John Deere 8220T, 8320T, 8420T, and 8520T Tractors (902001 - ) Operator's Manual is divided into different sections. Each section covers a specific component or system with detailed illustrations. A table of contents is placed at the beginning of each section. Pages are easily found by category, and each page is expandable for great detail. The printer-ready PDF documents work like a charm on all kinds of devices. This document is printable, without restrictions, contains searchable text, bookmarks, cross links for easy navigation.

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Published on 2005/04/22

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
  Avoid Trash Build-Up................28
  Handle Starting Fluid Safely................29
  Wear Protective Clothing................30
  Protect Against Noise................31
  Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely................32
  Avoid Contact with Pesticides................145
  Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines................35
  Use Safety Lights and Devices................36
  Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds................37
  Use Caution on Hillsides................39
  Freeing a Mired Machine................312
  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
  Service Accumulator Systems Safely................48
  Protect Against High Pressure Spray................49
  Handling Batteries Safely................50
  Dispose of Waste Properly................52
Section 10: Safety Signs................53
  Pictorial Safety Signs................54
  Operator's Manual................55
  Speed Limit-United Kingdom................53
  External Hitch Control Switch................57
  Radar Sensor-If Equipped................53
Section 15: Controls and Instruments................59
  Front Console................60
  Ignition Switch................61
  Front Console Display................62
  Corner Post Display................63
  Side Console-Standard Cab................64
  Side Console-Deluxe Cab................65
  Armrest Controls................66
  Vehicle Monitor Warning System................68
  Vehicle Monitor................70
  Changing Display Functions................72
  Calibrating Radar................75
  Performance Monitor-If Equipped................59
  Performance Monitor-Data Entry and Saving Mode................59
  Performance Monitor-Adjusting Backlight................59
  Performance Monitor-Service................59
  Performance Monitor-Area, Distance, Area/H, Width, and PTO RPM................59
  Performance Monitor-Operation and Calibration................59
  Performance Monitor-Track Slip................59
  Performance Monitor-Vehicle Speed................59
Section 20: Lights................91
  Operating Road Lights................92
  Operating Field Lights................94
  Operating Turn Signals, Horn, and Headlights................97
  Using Delayed Egress Lighting-If Equipped................91
  Operating Hazard Light................99
  Operating Rotary Beacon Light-If Equipped................91
  Using Seven-Terminal Outlet................101
Section 25: Operator Station................103
  Adjusting Air Suspension Seat................104
  Operator Presence Sensor................233
  Adjusting Steering Wheel................107
  Adjusting Armrest Control................108
  Using Heating and Air Conditioning - Standard................109
  Using ClimaTrakClimaTrak is a trademark of Deere & Company (ATC) - If Equipped (Serial No. -902000)................103
  Using ClimaTrakClimaTrak is a trademark of Deere & Company (ATC) - If Equipped (Serial No. 902001-)................103
  Change ClimaTrakClimaTrak is a trademark of Deere & Company (ATC) Unit Display From Fahrenheit to Centigrade................103
  Operating Windshield Wiper................117
  Operating Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer- If Equipped................118
  Setting the Clock-If Equipped................103
  Using Field Office-If Equipped................103
  Using Electrical Outlets................121
  Using Auxiliary Power Strip-If Equipped................103
  Identifying GREENSTAR GREENSTAR is a trademark of Deere & Company System Connections-If Equipped................103
  Using Monitor Mounts................126
  Positioning Steps................127
  Using Emergency Exit................128
  Using Electric Rear View Mirror-If Equipped................103
Section 30: Break-In Period................130
  Break-In Check-First 100 Hours................130
  Break-In Check-After First 100 Hours................130
  Track System Break-In................133
Section 35: Operating the Engine................139
  Engine Fuel System and Power Rating................135
  Starting the Engine................136
  Cold Weather Starting-If Equipped................134
  Cold Weather Starting-Without Optional Cold Weather Starting Aid................138
  Operating the Engine................139
  Changing Starting Fluid Cans................140
  Using Engine Coolant Heater................141
  Using a Battery Booster or Charger................142
Section 40: Operating the Tractor................144
  Avoid Contact with Pesticides................145
  Clean Tractor of Hazardous Pesticides................147
  Clean Tractor of Trash Build-up................148
  Using Seat Belts................149
  Transmission-Hydraulic System Warm-Up................150
  Operating the Transmission................151
  Shifting the Transmission................153
  Operating Automatic Powershift................156
  Transmission Service Codes................158
  Using the Brakes................159
  Using Secondary Hand Brake................160
  Using Field Cruise................161
  Using Chock Block................162
Section 45: Implement Management System................163
  Implement Management System (IMS) - Description................164
  Implement Management System (IMS) - Display Codes................165
  IMS Functions - Hitch................167
  IMS Functions - Transmission................168
  IMS Functions - Automatic PowerShift................169
  IMS Functions - Selective Control Valves................170
  IMS Functions - PTO................171
  Operating The Implement Management System (IMS)................172
  Aborting IMS................174
  Clearing IMS Sequence................175
Section 50: Hitch................176
  Hitch Components................177
  Hitch Controls................178
  Using Correct Hitch Category................179
  Using Hitch Control Lever and Raise/Lower Switch................180
  Adjusting Height Limit................182
  Adjusting Rate of Drop................183
  Using External Raise/Lower Switch................184
  Using Hitch Manual Lowering Feature................185
  Using Load/Depth Control................186
  Using Position Control................187
  Using Float Position................188
  Using Draft Control................189
  Using Hitch Slip Command (HSC)................190
  Using Sway Blocks................192
  Attaching Implement to Walterscheid Coupler................193
  Detaching Implement from Walterscheid Couplers................195
  Attaching Implement to Quick Coupler................196
  Adjusting Implement Level................199
  Changing Lateral Float................201
  Detaching Implement from Quick Coupler................202
  Hitch Conversion-Convertible Quick Coupler................203
Section 55: TouchSet Depth Control................206
  Using TouchSet Depth Controls................207
  Attaching Implement and Control System................209
  Checking Depth Control Operation................212
Section 60: Hydraulics and Selective Control Valves................214
  Connecting Hydraulic Hoses................215
  Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses................218
  Using SCV TouchSet Controls and Monitor................219
  Determining Total Flow Demand................221
  Adjusting Selective Control Valve Flow Rate................223
  Adjusting Timed Detent................224
  Using SCV Control Levers................226
  SCV Lever-Neutral Position................214
  SCV Lever-Extend Position................214
  SCV Lever-Extend Detent Position................214
  SCV Lever-Retract Position................214
  SCV Lever-Retract Detent Position................214
  SCV Lever-Float Position................214
  Operator Presence Sensor................233
Section 65: Remote Hydraulic Connections................234
  Hydraulic Component Identification................235
  Using Load-Sensing Hydraulic System-Power-Beyond................234
  Examples Using Load-Sensing Hydraulic System- Power-Beyond................237
  Using Hydraulic Spray Pumps................240
  Implement Connection Example 1-Pressure Control Valve Applications (Grain Drills or Air Seeders with Constant Down-Pressure System)................242
  Implement Connection Example 2-Motor Application Using Motor Case Drain................243
  Implement Connection Example 3-Closed Center Valve with Pump at High Pressure................245
  Implement Connection Example 4-Planter with Vacuum Motor and Return Line to SCV Using Motor Return Tip................246
  Implement Connection Example 5-Planter with Vacuum Motor, Return Line to Motor Return and Lift Assist................247
  Implement Connection Example 6-Planter with Vacuum Motor and Return Line to Motor Return................248
  Using Hydraulic Motor Return................249
  Using Hydraulic Motor Case Drain Return (Sump)................250
  Using Implement Requiring Large Volumes of Oil................252
Section 70: Drawbar and PTO................253
  Observing Drawbar Load Limitations................254
  Adjusting Drawbar Length................255
  Adjusting Drawbar Height................256
  Adjusting Drawbar Side-to-Side................257
  Installing and Using Clevis Assembly................258
  Attaching PTO-Driven Implement................260
  Using PTO Shield................262
  Operating Rear PTO................264
Section 75: Performance Ballasting................265
  General Performance Guidelines................266
  Ballasting for Tractive Performance................268
  Base Weight and Weight Options................269
  Determining Maximum Ballast................270
  Worksheet to Calculate Ballast Changes................271
  Measuring Track Slip -Manually................265
  Ballasting Recommendations With Implements................274
  Implement Guidelines................276
  Using Mounted Spray Tanks................278
  Installing Front QUIK-TATCH QUIK-TATCH is a trademark of Deere & Company Weights................265
  Installing Front QUIK-TATCH Side Weights................280
  Installing Side Frame QUIK-TATCH Weights................281
  Using Drive Wheel Weights................282
  Using Idler Weights................283
Section 80: Tracks and Track Tread Settings................285
  Tread Settings................285
  Drive Wheel Settings................286
  Frame Bolt Settings................287
  Adjust Track Settings................288
  Aligning Track................297
  Track Tensioning and Detensioning................299
  Removing and Installing Track................301
Section 85: Transport................306
  Driving Tractor on Roads................307
  Transporting with Ballast................308
  Towing Loads................309
  Towing Tractor................310
  Freeing a Mired Machine................312
  Transporting on Carrier................313
Section 90: Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant................314
  Diesel Fuel................315
  Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel................316
  Fill Fuel Tank................317
  Bio-Diesel Fuel................319
  Diesel Engine Break-In Oil................320
  Diesel Engine Oil................321
  Extended Diesel Engine Oil Service Intervals................322
  Oil Filters................323
  Diesel Engine Coolant................324
  Operating in Warm Temperature Climates................326
  Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant................327
  Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and Supplemental Coolant Additives................328
  OILSCAN OILSCAN is a registered trademark of Deere & Company. and COOLSCAN COOLSCAN is a trademark of Deere & Company.................314
  Testing Diesel Engine Coolant................331
  Transmission and Hydraulic Oil................332
  Powershift Transmission Recalibration................333
  Grease................334
  Mixing of Lubricants................335
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants................336
  Lubricant Storage................337
  Mid-Frame Roller Oil................338
Section 95: Maintenance and Service Intervals................339
  Observe Service Intervals................340
  Raising the Hood................341
  Using High-Pressure Washers................342
  Using Compressed Air................343
  Service Interval Chart-Daily or 10 Hours-250 Hours-500 Hours-750 Hours................339
  Service Interval Chart-1500 Hours-2000 Hours-Annual-Two Years-4500 Hours................339
Section 100: General Maintenance and Inspection................346
  Inspecting Neutral Start System................347
  Checking Transmission PARK Position................348
  Inspecting Tracks................349
  Checking Track Alignment................350
  Cleaning and Inspecting Primary Engine Air Filter................351
  Replacing Primary and Secondary Engine Air Filters................352
  Cleaning or Replacing Cab Air Filters................354
  Servicing Air Intake System................356
  Cleaning Radiator, and Oil Cooler Condenser................357
  Checking Air Conditioning System................358
  Servicing the Batteries................360
  Replacing Auxiliary Drive Belt................363
  Inspecting Fan Belt Tensioner................365
  Replacing Fan Belt................366
  Checking Manual Brakes................367
  Inspecting Seat Belts................368
Section 105: Lubrication................369
  Checking Engine Oil Level................370
  Changing Engine Oil and Filter................371
  Checking Transmission-Hydraulic Oil Level................374
  Changing Transmission-Hydraulic Oil................375
  Replacing Transmission-Hydraulic Filter................377
  Replacing Steering Filter................378
  Draining Clean Oil Reservoir................379
  Draining Pump Drive Housing................380
  Cleaning Transmission Filter Screen................381
  Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Suction Screen................382
  Changing Drive Wheel Hub Housing Oil................383
  Lubricating Tension Cylinder................384
  Lubricating Front Idler................385
  Checking Mid-Frame Rollers Oil Level................386
  Checking Idler Wheel Hub Oil Level................387
  Lubricating Hitch Components................388
  Lubricating Draft Link Support Shaft Bushing................389
Section 110: Maintenance-Cooling System................390
  Checking Coolant Level................391
  Testing the Coolant................392
  Draining, Flushing, and Refilling Cooling System................393
Section 115: Maintenance-Fuel System................395
  Draining Water Separator................396
  Replacing Fuel Filter................397
  Bleeding Fuel System................400
  Cleaning Fuel Tank Vent Filter................404
  Draining Fuel Tank Sump................405
Section 120: Maintenance-Electrical System................406
  Replacing Fuses and Relays................407
  Load Center Fuses................408
  Load Center Relays and Diodes................410
  Handling Halogen Light Bulbs Safely................412
  Replacing Front Grille Lights................413
  Adjusting Front Grille Lights................415
  Aiming Head Lights................416
  Replacing Front Belt-Line, Cab Roof Rear and Side or Rear Fender floodlight Element................417
  Replacing Cab Roof Hazard Light Bulbs................418
  Replacing Tail Light Bulb................419
  Replacing instrument and Display Illumination Light Bulb................420
  Replacing Dome Light Bulb................422
  Replacing Extremity Warning Light Bulb (if Equipped)................423
  Replacing Work Light Element (If Equipped)................425
  Replacing Loader Floodlight (If Equipped)................428
Section 125: Troubleshooting................429
  Engine Troubleshooting................430
  Transmission Troubleshooting................435
  Hydraulic System Troubleshooting................437
  Steering System Troubleshooting................438
  Brakes Troubleshooting................440
  Hitch Troubleshooting................441
  Selective Control Valve Troubleshooting................443
  TouchSet Depth Control Troubleshooting................444
  Electrical System Troubleshooting................445
  Operator Enclosure Troubleshooting................448
Section 130: Service Codes................449
  Armrest Control Unit Service Codes-(ACU)................449
  Central Control Unit Service Codes-(CCU)................449
  ClimaTrak Display Codes (ATC) - If Equipped (Serial No. 902001-)................456
  Engine Control Unit Service Codes-(ECU)................449
  Electro-Hydraulic Options Service Codes- (EHo)................464
  Hitch Control Unit Service Codes-(HCU)................449
  Instrument Control Unit Service Codes- (ICU)................467
  Powershift Control Unit Service Codes- (PCU)................468
  Optional SCV Control Unit Service Codes- (SCo)................472
  SCV Control Unit Service Codes-(SCU)................449
  Steering System Unit Service Codes-(SSU)................449
  SCV Setup Panel Service Codes-(SUP)................449
  ClimaTrak Display Codes................480
Section 135: Storage................482
  Placing Tractor in Long-Term Storage................483
  Removing Tractor from Storage................485
  Paint Finish Care................486
Section 140: Specifications................487
  General Specifications................488
  Overall Dimensions................491
  Ground Speeds................492
  Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values................493
  Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values................495
  Identify Zinc-Flake Coated Fasteners................497
  Declaration of Conformity................498
Section 145: Identification Numbers................499
  Identification Plates................500
  Record Tractor Identification Number................501
  Record Engine Serial Number................502
  Record Cab Serial Number................503
  Record Transmission Serial Number................504
  Record Track Serial Numbers................505
  Camoplast Track Serial Numbers................506
  Keep Proof of Ownership................508
  Keep Machines Secure................509
Section 150: Glossary................510
  Glossary of Terms................511
Section IBC: John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job................513
  John Deere Parts................514
  The Right Tools................515
  Well-Trained Technicians................516
  Prompt Service................517
 
John Deere 8220T, 8320T, 8420T, and 8520T Tractors (902001 - ) Operator's Manual (OMAR178079)