replace Headlight Bulb
24.13 Replace Tail Light/Turn-Signal Light Bulb
24.14 Replace Rear Spotlight Bulb – If Equipped
24.15 Handle Halogen Light Bulbs Safely
24.16 Adjust the Throttle Friction
24.17 Main Fuse
24.18 Fuses and Relays
24.19 Charge Battery
24.20 Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
24.21 Service the Battery
24.22 Replace Primary and Secondary Air Filters
24.23 Starter Motor
24.24 Lubricate Operator’s Seat Rails
24.25 Do Not Modify Fuel System
24.26 Electrical Service Precautions
24.27 Remove the Battery
24.28 Battery Replacement Specifications
24.29 Adjust the Headlights
24.30 Check Free Travel of Clutch Pedal
25 Service?Break-In Period
25.1 Services from the Break-In Period
25.2 Check Coolant Level
25.3 Check and Tighten Air Intake, Hydraulic, and Cooling System Hoses and Clamps
25.4 Change Engine Oil and Replacing Oil Filter
25.5 Check Pickup Hitch and Rear Three-Point Hitch Bolt Tightening Torque
25.6 Change Front Axle Differential Oil
25.7 Change Front Axle Final Drives Oil Level
25.8 Change Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Filters
26 Service?First 600 Hours
26.1 Adjust Engine Valve Clearance
27 Service?Daily or Every 10 Hours
27.1 Drain Fuel Filters
27.2 Clean Front Grill of the Tractor and Radiator Fins
27.3 Check Tires
27.4 Check Coolant Level
27.5 Check Engine Oil Level
27.6 Lubricate Power Take-off Shaft
27.7 Lubricate Pickup Hitch
27.8 Lubricate Rear Axle
27.9 Check Front Axle Differential Housing Oil Level
27.10 Check Front Axle Final Drives Oil Level
27.11 Check Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil Level
27.12 Lubricate Front Axle
28 Service?Weekly or Every 50 Hours
28.1 Clean Dust Unload Valve
28.2 Lubricate Front Axle
29 Service?Monthly or Every 200 Hours
29.1 Drain Water Separator
29.2 Lubricate Power Take-off Shaft
29.3 Lubricate Pickup Hitch
29.4 Check Front Axle Differential Housing Oil Level
29.5 Check Front Axle Final Drives Oil Level
29.6 Check Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil Level
29.7 Drain Sediment and Water from Fuel Tank
29.8 Check Wheel Nut and Bolt Tightening Torque
29.9 Clean Front Axle Breather
30 Service?Every Year
30.1 Replace Primary and Secondary Air Filters
30.2 Replace Fuel Filter
30.3 Replace Fuel In-Line Filter (If Equipped)
31 Service?Every 250 Hours
31.1 Replace Fuel Filter
31.2 Replace Fuel In-Line Filter (If Equipped)
31.3 Replace Engine Oil Filter and Change Engine Oil
31.4 Check Neutral Start System
31.5 Park Brake Check
31.6 Check the Brakes
31.7 Check Free Travel of Clutch Pedal
31.8 Adjust Drive Rod of PTO Clutch
31.9 Check Engine Fan Belt
32 Service?Every 375 Hours
32.1 Replace Engine Oil Filter and Change Engine Oil
33 Service?Every 500 Hours
33.1 Lubricate Rear Axle
34 Service?Every 750 Hours
34.1 Check and Tighten Air Intake, Hydraulic, and Cooling System Hoses and Clamps
34.2 Check Engine Low Idle
34.3 Change Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Filters
34.4 Change Front Axle Differential Oil
34.5 Change Front Axle Final Drives Oil Level
34.6 Check Seat Belt
34.7 Clean Fuel Tank Breather
35 Service?Every 2 Years or 1500 Hours
35.1 Adjust Engine Valve Clearance
35.2 Test the Injector Nozzles
35.3 Change Transmission and Hydraulic System Oil and Filter
36 Service?Every 2 Years or 2000 Hours
36.1 Change Engine Coolant
36.2 Replace Engine Thermovalve
36.3 Replace Water Separator
37 Service?Every 6 Years or 6000 Hours
37.1 Change Engine Coolant
37.2 Replace Engine Thermovalve
38 Troubleshooting
38.1 Engine Troubleshooting
38.2 Transmission Troubleshooting
38.3 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
38.4 Pickup Hitch and Three-Point Rear Hitch Troubleshooting
38.5 Selective Control Valves (SCV) Troubleshooting
38.6 Brakes Troubleshooting
38.7 Electrical System Troubleshooting
38.8 Operator’s Station Troubleshooting
38.9 Tractor Operation Troubleshooting
39 Specifications
39.1 Engine Specifications
39.2 Fuel Specifications
39.3 Power Take-Off (PTO) Specifications
39.4 Clutch Specifications
39.5 Transmission Specifications
39.6 Brake Specifications
39.7 Hydraulic System Specifications
39.8 Electrical System Specifications
39.9 Front Axle Specifications
39.10 Rear Axle Specifications
39.11 Weight Specifications
39.12 Capacity Specifications
39.13 Wheel Configurations
39.14 Machine Dimensions
39.15 Tractor Speeds?Top Shaft Synchronized (TSS) Transmission
39.16 Tractor Speeds with Creeper?Top Shaft Synchronized (TSS) Transmission
39.17 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
39.18 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
39.19 Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO?)
40 Serial Numbers
40.1 Identification Numbers
40.2 Keep Machines Secure
40.3 Keep Proof of Ownership
40.4 Interpreting Machine Serial Number
40.5 Interpreting Engine Serial Number
40.6 Tractor Identification Number
40.7 Engine Serial Number
40.8 Transmission Serial Number
40.9 Front Axle Serial Number
41 Lubrications and Service Records
41.1 Daily or Every 10 Hours Service Record
41.2 Weekly or Every 50 Hours Service Record
41.3 Monthly or Every 200 Hours Service Record
41.4 Every Year Service Record
41.5 Every 250 Hours Service Record
41.6 Every 375 Hours Service Record
41.7 Every 500 Hours Service Record
41.8 Every 750 Hours Service Record
41.9 Every 2 Years or 1500 Hours Service Record
41.10 Every 2 Years or 2000 Hours Service Record
41.11 Every 6 Years or 6000 Hours Service Record
42 Glossary
42.1 Glossary of Terms
43 Index
44 John Deere Service Literature Available
44.1 Technical Information
45 John Deere Service?Keeps you on the Job
45.1 John Deere Parts
45.2 The Right Tools
45.3 Well-Trained Technicians
45.4 Prompt Service