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 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 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)?SS
5.5 Instrument Cluster (Gauges and Indicator Lights)?PR
5.6 Information Display?PR
5.7 AutoTrac? Universal Controls
6 Engine Operation
6.1 Before Starting 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?OOS
8.8 Adjust Work Lamps?Cab
8.9 Using Warning Lights
8.10 Use Turn Signals
8.11 Operate Beacon Light
8.12 Use Dome Light
8.13 Use Control Illumination Light
8.14 Seven-Terminal Outlet
8.15 Accessory Electrical Outlet
9 Drivetrain Operation
9.1 Observe Maximum Travel Speeds
9.2 Select a Gear
10 Transmission Operation
10.1 Operate Transmission?SS
10.2 Operate Transmission?PR
10.3 Electrohydraulic Transmission System Indicator?PR
10.4 PR Modulation?If Equipped
10.5 Stop Tractor
10.6 Creeper Operation
11 MFWD and Front Axle Operation
11.1 Operate MFWD
11.2 Operate EH MFWD with Auto Engage and Brake Assist
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
13.4 Operate EH PTO
14 Steering and Brake Operation
14.1 Operate Brakes
14.2 Adjust Steering Wheel
14.3 Set MFWD Steering Stops Turning Radius
14.4 AutoTrac? Universal Steering
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 I
16.9 Position Center Link
16.10 Attach Implements to 3-Point Hitch
16.11 Adjust Hitch Side Sway
16.12 Level Hitch
16.13 Adjust Lateral Float
16.14 Adjust Rockshaft Control Lever Friction
16.15 Observe Drawbar Load Limitations
16.16 Select Drawbar Position
16.17 Adjust Drawbar Length
16.18 Use Swinging Drawbar
16.19 Use a Safety Chain
17 Selective Control Valve Operation
17.1 Connecting Cylinder Hoses
17.2 Connect Cylinder Hoses?Mid-Mount Valve
17.3 Disconnecting Cylinder Hoses
17.4 Correcting Reversed Cylinder Response
17.5 Use Correct Hose Tips
17.6 Control Lever and Coupler Identification
17.7 Operate SCV Control Lever
17.8 Installing Remote Outlet Oil Manifold
17.9 Adjusting Cylinder Stop
17.10 Power Beyond Connections
17.11 Power Beyond Attached
17.12 Mid-Mount SCV Control Lever and Coupler Identification
17.13 Operate Multi-Function Lever
17.14 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 Select Front Tire Rolling Direction
18.8 Tighten Wheel/Axle Hardware Correctly
18.9 Tighten Bolts?MFWD Axle
18.10 Tighten Bolts?Rear Axle
18.11 Observe Rear Wheel Tread Width Limitations
18.12 Tread Settings?Multi-Position Rear Wheels
18.13 Tread Settings?Multi-Position MFWD Wheels
18.14 Checking Toe-In?MFWD
18.15 Adjusting Toe-In?MFWD
18.16 Front Fenders Adjustment – MFWD Only
18.17 Use Correct Tire Combinations
18.18 Calculate Tire Combinations (Graphic)
19 Ballasting
19.1 Planning for Maximum Productivity
19.2 Selecting Ballast Carefully
19.3 Ballast Limitations
19.4 Ballasting MFWD-Equipped Tractors
19.5 Determining Maximum Rear Ballast
19.6 Determining Maximum Front Ballast
19.7 Using Cast Iron Weights
19.8 Using Liquid Weight
19.9 Using Implement Codes
20 Additional Equipment
20.1 Front Loader Mounting Bracket Installation
20.2 Additional Equipment Operation
21 Operator Station Operation
21.1 Avoid Contact with Pesticides
21.2 Cab Air Filters
21.3 Operating Foldable ROPS
21.4 Wear Seat Belt
21.5 Selecting Seat Position
21.6 Adjusting Ride Comfort
21.7 Using Seat Belt
21.8 Adjusting Seat (Mechanical Suspension)
21.9 Instructional Seat – If Equipped
21.10 Adjusting Seat Arm Rests
21.11 Adjusting Steering Wheel
21.12 Using Emergency Exit
21.13 Opening Windows
21.14 Opening Door
21.15 Sun Roof
21.16 Front Sun Shade
21.17 Right-Hand Emergency Exit
21.18 Inner Mirror and Sun Visor
21.19 Adjusting Blower Speed
21.20 Controlling Temperature
21.21 Deicing, Demisting or Defrosting Windshield
21.22 Optimizing A/C and Heater Performance
21.23 Operating Windshield Wiper and Washer
21.24 Rear Window Wiper and Washer?If Equipped
21.25 Installing a Monitor
21.26 Routing the Cables
21.27 Operating Radio
21.28 Setting Clock
21.29 Operating Cassette Tape or Compact Disc Player
21.30 Keep ROPS Installed Properly
21.31 Fixed ROPS Crossbar
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 Remove 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 Fuel Cleanliness
24.16 Testing Diesel Fuel
24.17 Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
24.18 Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives
24.19 Oilscan? and CoolScan?
24.20 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
24.21 Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
24.22 Grease
24.23 Mixing of Lubricants
24.24 Lubricant Storage
24.25 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 Check and Adjust Handbrake Lever
26.4 Clutch Pedal Considerations
27 Engine Maintenance
27.1 Opening 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 Replacing Fuel Filter?OOS
28.9 Replacing Fuel Filter?Cab
28.10 Cleaning Water Separator
28.11 Replace Primary Fuel Filter
28.12 Checking Air Restriction Indicator Performance
28.13 Replace Primary and Secondary Air Filter Elements
28.14 Check Unloader Valve Condition
28.15 Flush Cooling System and Replace Thermostat
28.16 Bleeding Fuel System
28.17 Clean Primary Air Filter Element
28.18 Cleaning Grille Screens, Radiator, Oil Cooler or A/C Condenser
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 ? OOS
29.14 Load Center Fuses and Relays ? Cab
29.15 Load Center Fuses and Relays ? Cab
29.16 Handling Halogen Light Bulbs Safely
29.17 Adjusting Headlights
29.18 Replacing Headlight Bulb
29.19 Replace Hazard Light Bulbs?OOS
29.20 Replacing Warning Light Bulb?Cab
29.21 Replacing Taillight Bulb
29.22 Replace Work Light Bulb
29.23 Replacing Work Light Bulb?Cab
29.24 Replacing Dome Light Bulb?Cab
29.25 Replacing Controls Illumination Light Bulb?Cab
29.26 Replacing Rotary Beacon Light Bulb
29.27 Removing Beacon Light Assembly
30 Drive Train Maintenance
30.1 Check Neutral Start System ? Mechanical PTO
30.2 Checking Neutral Start System ? EH PTO
31 Transmission Maintenance
31.1 Check Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil Level
31.2 Change Transmission-Hydraulic Oil and Filter
31.3 Change Transmission-Hydraulic Oil and Secondary PR Transmission Filter
31.4 Clean Transmission Hydraulic Pickup Screen
32 MFWD and Front Axle Maintenance
32.1 Lubricate MFWD Axle
32.2 Check Planetary Drive Oil Level
32.3 Check MFWD Axle Oil Level
32.4 Change Planetary Drive Oil
32.5 Change MFWD Axle Oil
33 Differential and Rear Axle Maintenance
33.1 Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings
33.2 Change High Crop Rear Axle Oil
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 Adjust PTO Clutch Operating Rod ? OOS
34.5 Adjust PTO Clutch Operating Rod ? Cab
35 Steering and Brake Maintenance
35.1 Steering and Brake Maintenance
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 Change Tires Safely
39.4 Inspect Tractor for Loose Hardware
39.5 Tubeless Tire Repair
40 Ballasting Maintenance
40.1 Matching Ballast to Work Load
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 Check Front Loader Mounting Bracket Installation Cap Screws Tensions
41.2 Additional Equipment Maintenance
42 Operator Station Maintenance
42.1 Keep Cab Protection System Installed Properly
42.2 Inspect ROPS for Loose Hardware
42.3 Clean or Replace Cab Air Filters
42.4 Servicing Air Conditioner (Cab)
42.5 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
43.9 Heater and Air-Conditioning System Troubleshooting (Cab)
43.10 Wipers, Work Lights, Dome Light, and Radio Troubleshooting (Cab)
44 On-Board Diagnostics
44.1 STOP, Service Alert, and Information Indicators
44.2 On-Board Diagnostic Tool
44.3 Diagnostic Trouble Code Mode
44.4 Diagnostic Address Mode
45 Specifications
45.1 Machine Specifications ? Engine
45.2 Machine Specifications ? Fuel System
45.3 Machine Specifications ? Electrical System
45.4 Machine Specifications ? Transmission
45.5 Machine Specifications ? PTO
45.6 Machine Specifications ? Hydraulic System
45.7 Machine Specifications ? Three Point Hitch
45.8 Machine Specifications ? Capacities
45.9 Machine Dimensions ? OOS
45.10 Machine Dimensions ? Cab
45.11 Permissible Load Specifications
45.12 Estimated Vehicle Speed, SS (PY), 9 Forward/3 Reverse
45.13 Estimated Vehicle Speed, PR, 12 Forward/12 Reverse
45.14 Estimated Vehicle Speed, PR with Creeper
45.15 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
45.16 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
46 Identifications Numbers
46.1 Serial Numbers
46.2 Product Identification Number
46.3 Engine Serial Number Location
46.4 Fuel Injection Pump Serial Number Location
46.5 Alternator Identification Number Location
46.6 Transmission Serial Number Location
46.7 Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Serial Number Location
46.8 Air Conditioning Compressor Serial Number Location
46.9 Cab Serial Number Location
47 Certification and Warranty
47.1 ROPS Certificate – OOS
47.2 ROPS Certificate – Cab
47.3 Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO?)
48 Service Records
48.1 As Required Service
48.2 First 10 Hours Service Record
48.3 Every 10 Hours Service Record
48.4 First 50 Hours Service Record
48.5 Every 50 Hours Service Record
48.6 First 100 Hours Service Record
48.7 Every 125 Hours Service Record
48.8 Every 250 Hours Service Record
48.9 Every 500 Hours Service Record
48.10 Every 1000 Hours Service Record
48.11 Every 1200 Hours Service Record
48.12 Every 1500 Hours Service Record
48.13 Every 2000 Hours 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
