Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 Emissions Performance and Tampering
2 General Information
2.1 Product View
2.2 Trademarks
2.3 Glossary of Terms
2.4 Regions and Country Versions
2.5 Machine Overview
3 Safety Precautions
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 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
3.29 Handling Batteries Safely
3.30 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
3.31 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
3.32 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
3.33 Practice Safe Maintenance
3.34 Avoid Hot Exhaust
3.35 Clean Exhaust Filter Safely
3.36 Work In Ventilated Area
3.37 Support Machine Properly
3.38 Prevent Machine Runaway
3.39 Park Machine Safely
3.40 Transport Tractor Safely
3.41 Service Cooling System Safely
3.42 Service Accumulator Systems Safely
3.43 Service Tires Safely
3.44 Service Front-Wheel Drive Tractor Safely
3.45 Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts
3.46 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
3.47 Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
3.48 Store Attachments Safely
3.49 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
4 Safety Signs
4.1 Replace Safety Signs
4.2 Operator’s Manual Safety Sign
4.3 Use Seat Belt Safety Sign
4.4 Riders Safety Sign
4.5 ROPS Safety Sign
5 Controls and Instruments
5.1 Front Console Controls
5.2 Right-Hand Console Controls
5.3 Left-Hand Console Controls
5.4 Instrument Cluster (Gauges and Indicator Lights)
6 Engine Operation
6.1 Before Start the Engine
6.2 Operate Key Switch
6.3 Start the Engine
6.4 Check Engine Indicators and Gauges
6.5 Change Engine Speeds
6.6 Recommended Engine Speeds and Operating Procedures
6.7 Stop the Engine
6.8 Cold-Weather Start Aid
6.9 Engine Coolant Heater
7 Air Intake, Fuel, Coolant, and Exhaust Operation
7.1 Fill Fuel Tank
8 Electrical and Lighting Operation
8.1 Use a Booster Battery or Charger
8.2 Light Switch
8.3 Use Headlights
8.4 High Beam Indicator
8.5 Use Tail Lights
8.6 Use Work Lights
8.7 Adjust Work Lights
8.8 Use Warning Lights
8.9 Use Turn Signals
8.10 Use Clearance Lights
8.11 Operate Beacon Light
8.12 Use Plate Light
8.13 Seven-Terminal Outlet
9 Drivetrain Operation
9.1 Observe Maximum Travel Speeds
9.2 Gear Selection
10 Transmission Operation
10.1 Operate Transmission
10.2 Stop Tractor
10.3 Creeper Operation
11 MFWD and Front Axle Operation
11.1 Operate MFWD
12 Differential and Rear Axle Operation
12.1 Differential Lock
13 Power Take Off (PTO) Operation
13.1 Attach PTO-Driven Implement
13.2 Select Correct PTO Speeds
13.3 Operate Mechanical PTO
14 Steering and Brake Operation
14.1 Operate Brakes
14.2 Set MFWD Steering Stops Turning Radius
15 Hydraulics Operation
15.1 Warm Hydraulic System Oil
16 Hitch and Drawbar Operation
16.1 3-Point Hitch Components
16.2 Prepare Implement
16.3 Rockshaft Control Levers
16.4 Use Rockshaft Position Control
16.5 Set Position Control Lever Stop
16.6 Use Draft Control
16.7 Adjust Rockshaft Speed-of-Drop
16.8 Convert Category II Hitch to Category IN or Category I
16.9 Position Draft Link Ends
16.10 Position Center Link
16.11 Attach Implements to 3-Point Hitch
16.12 Adjust Sway Blocks
16.13 Level Hitch
16.14 Adjust Lateral Float
16.15 Adjust Rockshaft Control Lever Friction
16.16 Observe Drawbar Load Limitations
16.17 Select Drawbar Position
16.18 Adjust Drawbar Length
16.19 Use Swinging Drawbar
16.20 Use a Safety Chain
17 Selective Control Valve Operation
17.1 Connect Cylinder Hoses
17.2 Disconnect Cylinder Hoses
17.3 Correct Reversed Cylinder Response
17.4 Use Correct Hose Tips
17.5 Control Lever and Coupler Identification
17.6 Operate SCV Control Lever
17.7 Install Remote Outlet Oil Manifold
17.8 Adjust Cylinder Stop
17.9 Power Beyond Connections
17.10 Power Beyond Attached
17.11 Match Tractor Power to Implement
18 Wheels and Tires Operation
18.1 Check Implement-to-Tire Clearance
18.2 Tire Sidewall Information
18.3 Select Tire Inflation Pressure
18.4 Tire Inflation Pressure Guidelines
18.5 Check Tire Inflation Pressure
18.6 Changing to a Different Tire Size
18.7 Selecting Front Tire Rolling Direction
18.8 Tighten Wheel/Axle Hardware Correctly
18.9 Tighten Bolts?Adjustable Front Axle
18.10 Tighten Bolts?MFWD Axle
18.11 Tighten Bolts?Rear Axle
18.12 Observe Rear Wheel Tread Width Limitations
18.13 Tread Settings?Two-Position Rear Wheels
18.14 Tread Settings?Multi-Position Rear Wheels
18.15 Tread Settings?Two-Position MFWD Wheels
18.16 Tread Settings?Adjustable Front Axle
18.17 Adjust Front Axle Tread Width
18.18 Checking Toe-In?Two-Wheel Drive Tractor
18.19 Adjusting Toe-In?Two-Wheel Drive Tractor
18.20 Checking Toe-In?MFWD Tractor
18.21 Adjusting Toe-In?MFWD Tractor
18.22 Use Correct Tire Combinations
18.23 Calculate Tire Combinations (Graphic)
19 Ballasting
19.1 Planning for Maximum Productivity
19.2 Selecting Ballast Carefully
19.3 Ballast Limitations
19.4 Ballasting Two-Wheel Drive Tractors
19.5 Ballasting MFWD-Equipped Tractors
19.6 Determining Maximum Rear Ballast
19.7 Determining Maximum Front Ballast
19.8 Using Cast Iron Weights
19.9 Using Liquid Weight
19.10 Using Implement Codes
20 Additional Equipment
20.1 Additional Equipment Operation
21 Operator Station Operation
21.1 Operating Foldable ROPS
21.2 Using Seat Belt
21.3 Selecting Seat Position
21.4 Adjusting Ride Comfort
22 Transport and Storage
22.1 Transport on Carrier
22.2 Driving Tractor on Roads
22.3 Towing Tractor
22.4 Operator Training Required
22.5 Use Caution on Hillsides
22.6 Storing Tractor
22.7 Removing Tractor from Storage
22.8 Using High-Pressure Washers
23 Maintenance Intervals
23.1 Important Considerations
23.2 Practice Safe Maintenance
23.3 Maintenance Interval Chart
23.4 Service Daily Before Start-Up
23.5 Break-In Service
23.6 Additional Service Information
23.7 Service Tractor Safely
23.8 Observe Service Intervals
24 Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants
24.1 Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
24.2 Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
24.3 John Deere COOL-GARD? II Coolant Extender
24.4 Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate
24.5 Testing Coolant Freeze Point
24.6 Diesel Engine Oil ? Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1 and Stage I
24.7 Diesel Engine Break-In Oil ? Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III
24.8 Extended Diesel Engine Oil Service Intervals ? Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1 and Stage I
24.9 Diesel Engine Oil ? Tier 2 and Stage II
24.10 Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals ? Tier 2 and Stage II Engines
24.11 Oil Filters
24.12 Fuel Filters
24.13 Diesel Fuel
24.14 Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
24.15 Testing Diesel Fuel
24.16 Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
24.17 Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives
24.18 Oilscan? and CoolScan?
24.19 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
24.20 Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
24.21 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
24.22 Mixing of Lubricants
24.23 Lubricant Storage
24.24 Transmission, Steering, Brake, Hydraulic, and Gear Case Oil
25 As Required Maintenance
25.1 As Required Maintenance
26 Controls and Instruments Maintenance
26.1 Check and Adjust Clutch Pedal Free Play
26.2 Check Hoses and Hose Clamps
26.3 Checking and Adjusting Handbrake Lever
26.4 Clutch Pedal Considerations
27 Engine Maintenance
27.1 Open Hood
27.2 Observe Engine Operation Closely
27.3 Check Engine Oil Level
27.4 Change Engine Oil and Filter
27.5 Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube
27.6 Adjust Engine Valve Clearance and Fuel Injectors
27.7 Check Engine Idle Speeds
28 Air Intake, Fuel, Coolant, and Exhaust Maintenance
28.1 Engine Cooling System Components
28.2 Winterize Cooling System
28.3 Fuel System Components
28.4 Do Not Modify Fuel System
28.5 Check Coolant Level
28.6 Fuel System Water Separator
28.7 Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Tank
28.8 Replace Fuel Filter
28.9 Cleaning Water Separator
28.10 Checking Air Filter Restriction Indicator Performance
28.11 Replace Primary and Secondary Air Filter Elements
28.12 Check Unloader Valve Condition
28.13 Flush Cooling System and Replace Thermostat
28.14 Bleeding Fuel System
28.15 Clean Primary Air Filter Element
28.16 Cleaning Drill, Screens, Radiator, and Oil Cooler
29 Electrical and Lighting Maintenance
29.1 Prevent Battery Explosions
29.2 Clean and Check Battery
29.3 Inspecting and Replacing Alternator/Fan Belt
29.4 Observe Electrical Service Precautions
29.5 Removing Battery
29.6 Servicing Battery
29.7 Battery Replacement Specifications
29.8 Charging Battery
29.9 Checking Battery Condition
29.10 Connecting Starter Wiring
29.11 Connecting Alternator Wiring
29.12 Locating Fusible Link
29.13 Load Center Fuses and Relays
29.14 Handling Halogen Light Bulbs Safely
29.15 Adjusting Headlights
29.16 Replace Headlight Bulb
29.17 Replace Tail/Turn Signal Light Bulb
29.18 Replace Rear Work Light
30 Drive Train Maintenance
30.1 Check Neutral Start System
31 Transmission Maintenance
31.1 Check Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil Level
31.2 Change Transmission-Hydraulic Oil and Filter
31.3 Clean Transmission Hydraulic Pickup Screen
32 MFWD and Front Axle Maintenance
32.1 Lubricate 2WD Front Axle
32.2 Lubricate MFWD Axle
32.3 Check Planetary Drive Oil Level
32.4 Check MFWD Axle Oil Level
32.5 Clean MFWD Axle Breather
32.6 Change Planetary Drive Oil
32.7 Change MFWD Axle Oil
32.8 Check Front Axle End Play
33 Differential and Rear Axle Maintenance
33.1 Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings
34 Power Take Off (PTO) Maintenance
34.1 Adjust 540E PTO Throttle Limiter ? SS
34.2 Adjust 540E PTO Throttle Limiter ? SS
34.3 Adjust Mechanical 540E PTO Lever
34.4 Adjusting PTO Clutch Operating Rod
35 Steering and Brake Maintenance
35.1 Lubricate Front Axle Wheel Bearings ? 2WD
36 Hydraulics Maintenance
36.1 Warming Hydraulic System Oil
36.2 Hydraulic Maintenance
37 Hitch and Drawbar Maintenance
37.1 Lubricate 3-Point Hitch
37.2 Adjust Rockshaft
38 Selective Control Valve Maintenance
38.1 Check Selective Control Valve
39 Wheels and Tires Maintenance
39.1 Checking Tires
39.2 Inspect All Tires
39.3 Inspect Tractor for Loose Hardware
39.4 Change Tires Safely
39.5 Pack Front Wheel Bearings (Adjustable Front Axle)
39.6 Tubeless Tire Repair
40 Ballasting Maintenance
40.1 Matching Ballast to Load Work
40.2 Checking for Correct Ballast
40.3 Measuring Wheel Slip?Manually
40.4 Ballasting Front End for Transport
40.5 Installing Rear Cast Iron Weights
41 Additional Equipment Maintenance
41.1 Additional Equipment Maintenance
42 Operator Station Maintenance
42.1 Inspect ROPS for Loose Hardware
42.2 Adjust Throttle Friction
43 Troubleshooting
43.1 Wash Machine After Unloading
43.2 Engine Troubleshooting
43.3 Transmission Troubleshooting
43.4 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
43.5 Brakes Troubleshooting
43.6 Rockshaft and Quick-Coupler 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting
43.7 Remote Hydraulic Cylinders Troubleshooting
43.8 Electrical System Troubleshooting
44 On-Board Diagnostics
44.1 On-Board Diagnostic Tool
45 Specifications
45.1 Machine Specifications
45.2 Machine Dimensions
45.3 Permissible Load Specifications
45.4 Ground Speed Estimates
45.5 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
45.6 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
46 Identifications Numbers
46.1 Identification Numbers
46.2 Product Identification Number
46.3 Engine Serial Number Location
46.4 Transmission Serial Number Location
46.5 Front Axle (2WD) Serial Number Location
46.6 Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Serial Number Location
47 Certification and Warranty
47.1 ROPS Certificate
47.2 Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO?)
48 Service Records
48.1 As Required Service Chart
48.2 Every 10 Hour Service Record
48.3 Every 50 Hour Service Record
48.4 First 100 Hour Service Record
48.5 Every 125 Hour Services Record
48.6 Every 250 Hour Service Record
48.7 Every 500 Hour Service Record
48.8 Every 1000 Hour Service Record
48.9 Every 2000 Hour Service Record
49 Pre-Delivery Inspection
49.1 Notes on Pre-Delivery Inspection
49.2 Service Procedure
49.3 Copy for Owner
49.4 Copy for Dealer
50 Index
51 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
51.1 John Deere Parts
51.2 The Right Tools
51.3 Well-Trained Technicians
51.4 Prompt Service
