John Deere 6403 And 6603 Tractors Operator Manuals OMSU65875

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 Riders Safety Sign
4.4 ROPS in Normal Position Safety Sign
4.5 Use Seat Belt 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
6 Engine Operation
6.1 Before Starting the Engine
6.2 Operate Key Switch
6.3 Start the Engine
6.4 Check Engine Indicator and Gauges
6.5 Cold Weather Start
6.6 Change Engine Speed
6.7 Recommended Engine Speeds and Operational Procedures
6.8 Stop the Engine
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 Work Lights?OOS
8.6 Use Work Lights?Cab
8.7 Use Tail Lights?OOS
8.8 Use Tail Lights?Cab
8.9 Use Warning Lights?OOS
8.10 Use Warning Lights?Cab
8.11 Use Turn Signals?OOS
8.12 Use Turn Signals?Cab
8.13 Route the Cables
8.14 Use Dome Light
8.15 Seven-Pin Connector
8.16 Accessory Electrical Outlet
9 Drivetrain Operation
9.1 Gear Selection
10 Transmission Operation
10.1 Operate Transmission
10.2 Shift Top Shaft Synchronizer (TSS) Transmission
10.3 Stop Tractor
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 Reverse Switchable PTO Stub Shaft
13.2 Attach PTO-Driven Implement
13.3 Operate Tractor PTO
13.4 Determine PTO Clutch Linkage Adjustment Procedure
14 Steering and Brake Operation
14.1 Steering Stop Adjustment?MFWD Only
14.2 Use Brakes
15 Hydraulics Operation
15.1 Open Center Hydraulic System
15.2 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 Rate-of-Drop
16.8 Attach Implements to 3-Point Hitch
16.9 Attach Implement with Telescoping Draft Links
16.10 Adjust Hitch Side Sway
16.11 Level Hitch
16.12 Adjust Lateral Float
16.13 Observe Drawbar Load Limitations
16.14 Select Drawbar Length
16.15 Use Swinging Drawbar
17 Selective Control Valve Operation
17.1 Connecting Cylinder Hoses
17.2 Disconnect Cylinder Hoses
17.3 Reconnect Pressurized Hoses
17.4 Use Correct Hose Tips
17.5 SCV Control Levers and Couplers
17.6 Operate SCV Control Levers
17.7 SCV Spool Options Chart
17.8 Loader Joystick Functions
17.9 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 Front and Rear Tire Combinations ? 2WD
18.7 Front and Rear Tire Combinations ? MFWD
18.8 Selecting Front Tire Rolling Direction
18.9 Tighten Wheel/Axle Hardware Correctly
18.10 Tighten Bolts?Adjustable Front Axle
18.11 Tighten Bolts?Front Axle, MFWD
18.12 Tighten Bolts?Rear Axle
18.13 Tread Settings?Adjustable Front Axle, 2WD
18.14 Tread Settings?MFWD Axle
18.15 Tread Settings?Multi-Position Rear Wheels (Steel Disks)
18.16 Adjust Front Wheel Tread?2WD
18.17 Check Toe-In?Front Axle, 2WD
18.18 Adjust Toe-In?Front Axle, 2WD
18.19 Check Toe-In?MFWD Axle
18.20 Adjust Toe-In?MFWD Axle
18.21 Front Fender Adjustment?MFWD Only
19 Ballasting
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 Match Ballast to Load Work
19.6 Ballast Limitations
19.7 Ballast the Tractor
19.8 Use Cast Iron Weights
19.9 Use Liquid Weight
19.10 Use Implement Codes
20 Additional Equipment Operation
20.1 Additional Equipment Operation
20.2 Ag Precision Technology
21 Operator Station Operation
21.1 Operating Foldable ROPS ? If Equipped
21.2 Operator’s Manual Storage Compartment
21.3 Using Seat Belt
21.4 Adjusting Seat
21.5 Adjusting Steering Wheel
21.6 Using Emergency Exit
21.7 Opening Windows
21.8 Opening Door
21.9 Inside Rear View Mirror and Sun Visor
21.10 Adjusting Blower Speed
21.11 Controlling Temperature
21.12 Deicing, Demisting or Defrosting Windshield
21.13 Optimizing A/C and Heater Performance
21.14 Operating Windshield Wiper and Washer
21.15 Operating Rear Window Wiper and Washer
21.16 Operating Radio (AM/FM) ? If Equipped
21.17 Operating Radio with Compact Disc Player ? If Equipped
21.18 Operating Compact Disc Player ? If Equipped
21.19 Setting Clock ? If Equipped
21.20 Using Monitor Mounts
22 Transport and Storage
22.1 Operator Training Required
22.2 Observe Maximum Travel Speeds
22.3 Driving on Public Roads
22.4 Driving Tractor on Roads
22.5 Transporting on Carrier
22.6 Towing the Tractor
22.7 Use Caution on Hillsides
22.8 Place Tractor in Storage
22.9 Remove Tractor from Storage
22.10 Using High Pressure Washers
23 Maintenance Intervals
23.1 Important Considerations
23.2 Practice Safe Maintenance
23.3 Maintenance Interval Chart
23.4 Service Tractor Safely
23.5 Observe Service Intervals
23.6 Service Daily Before Start-Up
23.7 Additional Service Information
24 Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants
24.1 Handle Fuel Safely?Avoid Fires
24.2 Handle Fluids Safely?Avoid Fires
24.3 Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
24.4 Cold Weather Operation
24.5 Hot Weather Operation
24.6 Fuel Cleanliness
24.7 Diesel Fuel
24.8 Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
24.9 Testing Diesel Fuel
24.10 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
24.11 Lubricant Storage
24.12 Diesel Engine Break-In Oil ? Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III
24.13 Extended Diesel Engine Oil Service Intervals ? Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1 and Stage I
24.14 Diesel Engine Oil ? Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1 and Stage I
24.15 Diesel Engine Oil ? Tier 2 and Stage II
24.16 Oil Filters
24.17 Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
24.18 Liquid Coolant Conditioner
24.19 Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
24.20 Use Correct Transmission/Hydraulic Filter Element
24.21 MFWD Axle and Wheel Hub Oil
24.22 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
25 As Required Maintenance
25.1 As Required Service Record
25.2 Wash Machine After Unloading
26 Controls and Instruments Maintenance
26.1 Clutch Pedal Free Travel Adjustment
26.2 Clutch Pedal Considerations
27 Engine Maintenance
27.1 Observe Engine Operation Closely
27.2 Break-In Service
27.3 Engine Idle Speed Check
27.4 Engine Valve Adjustment
27.5 Opening and Closing the Hood
27.6 Use Correct Lubricant
27.7 Check Engine Oil Level
27.8 Change Engine Oil and Filter
27.9 Engine Oil Filter Change (with Loader Frames)
28 Air Intake, Fuel, Coolant, and Exhaust Maintenance
28.1 Air Cleaner Service
28.2 Air Cleaner Element Inspection
28.3 Air Cleaner Element Storage
28.4 Clean Air Cleaner Element?Primary and Secondary
28.5 Replace Air Cleaner Element?Primary and Secondary
28.6 Check Air Intake System
28.7 Check Air Filter Restriction Indicator
28.8 Check Unloader Valve Condition
28.9 Tighten Hose and Hose Clamp
28.10 Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube
28.11 Do Not Modify Fuel System
28.12 Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Filter
28.13 Check Fuel Filter Water Separator
28.14 Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Tank
28.15 Replace Final Fuel Filter and Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator
28.16 Bleed Fuel System
28.17 Engine Cooling System Components
28.18 Check Coolant Level
28.19 Check Cooling System for Leaks
28.20 Flush Cooling System
28.21 Clean Front Grille and Cooling Package Components
29 Electrical and Lighting Maintenance
29.1 Electrical Service Precautions
29.2 Use a Booster Battery
29.3 Adjust Alternator/Fan Belt?OOS
29.4 Inspect and Adjust Alternator/Fan Belt?Cab
29.5 Replace Alternator/Fan Belt?OOS
29.6 Replace Fan/Alternator/AC Compressor Belt?Cab
29.7 Access Battery
29.8 Clean and Check Battery
29.9 Charge Battery
29.10 Clean Battery
29.11 Check Battery Condition
29.12 Remove Battery
29.13 Battery Replacement Specifications
29.14 Service Battery
29.15 Fuses Location?OOS
29.16 Fuses Location?Cab
29.17 Load Center Fuses and Relays?OOS
29.18 Load Center Fuses and Relays?Cab
29.19 Fusible Link Location
29.20 Starter Wiring Connection
29.21 Handle Halogen Light Bulbs Safely
29.22 Adjust Headlights
29.23 Aim Headlights
29.24 Replace Headlight Bulb
29.25 Replace Warning Light Bulb?Cab
29.26 Replace Warning Light Bulb?OOS
29.27 Replace Worklight Bulb?OOS
29.28 Replace Worklight Bulb?Cab
29.29 Replace Tail Light Bulb?OOS
29.30 Replace Tail Light Bulb?Cab
29.31 Replace Dome Light Bulb?Cab
30 Drive Train Maintenance
30.1 Check Neutral Start System
31 Transmission Maintenance
31.1 Check Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil Level
31.2 Drain Transmission/Hydraulic Oil
31.3 Fill Transmission/Hydraulic Oil
31.4 Replace Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Filter
31.5 Apply Grease to Universal Joint (Shift Lever)
32 MFWD and Front Axle Maintenance
32.1 Lubricate Front Axle Pivot Pins
32.2 Lubricate MFWD Shaft
32.3 Pack Front Wheel Bearings (2WD)
32.4 Clean MFWD Axle Breather
32.5 Check MFWD Axle Oil Level
32.6 Check MFWD Wheel Hub Oil Level
32.7 Change MFWD Axle Oil
32.8 Change MFWD Wheel Hub 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 Lubricate Steering Linkage
35.2 Brake Pedal Free Travel Adjustment
36 Hydraulics Maintenance
36.1 Hydraulics Maintenance
36.2 Warm Hydraulic System Oil
37 Hitch and Drawbar Maintenance
37.1 Lubricate 3-Point Hitch Lift Links
38 Selective Control Valve Maintenance
38.1 Check Selective Control Valve
39 Wheels and Tires Maintenance
39.1 Service Tires Safely
39.2 Loose Hardware Inspection
39.3 Tire Checks
39.4 Tubeless Tire Repair
40 Ballasting Maintenance
40.1 Measure Wheel Slip?Manually
40.2 Install Rear Cast Iron Weights
40.3 Ballasting Front End for Transport
41 Additional Equipment Maintenance
41.1 Additional Equipment Maintenance
41.2 Front Loader Mounting Bracket ? 6403 Tractor
41.3 Front Loader Mounting Bracket ? 6603 Tractor
42 Operator Station Maintenance
42.1 Keep Cab Protection System Installed Properly
42.2 Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) Maintenance or Replacement
42.3 Inspect Seat Belt
42.4 Replace Cab Air Filters
42.5 Service Air Conditioner (Cab)
42.6 Adjust Hand Throttle Friction
43 Troubleshooting
43.1 Engine Troubleshooting
43.2 Transmission Troubleshooting
43.3 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
43.4 Brakes Troubleshooting
43.5 Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting
43.6 Electrical System Troubleshooting
43.7 Heater and A/C System Troubleshooting?Cab
43.8 Wipers, Flood Lights, Dome Light, and Radio Troubleshooting?Cab
44 On-Board Diagnostics
44.1 On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Tool?Not Equipped
45 Specifications
45.1 Machine Specifications
45.2 Certificate ? OCIMA
45.3 Machine Dimensions and Weights
45.4 Turning Radius for MFWD 6403 Tractors
45.5 Turning Radius for MFWD 6603 Tractors
45.6 Turning Radius for 2WD 6603 and 6403Tractors
45.7 Ground Speeds?TSS Transmission
45.8 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
45.9 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
46 Identifications Numbers
46.1 Product Identification Number
46.2 Identification Plates
46.3 Record Tractor Serial Number
46.4 Record MFWD Front Axle Serial Number
46.5 Record Engine Serial Number
46.6 Record Transmission Serial Number
46.7 Cab Serial Number
47 Certification and Warranty
47.1 Limited Battery Warranty
48 Service Records
48.1 Every 10 Hour Service Record
48.2 Every 50 Hour Service Record
48.3 FIrst 100 Hour Service Record
48.4 Every 125 Hour Service Record
48.5 Every 250 Hour Service Record
48.6 Every 500 Hour Service Record
48.7 Every 1000 Hour Service Record
48.8 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