Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 Emissions Performance and Tampering
1.3 Sequential Reading
1.4 Identification Views
1.5 Regions and Country Versions
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 Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds
2.26 Use Caution on Slopes, Uneven Terrain, and Rough Ground
2.27 Freeing a Mired Machine
2.28 Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
2.29 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
2.30 Handling Batteries Safely
2.31 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
2.32 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
2.33 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
2.34 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.35 Avoid Hot Exhaust
2.36 Clean Exhaust Filter Safely
2.37 Work In Ventilated Area
2.38 Support Machine Properly
2.39 Prevent Machine Runaway
2.40 Park Machine Safely
2.41 Transport Tractor Safely
2.42 Service Cooling System Safely
2.43 Service Accumulator Systems Safely
2.44 Service Tires Safely
2.45 Service Front-Wheel Drive Tractor Safely
2.46 Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts
2.47 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.48 Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
2.49 Store Attachments Safely
2.50 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
3 Safety Signs
3.1 Replace Safety Signs
3.2 Operator’s Manual
3.3 Use Seat Belt
3.4 Hitch Remote Control?If Equipped
3.5 Riders
3.6 ROPS in Normal Position
3.7 Noise – Australia Only
3.8 Engine Cooling System – China Only
3.9 PTO?s and Rotating Components of Implements – China Only
4 Controls and Instruments
4.1 Front Console Switches and Controls
4.2 Steering Column, Foot Operated Controls and Switches
4.3 Right-Hand Console Controls?Cab
4.4 Right-Hand Console Controls?Open Operator Station
4.5 Left-Hand Controls?Open Operator’s Station
4.6 Gauges and Indicator Lights
4.7 Heater and Air Conditioner Controls?Cab
4.8 External Rear Hitch Raise-Lower Switches?If Equipped
5 Operating Radio
5.1 Operating Satellite Ready Premium Radio with Compact Disc (CD) Player (If Equipped)
5.2 Setting Clock?Premium Radio
5.3 Setting the Alarm?Premium Radio
5.4 Compact Disk (CD) Mode?Premium Radio
5.5 Using iPodiPod is a trademark of Apple,Inc.?Premium Radio
5.6 Setting up Hands Free (Bluetooth) Mode?Premium Radio
5.7 USB Mode?Premium Radio
5.8 Using Weather Band
6 Lights
6.1 Light Location
6.2 Transport, Work, Park and Warning Lights
6.3 Turn Signal Lights
6.4 Brake Light
6.5 Loader Auxiliary Driving Lights?If Equipped
6.6 Implement/Trailer Outlet
6.7 Rotary Beacon Light?If Equipped
6.8 License Plate Light?If Equipped
7 Operator’s Station?OOS
7.1 Operate Foldable ROPS
7.2 ROPS Certificate
7.3 Adjust Seat?Deluxe Open Operator’s Station
7.4 Adjust Seat Armrests
7.5 Use Seat Belt
7.6 Adjust Steering Wheel Tilt and Height
8 Operator’s Station?Cab
8.1 Cab Classification According to EN 15695-1 (when Applying Plant Protection Products and Liquid Fertilizers)
8.2 Door and Windows
8.3 Adjust Seat?Mechanical Suspension
8.4 Adjust Seat?Air Suspension (If Equipped)
8.5 HVAC Blower Speed
8.6 HVAC Temperature
8.7 Defrost Windshield
8.8 Air Conditioner and Heater Performance
8.9 Windshield Wiper and Washer
8.10 Rear Window Wiper and Washer?If Equipped
8.11 Use Dome Light
8.12 Right-Hand Console Control Illumination Light
8.13 Monitor Installation
8.14 Instructional Seat?If Equipped
8.15 Accessory Electrical Outlet?If Equipped
8.16 Use Auxiliary Power Strip?If Equipped
9 Break-In Period
9.1 Observe Engine Operation
9.2 Break-In Service
10 Prestart Checks
10.1 Service Daily Before Start-Up
11 Operate Engine
11.1 Before Starting the Engine
11.2 Operate Key Switch
11.3 Start Engine
11.4 Cold Weather Start Aid?If Equipped
11.5 Check Engine Indicators and Gauges
11.6 Change Engine Speeds
11.7 Recommended Engine Speeds and Operational Procedures
11.8 Stop Engine
11.9 Use Booster Battery or Charger
12 Operating Tractor
12.1 Operate PowrReverser Transmission
12.2 Ground Speed Estimates?PowrReverser Transmission
12.3 Operate PowrReverser Plus Transmission
12.4 Ground Speed Estimates?PowrReverser Plus Transmission
12.5 Come Home Mode Operation?If Equipped
12.6 Electrohydraulic Transmission System Indicator?If Equipped
12.7 Select a Gear
12.8 Correction Factors for Other Tire Sizes
12.9 Creeper Gear Operation?If Equipped
12.10 Ground Speed Estimates?Transmission with Creeper
12.11 Brake Operation
12.12 Differential Lock Operation
12.13 Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive (MFWD On/Off)
12.14 Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive (MFWD On/Auto/Brake Assist)
12.15 Stop Tractor
13 Rear Hitch Controls
13.1 Operate Mechanical Position Control?If Equipped
13.2 Operate Mechanical Draft Control?If Equipped
13.3 Operate Mechanical Rate of Drop Control?If Equipped
13.4 Operate Electrohydraulic Draft Control?If Equipped
13.5 Operate Electrohydraulic Rate of Drop Control?If Equipped
13.6 Operate Electrohydraulic Height Limit Control?If Equipped
13.7 Operate Electrohydraulic Position Control?If Equipped
13.8 Electrohydraulic Hitch System Indicator?If Equipped
13.9 Operate External Position Control?If Equipped
13.10 Operate Manual Lower for Electrohydraulic Hitch?If Equipped
14 3-Point Hitch
14.1 Match Tractor Power to Implement
14.2 Prepare Implement
14.3 Converting Category II Hitch to Category I
14.4 Quick-Coupling (Hook-Type) Draft Links?If Equipped
14.5 Telescopic Draft Links
14.6 Position Center Link
14.7 Attach Implements to 3-Point Hitch
14.8 Adjust Hitch Side Sway
14.9 Level Hitch
14.10 Adjust Lateral Float
14.11 Height-Adjustable Trailer Hitch?If Equipped
15 Hydraulic System Controls and Operations
15.1 Rear SCV Control Lever and Coupler Identification
15.2 Mid-Mount SCV Control Lever and Coupler Identification?If Equipped
15.3 Use Correct Hose Tips
15.4 Connect or Disconnect High-Pressure Hoses
15.5 Connect Cylinder Hoses to Rear SCV
15.6 Connect Cylinder Hoses to Mid SCV?If Equipped
15.7 Connect and Operate Single-Acting Cylinder
15.8 Operate Rear SCV Control Levers
15.9 Set Rear SCV Detents
15.10 Use Deluxe Rear SCV to Operate Hydraulic Motor
15.11 Use Rear SCV to Provide Power Beyond Oil
15.12 Use Rear SCV to Operate Loader
15.13 Operate Mid SCV Multi-Function Control Lever?If Equipped
15.14 Adjust Flow Control?Rear SCV and Mid SCV?If Equipped
15.15 Correct Reversed Cylinder Response
15.16 Warm Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil
15.17 Use Rear SCV Oil Collection Tank?If Equipped
15.18 Use Hydraulic Power Beyond Coupler?If Equipped
15.19 Use Hydraulic Motor Case Drain Connection?If Equipped
15.20 Use Fast Return-to-Sump Connection
15.21 Hydraulic Trailer Brake Valve?If Equipped
16 Drawbar and PTO
16.1 PTO Guard
16.2 Match Tractor Power to Implement
16.3 Observe Drawbar Load Limitations
16.4 Select Drawbar Position
16.5 Adjust Drawbar Length and Offset
16.6 Attach PTO-Driven Implement
16.7 Select Correct PTO Speeds?If Equipped
16.8 Operate PTO
16.9 PTO Alarms
17 Performance Ballast
17.1 Plan for Maximum Productivity
17.2 Select Ballast Carefully
17.3 Use Cast Iron Weights
17.4 Install Rear Cast Iron Weights?If Equipped
17.5 Filling Tires With Liquid Ballast
17.6 Draining Tires
17.7 Use Implement Codes
18 Wheels, Tires and Treads
18.1 Service Tires Safely
18.2 Check Implement-to-Tire Clearance
18.3 Check Tire Inflation Pressure
18.4 Tire Inflation Pressure Charts
18.5 Select Front Tire Rolling Direction
18.6 Tighten Wheel/Axle Hardware Correctly
18.7 Tighten Bolts?Adjustable Front Axle
18.8 Tighten Bolts?MFWD Axle
18.9 Tighten Bolts?Rear Axle
18.10 Observe Rear Wheel Tread Width Limitations
18.11 Jacking Up Tractor?Lifting Points
18.12 Set Tread?Multi-Position Rear Wheels
18.13 Set Tread?Multi-Position MFWD Wheels
18.14 Set Tread?Adjustable Front Axle
18.15 Adjust Front Axle Tread Width
18.16 Check Toe-In?Adjustable Front Axle
18.17 Adjust Toe-In?Adjustable Front Axle
18.18 Check Toe-In?MFWD Axle
18.19 Adjust Toe-In?MFWD Axle
18.20 Set MFWD Steering Stops Turn Radius
18.21 Use Correct Tire Combinations
19 Additional Equipment
19.1 Front Loader Installation?Front Loader Brackets
20 Transporting
20.1 Front End Ballast
20.2 Safety Chain
20.3 Road Transportation
20.4 Deliver Safely
20.5 Transport Tractor Safely
20.6 Tow Tractor
20.7 Tow Points – Front
20.8 Tow Points- Rear
21 Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolant
21.1 Fill Fuel Tank
21.2 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
21.3 Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
21.4 Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
21.5 John Deere COOL-GARD? II Coolant Extender
21.6 Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate
21.7 Testing Coolant Freeze Point
21.8 Diesel Engine Break-In Oil ? Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III
21.9 Extended Diesel Engine Oil Service Intervals
21.10 Diesel Engine Oil ? Tier 3 and Stage IIIA
21.11 Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals ? Tier 3 and Stage IIIA ? PowerTech? Engines
21.12 Diesel Engine Oil ? Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V
21.13 Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals ? Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V Engines
21.14 John Deere Break-In Plus? Engine Oil ? Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V
21.15 Oil Filters
21.16 Fuel Filters
21.17 Diesel Fuel
21.18 Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
21.19 Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
21.20 Testing Diesel Fuel
21.21 Biodiesel Fuel
21.22 Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
21.23 Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives
21.24 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
21.25 Mixing of Lubricants
21.26 Lubricant Storage
21.27 Transmission, Steering, Brake, Hydraulic, and Gear Case Oil
21.28 Oilscan? and CoolScan?
22 Maintenance and Service Intervals
22.1 Maintenance and Service Intervals
22.2 Service Interval Chart
22.3 Service Interval Chart
22.4 Service?As Required
23 Maintenance?As Required/Per Condition
23.1 Required Emission-Related Information
23.2 Service Engine Air Cleaner
23.3 Adjust PTO Speed Shift Lever?Open Operator’s Station
23.4 Adjust PTO Speed Shift Lever?Cab
23.5 Lubricate Axle Pivot Point?2WD
23.6 Lubricate Steering Spindles and Steering Cylinder Ends?Adjustable Front Axle
23.7 Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings
23.8 Lubricate Draft Sensing Shaft Seal
23.9 Adjust Hand Throttle Friction Linkage
23.10 Adjust Hand and Foot Throttle Cable
23.11 Adjust Secondary Brake
23.12 Adjust Hydraulic Trailer Brake?If Equipped
23.13 Adjust Park Position Bracket
23.14 Service Air Conditioner?If Equipped
23.15 Clean and Check Battery Condition
23.16 Clean Cab Air Filters?If Equipped
23.17 Clean Grille Screens, Radiator, Oil Cooler, Radiator Screen (If Equipped), A/C Condenser (Cab), and Fuel Cooler
23.18 Check Drawbar for Wear
23.19 Check Trailer Hitch Torque
23.20 Drain and Flush Fuel Tank
23.21 Keep ROPS Installed Properly?Open Operator’s Station
23.22 Keep Cab Protection System Installed Properly
23.23 Bleed Fuel System
23.24 Replace Battery
23.25 Locate Fusible Links
23.26 Locate Fuses?Open Operator’s Station
23.27 Locate Fuses?Cab
23.28 Fuse and Relay Size and Function
23.29 Handle Halogen Light Bulbs Safely
23.30 Replace Headlight Bulb
23.31 Replace Turn/Warning Light and Clearance Light Bulb?Cab
23.32 Replace Tail/Brake Light and Turn/Warning Light Bulb?Cab
23.33 Replace Turn/Warning Light and Clearance Light Bulb?Open Operator’s Station
23.34 Replace Tail/Brake Light and Turn/Warning Light Bulb?Open Operator’s Station
23.35 Replace Work Light Bulb?Open Operator’s Station
23.36 Replace Work Light Bulb?Cab
23.37 Replace Fender Light Bulb?Open Operator’s Station
23.38 Replace Loader Light Bulb?If Equipped
23.39 Replace Dome Light Bulb?Cab
23.40 Replace Controls Illumination Light Bulb?Cab
23.41 Replace Rotary Beacon Light Bulb?If Equipped
24 Maintenance?Every 10 Hours/Daily
24.1 Check Engine Oil Level
24.2 Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Filter
24.3 Cleaning Air Filter Dust Unloading Valve
25 Maintenance?Every Week/50 Hours
25.1 Check Coolant Level
25.2 Check Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil Level
25.3 Check MFWD for Oil Leaks
25.4 Inspect Tires
25.5 Check Tire Inflation Pressure
25.6 Lubricate MFWD Axle Trunnion
25.7 Lubricate Steering Spindles and Steering Cylinder Ends?Adjustable Front Axle
25.8 Lubricate Axle Pivot Point?2WD
25.9 Lubricate Hitch Linkage and Hitch Bushing
25.10 Lubricate Trailer Hitch
25.11 Inspect Tractor for Loose Hardware
26 Maintenance?First 100 Hours
26.1 Change Engine Oil and Filter
26.2 Tighten Air Intake System and Engine Cooling System Hose Clamps
26.3 Change Transmission-Hydraulic Filter
26.4 Inspect Tractor for Loose Hardware
27 Maintenance?Every 300 Hours
27.1 Change Engine Oil and Filter
27.2 Check MFWD Axle Housing Oil Level?If Equipped
27.3 Check MFWD Axle Wheel Hub Oil Level?If Equipped
27.4 Lubricate Draft Sensing Shaft Seal
27.5 Clean and Check Battery Condition
27.6 Drain and Flush Fuel Tank
27.7 Check Manually-Operated Hitch for Wear
28 Maintenance?Every 500 Hours
28.1 Change Engine Oil and Filter
28.2 Replace Fuel Filter
29 Maintenance?Every 600 Hours
29.1 Check Neutral Start System
29.2 Clean Cab Air Filters?If Equipped
29.3 Change MFWD Axle Wheel Hub Oil?If Equipped
29.4 Change MFWD Axle Housing Oil?If Equipped
29.5 Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube
29.6 Pack Front Wheel Bearings?2WD
29.7 Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings
29.8 Tighten Air Intake System and Engine Cooling System Hose Clamps
29.9 Change Transmission-Hydraulic Filter
30 Maintenance?Every 1200 Hours
30.1 Inspect Fan Belt Tensioner
30.2 Replace Fan Belt
30.3 Service Engine Air Cleaner
30.4 Change Transmission-Hydraulic Oil and Filter
31 Maintenance?Annually
31.1 Change Engine Oil and Filter
31.2 Replace Cab Air Filters?If Equipped
31.3 Check Engine Coolant Properties
31.4 Inspect Seat Belt
32 Maintenance?Every 2000 Hours
32.1 Adjust Engine Valve Clearance
33 Maintenance?First 3 years or 3000 hours
33.1 Flush Cooling System and Replace Thermostat
34 Maintenance?First 5 Years or 4500 Hours
34.1 Flush Cooling System and Replace Thermostat
35 Troubleshooting
35.1 Engine
35.2 Transmission
35.3 Hydraulic System
35.4 Brakes
35.5 3-Point Hitch
35.6 Selective Control Valves (SCV)
35.7 Remote Hydraulic Cylinder
35.8 Electrical System
35.9 Display
35.10 Heater and A/C System (Cab)
35.11 Wipers, Work Lights and Dome Light
36 Storage
36.1 Tractor Storage
36.2 Remove Tractor from Storage
37 Specifications
37.1 Machine Specifications
37.2 Permissible Load Specifications
37.3 Hitch Capacity
37.4 Vertical Loads and Towable Mass for Tractor
37.5 How to Calculate Maximum Permissible Download on Trailer Hitch
37.6 How to Calculate Permissible Mass
37.7 Drain and Refill Capacities
37.8 Machine Weights? Open Operator’s Station, Cab
37.9 Sound Level
37.10 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
37.11 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
37.12 Emissions Control System Certification Label (Korea)
37.13 Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO?)
38 Identification Numbers
38.1 Identification Numbers
38.2 Record Product Identification Number
38.3 Record Front Axle Serial Number
38.4 Record Engine Serial Number
38.5 Record Transmission Serial Number
38.6 Record Cab Serial Number
38.7 Keep Proof of Ownership
38.8 Keep Machines Secure
39 Service and Maintenance Record
39.1 First 100 Hour Service
39.2 300 Hour Service
39.3 500 Hour Service
39.4 600 Hour Service
39.5 1200 Hour Service
39.6 Annual Service
39.7 2000 Hour Service
39.8 First 3 Years or 3000 Hours Service
39.9 First 5 Years or 4500 Hours Service
39.10 Change of Ownership
39.11 Change of Ownership
39.12 Change of Ownership
40 Index
41 John Deere Service
41.1 John Deere Parts
41.2 The Right Tools
41.3 Well-Trained Technicians
41.4 Prompt Service