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Category: Operator's Manual
Language: English French German Italian Danish Croatian Chinese
Published on 2006/10/06

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 05: Safety................18
  Recognize Safety Information................19
  Understand Signal Words................20
  Follow Safety Instructions................21
  Prevent Machine Runaway................22
  Use Seat Belt Properly................23
  Operating the Tractor Safely................24
  Stopping and Parking Tractor................26
  Keep Riders Off Machine................27
  Driving the Tractor Safely................28
  Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires................30
  Prepare for Emergencies................31
  Handle Starting Fluid Safely................32
  Wear Protective Clothing................33
  Protect Against Noise................34
  Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely................35
  Avoid Contact with Pesticides................176
  Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines................38
  Use Safety Lights and Devices................39
  Towing Trailers/Implements Safely (Mass)................40
  Use Caution on Hillsides................41
  Freeing a Mired Machine................365
  Transport Tractor Safely................43
  Service Cooling System Safely................44
  Practice Safe Maintenance................45
  Support Machine Properly................46
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating................47
  Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines................48
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids................49
  Protect Against High Pressure Spray................50
  Handling Batteries Safely................51
  Dispose of Waste Properly................53
  Service Accumulator Systems Safely................54
Section 10: Safety Signs................55
  Operator's Manual................56
  Speed Limit—United Kingdom................57
  No Riders Allowed––Germany................58
  External Hitch Control Switch................59
  Pneumatic Trailer Brake Accumulator (If Equipped)................60
Section 15: Controls and Instruments................62
  Front Console................63
  Key Switch................64
  Corner Post Display................65
  STOP, Service Alert and Information Indicators................67
  Digital Indicators—Tachometer, Ground Speed and Transmission................71
  Gauges—Fuel Level, Engine Oil Pressure and Coolant Temperature................72
  Right-Side Console................74
  CommandCenter CommandCenter is a trademark of Deere & Company................62
  CommandARM Controls — Powershift Transmission................76
  External Rear PTO Pre Selector Switch (If Equipped)................77
  Foot Operated Throttle Control (If Equipped)................78
  Rear Hitch Raise/Lower Switches — External................79
  Secondary Hand Brake................80
Section 16: CommandCenter................82
  CommandCenter Panel................83
  CommandCenter Split Screen - Constant Top-Half Display................85
  Split-Screen Display—Selectable Bottom Half................87
  CommandCenter—Settings................95
  Setting Day Backlight, Night Backlight and Screen Contrast................97
  Setting Rear PTO Engagement Rate................100
  Setting Implement Selection................102
  Selecting Units and Language................104
  Using Diagnostics, Stored Codes and CAN Statistics................106
  Setting Clock and Service Alarm Interval................108
  Vehicle Speed Calibration (Manual)................110
  Vehicle Speed Calibration (Automatic)................113
  Reset % Wheel Slip................115
Section 20: Lights................117
  Road and Field Light Identification with CommandCenter Indicators................118
  Programmable Lighting State................121
  Programming Lights................122
  Operating Turn Signals and High/Low Beam................124
  Operating Hazard Lights................125
  Operating Rotary Beacon Light (If Equipped)................126
  Using Seven-Terminal Outlet................127
Section 25: Operator Station................129
  Adjusting Air Suspension Seat................130
  Heated Leather Seat (If Equipped)................133
  Using Instructional Seat................183
  Adjusting CommandARM Position................136
  Operating Cab Heat, Defrost and Air Conditioning—Standard Equipment................137
  Using ClimaTrak (ATC) (If Equipped)................141
  Operating Windshield Wiper and Washer (If Equipped)................143
  Operating Rear Window Wiper and Washer (If Equipped)................145
  Adjusting Steering Wheel and Column................146
  Operating Horn................147
  Installing Mobile Radio and Antenna................148
  Using Field Office (If Equipped)................150
  Using Electrical Outlets................151
  Using Auxiliary Power Strip (If Equipped)................154
  GreenStar™ System Connections................156
  AutoTrac Assisted Steering System (If Equipped)................158
  Configuring Tractor For GPS/Radar................160
  Using Monitor Mounts................161
  Using Electric Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)................163
  Positioning Steps................164
Section 30: Break-In Period................165
  Break-In Checks................166
Section 35: Operating the Engine................167
  Starting the Engine................168
  Stopping the Engine................170
  Engine Fuel System and Power Rating................171
  Using Engine Coolant Heater—If Equipped................172
  Using a Battery Booster or Charger................173
Section 40: Operating the Tractor................175
  Avoid Contact with Pesticides................176
  Clean Tractor of Hazardous Pesticides................178
  Clean Tractor of Trash Build-up................179
  Using Emergency Exit................181
  Using Seat Belts................182
  Using Instructional Seat................183
  Transmission/Hydraulic System Warm-Up................184
  Operating the Transmission................187
  Shifting the Transmission................188
  Setting Startup Gear................191
  Operating Automatic Powershift (APS)................193
  Using the Brakes................196
  Using FieldCruise FieldCruise is a trademark of Deere & Company................175
Section 45: Implement Management System................198
  Implement Management System (IMS)—Description and Display................199
  Implement Management System (IMS)—Learned Functions................202
  IMS Functions................203
  IMS Functions—Selective Control Valves (SCV with CommandARM/TouchSet Controls Only)................204
  IMS Functions—Hitch................205
  IMS Functions— Rear PTO................206
  Operating Implement Management System (IMS)................207
  Aborting IMS................210
  Clearing IMS Sequence................211
Section 50: Hitch................212
  Hitch Set-up and Use (Quick Reference)................213
  Using Hitch Lever Display-Setting Depth and Lock/Dampening................215
  Setting Hitch Height Limit................219
  Adjusting Hitch Rate-of-Drop................220
  Adjusting Load/Depth Control (Draft Response)................221
  Using Position Control................222
  Using Draft Control................223
  Setting Hitch Slip Response................225
  Using Float Operation................227
  Hitch Components................229
  Using Hitch Manual Lowering Feature................234
  Using Correct Center Link Position................232
  Using Correct Hitch Position................233
  Using Hitch Manual Lowering Feature................234
  Using Sway Blocks................235
  Attaching Implement to Walterscheid Coupler................236
  Detaching Implement from Walterscheid Couplers................238
  Attaching Implement to Quick Coupler................239
  Adjusting Implement Level................241
  Changing Lateral Float................243
  Detaching Implement from Quick Coupler................244
Section 55: TouchSet Depth Control................245
  Using TouchSet Depth Controls................246
  Attaching Implement and Control System................248
  Checking Depth Control Operation................250
Section 60: Hydraulics and Selective Control Valves................253
  Connecting Hydraulic Hoses................254
  Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses................257
  Determining Total Flow Demand................259
  Adjusting SCV Flow Rate................261
  Using SCV Control Levers................263
  SCV Lever—Neutral Position................265
  SCV Lever—Extend Position................266
  SCV Lever—Extend Detent Position................267
  SCV Lever—Retract Position................268
  SCV Lever—Retract Detent Position................269
  SCV Lever—Float Position................270
  Operator Presence Sensor................272
  Adjusting Timed Detent................273
Section 65: Remote Hydraulic Connections................275
  Hydraulic Component Identification................276
  Using Load-Sensing Hydraulic System—Power Beyond................275
  Examples Using Load-Sensing Hydraulic System—Power Beyond................275
  Using Hydraulic Spray Pumps................281
  Implement Connection Example 1—Pressure Control Valve Applications (Grain Drills or Air Seeders with Constant Down-Pressure System)................283
  Implement Connection Example 2—Motor Application Using Motor Case Drain................284
  Implement Connection Example 3—Closed Center Valve with Pump at High Pressure................286
  Implement Connection Example 4—Planter with Vacuum Motor and Return Line to SCV Using Motor Return Tip................287
  Implement Connection Example 5—Planter with Vacuum Motor, Return Line to Motor Return and Lift Assist................288
  Implement Connection Example 6—Planter with Vacuum Motor and Return Line to Motor Return................289
  Using Hydraulic Motor Return................290
  Using Hydraulic Motor Case Drain................292
  Using Implement Requiring Large Volumes of Oil................294
Section 70: Drawbar and PTO................295
  Observing Drawbar Load Limitations................296
  Adjusting Drawbar Length................299
  Adjusting Drawbar Height................300
  Adjusting Drawbar Side-to-Side................301
  Installing and Using Clevis Assembly................302
  Attaching PTO-Driven Implement................304
  Using PTO Shield................306
  Operating Rear PTO................308
  Using External Rear PTO Pre Selector Switch (If Equipped)................309
Section 75: Performance Ballasting................312
  General Ballasting Information................313
  General Guidelines for Tractor Weight Based on PTO Horsepower................315
  General Weight Split Guidelines................316
  Implement Guidelines................317
  Determining Maximum Ballast................319
  Ballast Types................320
  Ballasting Suggestions for Specific Types of Implements................323
  Determining Ballasted Tractor Weight, Weight Split and Axle Loads................324
  Base Weight Options................326
  Worksheet to Calculate Ballast Changes................327
  Using QUIK-TATCH Weights................328
  Using QUIK-TATCH Side Weights................329
  Using Side Frame QUIK-TATCH Weights................330
  Using Drive Wheel Weights................331
  Using Idler Wheel Weights................332
  Using Mounted Spray Tanks................333
  Measuring Track Slip—Manually................312
Section 80: Tracks and Track Tread Settings................337
  Tread Settings................337
  Drive Wheel Settings................339
  Frame Bolt Settings—Standard................336
  Frame Bolt Settings—Wide Axle Option................336
  Adjust Track Settings................342
  Aligning Track................351
  Track Tensioning and Detensioning................353
  Removing and Installing Track................356
Section 85: Transport................361
  Driving Tractor on Roads................362
  Transporting with Ballast................363
  Towing Tractor................364
  Freeing a Mired Machine................365
  Transporting on Flat-Bed Carrier................366
Section 90: Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant................367
  Diesel Fuel................368
  Fill Fuel Tank................369
  Lubricity of Diesel Fuel................370
  Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel................371
  Bio-Diesel Fuel................372
  Testing Diesel Fuel................374
  Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines................375
  Diesel Engine Oil................376
  Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals................378
  Oil Filters................379
  Diesel Engine Coolant................380
  Supplemental Coolant Additives................382
  Operating in Warm Temperature Climates................383
  Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant................384
  Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and Supplemental Coolant Additives................385
  Testing Diesel Engine Coolant................387
  OILSCAN OILSCAN is a trademark of Deere & Company. and COOLSCAN COOLSCAN is a trademark of Deere & Company.................367
  Transmission and Hydraulic Oil................389
  Powershift Transmission Recalibration................390
  Gear Oil................391
  Grease................392
  Mixing of Lubricants................393
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants................394
  Lubricant Storage................395
  Transmission, Hydraulic, and Gear Case Oil................396
  Mid-Frame Roller Oil................397
Section 95: Maintenance and Service Intervals................398
  Observe Service Intervals................399
  Raising the Hood................400
  Service Interval Chart—Daily or 10 Hours—100 Hours (Initial)—250 Hours—500 Hours—750 Hours................398
  Service Interval Chart—1500 Hours—2000 Hours—Annually—Two Years—4500 Hours................398
  Using High-Pressure Washer................404
  Using Compressed Air................405
Section 100: General Maintenance and Inspection................406
  Servicing and Connecting Snap to Connect STC STC is a registered trademark of Aeroquip Corporation Fittings................406
  Inspecting Neutral Start System................409
  Checking Transmission PARK Position................410
  Cleaning and Inspecting Primary Engine Air Filter................411
  Servicing Air Intake System................412
  Cleaning Radiator, Coolers and Air Conditioning Condenser................414
  Checking Air Conditioning System................416
  Servicing the Batteries................418
  Inspecting Auxiliary Drive Belt................420
  Replacing Auxiliary Drive Belt................421
  Removing and Installing Fan Belt................424
  Inspect Weep Hole................430
  Checking the Manually-Operated Hitch for Wear................431
  Check Remote Controlled Hitch for Wear................433
  Check for Wear at Tow Hitch (Piton Fix)................435
  Check for Wear at Ball-Type Tow Hitch................436
  Checking Swinging Drawbar for Wear................437
  Check Tow-Hook on Pick-Up Hitch for Wear................438
  Checking Weep Hole................440
  Draining Air Brake Tank................441
  Checking Manual Brakes................442
  Inspecting Seat Belts................443
  Replacing Engine Crankshaft Damper................444
  Replacing Primary and Secondary Engine Air Filters................445
  Inspecting Tracks, Drive Wheels, Mid-Rollers and Idler Wheels................447
  Checking Track Alignment................450
Section 105: Lubrication................451
  Checking Engine Oil Level................452
  Changing Engine Oil and Filter................453
  Checking Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Level................455
  Changing Transmission/Hydraulic Oil................456
  Replacing Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Filter................458
  Drain Vari-Cool Gen II Oil Line—Late Model Tractors................459
  Replacing Steering Filter................462
  Draining Clean Oil Reservoir................463
  Draining Pump Drive Housing................464
  Cleaning Transmission Filter Screen................465
  Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Suction Screen................466
  Changing Drive Wheel Hub Housing Oil................467
  Lubricating Tension Cylinder................468
  Lubricating Front Idler................469
  Checking Mid-Rollers Oil Level................470
  Checking Idler Wheel Hub Oil Level................471
  Lubricating Hitch Components................472
  Lubricating Draft Link Support Shaft Bushing................473
Section 110: Maintenance—Cooling System................474
  Checking Coolant Level (Coolant Recovery Tank)................475
  Testing Coolant................476
  Draining, Flushing and Refilling Cooling System................478
Section 115: Maintenance—Fuel System................488
  Do Not Modify Fuel System................489
  Draining Water Separator................491
  Replacing Fuel Filter Elements................492
  Cleaning Fuel Tank Vent Filter................494
  Draining Fuel Tank Sump................495
Section 120: Maintenance—Electrical System................496
  Introduction to Electrical Section................497
  Load Center Fuses................498
  Master Fuse................501
  Handling Halogen Light Bulbs Safely................503
  High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lights—If Equipped................496
  Replacing Front Grille Flood Light Bulb—Standard Lighting................505
  Replacing Road Light Bulb................506
  Adjusting Front Grille Lights................508
  Aiming Head Lights................510
  Replacing Front Belt-Line, Cab Roof (Front or Rear) and Fender (Side or Rear) Floodlight Bulb................511
  Replacing Brake Light Bulb................512
  Replacing Instrument and Display Illumination Light Bulb................514
  Replacing Dome Light Bulb................516
Section 125: Troubleshooting................517
  Engine Troubleshooting................518
  Transmission Troubleshooting................523
  Hydraulic System Troubleshooting................524
  Hitch Troubleshooting................525
  Selective Control Valve Troubleshooting................527
  TouchSet Depth Control Troubleshooting................529
  Electrical System Troubleshooting................530
  Operator Enclosure Troubleshooting................533
Section 130: Diagnostic Trouble Codes................534
  Introduction To Diagnostic Trouble Codes................535
  Armrest Control Unit (ACU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................536
  ClimaTrak Display Codes (ATC) — If Equipped................546
  Brake Control Unit (BRC) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................544
  ClimaTrak Display Codes (ATC) — If Equipped................546
  Cab Control Unit (CAB) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................549
  Central Control Unit (CCU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................551
  Cab Load Center (CLC) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................553
  Engine Control Unit (ECU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................556
  Hitch Control Unit (HCU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................563
  Instrument Control Unit (ICU) Diagnostic Codes................566
  PowerShift Transmission Control Unit (PTP) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................568
  Secondary Hydraulic Control Unit (SCO) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................571
  Deluxe Hydraulic Control Unit (SCU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................574
  Steering System Tracks (SST) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................578
  Setup Panel (SUP), Tractor Electronic Control Unit (TEC) and Tractor Electronic Interface (TEI) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................581
  Vehicle Load Center Control Unit (VLC) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................582
Section 135: Storage................583
  Placing Tractor in Storage................584
  Removing Tractor from Storage................585
  Paint Finish Care................586
Section 140: Specifications................587
  General Specifications................588
  Overall Dimensions................591
  Ground Speeds................592
  Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values................593
  Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values................595
  Identify Zinc-Flake Coated Fasteners................597
  Declaration of Conformity................598
Section 145: Identification Numbers................599
  Identification Plates................600
  Record Tractor Identification Number................601
  Record Engine Serial Number................602
  Record Cab Serial Number................603
  Record Transmission Serial Number................604
  Record Track Serial Numbers................605
  Camoplast Track Serial Numbers................606
  Keep Proof of Ownership................607
  Keep Machines Secure................608
Section 150: Lubrication and Maintenance Records................609
  250 Hour Service Records................610
  500 Hour Service Records................611
  750 Hour Service Records................612
  1500 Hour Service Records................613
  2000 Hour Service Records................614
  Annual Service Records................615
  Two Year Service Records................616
  4500 Hour Service Records................617
Section 155: Glossary................618
  Glossary of Terms................619
Section IBC: John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job................621
  John Deere Parts................622
  The Right Tools................623
  Well-Trained Technicians................624
  Prompt Service................625
 
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