Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 Download Instructions
1.3 How to Search Parts Information
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 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 Keep Riders Off Machine
3.22 Use Safety Lights and Devices
3.23 Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds
3.24 Use Caution on Slopes, Uneven Terrain, and Rough Ground
3.25 Freeing a Mired Machine
3.26 Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
3.27 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
3.28 Handling Batteries Safely
3.29 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
3.30 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
3.31 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
3.32 Practice Safe Maintenance
3.33 Avoid Hot Exhaust
3.34 Clean Exhaust Filter Safely
3.35 Work In Ventilated Area
3.36 Support Machine Properly
3.37 Prevent Machine Runaway
3.38 Park Machine Safely
3.39 Transport Tractor Safely
3.40 Service Cooling System Safely
3.41 Service Accumulator Systems Safely
3.42 Service Tires Safely
3.43 Service Front-Wheel Drive Tractor Safely
3.44 Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts
3.45 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
3.46 Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
3.47 Store Attachments Safely
3.48 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
3.49 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 Riders Safety Sign
4.6 Keep Away from 3-Point Hitch
4.7 Keep Away from High Temperature Coolant
4.8 Fight 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 Operating Engine
6.1 Before Starting Engine
6.2 Operate Key Switch
6.3 Start Engine
6.4 Check Indicators and Gauges
6.5 Change Engine Speeds
6.6 Recommended Engine Speeds and Operational Procedures
6.7 Stop 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 Light Switch (Option)
8.3 Use Headlights and Worklight
8.4 High-Beam Headlights Indicator
8.5 Use Tail Lights and Warning Lights
8.6 Use Turn Signals
8.7 Use Cab Light
9 Drivetrain Operation
9.1 Gear Selection
10 Transmission Operation
10.1 Operate Transmission
10.2 Shift Transmission
10.3 High/Low Split-Shift Feature
10.4 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 Change 760/1000 rpm PTO Stub Shaft (1404 Wet Clutch Only)
13.3 Attach PTO-Driven Implement
13.4 Operate Tractor PTO
13.5 PTO Speed Selection?760/830 rpm PTO
13.6 Adjust PTO Clutch Operating Rod
13.7 Unplug Baler Rotary Feeder for Dry Clutch PTO
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 Rockshaft Control Lever?Downforce
16.9 Attach Implements to 3-Point Hitch
16.10 Adjust Stabilizer Bar
16.11 Adjust Sway Chains (If Equipped)
16.12 Level Hitch
16.13 Adjust Lateral Float
16.14 Observe Drawbar Load Limitations
16.15 Use Swinging Drawbar
16.16 Proper Use of Drawbar
16.17 Wagon Hitch
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 Jack Up Tractor?Lifting Points
18.7 Tighten Wheel/Axle Hardware Correctly
18.8 Tighten Bolts?MFWD Axle
18.9 Tighten Bolts?Rear Axle
18.10 Tread Settings ? MFWD Axle
18.11 Tread Settings?Multi-Position Rear Wheels
18.12 Check Toe-In-MFWD Axle
18.13 Adjusting Toe-In-MFWD Axle
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 Station Operation
21.1 Use Seat Belt
21.2 Adjust Seat
21.3 Adjust Steering Wheel
21.4 Use Emergency Exit
21.5 Open Windows
21.6 Open Door
21.7 Sun Visor
21.8 Adjust Blower Speed (If Equipped)
21.9 Temperature Control
21.10 Deice, Demist, or Defrost Windshield
21.11 Optimize A/C and Heater Performance
21.12 Operate Windshield Wiper and Washer
21.13 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 Tow Tractor
22.5 Tractor Storage
22.6 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 Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals ? Tier 3 and Stage IIIA ? OEM Applications
24.14 Diesel Engine Oil Service Interval for Operation at High Altitude
24.15 Oil Filters
24.16 Fuel Filters
24.17 Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant
24.18 John Deere COOL-GARD? II Coolant Extender
24.19 Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
24.20 MFWD Front Axle Housing Oil
24.21 MFWD Wheel Hub Oil
24.22 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
24.23 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 Open Hood
27.2 Use Correct Lubricant
27.3 Check Engine Oil Level
27.4 Change Engine Oil and Filter
27.5 Adjust Hand Throttle Friction
28 Break-In Service
28.1 Engine Operation?Break-In Check
28.2 During the First 10 Hours of Operation:
28.3 After the First 50 Hours of Operation:
28.4 After the First 100 Hours of Operation:
29 Air Intake, Fuel, Coolant, and Exhaust Maintenance
29.1 Service Air Cleaner
29.2 Replace Primary Elements of Air Cleaner
29.3 Replace Secondary Elements of Air Cleaner
29.4 Check Air Intake System
29.5 Check Hoses and Hose Clamps for Tightness
29.6 Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube
29.7 Do Not Modify Fuel System
29.8 Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Filters and Water Separator
29.9 Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Tank
29.10 Replace Water Separator
29.11 Replace Primary Fuel Filter
29.12 Replace Secondary Fuel Filter
29.13 Check Coolant Level
29.14 Check Cooling System for Leaks
29.15 Flush Cooling System
29.16 Deaerate Cooling System
29.17 Bleed Fuel System
29.18 Front Grille, Side Screens, Radiator, and Oil Cooler Cleaning
30 Electrical and Lighting Maintenance
30.1 Electrical Service Precautions
30.2 Use Booster Battery
30.3 Clean Battery
30.4 Replace Alternator/Fan Belt
30.5 Remove Battery
30.6 Service Battery
30.7 Battery Replacement Specifications
30.8 Charge Battery
30.9 Check Battery Condition
30.10 Access Fuses and Relays
30.11 Starter Wiring Connections
30.12 Fusible Link Location
30.13 Fuse Size and Function
30.14 Relay Size and Function
30.15 Adjust Headlights
30.16 Aim Headlights
30.17 Replace Headlight Bulbs
30.18 Replace Front Turn Signal Bulb
30.19 Replace Tail Light/Rear Turn Signal/Brake Light Bulbs
30.20 Replace Worklight Bulb
30.21 Replace Cab Light Bulb
31 Drive Train Maintenance
31.1 Use Correct Transmission/Hydraulic Filter Element
31.2 Check Neutral Start System
32 Transmission Maintenance
32.1 Check Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil Level
32.2 Change Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil
32.3 Replace Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Filter
33 MFWD and Front Axle Maintenance
33.1 Lubricate MFWD Front Axle Steering Spindles
33.2 Lubricate MFWD Front Axle Pivot Pins
33.3 Lubricate MFWD Front Axle
33.4 Lubricate MFWD Drive Shaft
33.5 Check MFWD Wheel Hub Oil Level
33.6 Check MFWD Axle Housing Oil Level
33.7 Change MFWD Wheel Hub Oil
33.8 Change MFWD Front Axle Housing Oil
34 Differential and Rear Axle Maintenance
34.1 Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings
35 Power Take Off (PTO) Maintenance
35.1 Lubricate PTO Stub Shaft
36 Steering and Brake Maintenance
36.1 Check Brake Pedal
36.2 Adjust Clutch Pedal Free Travel
37 Hydraulics Maintenance
37.1 Hydraulics Maintenance
37.2 Warm Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil
38 Hitch and Drawbar Maintenance
38.1 Lubricate 3-Point Hitch Components
38.2 Lubricate Hitch Valve
38.3 Check and Tighten Hydraulic Cylinders
39 Selective Control Valve Maintenance
39.1 Check Selective Control Valve
40 Wheels and Tires Maintenance
40.1 Loose Hardware Inspection
40.2 Inspect Tires
40.3 Check Tractor Before Paddy Field Work Quarterly
40.4 Maintenance Tractor During Paddy Field Work Quarterly
40.5 Service Tractor After Paddy Field Work Quarterly
41 Ballasting Maintenance
41.1 Measure Rear Wheel Slip?Manually
41.2 Ballast Front End for Transport
41.3 Install Rear Cast Iron Weights
42 Additional Equipment Maintenance
42.1 Additional Equipment Maintenance
43 Operator Station Maintenance
43.1 Keep Cab Protection System Installed Properly
43.2 Inspect Seat Belt
43.3 Clean Cab Air Filters (Option 1)
43.4 Clean Cab Air Filters (Option 2)
43.5 Service Air-Conditioning System
43.6 Air-Conditioning System – Instruction for Starting up the Air-Conditioning Compressor
44 Troubleshooting
44.1 Engine Troubleshooting
44.2 Transmission Troubleshooting
44.3 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
44.4 Brakes Troubleshooting
44.5 Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting
44.6 Hydraulic Cylinders Troubleshooting
44.7 Electrical System Troubleshooting
44.8 Clutch Troubleshooting
44.9 Steering System Troubleshooting
44.10 Front and Rear Axle Troubleshooting
45 Specifications
45.1 Machine Dimensions and Weights
45.2 Machine Specifications
45.3 Ground Speeds
45.4 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
45.5 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
46 Identification Numbers
46.1 Identification Plates
46.2 Record Tractor/Environment Information Serial Number
46.3 Record MFWD Front Axle Serial Number
46.4 Record Engine Serial Number
46.5 Record Transmission Serial Number
47 Service Records
47.1 As Required, Daily or 10 Hour, and Every 50 Hour Service Chart
47.2 Every 250 Hour Service Chart
47.3 Every 500 Hour, 1000 Hour or Annual, Every Two Year or 2000 Hour Service Chart
48 Index
49 John Deere Service Literature Available
49.1 Technical Information
50 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
50.1 John Deere Parts
50.2 The Right Tools
50.3 Well-Trained Technicians
50.4 John Deere Is At Your Service