Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 Download Instructions
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
3.1 Recognize Safety Information
3.2 Understand Signal Words
3.3 Passenger Seat
3.4 Towing Trailers/Implements Safely
3.5 Vibration
3.6 Follow Safety Instructions
3.7 Prepare for Emergencies
3.8 Wear Protective Clothing
3.9 Protect Against Noise
3.10 Handle Fuel Safely?Avoid Fires
3.11 Handle Starting Fluid Safely
3.12 Fire Prevention
3.13 In Case of Fire
3.14 Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
3.15 Keep ROPS Installed Properly
3.16 Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
3.17 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
3.18 Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
3.19 Read Operator?s Manuals for ISOBUS Controllers
3.20 Use Seat Belt Properly
3.21 Operating the Tractor Safely
3.22 Avoid Backover Accidents
3.23 Limited Use in Forestry Operation
3.24 Keep Riders Off Machine
3.25 Use Safety Lights and Devices
3.26 Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds
3.27 Use Caution on Slopes, Uneven Terrain, and Rough Ground
3.28 Freeing a Mired Machine
3.29 Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
3.30 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
3.31 Handling Batteries Safely
3.32 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
3.33 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
3.34 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
3.35 Practice Safe Maintenance
3.36 Avoid Hot Exhaust
3.37 Clean Exhaust Filter Safely
3.38 Work In Ventilated Area
3.39 Support Machine Properly
3.40 Prevent Machine Runaway
3.41 Park Machine Safely
3.42 Transport Tractor Safely
3.43 Service Cooling System Safely
3.44 Service Accumulator Systems Safely
3.45 Service Tires Safely
3.46 Service Front-Wheel Drive Tractor Safely
3.47 Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts
3.48 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
3.49 Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
3.50 Store Attachments Safely
3.51 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
3.52 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 Riders Safety Sign
4.5 ROPS in Normal Position Safety Sign
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 Instrument Cluster
5.5 Information Display
6 Operating Engine
6.1 Before Starting Engine
6.2 Before Starting Engine (Option)
6.3 Operate Key Switch
6.4 Start Engine
6.5 Check Indicators and Gauges
6.6 Change Engine Speeds
6.7 Recommended Engine Speeds and Operational Procedures
6.8 Stop Engine
6.9 Stop Engine (Option)
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 Signals
9 Drivetrain Operation
9.1 Gear Selection
10 Transmission Operation
10.1 Operate Transmission
10.2 Operate Transmission (Option)
10.3 Shift Transmission
10.4 High/Low Split-Shift Feature
10.5 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 Change Reversible PTO Stub Shaft
13.2 Attach PTO-Driven Implement
13.3 Operate Tractor PTO
13.4 Adjust PTO Clutch Operating Rod
14 Steering and Brake Operation
14.1 Steering Stop Adjustment (MFWD Axle)
14.2 Use Brakes
15 Hydraulics Operation
15.1 Open Center Hydraulic System
15.2 Warm Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil
16 Hitch and Drawbar Operation
16.1 Rear Hitch Components
16.2 Prepare Implement
16.3 Rockshaft Control Lever
16.4 Use Rockshaft Position Control
16.5 Set Position Control Lever Stop
16.6 Use Draft Control
16.7 Adjust Rockshaft Rate-of-Drop
16.8 Attach Implements to 3-Point Hitch
16.9 Adjust Stabilizer Bar
16.10 Level Hitch
16.11 Adjust Lateral Float
16.12 Observe Drawbar Load Limitations
16.13 Use Swinging Drawbar
16.14 Proper Use of Drawbar
17 Selective Control Valve Operation
17.1 Connect Cylinder Hoses
17.2 Reconnect Hoses Under Pressure
17.3 Use Correct Hose Tips
17.4 SCV Control Lever and Coupler Identification
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 Front and Rear Tire Combinations-MFWD
18.6 Calculate Tire Combination
18.7 Jack Up Tractor?Lifting Points
18.8 Tighten Wheel/Axle Hardware Correctly
18.9 Tighten Bolts?Rear Axle
18.10 Tighten Bolts?MFWD Axle
18.11 Tread Settings?Multi-Position Rear Wheels
18.12 Check Toe-In-MFWD Axle
18.13 Adjusting Toe-In-MFWD Axle
18.14 Front Fender Adjustment (MFWD Axle, If Equipped)
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 Operator?s Station
20.1 Keep Riders Off Machine
20.2 Operating Foldable ROPS
20.3 Use Seat Belt
20.4 Adjust Seat
20.5 Adjust Steering Wheel
20.6 Toolbox Location
21 Transport and Storage
21.1 Operator Training Required
21.2 Observe Maximum Travel Speeds
21.3 Use a Safety Chain
21.4 Drive Tractor on Roads
21.5 Transport Tractor Safely
21.6 Complete Set
21.7 Towed Mass
21.8 Tow Tractor
21.9 Transporting on Flat-Bed Carrier
21.10 Tractor Storage
21.11 Remove Tractor from Storage
22 Maintenance Intervals
22.1 Maintenance Interval Chart
22.2 Service Tractor Safely
22.3 Observe Service Intervals
22.4 Service Daily Before Start-Up
22.5 Additional Service Information
23 Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants
23.1 Handle Fuel Safely?Avoid Fires
23.2 Handle Fluids Safely?Avoid Fires
23.3 Cold-Weather Operation
23.4 Hot-Weather Operation
23.5 Diesel Fuel
23.6 Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
23.7 Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
23.8 Testing Diesel Fuel
23.9 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
23.10 Lubricant Storage
23.11 Diesel Engine Break-In Oil ? Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III
23.12 Diesel Engine Oil ? Tier 2 and Stage II
23.13 Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals ? Tier 2 and Stage II Engines
23.14 Diesel Engine Oil Service Interval for Operation at High Altitude
23.15 Oil Filters
23.16 Fuel Filters
23.17 Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant
23.18 John Deere COOL-GARD? II Coolant Extender
23.19 Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
23.20 MFWD Front Axle Housing Oil
23.21 MFWD Wheel Hub Oil
23.22 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
23.23 Mixing of Lubricants
24 As Required Maintenance
24.1 As Required Maintenance
24.2 Wash Machine After Unloading
25 Controls and Instruments Maintenance
25.1 Controls and Instruments Maintenance
26 Engine Maintenance
26.1 Engine Operation?Break-In Check
26.2 Break-In Service
26.3 Open Hood
26.4 Use Correct Lubricant
26.5 Check Engine Oil Level
26.6 Change Engine Oil and Filter
26.7 Adjust Hand Throttle Friction
27 Break-In Service
27.1 During the First 10 Hours of Operation:
27.2 After the First 50 Hours of Operation:
27.3 After the First 100 Hours of Operation:
28 Air Intake, Fuel, Coolant, and Exhaust Maintenance
28.1 Service Air Cleaner (PTM)
28.2 Replace Air Cleaner Elements (PTM)
28.3 Check Air Intake System (PTM)
28.4 Check Hoses and Hose Clamps for Tightness (PTM)
28.5 Service Air Cleaner (PTE)
28.6 Replace Primary Elements of Air Cleaner (PTE)
28.7 Replace Secondary Elements of Air Cleaner (PTE)
28.8 Check Air Intake System (PTE)
28.9 Check Hoses and Hose Clamps for Tightness (PTE)
28.10 Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube
28.11 Do Not Modify Fuel System
28.12 Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Filters and Water Separator
28.13 Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Tank
28.14 Replace Water Separator
28.15 Replace Primary Fuel Filter
28.16 Replace Secondary Fuel Filter
28.17 Check Coolant Level
28.18 Check Cooling System for Leaks
28.19 Flush Cooling System
28.20 Deaerate Cooling System
28.21 Bleed Fuel System
28.22 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 Alternator/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 and Relays
29.11 Starter Wiring Connections
29.12 Fusible Link Location
29.13 Fuse Size and Function
29.14 Adjust Headlights
29.15 Aim Headlights
29.16 Replace Headlight Bulbs
29.17 Replace Front Position/Turn Bulb
29.18 Replace Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Bulb
29.19 Replace Worklight Bulb
30 Drive Train 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 MFWD Front Axle Pivot Pins
32.3 Lubricate MFWD Front Axle
32.4 Lubricate MFWD Drive Shaft
32.5 Check MFWD Wheel Hub Oil Level
32.6 Check MFWD Axle Housing Oil Level
32.7 Change MFWD Wheel Hub Oil
32.8 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 Lubricate PTO Stub Shaft
35 Steering and Brake Maintenance
35.1 Check Brake Pedal
35.2 Adjust Clutch Pedal Free Travel
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
37.2 Check and Tighten Hydraulic Cylinders
38 Selective Control Valve Maintenance
38.1 Check Selective Control Valve
39 Wheels and Tires Maintenance
39.1 Loose Hardware Inspection
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 Operator?s Station Maintenance
41.1 Inspect Seat Belt
41.2 Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) Maintenance or Replacement
42 Troubleshooting
42.1 Engine Troubleshooting
42.2 Transmission Troubleshooting
42.3 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
42.4 Brakes Troubleshooting
42.5 Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting
42.6 Hydraulic Cylinders Troubleshooting
42.7 Electrical System Troubleshooting
42.8 Clutch Troubleshooting
42.9 Steering System Troubleshooting
42.10 Front and Rear Axle Troubleshooting
43 Specifications
43.1 Machine Dimensions and Weights
43.2 Machine Specifications
43.3 Ground Speeds
43.4 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
43.5 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
44 Identification Numbers
44.1 Identification Plates
44.2 Record Tractor Serial Number
44.3 Record MFWD Front Axle Serial Number
44.4 Record Engine Serial Number
44.5 Record Transmission Serial Number
45 Service Records
45.1 As Required, Daily or 10 Hour, and Every 50 Hour Service Chart
45.2 Every 250 Hour Service Chart
45.3 Every 500 Hour, 1000 Hour or Annual, Every Two Year or 2000 Hour Service Chart
46 Index
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
