Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 Emissions Performance and Tampering
1.3 Company Info
2 General View
2.1 General View
3 Safety
3.1 Recognize Safety Information
3.2 Understand Signal Words
3.3 Follow Safety Instructions
3.4 Prepare for Emergencies
3.5 Avoid Backover Accidents
3.6 Before Operating
3.7 Wear Protective Clothing
3.8 Protect Against Noise
3.9 Practice Safe Maintenance
3.10 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
3.11 Park Machine Safely
3.12 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
3.13 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
3.14 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
3.15 Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
3.16 Use Proper Lifting Equipment
3.17 Service Tires Safely
3.18 Follow Tire Recommendations
3.19 Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
3.20 Use Proper Tools
3.21 Work In Ventilated Area
3.22 Prevent Battery Explosions
3.23 Handling Batteries Safely
3.24 Service Drive Belts Safely
3.25 Install All Guards
3.26 Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
3.27 Service Cooling System Safely
3.28 Service the On Board Air System Safely
3.29 Avoid Hot Exhaust
3.30 Using Compressed Air For Cleaning
3.31 Maintain a Safety Area Around the Machine
3.32 Operator Ability
3.33 Work in Clean Area
3.34 Operate Safely
3.35 Avoid Injury from Dispensed Objects
3.36 Use Safety Lights and Devices
3.37 Keep Riders Off Machine
3.38 Machine fitted with Instructional Seat
3.39 Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
3.40 Use Seat Belt Properly
3.41 Use Caution On Hillsides
3.42 Understand Implement of Husbandry Roadway Regulations
3.43 Transporting Machine Using Trailer
3.44 Prevent Machine Runaway
3.45 Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
3.46 In Case of Fire
3.47 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
3.48 Spreading Dusty Materials (Based on Machine Configuration)
3.49 Avoid Exposure To Chemicals
3.50 Service Accumulator Systems Safely
3.51 Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Chemicals, Including Pesticides
3.52 Emergency Exit
3.53 Regulations for Machines in Use
4 Safety Signs
4.1 Pictorial Safety Signs
4.2 Replace Safety Signs
4.3 Recognize Safety Information
4.4 Understand Signal Words
4.5 Operator’s Manual Decal
4.6 Seat Belt Decal
4.7 Roll-Over Protective Structure Decal
4.8 General-Purpose Fire Extinguisher Decal
4.9 Electrical Line Contact Decal
4.10 Road Transport Decal
4.11 Axle Load Decal
4.12 Moving Parts Hazard Decal
4.13 Chemical Exposure Decal
4.14 High-Pressure Hydraulic Lines Decal
4.15 Do Not Ride Decal
4.16 Flying Material and Spinner Discs Decal
4.17 Shields Decal
4.18 Auto Air Level Decal
4.19 Exhaust Heat Decal
4.20 Bypass Start Decal
4.21 Jacking Instruction Decal
4.22 Falling Risk Decal
4.23 Crushing Risk Decal
4.24 Driveshaft Decal
4.25 Agricultural Chemicals Decal
4.26 Safely Machine Transport
5 Information Signs
5.1 Wheel Decals
5.2 Conveyor Belt Tension Decal
5.3 Spread Pattern Testing Decal
5.4 Suspension Lubrication Decal
5.5 Conveyor Chain Lubrication Decal
5.6 Battery Disconnect Switch Handle Decal
5.7 Support Stand Instructional Decal
6 Safety Features
6.1 Safety Features
6.2 Front and Rear Hazard Warning Lights
6.3 Emergency Exit
6.4 Neutral Start System and Automatic Park Brake
6.5 Front and Rear Beacon Lights (If Equipped)
6.6 General-purpose Fire Extinguisher (If Equipped)
6.7 Slip Resistant Surfaces
6.8 Slow-moving Vehicle (SMV) Emblem
6.9 Operator’s Cab and Platform
6.10 Battery Disconnect Switch Handle
6.11 Safety Features—Road Warning Signs (If Equipped)
6.12 Wheel Chocks (If Equipped)
7 Controls and Instruments
7.1 Operator’s Station
7.2 Front Console
7.3 Corner Post Display
7.4 Generation 4 CommandCenter™ Display and Navigation Bar
7.5 Multi-Function Lever
7.6 Right-Hand Side Console
7.7 CommandARM™
8 Operator’s Station
8.1 Roll-Over Protective Structure
8.2 Emergency Exit
8.3 Operator’s Manual Storage
8.4 Key Switch
8.5 Adjust Steering Wheel
8.6 Ladder Operation
8.7 Quick-Stop Switch
8.8 Seat Belt Use
8.9 Operator’s Seat
8.10 Adjust the Seat Suspension and Forward/Rearward Position
8.11 Adjust Left-Hand Side Armrest and Seat Back
8.12 Instructional Seat (If Equipped)
8.13 Cab Door
8.14 Cab Window
8.15 Pull-Down Sunshade
8.16 Adjust Rearview and Outside Mirrors
8.17 Windshield Wiper and Washer System
8.18 Clean Cab Windows and Service Wiper
8.19 Air-Conditioning System
8.20 Cab Pressure Indicator
8.21 Horn
8.22 Dome Light
8.23 Service Socket
8.24 Convenience Outlet
8.25 Emergency Brake
8.26 Auxiliary Power Strip
8.27 CommandARM™ Console Storage
8.28 Adjust CommandARM™ Position
8.29 Adjust CommandCenter™ Display Position
8.30 Operating Tips About Your Audio System
8.31 Installing Mobile Radio and Antenna
8.32 AutoTrac™ Assisted Steering System (If Equipped)
9 Lights
9.1 Lights Identification
9.2 Turn-Signal and High/Low-Beam Lights Lever
9.3 Hazard Warning Light Switch
9.4 Beacon Light Switch (If Equipped)
9.5 Operating Lights
10 Corner Post Display
10.1 Corner Post Display—General Information
10.2 Corner Post Display—Indicators
11 CommandCenter™
11.1 Generation 4 CommandCenter™
11.2 CommandCenter™ Software Main Page
11.3 Onscreen Help
12 CommandCenter™—Engine
12.1 Access the Engine Page
12.2 Engine Power
12.3 FieldCruise™ Configuration
13 CommandCenter™—Headland Management System (HMS™)
13.1 Access Headland Management System (HMS™)
13.2 Headland Management System (HMS™)
14 CommandCenter™—Lights
14.1 Access Lights Page
14.2 Lights Main Page Overview
14.3 Egress Timer Configuration
15 CommandCenter™—Tread Adjust
15.1 Access Tread Adjust Page
15.2 Tread Adjust Overview
15.3 Tread Adjust Operation
16 CommandCenter™—Dry Application System
16.1 Access Dry Application System
16.2 Dry Application System Main Page
16.3 Edit Rate Presets
16.4 Bin Details
16.5 Bin Counter Reset
16.6 Prime Controls
16.7 Bin Chaining
16.8 Bin Covers
16.9 Bin Purge
16.10 Chain Oiler
16.11 Bin and Product Alarms
16.12 Target Rate Alarm
16.13 Product Density Alarm
16.14 Select Spinner Preset
16.15 Edit Spinner Preset
16.16 Advanced Settings
17 CommandCenter™—Controls Setup
17.1 Access Controls Setup Page
17.2 Controls Setup Overview
17.3 Multi-Function Lever Buttons Page
17.4 CommandARM™ Buttons Page
17.5 Create Single Position Assignments
17.6 Create Dual Position Assignments
18 CommandCenter™—Calibrations and Procedures
18.1 Spinner Calibration
18.2 Spinner Calibration Procedure
18.3 Conveyor Feed Rate Calibration
18.4 Conveyor Feed Rate Calibration Procedure
18.5 Spreader Check
18.6 Spreader Check Procedure
18.7 Icons Displayed during Spreader Check Procedure
18.8 Rate Control Selection
19 Digi-Star Monitor (If Equipped)
19.1 Digi-Star Overview
19.2 Digi-Star Commands
19.3 Digi-Star Operation
19.4 Digi-Star Field ID
19.5 Digi-Star Field Reports Printing
19.6 Digi-Star Weighing Errors
19.7 Digi-Star Settings
19.8 Digi-Star Calibration
20 Prestarting Checks
20.1 Checking Engine Compartment for Accumulated Trash and Debris
20.2 Check Coolant Level—Expansion Tank
20.3 Check Coolant Level—De-Aeration Tank
20.4 Check Engine Oil Level
20.5 Drain Fuel Filters
20.6 Check the Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Oil Level
20.7 Filling Fuel Tank
20.8 Check Condition of Tires
20.9 Lubricate Suspension Assemblies
20.10 Drain Moisture from On-Board Air Tank
21 Operating the Engine
21.1 Start Only From Operator’s Seat
21.2 Engine Fuel System and Power Rating
21.3 Engines with Turbocharger
21.4 Starting with Booster Battery
21.5 Engine Start
21.6 Cold Weather Start
21.7 Instrument Check After Engine Start-Up
21.8 Engine Shutoff
21.9 Engine Speeds
21.10 Restart an Engine that has Run Out of Fuel
22 Driving the Spreader
22.1 Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
22.2 Operate Warning Lights
22.3 Backup Alarm
22.4 Reduce Travel Speed
22.5 Park Brakes Operational Check
22.6 Drive the Machine
22.7 Park Machine
22.8 Flow Divider Control Operation
22.9 Automatic Air Spring Leveling System
23 Dry Application System
23.1 Dry Box Overview
23.2 Filling the Dry Box
23.3 Before Operate in the Field
23.4 Field Test
23.5 Field Operation
24 Dry Application Adjustments
24.1 Feedgate Adjustment
24.2 Spinners Adjustment
24.3 Conveyor Belt Adjustment
24.4 Dry Box Foldable Cover
25 Spread Pattern
25.1 Spread Pattern Adjustment
25.2 Spinners
25.3 Spreader Preparation
25.4 Determine Material Bulk Density
25.5 Determine Material Conveyor Feed Rate (CFR)
25.6 Calculate Feedgate Opening
25.7 Spread Pattern Test Procedure
25.8 Check Driving Centers
25.9 Troubleshooting
25.10 Size Grading and Crush Strength Test
25.11 Crush Strength
25.12 Product Setup Guidelines
25.13 Crush Strength Test
25.14 Size Grade Number
25.15 Size Grade Number Scale
26 Wheels, Tires, and Tread
26.1 Service Tires Safely
26.2 Safely Mounting Tires
26.3 Tire Parts
26.4 Tire Denomination
26.5 Tire Tread Types
26.6 Support Stand and Lift Bracket Usage
26.7 Tires Inflation Pressures
26.8 Tighten Wheel Nuts
26.9 Remove and Install Wheels
26.10 Install Optional Tires
26.11 Remove and Install Crop Dividers (If Equipped)
26.12 Remove and Install Fenders (If Equipped)
26.13 Adjusting Front Axle Toe-In
26.14 Bleeding Service Brakes
26.15 Discarded Tires
26.16 Set Tread Width
26.17 Determining When to Adjust Shim Gap on Axle Tread Adjust
26.18 Adjust Shim Gap with Wheel off Ground (Preferred)
26.19 Adjust Shim Gap with Wheel on Ground
26.20 Wheel Chocks (If Equipped)
27 Ballasting
27.1 Front Weights
28 Transporting the Spreader
28.1 Towing the Spreader
28.2 Prepare Machine for Transport on Semi-Tractor Trailer
29 Spreader Storage
29.1 Avoid Exposure To Chemicals
29.2 Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Chemicals, Including Pesticides
29.3 Prepare Machine for Storage
30 Access to Service Points
30.1 Opening the Hood
30.2 Remove and Install Engine Side Shields
30.3 Access to Batteries
30.4 Access to Fuses and Relays
30.5 Spreader Underside Shields Opening
31 Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants
31.1 Engines with Tier 3-Stage IIIA/MAR-I Emission Control
31.2 Diesel Fuel
31.3 Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
31.4 Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives
31.5 Biodiesel Fuel
31.6 Testing Diesel Fuel
31.7 Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
31.8 Complete Up Fuel Tank
31.9 Fuel Filters
31.10 Diesel Fuel Additive Products
31.11 Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
31.12 Supplemental Coolant Additives
31.13 Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
31.14 Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender
31.15 Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate
31.16 Testing Coolant Freeze Point
31.17 Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
31.18 Diesel Engine Break-In Oil — Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III
31.19 Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II
31.20 Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 2 and Stage II Engines
31.21 Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA
31.22 Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA — PowerTech™ Plus Engines
31.23 Reducing the Replacement Interval of Engine Oil
31.24 Mixing of Lubricants
31.25 Oil Filters
31.26 Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Drive Oil
31.27 Final Drive Oil
31.28 Gear Case Oil
31.29 Conveyor Chain Oil
31.30 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
31.31 Multi-Purpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease—Engine Driveshaft
31.32 Lubricant Storage
31.33 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
32 Maintenance and Service Intervals
32.1 Required Emission-Related Information
32.2 Important Considerations
32.3 Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides
32.4 Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
32.5 Welding Near Electronic Control Units
32.6 Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
32.7 Safeguard Alternator and Regulator
32.8 Service Intervals Set Up—CommandCenter™
32.9 Service Intervals Chart
32.10 Service—First 50 Hours
32.11 Service—First 100 Hours
32.12 Service—Daily or Every 10 Hours
32.13 Service—Weekly
32.14 Service—Monthly
32.15 Service—Yearly
32.16 Service—Every 100 Hours
32.17 Service—Every 250 Hours
32.18 Service—Every 375 Hours
32.19 Service—Every 500 Hours
32.20 Service—Every 750 Hours
32.21 Service—Every 1000 Hours
32.22 Service—Every 1 Year or 2000 Hours
32.23 Service—Every 2 Years or 1500 Hours
32.24 Service—Every 2 Years or 2000 Hours
32.25 Service—Every 5 Years or 4500 Hours
32.26 Service—Every 6 Years or 6000 Hours
33 Break-in Period
33.1 Perform Break-In Checks
34 Service—As Required
34.1 Clean Engine Compartment
34.2 Clean Radiator and Coolers
34.3 Replace Cab Air Recirculation Filter
34.4 Replace Fresh Air Filter
34.5 Cab Fuses and Relays
34.6 Fuses and Relays on Platform
34.7 Battery Box Fuses and Relays
34.8 Service the Batteries
34.9 Charging Batteries (Removed From Machine)
34.10 Replace Engine Air Filters
34.11 Verification Thermostat Opening Temperature
34.12 Fan Belt Routing
34.13 Replace Engine Fan Belt
34.14 Check Engine Fan Belt Automatic Belt Tensioner
34.15 Do Not Modify Fuel System
34.16 Bleed Fuel System
34.17 Handle Halogen Light Bulbs Safely
34.18 Replace Front Worklights Bulbs
34.19 Replace Headlights Bulbs
34.20 Adjusting Headlights
34.21 Replace Fill Station Light and Platform Lights—Halogen Bulbs
34.22 Replace Rear Turn-Signal, Hazard Warning, Clearance, Brake, and Tail Lights Bulbs
34.23 Replace Front Turn-Signal, Hazard Warning, and Clearance Lights Bulbs
34.24 Replace Dome Light Bulb
34.25 Replace Beacon Lights Bulbs (If Equipped)
34.26 Replace Hydrostatic and Hydraulic Filter
34.27 Bleeding Service Brakes
34.28 Checking Engine Compartment for Accumulated Trash and Debris
34.29 Clean Heat Exchanger
34.30 Check the Conveyor Belt
34.31 Replace the Spinner Fins
34.32 Remove Meter Roller—As Required
34.33 Tighten the Dry Box Fastener Screws
34.34 Check the Dry Box Hydraulic Hoses Condition
35 Service—First 50 Hours
35.1 Change Final Drive Oil
35.2 Tighten the Dry Box Fastener Screws
36 Service—First 100 Hours
36.1 Change Engine Oil
36.2 Replace Engine Oil Filter
36.3 Check Shim Gap on Axle Tread Adjust
36.4 Check Coolant Level—De-Aeration Tank
36.5 Change the Gear Case Oil
37 Service—Daily or Every 10 Hours
37.1 Check Coolant Level—Expansion Tank
37.2 Check Coolant Level—De-Aeration Tank
37.3 Check Engine Oil Level
37.4 Check the Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Oil Level
37.5 Check Fire Extinguisher (If Equipped)
37.6 Drain Water from the Fuel Filters
37.7 Check Condition of Tires
37.8 Check and Adjust Air Springs—Machines Not Equipped with Auto Air Spring Leveling System
37.9 Lubricate Suspension Assemblies
37.10 Drain Moisture from On-Board Air Tank
37.11 Check the Spinner Assemblies
37.12 Check the Spinner Deflectors
37.13 Check the Material and Hillside Dividers (If Equipped)
37.14 Lubricate the Conveyor Chain
37.15 Clean the Conveyor Belt
37.16 Clean the Dry Box
38 Service—Every Week
38.1 Lubricate the Left-Hand Side Dry Box Grease Fittings
39 Service—Every Month
39.1 Check the Gear Case Oil Level
40 Service—Every Year
40.1 Change Engine Oil
40.2 Replace Engine Oil Filter
40.3 Replace Engine Air Filters
40.4 Clean Engine Vent Tube
40.5 Replace Fresh Air Filter
40.6 Replace Cab Air Recirculation Filter
40.7 Check Seat Belts
40.8 Replace the Hydrostatic Pump Isolators
40.9 Check Service Brake Components
40.10 Check Front Axle Toe-In
40.11 Replace Air Dryer Cartridge
40.12 Test Coolant
40.13 Tighten the Dry Box Fastener Screws
41 Service—Every 100 Hours
41.1 Lubricate Steering Cylinder Ball Joints and Rotating Steering Arms
41.2 Check and Lubricate Suspension Scissors
41.3 Check Service Brake Components
41.4 Tighten Wheel Nuts
42 Service—Every 250 Hours
42.1 Check Shim Gap on Axle Tread Adjust
42.2 Change Engine Oil
42.3 Replace Engine Oil Filter
42.4 Change Final Drive Oil
42.5 Rotate Tires
42.6 Lubricate Engine Driveshaft
42.7 Drain Water and Sediment from the Fuel Tank
43 Service—Every 375 Hours
43.1 Change Engine Oil
43.2 Replace Engine Oil Filter
44 Service—Every 500 Hours
44.1 Change Engine Oil
44.2 Replace Engine Oil Filter
44.3 Replace Primary and Secondary Fuel Filters
44.4 Replace Fresh Air Filter
44.5 Replace Cab Air Recirculation Filter
45 Service—Every 750 Hours
45.1 Test Coolant
45.2 Check Air Intake System
45.3 Clean Fuel Tank Vent Filter
45.4 Check Engine Speeds
46 Service—Every 1000 Hours
46.1 Replace Hydrostatic and Hydraulic Filter
46.2 Change the Hydrostatic/Hydraulic System Oil
47 Service—Every Year or 2000 Hours
47.1 Change the Gear Case Oil
48 Service—Every 2 Years or 1500 Hours
48.1 Test Injector Nozzles
48.2 Check Engine Fan Belt Automatic Belt Tensioner
49 Service—Every 2 Years or 2000 Hours
49.1 Check Engine Torsion Damper
49.2 Change Engine Coolant—Tier 2-Stage II Engine
49.3 Change Engine Coolant—Tier 3-Stage IIIA Engine
49.4 Replace Thermostats
49.5 Adjust Engine Valve Clearance
50 Service—Every 5 Years or 4500 Hours
50.1 Replace Engine Torsion Damper
50.2 Replace Engine Driveshaft
51 Service—Every 6 Years or 6000 Hours
51.1 Change Engine Coolant—Tier 2-Stage II Engine
51.2 Change Engine Coolant—Tier 3-Stage IIIA Engine
51.3 Replace Thermostats
52 Troubleshooting
52.1 Engine
52.2 Hydrostatic Drive Troubleshooting
52.3 Hydraulic System
52.4 Suspension System
52.5 Tread Adjust System
52.6 Operator’s Cab
52.7 Digi-Star Monitor (If Equipped)
52.8 Spread Pattern Troubleshooting
53 Diagnostic Trouble Codes
53.1 Stop Alert, Service Alert, and Information Indicators
53.2 Access Diagnostic Trouble Codes
53.3 Diagnostic Trouble Codes
53.4 Controller Diagnostics
53.5 Diagnostic Information
53.6 Hide Diagnostic Center
54 Specifications
54.1 Introduction to Specifications
54.2 Engine Specifications
54.3 Transmission Specification
54.4 Brake Specifications
54.5 Final Drives Specifications
54.6 Fuel System Specifications
54.7 Ground Speeds
54.8 Tires Inflation Pressures
54.9 Electrical System Specification
54.10 Hydraulic and Hydrostatic System Specifications
54.11 Steering System Specifications
54.12 Capacities
54.13 Weights
54.14 Dimensions
54.15 Eurasian Economic Union
54.16 System Additional Information Decal (If Equipped)
54.17 Speed Limit Decal
54.18 Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO₂)
54.19 Whole Body Vibration
54.20 Sound Level
54.21 Machine Design Life
54.22 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
54.23 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
55 Serial Numbers
55.1 Keep Machines Secure
55.2 Keep Proof of Ownership
55.3 Interpreting Machine Serial Number
55.4 Interpreting Engine Serial Number
55.5 Identification Numbers
56 Lubrication and Service Records
56.1 Daily or 10 Hours Service Record
56.2 Weekly Service Record
56.3 Monthly Service Record
56.4 Yearly Service Record
56.5 100 Hours Service Record
56.6 250 Hours Service Record
56.7 375 Hours Service Record
56.8 500 Hours Service Record
56.9 750 Hours Service Record
56.10 1000 Hours Service Record
56.11 1 Year or 2000 Hours Service Record
56.12 2 Years or 1500 Hours Service Record
56.13 2 Years or 2000 Hours Service Record
56.14 5 Years or 4500 Hours Service Record
56.15 6 Years or 6000 Hours Service Record
57 Index
58 John Deere Service Literature Available
58.1 Technical Information
59 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
59.1 John Deere Parts
59.2 The Right Tools
59.3 Well-Trained Technicians
59.4 Prompt Service
60 Attachments
60.1 Mobile Radio Bracket Template