Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
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
3.51 Emergency Measures
4 Safety Signs
4.1 Replace Safety Signs
4.2 Operator’s Manual Safety Sign
4.3 Use Seat Belt Safety Sign
4.4 Keep Away from Rotating PTO
4.5 Never Step on PTO Shield
4.6 Riders Safety Sign
4.7 Keep Away from 3-Point Hitch When Tractor Is Working
4.8 Keep Away from High Temperature Coolant
4.9 Avoid Fire and Open Flame
5 Controls and Instruments
5.1 Tractor Controls – Front Console
5.2 Tractor Controls – Right-Hand Side
5.3 Tractor Controls – Left-Hand Side
5.4 Electrical Device Controls
5.5 Instrument Cluster
5.6 Information Display
6 Engine Operation
6.1 Before Starting the Engine
6.2 Operate Key Switch
6.3 Start the Engine
6.4 Check Indicators and Gauges
6.5 Change Engine Speeds
6.6 Recommended Engine Speeds and Operational Procedures
6.7 Stop the Engine
7 Air Intake, Fuel, Coolant, and Exhaust Operation
7.1 Fill Fuel Tank
8 Electrical and Lighting Operation
8.1 Light Switch
8.2 Use Headlights and Worklights
8.3 High-Beam Headlights Indicator
8.4 Use Tail Lights and Warning Lights
8.5 Use Turn-Signal Lights
8.6 Use Dome Light
9 Drivetrain Operation
9.1 Gear Selection
10 Transmission Operation
10.1 Operate Transmission
10.2 Shift Transmission
10.3 Stop Tractor
11 MFWD and Front Axle Operation
11.1 Operate Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive (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 Operate Tractor PTO
14 Steering and Brake Operation
14.1 Steering Stop Adjustment (MFWD Axle)
14.2 Operate Brakes
15 Hydraulics Operation
15.1 Open Center Hydraulic System
15.2 Warm Hydraulic Oil System
16 Hitch and Drawbar Operation
16.1 Rear Hitch Components
16.2 Prepare Implement
16.3 Rockshaft Control Lever
16.4 Attach Implements to 3-Point Hitch
16.5 Adjust Sway Chains
16.6 Level Hitch
16.7 Adjust Lateral Float
17 Selective Control Valve Operation
17.1 SCV Control Lever and Coupler Identification
17.2 Connect Cylinder Hoses
17.3 Reconnect Hoses Under Pressure
17.4 Use Correct Hose Tips
17.5 Operate SCV Control Levers
17.6 Match Tractor Power to Implement
18 Wheels and Tires Operation
18.1 Service Tires Safely
18.2 Check Implement-to-Tire Clearance
18.3 Check Tire Inflation Pressure
18.4 Tire Inflation Pressure Chart
18.5 Tighten Wheel/Axle Hardware Correctly
18.6 Tighten Bolts?Rear Axle
18.7 Tighten Bolts?Front Axle
18.8 Tread Settings ? Front Wheels
18.9 Tread Settings?Multi-Position Rear Wheels
18.10 Check Toe-In
18.11 Adjust Toe-In
19 Ballast
19.1 Plan for Maximum Productivity
19.2 Select Ballast Carefully
19.3 Determine Maximum Rear Ballast
19.4 Determine Maximum Front Ballast
19.5 Use Cast Iron Weights
20 Additional Equipment
20.1 Additional Equipment Operation
21 Operator?s Station
21.1 Operate ROPS
21.2 Use Seat Belt
21.3 Adjust Seat
21.4 Use Emergency Exit
21.5 Open Windows
21.6 Open Door
21.7 Front Sun Shade
21.8 Operate Windshield Wiper
21.9 Toolbox Location
22 Transport and Storage
22.1 Operator Training Required
22.2 Observe Maximum Travel Speeds
22.3 Drive Tractor on Roads
22.4 Transport on Carrier
22.5 Tow Tractor
22.6 Tractor Storage
22.7 Remove Tractor from Storage
23 Maintenance Intervals
23.1 Maintenance Interval Chart
23.2 Service Tractor Safely
23.3 Observe Service Intervals
23.4 Service Daily Before Start-Up
23.5 Additional Service Information
24 Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants
24.1 Handle Fuel Safely?Avoid Fires
24.2 Handle Fluids Safely?Avoid Fires
24.3 Cold-Weather Operation
24.4 Hot-Weather Operation
24.5 Diesel Fuel
24.6 Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
24.7 Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
24.8 Testing Diesel Fuel
24.9 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
24.10 Lubricant Storage
24.11 Diesel Engine Break-In Oil ? Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III
24.12 Diesel Engine Oil ? Tier 3 and Stage IIIA
24.13 Oil Filters
24.14 Fuel Filters
24.15 Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant
24.16 John Deere COOL-GARD? II Coolant Extender
24.17 Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
24.18 MFWD Front Axle Housing Oil
24.19 MFWD Wheel Hub Oil
24.20 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
24.21 Mixing of Lubricants
25 As Required Maintenance
25.1 As Required Maintenance
25.2 Wash Machine After Unloading
26 Controls and Instruments Maintenance
26.1 Controls and Instruments Maintenance
27 Engine Maintenance
27.1 Engine Operation?Break-In Check
27.2 Break-In Service
27.3 Open Hood
27.4 Check Engine Oil Level
27.5 Use Correct Lubricant
27.6 Change Engine Oil and Filter
28 Air Intake, Fuel, Coolant, and Exhaust Maintenance
28.1 Service Air Cleaner
28.2 Replace Air Cleaner Elements
28.3 Check Air Intake System
28.4 Check Hoses and Hose Clamps for Tightness
28.5 Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube
28.6 Do Not Modify Fuel System
28.7 Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Filters
28.8 Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Tank
28.9 Replace Primary Fuel Filter
28.10 Replace Secondary Fuel Filter
28.11 Check Coolant Level
28.12 Check Cooling System for Leaks
28.13 Flush Cooling System
28.14 Bleed Fuel System
28.15 Front Grille, Side Screens, Radiator, and Oil Cooler Cleaning
29 Electrical and Lighting Maintenance
29.1 Electrical Service Precautions
29.2 Use Booster Battery
29.3 Clean Battery
29.4 Replace Fan Belt
29.5 Remove Battery
29.6 Service Battery
29.7 Battery Replacement Specifications
29.8 Charge Battery
29.9 Check Battery Condition
29.10 Access Fuses
29.11 Starter Wiring Connections
29.12 Fuse Size and Function
29.13 Adjust Headlights
29.14 Aim Headlights
29.15 Replace Headlight Bulbs
29.16 Replace Front Turn Signal/Warning Light Bulbs
29.17 Replace Front Turn Signal/Warning Light Bulbs (Option)
29.18 Replace Tail Light/Rear Warning Light Bulbs
29.19 Replace Worklight Bulb
29.20 Replace Dome Light Bulb
30 Drivetrain Maintenance
30.1 Use Correct Transmission/Hydraulic Filter Element
30.2 Check Neutral Start System
31 Transmission Maintenance
31.1 Check Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil Level
31.2 Change Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil
31.3 Replace Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Filter
32 MFWD and Front Axle Maintenance
32.1 Lubricate MFWD Front Axle Steering Spindles
32.2 Lubricate Front Axle Pivot
32.3 Lubricate MFWD Front Axle
32.4 Check MFWD Wheel Hub Oil Level
32.5 Check MFWD Axle Housing Oil Level
32.6 Change MFWD Wheel Hub Oil
32.7 Change MFWD Front Axle Housing Oil
33 Differential and Rear Axle Maintenance
33.1 Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings
34 Power Take Off (PTO) Maintenance
34.1 Check Neutral Start System?PTO
34.2 Adjust PTO Clutch Operating Cable
34.3 Adjust PTO Clutch Operating Lever (Option)
34.4 Adjust PTO Control Rod
35 Steering and Brake Maintenance
35.1 Adjust Clutch Pedal Free Travel
35.2 Check Brake Pedal
36 Hydraulics Maintenance
36.1 Hydraulics Maintenance
36.2 Warm Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil
37 Hitch and Drawbar Maintenance
37.1 Lubricate 3-Point Hitch Components
38 Selective Control Valve Maintenance
38.1 Check Selective Control Valve
39 Wheels and Tires Maintenance
39.1 Inspect Tractor for Loose Hardware
39.2 Inspect Tires
40 Ballasting Maintenance
40.1 Measure Rear Wheel Slip?Manually
40.2 Ballast Front End for Transport
40.3 Install Rear Cast Iron Weights
41 Additional Equipment Maintenance
41.1 Additional Equipment Maintenance
42 Operator Station Maintenance
42.1 Keep Cab Protection System Installed Properly
42.2 Inspect Seat Belt
42.3 Service Heater
43 Troubleshooting
43.1 Engine Troubleshooting
43.2 Transmission Troubleshooting
43.3 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
43.4 Braking System Troubleshooting
43.5 Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting
43.6 Hydraulic Cylinders Troubleshooting
43.7 Electrical System Troubleshooting
43.8 Wiper, Work Light, Cab Light Troubleshooting
43.9 Clutch Troubleshooting
43.10 Ground Driving System Troubleshooting
43.11 Steering System Troubleshooting
43.12 Front / Rear Axle Troubleshooting
44 Specifications
44.1 Machine Dimensions and Weights
44.2 Machine Specifications
44.3 Ground Speeds
44.4 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
44.5 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
45 Identification Numbers
45.1 Identification Plates
45.2 Record Tractor Serial Number
45.3 Record Front Axle Serial Number (2WD)
45.4 Record MFWD Front Axle Serial Number
45.5 Record Engine Serial Number
45.6 Record Transmission Serial Number
46 Service Records
46.1 As Required, Daily or 10 Hour, and Every 50 Hour Service Chart
46.2 Every 250 Hour Service Chart
46.3 Every 500 Hour, 1000 Hour or Annual, Every Two Year or 2000 Hour Service Chart
47 John Deere Service Literature Available
47.1 Technical Information
48 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
48.1 John Deere Parts
48.2 The Right Tools
48.3 Well-Trained Technicians
48.4 John Deere Is At Your Service