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OMAR229561 - John Deere 8230T, 8330T, and 8430T Tractors (Export Edition) Operator's Manual.pdf

Category: Operator's Manual
Language: English
Published on 2006/06/05

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 05: Safety................16
  Recognize Safety Information................17
  Understand Signal Words................18
  Follow Safety Instructions................19
  Prevent Machine Runaway................20
  Use Seat Belt Properly................21
  Operating the Tractor Safely................22
  Stopping and Parking Tractor................24
  Keep Riders Off Machine................25
  Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires................26
  Prepare for Emergencies................27
  Handle Starting Fluid Safely................28
  Wear Protective Clothing................29
  Protect Against Noise................30
  Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely................31
  Avoid Contact with Pesticides................194
  Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines................34
  Use Safety Lights and Devices................35
  Use a Safety Chain................36
  Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds................37
  Use Caution on Hillsides................39
  Freeing a Mired Machine................377
  Transport Tractor Safely................41
  Service Cooling System Safely................42
  Practice Safe Maintenance................43
  Support Machine Properly................44
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating................45
  Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines................46
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids................47
  Protect Against High Pressure Spray................48
  Handling Batteries Safely................49
  Dispose of Waste Properly................51
  Service Accumulator Systems Safely................52
Section 10: Safety Signs................53
  Replace Damaged or Missing Safety Signs................54
  Safety Labels-Compressor and Rear Fender HID Lights................55
  Safety Signs-Cab Corner Posts................57
  Safety Signs - Starter and Battery................62
  Tractor Rear................64
  Transmission-Left Side................66
  Track Decals................67
Section 15: Controls and Instruments................69
  Front Console................70
  Key Switch................71
  Corner Post Display................72
  STOP, Service Alert and Information Indicators................74
  Digital Indicators-Tachometer, Ground Speed and Transmission................78
  Gauges-Fuel Level, Engine Oil Pressure and Coolant Temperature................79
  Right-Side Console................81
  TouchSet Control Panel Controls And Indicators................82
  CommandCenter................83
  CommandARM Controls - Powershift Transmission................84
  Foot Operated Throttle Control (If Equipped)................85
  Rear Hitch Raise/Lower Switches - External................86
Section 16: Command Center................87
  CommandCenter Panel................88
  CommandCenter Split Screen - Constant Top-Half Display................89
  Split-Screen Display-Selectable Bottom Half................91
  CommandCenter-Settings................100
  Setting Day Backlight, Night Backlight and Screen Contrast................102
  Setting Rear PTO Engagement Rate................105
  Setting Implement Selection................107
  Selecting Units and Language................109
  Using Diagnostics, Stored Codes and CAN Statistics................111
  Setting Clock and Service Alarm Interval................113
  Vehicle Speed Calibration (Automatic)................115
  Speed Calibration (Manual)................117
Section 20: Lights................120
  Road and Field Light Identification with CommandCenter Indicators................121
  Programmable Lighting Display................123
  Programmable Lighting State................124
  Programming Field Lights................125
  Operating Turn Signals and High/Low Beam................127
  Using Delayed Egress Lighting (If Equipped)................128
  Operating Hazard Lights................129
  Using Extremity Transport Lights................130
  Operating Rotary Beacon Light (If Equipped)................131
  Using Seven-Terminal Outlet................132
Section 25: Operator Station................134
  Adjusting Air Suspension Seat................135
  Heated Leather Seat (If Equipped)................138
  Using Instructional Seat................201
  Adjusting CommandARM Position................141
  Operating Cab Heat, Defrost and Air Conditioning-Standard Equipment................142
  Using ClimaTrak (ATC) (If Equipped)................146
  Operating Windshield Wiper and Washer (If Equipped)................148
  Operating Rear Window Wiper and Washer (If Equipped)................150
  Adjusting Steering Wheel and Column................151
  Operating Horn................152
  Operating the Radio................153
  Operating the Radio with Optional Cassette Tape or Compact Disc Player................155
  Operating Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)................157
  Operating the Optional Cassette Tape Player................159
  Setting the Clock................161
  Installing Mobile Radio and Antenna................162
  Using Field Office (If Equipped)................164
  Using Electrical Outlets................165
  Using Auxiliary Power Strip (If Equipped)................168
  Configuring Tractor For GPS/Radar................170
  GreenStar™ System Connections................172
  AutoTrac Assisted Steering System (If Equipped)................174
  Using Monitor Mounts................176
  Using Electric Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)................178
  Positioning Steps................179
Section 30: Break-In Period................180
  Break-In Checks................181
Section 35: Operating the Engine................182
  Engine Fuel System and Power Rating................183
  Starting the Engine................184
  Cold Weather Starting-Without Optional Starting Aid................186
  Cold Weather Starting-With Starting Aid................188
  Changing Starting Fluid Can (If Equipped)................189
  Using Auxiliary Heaters................190
  Using a Battery Booster or Charger................191
Section 40: Operating the Tractor................193
  Avoid Contact with Pesticides................194
  Clean Tractor of Hazardous Pesticides................196
  Clean Tractor of Trash Build-up................197
  Using Emergency Exit................199
  Using Seat Belts................200
  Using Instructional Seat................201
  Transmission/Hydraulic System Warm-Up................202
  Operating the Transmission................205
  Shifting the Transmission................206
  Setting Startup Gear................209
  Operating Automatic Powershift (APS)................211
  Using the Brakes................214
Section 45: Implement Management System................215
  Implement Management System (IMS)-Description and Display................216
  Implement Management System (IMS)-Learned Functions................218
  IMS Functions................219
  IMS Functions-Selective Control Valves (SCV with CommandARM/TouchSet Controls Only)................220
  IMS Functions-Hitch................221
  IMS Functions- Rear PTO................222
  Operating Implement Management System (IMS)................223
  Aborting IMS................226
  Clearing IMS Sequence................227
Section 50: Hitch................228
  Hitch Components................229
  Identifying Hitch Related Controls and Switches................230
  Hitch Set-Up and Use (Quick Reference)................232
  Using Hitch Command Lever/Display-Setting Depth and Lock/Dampening................233
  Setting Hitch Height Limit................235
  Adjusting Hitch Rate-of-Drop................236
  Adjusting Load/Depth Control (Draft Response)................237
  Setting Hitch Slip Response................240
  Using Float Operation................242
  Using External Raise and Lower Switches................243
  Using Hitch Manual Lowering Feature................244
  Using Correct Hitch Position................245
  Using Sway Blocks................246
  Attaching Implement to Quick Coupler................247
  Adjusting Implement Level................249
  Changing Lateral Float................251
  Detaching Implement from Quick Coupler................252
  Hitch Conversion-Convertible Quick Coupler................253
Section 55: TouchSet Depth Control................256
  Using TouchSet Depth Controls................257
  Attaching Implement and Control System................259
  Checking Depth Control Operation................261
  TouchSet Scraper Control-For Scrapers Equipped with Scraper Control Unit................264
  Enabling TouchSet Scraper Control System................266
Section 60: Hydraulics and Selective Control Valves................267
  Connecting Hydraulic Hoses................268
  Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses................271
  Determining Total Flow Demand................273
  Adjusting SCV Flow Rate................275
  Using SCV Control Levers................277
  SCV Lever-Neutral Position................279
  SCV Lever-Extend Position................280
  SCV Lever-Extend Detent Position................281
  SCV Lever-Retract Position................282
  SCV Lever-Retract Detent Position................283
  SCV Lever-Float Position................284
  Operator Presence Sensor................286
  Adjusting Detent Time................287
Section 65: Remote Hydraulic Connections................289
  Hydraulic Component Identification................290
  Using Load-Sensing Hydraulic System-Power Beyond................289
  Examples Using Load-Sensing Hydraulic System- Power Beyond................292
  Using Hydraulic Spray Pumps................295
  Implement Connection Example 1-Pressure Control Valve Applications (Grain Drills or Air Seeders with Constant Down-Pressure System)................297
  Implement Connection Example 2-Motor Application Using Motor Case Drain................298
  Implement Connection Example 3-Closed Center Valve with Pump at High Pressure................300
  Implement Connection Example 4-Planter with Vacuum Motor and Return Line to SCV Using Motor Return Tip................301
  Implement Connection Example 5-Planter with Vacuum Motor, Return Line to Motor Return and Lift Assist................302
  Implement Connection Example 6-Planter with Vacuum Motor and Return Line to Motor Return................303
  Using Hydraulic Motor Return................304
  Using Hydraulic Motor Case Drain................306
  Using Implement Requiring Large Volumes of Oil................308
Section 70: Drawbar and PTO................309
  Observing Drawbar Load Limitations................310
  Adjusting Drawbar Length................313
  Adjusting Drawbar Height................314
  Adjusting Drawbar Side-to-Side................315
  Installing and Using Clevis Assembly................316
  Attaching PTO-Driven Implement................318
  Using PTO Shield................320
  Operating Rear PTO................322
Section 75: Performance Ballasting................323
  General Ballasting Information................324
  General Guidelines for Tractor Weight Based on PTO Horsepower................326
  General Weight Split Guidelines................327
  Implement Guidelines................328
  Determining Maximum Ballast................330
  Ballast Types................331
  Ballasting Suggestions for Specific Types of Implements................334
  Determining Ballasted Tractor Weight, Weight Split and Axle Loads................335
  Base Weight Options................337
  Worksheet to Calculate Ballast Changes................338
  Using QUIK-TATCH Weights................339
  Using QUIK-TATCH Side Weights................340
  Using Side Frame QUIK-TATCH Weights................341
  Using Drive Wheel Weights................342
  Using Idler Wheel Weights................343
  Using Mounted Spray Tanks................344
  Measuring Track Slip-Manually................323
Section 80: Tracks and Track Tread Settings................348
  Tread Settings................348
  Drive Wheel Settings................350
  Frame Bolt Settings-Standard................347
  Frame Bolt Settings-Wide Axle Option................347
  Adjust Track Settings................353
  Aligning Track................361
  Track Tensioning and Detensioning................363
  Removing and Installing Track................366
Section 85: Transport................371
  Driving Tractor on Roads................372
  Transporting with Ballast................373
  Towing Loads................374
  Using a Safety Chain................375
  Towing Tractor................376
  Freeing a Mired Machine................377
  Transporting on Flat-Bed Carrier................378
Section 90: Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant................379
  Diesel Fuel................380
  Fill Fuel Tank................381
  Lubricity of Diesel Fuel................382
  Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel................383
  Bio-Diesel Fuel................384
  Testing Diesel Fuel................385
  Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines................386
  Diesel Engine Oil................387
  Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals................389
  Oil Filters................390
  Diesel Engine Coolant................391
  Supplemental Coolant Additives................393
  Operating in Warm Temperature Climates................394
  Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant................395
  Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and Supplemental Coolant Additives................396
  Testing Diesel Engine Coolant................398
  OILSCAN OILSCAN is a registered trademark of Deere & Company. and COOLSCAN COOLSCAN is a trademark of Deere & Company.................379
  Transmission and Hydraulic Oil................400
  Powershift Transmission Recalibration................401
  Gear Oil................402
  Grease................403
  Mixing of Lubricants................404
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants................405
  Lubricant Storage................406
  Transmission, Hydraulic, and Gear Case Oil................407
  Mid-Frame Roller Oil................408
Section 95: Maintenance and Service Intervals................409
  Observe Service Intervals................410
  Raising the Hood................411
  Service Interval Chart-Daily or 10 Hours-250 Hours-500 Hours-750 Hours................409
  Service Interval Chart-1500 Hours-2000Hours-Annually-Two Years-4500 Hours................409
  Using High-Pressure Washer................414
  Using Compressed Air................415
Section 100: General Maintenance and Inspection................416
  Servicing and Connecting Snap to Connect STCSTC is a registered trademark of Aeroquip Corporation Fittings................416
  Inspecting Neutral Start System................419
  Checking Transmission PARK Position................420
  Checking Track Alignment................421
  Inspecting Tracks, Drive Wheels, Mid-Rollers and Idler Wheels................422
  Cleaning and Inspecting Primary Engine Air Filter................425
  Replacing Primary and Secondary Engine Air Filters................426
  Cleaning or Replacing Cab Air Filters................428
  Servicing Air Intake System................432
  Servicing Air Intake System................432
  Cleaning Radiator, Coolers and Air Conditioning Condenser................434
  Checking Air Conditioning System................436
  Servicing the Batteries................438
  Inspecting Auxiliary Drive Belt................440
  Replacing Auxiliary Drive Belt................441
  Remove and Install Fan Belt................444
  Inspect Weep Hole................452
  Checking Manual Brakes................453
  Inspecting Seat Belts................454
  Replacing Engine Crankshaft Damper................455
Section 105: Lubrication................456
  Checking Engine Oil Level................457
  Changing Engine Oil and Filter................458
  Checking Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Level................460
  Changing Transmission/Hydraulic Oil................461
  Replacing Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Filter................463
  Replacing Steering Filter................464
  Draining Clean Oil Reservoir................465
  Draining Pump Drive Housing................466
  Cleaning Transmission Filter Screen................467
  Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Suction Screen................468
  Changing Drive Wheel Hub Housing Oil................469
  Lubricating Tension Cylinder................470
  Lubricating Front Idler................471
  Checking Mid-Rollers Oil Level................472
  Checking Idler Wheel Hub Oil Level................473
  Lubricating Hitch Components................474
  Lubricating Draft Link Support Shaft Bushing................475
Section 110: Maintenance-Cooling System................476
  Checking Coolant Level (Coolant Recovery Tank)................477
  Testing Coolant................480
  Draining, Flushing and Refilling Cooling System................482
Section 115: Maintenance-Fuel System................491
  Do Not Modify Fuel System................492
  Draining Water Separator................493
  Replacing Fuel Filter Elements................495
  Cleaning Fuel Tank Vent Filter................498
  Draining Fuel Tank Sump................499
Section 120: Maintenance-Electrical System................500
  Introduction to Electrical Section................501
  Load Center Fuses................502
  Master Fuse................505
  Handling Halogen Light Bulbs Safely................507
  Handling HID Light Bulbs Safely................508
  HID Bulbs................509
  Replacing Front Grille Flood Light Bulb-Standard Lighting................510
  Replacing Road Light Bulb................511
  Adjusting Front Grille Lights................513
  Aiming Head Lights................515
  Replacing Front Belt-Line, Cab Roof Rear and Side or Rear Fender Flood Light Bulb................516
  Replacing Cab Roof Hazard Light Bulbs................517
  Replacing Brake Light Bulb................518
  Replacing Instrument and Display Illumination Light Bulb................519
  Replacing Dome Light Bulb................521
  Replacing Extremity Warning Light Bulb (if Equipped)................522
Section 125: Troubleshooting................524
  Engine Troubleshooting................525
  Transmission Troubleshooting................530
  Hydraulic System Troubleshooting................531
  Hitch Troubleshooting................532
  Selective Control Valve Troubleshooting................535
  TouchSet Depth Control Troubleshooting................537
  Electrical System Troubleshooting................538
  Operator Enclosure Troubleshooting................541
Section 130: Diagnostic Trouble Codes................542
  Introduction To Diagnostic Trouble Codes................543
  Armrest Control Unit (ACU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................544
  Brake Control Unit (BRC) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................549
  Cab Control Unit (CAB) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................551
  Central Control Unit (CCU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................553
  Cab Load Center (CLC) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................555
  Engine Control Unit (ECU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................558
  Hitch Control Unit (HCU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................565
  Instrument Control Unit (ICU) Diagnostic Codes................568
  PowerShift Transmission Control Unit (PTP) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................570
  Secondary Hydraulic Control Unit (SCO) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................573
  Deluxe Hydraulic Control Unit (SCU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................576
  Steering System Tracks (SST) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................580
  Setup Panel (SUP), Tractor Electronic Control Unit (TEC) and Tractor Electronic Interface (TEI) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................583
  Vehicle Load Center Control Unit (VLC) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................584
Section 135: Storage................585
  Placing Tractor in Storage................586
  Removing Tractor from Storage................587
  Paint Finish Care................588
Section 140: Specifications................589
  General Specifications................590
  Overall Dimensions................592
  Ground Speeds................593
  Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values................594
  Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values................596
  Identify Zinc-Flake Coated Fasteners................598
  Limited Battery Warranty................599
Section 145: Identification Numbers................601
  Identification Plates................602
  Record Tractor Identification Number................603
  Record Engine Serial Number................604
  Record Cab Serial Number................605
  Record Transmission Serial Number................606
  Camoplast Track Serial Numbers................607
  Keep Proof of Ownership................608
  Keep Machines Secure................609
Section 150: Lubrication and Maintenance Records................610
  250 Hour Service Records................611
  500 Hour Service Records................612
  750 Hour Service Records................613
  1500 Hour Service Records................614
  2000 Hour Service Records................615
  Annual Service Records................616
  Two Year Service Records................617
  4500 Hour Service Records................618
Section 155: Glossary................619
  Glossary of Terms................620
Section SLIT: John Deere Service Literature Available................622
  Technical Information................623
Section IBC: John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job................625
  John Deere Is At Your Service................626
 
John Deere 8230T, 8330T, and 8430T Tractors (Export Edition) (OMAR229561)