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OMAR276067 - John Deere 8295RT, 8320RT, and 8345RT Tractors (S.N. 902501—) Operator's Manual.pdf
omar276070 - John Deere 8295RT, 8320RT, and 8345RT Tractors.pdf

Category: Operator's Manual
Language: English Chinese
Published on 2011/03/23

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 05: Safety................20
  Recognize Safety Information................22
  Understand Signal Words................23
  Follow Safety Instructions................24
  Prepare for Emergencies................25
  Wear Protective Clothing................26
  Protect Against Noise................27
  Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires................28
  Handle Starting Fluid Safely................29
  Fire Prevention................30
  Keep ROPS Installed Properly................31
  Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly................32
  Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines................33
  Use Steps and Handholds Correctly................35
  Read Operator Manuals for ISOBUS Implements................133
  Use Seat Belt Properly................37
  Operating the Tractor Safely................38
  Avoid Backover Accidents................40
  Limited Use in Forestry Operation................41
  Operating the Loader Tractor Safely................42
  Keep Riders Off Machine................249
  Instructional Seat................44
  Use Safety Lights and Devices................45
  Use a Safety Chain................46
  Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds................47
  Use Caution On Slopes and Uneven Terrain................49
  Freeing a Mired Machine................484
  Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals................51
  Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely................52
  Handling Batteries Safely................567
  Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines................56
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating................57
  Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely................58
  Practice Safe Maintenance................59
  Avoid Hot Exhaust................60
  Work In Ventilated Area................61
  Support Machine Properly................62
  Prevent Machine Runaway................63
  Park Machine Safely................64
  Transport Tractor Safely................65
  Service Cooling System Safely................66
  Service Accumulator Systems Safely................67
  Service Tires Safely................68
  Service Front-Wheel Drive Tractor Safely................69
  Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts................70
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids................71
  Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System................72
  Store Attachments Safely................73
  Dispose of Waste Properly................74
Section 10: Safety Signs................75
  Replace Damaged or Missing Safety Signs................76
  Operator's Manual................77
  External Hitch Control Switch................79
  Track Frame................81
  Implement Detected................83
  Auxiliary Control................84
Section 15: Controls and Instruments................85
  Front Console................86
  Corner Post Display................88
  STOP, Service Alert and Information Indicators................90
  Digital Indicators—Tachometer, Ground Speed and Transmission................92
  Gauges—Fuel Level, Engine Oil Pressure and Coolant Temperature................93
  CommandARM CommandARM is a trademark of Deere & Company................85
  CommandARM CommandARM is a trademark of Deere & Company Controls................85
  Foot Operated Throttle Control (If Equipped)................100
  External Hitch Raise/Lower Switches................101
Section 16: CommandCenter................102
  Activating The System................103
  CommandCenter CommandCenter is a trademark of Deere & Company Menu................102
  Primary Navigational Tools................105
  Short Cut Buttons................107
  CommandCenter CommandCenter is a trademark of Deere & Company Page Layout................102
  CommandCenter CommandCenter is a trademark of Deere & Company Left Region................102
  CommandCenter CommandCenter is a trademark of Deere & Company Right Region Soft Keys................102
  CommandCenter CommandCenter is a trademark of Deere & Company Input Fields................102
  Selecting Highlight Color................115
  Setting Country, Language, And Units................116
  Setting System Time................118
  Viewing Basic Diagnostic Readings................120
  Message Center................121
  Configuring Home Page................122
  Setting Cab Lighting................125
  Setting Service Interval................128
  Setting Implement Width, Area Counter and Distance Counter................130
  Setting Alarm Volume................132
  Read Operator Manuals for ISOBUS Implements................133
  Connecting ISO Implements and Multiple ISO Displays................134
  AUXILIARY CONTROLS................138
  CommandCenter CommandCenter is a trademark of Deere & Company Software Version................102
  Calibrating Dual Beam Radar................143
  Manual Vehicle Speed Calibration................144
Section 20: Lights................146
  Road and Field Light Identification and CommandCenter Indicators................147
  Programmable Lighting State................151
  Programmable Lights................152
  Operating Turn Signals and High/Low Beam................155
  Operating Hazard Lights and Extremity Transport Lights................158
  Operating Rotary Beacon Light (If Equipped)................161
  Using Seven-Terminal Outlet................163
Section 25: Operator Station................165
  Adjusting Air Suspension Seat................167
  Using Instructional Seat................169
  Heated Leather Seat (If Equipped)................171
  Adjusting CommandARM CommandARM is a trademark of Deere & Company Position................165
  Operating Cab Heat, Defrost and Air Conditioning—Standard Equipment................174
  Operating Automatic Temperature Control (ClimaTrak ClimaTrak is a trademark of Deere & Company ATC)................165
  Adjusting Steering Wheel and Column................177
  Operating Horn................178
  Operating Windshield Wiper and Washer (If Equipped)................179
  Operating Rear Window Wiper and Washer (If Equipped)................180
  Operating Deluxe Radio................181
  Setting Clock and Alarm—Deluxe Radio................183
  Changing World Tuner Settings—Deluxe Radio................185
  Operating Premium Radio with Compact Disc (CD) Player................186
  Setting Clock—Premium Radio................190
  Setting the Alarm—Premium Radio................192
  Compact Disc (CD) Mode—Premium Radio................194
  Using iPod iPod is a trademark of Apple,Inc. — Premium Radio................165
  Satellite Service For Premium Radio- US and Canada Only................199
  Using Weather Band................200
  Changing World Tuner Setting—Premium Radio................201
  Setting up Hands Free (Bluetooth Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG ) Mode – Premium Radio................165
  USB Mode – Premium Radio................204
  Operating Premium Radio Through CommandARM CommandARM is a trademark of Deere & Company Controls................165
  Installing Business Band Radio and Antenna................208
  Using Auxiliary Power Strip And Electrical Outlets (If Equipped)................209
  Connecting Compatible Electronic Equipment................212
  Configuring Tractor For GPS/Radar................214
  Mounting StarFire StarFire is a trademark of Deere & Company Receiver................165
  Installing GreenStar GreenStar is a trademark of Deere & Company System Components................165
  Connecting AutoTrac AutoTrac is a trademark of Deere & Company Assisted Steering System (If Equipped)................165
  Monitor Bracket Mounts................222
  Using Electric Mirror (If Equipped)................223
  Using Telescoping Heated Electric Mirror (If Equipped)................224
  Positioning Steps................226
  Using Chain Box................227
Section 30: Break-In Period................228
  Break-In Checks................229
  Track Systems Break-In................230
Section 35: Operating the Engine................232
  Starting the Engine................233
  Stopping the Engine................235
  Engine Fuel System and Power Rating................236
  Cold Weather Starting—Without Optional Starting Aid................237
  Cold Weather Starting—With Starting Aid................239
  Changing Starting Fluid Can (If Equipped)................241
  Using Auxiliary Heaters................242
  Using a Battery Booster or Charger................243
Section 40: Operating the Tractor................245
  Avoid Contact with Pesticides................246
  Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides................248
  Keep Riders Off Machine................249
  Using Seat Belts................250
  Using Emergency Exit................251
  Transmission-Hydraulic System Warm-Up................252
  Using FieldCruise FieldCruise is a trademark of Deere & Company................245
  Intelligent Power Management (If Equipped)................257
  Optimizing Track Life and Steering Performance Recommendations................259
  Using The Brakes................261
  Using Hydraulic Trailer Brakes (If Equipped)................263
  AutoTrac AutoTrac is a trademark of Deere & Company Assisted Steering System (If Equipped)................245
Section 41: Operating PowerShift Transmission................266
  Operating the Transmission................267
  Shifting the Transmission................269
  Setting Startup Gear And RPM Droop................272
  Operating Automatic PowerShift (APS)................274
Section 42: Operating IVT Transmission................276
  Identification of Controls................277
  Shift Pattern................278
  Operating The Transmission................279
  Adjusting Set Speeds................281
  Set Speeds—Guidelines And Examples................284
  Adjusting Set Speeds To Match Varying Load Conditions................287
  Adjusting Reverse-Forward Set Speed Ratio................288
  Putting Tractor In Motion................290
  Tractor Speed Displays On Corner Post Display And CommandCenter CommandCenter is a trademark of Deere & Company................276
  Using Creeper Mode................294
  Stopping And Parking The Tractor................295
  IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) is a trademark of Deere & Company Selector Guidelines and Examples................276
  Downhill Operation In Slippery Conditions................300
  Setting IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) is a trademark of Deere & Company Options................276
  Load Control Function—Engine RPM Droop IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) is a trademark of Deere & Company Options (Modes 1, 2, and 3) Auto With or Without PTO................276
  Using Enabling Mode (Come Home)................305
Section 45: Intelligent Total Equipment Control (ITEC)................306
  Description And Display................307
  Entering Equipment On iTEC iTEC is a trademark of Deere & Company Editing Page................306
  Operating Intelligent Total Equipment Control (iTEC iTEC is a trademark of Deere & Company ) While Stationary................306
  Operating Intelligent Total Equipment Control (iTEC iTEC is a trademark of Deere & Company ) While Moving................306
  Aborting and/or Clearing iTEC Sequence................325
  iTEC Functions................326
  iTEC Functions—IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) is a trademark of Deere & Company Transmission................306
Section 50: Hitch................329
  Hitch Set-up and Use (Quick Reference)................330
  Using Hitch Command Lever................333
  Adjusting Load/Depth Control (Draft Response)................336
  Using Position Control................338
  Using Draft Control................339
  Adjusting Hitch Upper Limit................341
  Adjusting Hitch Drop Rate................343
  Setting Hitch Slip Response................345
  Using Float Operation................347
  Hitch Components................349
  Using External Raise and Lower Switches................351
  Using Hitch Manual Lowering Feature................352
  Using Correct Center Link Position................353
  Using Sway Blocks................354
  Attaching Implement to Quick Coupler................355
  Adjusting Implement Level................357
  Changing Lateral Float................359
  Detaching Implement from Quick Coupler................360
  Hitch Conversion—Convertible Quick Coupler................361
  Converting Category 4 Convertible Quick Coupler Lower Hooks................363
  Converting Category 3/4 Convertible Quick Coupler Upper Hook................365
Section 55: TouchSet Depth Control................368
  Using TouchSet TouchSet is a trademark of Deere & Company Depth Controls................368
  Attaching Implement and Control System................371
  TouchSet TouchSet is a trademark of Deere & Company Scraper Control—for Scrapers Equipped with Scraper Control Unit................368
Section 60: Hydraulics and Selective Control Valves................374
  Configuring Selective Control Valves On CommandCenter CommandCenter is a trademark of Deere & Company................374
  Connecting Hydraulic Hoses................381
  Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses................384
  Determining Total Flow Demand................387
  Using Six Position SCV Control Levers................389
  SCV Lever—Neutral Position................392
  SCV Lever—Extend and Extend Detent Position................393
  SCV Lever—Retract and Retract Detent Position................395
  SCV Lever—Float Position................397
  Operator Presence Sensor................398
Section 65: Remote Hydraulic Connections................399
  Hydraulic Component Identification................400
  Using Load-Sensing Hydraulic System—Power Beyond................399
  Examples Using Load-Sensing Hydraulic System—Power Beyond................399
  Using Hydraulic Spray Pumps................405
  Implement Connection Example 1—Pressure Control Valve Applications (Grain Drills or Air Seeders with Constant Down-Pressure System)................407
  Implement Connection Example 2—Motor Application Using Motor Case Drain................408
  Implement Connection Example 3—Closed Center Valve with Pump at High Pressure................410
  Implement Connection Example 4—Planter with Vacuum Motor and Return Line to SCV Using Motor Return Tip................411
  Implement Connection Example 5—Planter with Vacuum Motor, Return Line to Motor Return and Lift Assist................413
  Implement Connection Example 6—Planter with Vacuum Motor and Return Line to Motor Return................415
  Using Hydraulic Motor Return................417
  Using Hydraulic Motor Case Drain................418
  Using Implement Requiring Large Volumes of Oil................420
Section 70: Drawbar and PTO................421
  Observing Drawbar Load Limitations................422
  Adjusting Drawbar Length................425
  Adjusting Drawbar Height................426
  Adjusting Drawbar Side-to-Side................427
  Installing and Using Clevis Assembly................428
  Attaching PTO-Driven Implement................430
  Using PTO Shield................432
  Setting Rear PTO Engagement Rate................434
  Operating Rear PTO................436
Section 75: Performance Ballasting................438
  General Ballasting Information................439
  Measuring Track Slip—Manually................438
  Ballasting Suggestions for Specific Types of Implements................443
  Determining Ballasted Tractor Weight, Weight Split and Axle Loads................444
  Determining Maximum Ballast................446
  Implement Guidelines................451
Section 80: Tracks and Track Tread Settings................454
  Tread Settings................454
  Drive Wheel And Walking Beam Settings................455
  Track Adjustment................457
  Checking Track Alignment................545
  Aligning Track................464
  Track De-tensioning and Tensioning................467
  Remove and Install Track................472
Section 85: Transport................475
  Driving Tractor on Roads................476
  Transporting................477
  Towing Loads................478
  Using a Safety Chain................479
  Releasing Park Brake (Powershift Transmission)................481
  Releasing Park Brake (IVT Transmission)................482
  Freeing a Mired Machine................484
  Transporting Tractor on a Carrier................485
Section 90: Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant................487
  Diesel Fuel................488
  Fill Fuel Tank................489
  Lubricity of Diesel Fuel................490
  John Deere Break-In™ Plus Engine Oil................491
  Biodiesel Fuel................492
  Testing Diesel Fuel................494
  Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines................495
  Diesel Engine Oil................497
  Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tier 2 and Stage II Engines................499
  Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tier 3 and Stage III A Engines................501
  Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant................503
  Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant................504
  John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender................505
  Supplemental Coolant Additives................506
  Operating in Warm Temperature Climates................507
  Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II COOLANT EXTENDER................508
  Testing Diesel Engine Coolant................510
  Transmission and Hydraulic Oil................511
  Powershift Transmission Recalibration................512
  Mixing of Lubricants................513
  Lubricant Storage................514
  Transmission, Hydraulic, and Gear Case Oil................515
  Mid-Frame Roller Oil................516
Section 95: Maintenance and Service Intervals................517
  Observe Service Intervals................518
  Raising the Hood................519
  Service Interval Chart—Daily or 10 Hours—100 Hours (Initial)—250 Hours—500 Hours—750 Hours................517
  Service Interval Chart—Annual—1500 Hours—2000 Hours—4500 Hours................517
Section 100: Daily Or 10 Hours Services................523
  Checking Engine Oil................524
  Checking Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Level................525
  Checking Coolant Level (Coolant Recovery Tank)................526
  Draining Water Separator................527
  Lubricating Hitch Components................528
  Lubricating Tension Cylinder................530
  Inspecting Tracks, Drive Wheels, Mid-Rollers and Idler Wheels................531
Section 101: Initial 100 Hour Service................534
  Checking Coolant Level (Coolant De-aeration Tank)................535
  Changing Engine Oil and Filter................539
Section 102: 250 Hour Services................538
  Changing Engine Oil and Filter................539
  Checking Neutral Start System—IVT Transmission................541
  Checking Neutral Start System—PowerShift Transmission................542
  Checking Transmission PARK Position................543
  Draining Fuel Tank Sump................544
  Checking Track Alignment................545
  Checking Manual Brakes................546
  Cleaning Suspension Compressor Filter................547
  Checking Dual Beam Radar Sensor................548
Section 103: 500 Hour Services................549
  Replacing Fuel Filter Elements................550
  Checking Drive Wheel, Drive Wheel Sleeve, Idler Wheel, And Mid-Roller Cap Screws................552
Section 104: 750 Hour Services................553
  Servicing Air Intake System................554
  Cleaning Fuel Tank Vent Filter................556
  Testing Coolant................557
  Replacing Steering Filter................583
Section 105: Annual Services................560
  Cleaning, Inspecting, Replacing Primary Engine Air Filter................561
  Replacing Cab Air Filters and Recirculation Filters................563
  Handling Batteries Safely................567
  Servicing the Batteries................569
  Inspecting Auxiliary Drive Belt................571
  Inspecting Seat Belts................572
Section 106: 1500 Hour Service................573
  Draining Differential And Clean Oil Reservoir................574
  Draining PowerShift (PST) Transmission and Cleaning Filter................576
  Draining IVT™/AutoPowr™ Transmission And Cleaning Transmission Filter................578
  Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Suction Screen................581
  Replacing Steering Filter................583
  Replacing Transmission/Hydraulic Filters And Refill Transmission/Hydraulic Oil................584
  Checking Drive Wheel Hub Housing Oil................587
  Checking Mid-Rollers Oil Level................588
  Checking Idler Wheel Hub Oil Level................589
  Replace Suspension Air Compressor Inlet Filter................590
  Lubricating Draft Link Support Shaft Bushing................591
Section 107: 2000 Hour Service................592
  Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance................593
  Draining, Flushing and Refilling Cooling System................594
Section 109: 4500 Hour Service................604
  Replacing Engine Crankshaft Damper................605
Section 110: General Services................606
  Servicing and Connecting Snap to Connect STC STC is a registered trademark of Aeroquip Corporation Fittings................606
  Welding Near Electronic Control Units................609
  Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean................610
  Cleaning Radiator, Coolers and Air Conditioning Condenser................611
  Checking Air Conditioning System................613
  Removing and Installing Fan Belt................615
  Checking Weep Hole................622
  Back Flushing the Optional Fuel Water Separator—If Equipped................623
  Maintaining Optional Fuel Water Separator Filter Element—If Equipped................625
  Cleaning Optional Fuel Water Separator Filter Element—If Equipped................628
Section 120: Electrical Services................632
  Introduction to Electrical System Section................633
  Load Center Fuses................634
  Implement Power Relay Module................637
  Handling Halogen Light Bulbs Safely................639
  Handling HID Light Bulbs Safely................640
  HID Bulbs................641
  Adjusting Front Grille Lights................643
  Aiming Head Lights................645
  Replacing Front, Side And Rear Cab Roof Bulbs................646
  Replacing Brake Light or Rear Turn Signal Bulb................647
  Replacing Dome Light Bulb................649
  Replacing Courtesy Light................650
  Replacing Map Light................652
  Replacing Extremity Warning Light Bulb (if Equipped)................654
Section 125: Troubleshooting................656
  Engine Troubleshooting................657
  Transmission Troubleshooting................662
  Hydraulic System Troubleshooting................663
  Hitch Troubleshooting................664
  Selective Control Valve Troubleshooting................667
  TouchSet Depth Control Troubleshooting................669
  Electrical System Troubleshooting................670
  Operator Enclosure Troubleshooting................673
Section 130: Diagnostic Trouble Codes................674
  Introduction To Diagnostic Trouble Codes................675
  Armrest Control Unit Diagnostic Trouble Codes................676
  Active Seat Control Unity (ASU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................680
  Automatic Temperature Control Unit (ATC) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................681
  Cab Control Unit Diagnostic Trouble Codes................682
  Central Control Unit Diagnostic Trouble Codes................684
  Cab Load Center Diagnostic Trouble Codes................687
  Cab Switch Module Diagnostic Trouble Codes................690
  Engine Control Unit (ECU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................692
  Hitch Control Center (HCC) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................698
  Hitch Valve (HV1) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................700
Section 135: Storage................739
  Placing Tractor in Storage................740
  Removing Tractor from Storage................741
  Paint Finish Care................742
Section 140: Specifications................743
  General Specifications................744
  Overall Dimensions................747
  PST Ground Speeds................748
  Ground Speeds With IVT................749
  Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values................750
  Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values................752
  Identify Zinc-Flake Coated Fasteners................754
  Limited Battery Warranty................755
Section 145: Identification Numbers................757
  Identification Plates................758
  Record Product Identification Number................759
  Product Identification Number (China Only)................761
  Record Engine Serial Number................764
  Record Cab Serial Number................766
  Record PowerShift Transmission Serial Number................767
  Record IVT Transmission Serial Number................768
  Camoplast Track Serial Numbers................769
  Keep Proof of Ownership................770
  Keep Machines Secure................771
Section 150: Lubrication and Maintenance Records................772
  250 Hour Service Records................773
  500 Hour Service Records................774
  750 Hour Service Records................775
  Annual Service Records................776
  1500 Hour Service Records................777
  2000 Hour Service Records................778
  4500 Hour Service Records................779
Section 155: Glossary................780
  Glossary of Terms................781
 
John Deere 8295RT, 8320RT, and 8345RT Tractors (S.N. 902501—) Operator's Manual (OMAR276067)