John Deere 5103, 5203, 5303 and 5403 Tractors (North American) 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. This document is printable, without restrictions, contains searchable text, bookmarks, crosslinks for easy navigation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 05: Safety................14
  Recognize Safety Information................16
  Understand Signal Words................17
  Follow Safety Instructions................25
  Prevent Machine Runaway................19
  Use Seat Belt and Foldable ROPS Properly................20
  Operate Tractor Safely................22
  Use Caution on Hillsides................24
  Follow Safety Instructions................25
  Shift to Low Gear on Hills................26
  Avoid Tipping................27
  Freeing a Mired Machine................28
  Work In Ventilated Area................327
  Park Tractor Safely................30
  Keep Riders Off Machine................31
  Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires................237
  Prepare for Emergencies................33
  Do Not Use Starting Fluid................34
  Wear Protective Clothing................35
  Protect Against Noise................36
  Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely................37
  Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely................39
  Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines................174
  Use Safety Lights and Devices................227
  Use a Safety Chain................228
  Safely Transporting the Tractor................44
  Tow Loads Safely................45
  Keep ROPS Installed Properly................378
  Practice Safe Maintenance................47
  Service Tractor Safely................326
  Support Machine Properly................49
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating................50
  Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines................261
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids................52
  Service Cooling System Safely................53
  Store Attachments Safely................54
  Prevent Acid Burns................55
  Service Tires Safely................201
  Dispose of Waste Properly................57
Section 10: Safety Signs................58
  Warning Labels................59
Section 15: Controls and Instruments................63
  Tractor Controls................64
  Instrument Panel................67
Section 20: Lights................68
  Light Switch Positions................69
  Use Headlights................70
  High Beam Indicator................71
  Using Tail Lights................72
  Using Turn Signals................73
  Using Hazard Lights................75
  Seven-Terminal Outlet................76
Section 25: Operator's Platform................78
  Operating Foldable ROPS................79
  Using Seat Belt................81
  Selecting Seat Position................82
  Adjusting Ride Comfort................83
Section 30: Break-In Period................84
  Observe Engine Operation Closely................85
  Break-In Service................265
Section 35: Prestarting Checks................87
  Daily Service Before Starting Engine................88
Section 40: Operating the Engine................91
  Before Starting the Engine................94
  Starting the Engine................94
  Checking Engine Indicators and Gauges................96
  Changing Engine Speeds................98
  Recommended Engine Speeds and Operating Procedures................99
  Working With Speed/Hour Meter................101
  Engines with Turbocharger................102
  Stopping the Engine................103
  Cold Weather Starting Procedure Using Intake Air Heater System - If Equipped................104
  Using Booster Battery................105
Section 50: Driving the Tractor................106
  Operator Training Required................107
  Reduce Fuel Consumption................108
  Driving on Public Roads................112
  Operating Transmission................115
  Shifting Collar Shift Transmission (If Equipped)................116
  Shifting Top Shaft Synchronizer (TSS) Transmission (If equipped)................117
  Selecting a Gear................118
  Using Brakes................119
  Using Differential Lock................120
  Operating Mechanical Front Wheel Drive................121
  Stopping Tractor................122
Section 55: Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch................124
  Match Tractor Power to Implement................125
  3-Point Hitch Components................126
  Rockshaft Control Levers................127
  Setting Position Control Lever Stop................128
  Using Rockshaft Position Control................129
  Using Draft Control................131
  Adjusting Rockshaft Rate-of-Drop/ Implement Lock................133
  Preparing Implement................134
  Converting Category II Hitch to Category I - If Equipped................135
  Positioning Center Link................136
  Attaching Implements to 3-Point Hitch................137
  Adjusting Hitch Side Sway................141
  Leveling the Hitch................142
  Adjusting Lateral Float................144
  Adjusting Rockshaft Lever Friction Adjustment................145
  Warming Hydraulic System Oil................146
Section 60: Remote Hydraulic Cylinders................147
  Use Correct Hose Tips................148
  Control Lever and Coupler Identification................149
  Mid-Mount Valve Coupler Identification................151
  Rear SCV Dust Plug Identification................152
  Connecting Cylinder Hoses................153
  Connecting Cylinder Hoses—Mid-Mount Valve................155
  Connecting Single-Acting Cylinder................158
  Correcting Reversed Cylinder Response................159
  Neutral Lever Position................160
  Extending/Retracting Cylinder—SCV I................161
  Extending/Retracting Cylinder—SCV II................162
  Using Power Beyond Attachment................163
  Joystick Function................165
  Adjusting Cylinder Stop................166
  Disconnecting Cylinder Hoses................167
Section 65: Drawbar and PTO................169
  Observe Drawbar / Wagon Hitch Load Limitations................170
  Using Swinging Drawbar................171
  Adjustable Drawbar................172
  Proper Use of Drawbar................173
  Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines................174
  Attaching PTO-Driven Implement................175
  Operating Tractor PTO................176
  Adjusting PTO Clutch Operating Rod................293
Section 70: Ballast................179
  Planning for Maximum Productivity................180
  Selecting Ballast Carefully................181
  Matching Ballast to Load Work................182
  Checking for Correct Ballast................183
  Measuring Wheel Slip (Manually)................184
  Ballast Limitations................186
  Ballasting Front End for Transport................187
  Ballasting Two-Wheel Drive Tractors................189
  Ballast MFWD-Equipped Tractors................190
  Determining Maximum Rear Ballast................191
  Determining Maximum Front Ballast................192
  Using Cast Iron Weights................193
  Install Rear Cast Iron Weights................194
  Using Liquid Weight................195
  Draining the Tires................197
  Using Implement Codes................198
Section 75: Wheels, Tires and Treads................200
  Service Tires Safely................201
  Check Implement-to-Tire Clearance................202
  Check Tire Inflation Pressure................203
  Tire Inflation Pressure Chart................204
  Selecting Front Tire Rolling Direction................205
  Tighten Wheel/Axle Hardware Correctly................206
  Tighten Bolts—Adjustable Front Axle................207
  Tighten Bolts—MFWD Axle................208
  Tighten Bolts—Rear Axle................209
  Observe Rear Wheel Tread Width Limitations................210
  Tread Settings—Multi-Position Rear Wheels................211
  Tread Settings—Adjustable Front Axle................213
  Tread Setting—Multi-Position MFWD Wheels................215
  Adjust Front Axle Tread Width................217
  Checking Toe-In (Two-Wheel Drive Tractor)................218
  Adjusting Toe-In (Two-Wheel Drive Tractor)................219
  Checking Toe-In (MFWD Tractor)................220
  Adjusting Toe-In (MFWD Tractor)................221
  Set MFWD Steering Stops Turning Radius................222
  Mounting Tires................223
  Use Correct Tire Combinations................224
  Tire Compatibility Chart................225
Section 80: Transporting................226
  Use Safety Lights and Devices................227
  Use a Safety Chain................228
  Driving Tractor on Roads................229
  Transport on Carrier................233
  Towing Tractor................234
Section 85: Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant................236
  Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires................237
  Handle Fluids Safely—Avoid Fires................238
  Fuel Storage................239
  Cold Weather Operation................240
  Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel................242
  Diesel Fuel................242
  Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines................243
  Biodiesel Fuel................245
  Fill Fuel Tank................247
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants................249
  Lubricant Storage................250
  Diesel Engine Oil................251
  Oil Filters................252
  Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant................253
  Liquid Coolant Conditioner................255
  Anti-Chatter Transmission/Hydraulic Oil................256
  Use Correct Hydraulic-Transmission Filter Element................257
  Gear Oil................258
  Grease................259
Section 90: Lubrication and Maintenance................260
  Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines................261
  Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides................328
  Observe Service Intervals................266
  Use Correct Lubricant................264
  Break-In Service................265
  Service Intervals................266
Section 95: Service—10 Hours................269
  Check Engine Oil Level................270
  Check Coolant Level................271
  Drain Water and Sediment From Fuel Tank and Fuel Filter................272
  Lubricate as Necessary................273
Section 100: Service—50 Hours................274
  Check Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil Level................275
  Check MFWD Axle Oil Level................276
  Clean and Check Battery................278
  Inspect All Tires................279
  Lubricate Front Axle Pivot Pin(s)................280
  Lubricate Steering Spindles................282
  Inspect Tractor for Loose Hardware................283
Section 105: Service—100 Hours................284
  Change Engine Oil and Filter................314
  Replace Transmission-Hydraulic Filter................286
Section 110: Service—250 Hours................287
  Service Air Cleaner................322
  Inspect and Adjust Alternator/Fan Belt................289
  Lubricate 3-Point Hitch................290
  Check Neutral Start System................291
  Check and Adjust Clutch Pedal Free Play................292
  Adjusting PTO Clutch Operating Rod................293
Section 115: Service—500 Hours................295
  Replace Fuel Filter................296
Section 120: Service—600 Hours................297
  Change Oil in MFWD Axle (If Equipped)................298
  Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube................300
  Pack Front Wheel Bearing (2WD)................301
  Check Hoses and Hose Clamps for Tightness................302
  Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings................304
  Check Engine Idle Speeds................305
  Check Front Axle Pivot Pin................306
  Adjust Engine Valve Clearance................307
Section 125: Service—1000 Hours................308
  Change Transmission-Hydraulic Oil and Filter................309
  Clean Transmission-Hydraulic Pickup Screen................311
Section 130: Service—Annually................313
  Change Engine Oil and Filter................314
  Replace Air Cleaner Elements................315
Section 135: Service—2 Years/2000 Hours................317
  Flush Cooling System................352
Section 140: Service—As Required................321
  Service Air Cleaner................322
  Adjust Throttle Friction................323
Section 145: Service................324
  Service Tractor Safely................326
  Work In Ventilated Area................327
  Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides................328
  Engine Break-In Oil................329
  Using High-Pressure Washers................330
  Additional Service Information................331
  Opening Hood................332
  Removing Side Screens................333
  Removing Hood................334
  Air Intake System Components................335
  Service Air Cleaner at Regular Intervals................336
  Checking Air Intake System................337
  Removing Primary Air Cleaner Element................338
  Cleaning Primary Element................339
  Washing Primary Element................340
  Inspecting Element................341
  Storing Element................342
  Replacing Alternator/Fan Belt................343
  Fuel System Components................344
  Bleeding Fuel System................345
  Do Not Modify Fuel System................347
  Engine Cooling System Components................348
  Cleaning Grille, Screens and Radiator................350
  Flush Cooling System................352
  Winterize Cooling System................353
  Prevent Battery Explosions................354
  Observe Electrical Service Precautions................355
  Battery Access................356
  Removing Battery................357
  Checking Battery Condition................358
  Servicing Battery................359
  Charging Battery................361
  Battery Replacement Specifications................363
  Connecting Starter Wiring................364
  Connecting Alternator Wiring................365
  Locating Fusible Link................366
  Locating Fuses................367
  Fuse Size and Function................368
  Aiming Headlights................369
  Adjusting Headlights................371
  Replace Headlight Bulb................372
  Replace Tail Light and Warning Light Bulbs................374
  Replace Flood Lamp Bulb................375
  Checking Tires................376
  Tubeless Tire Repair................377
  Keep ROPS Installed Properly................378
Section 150: Troubleshooting................381
  Engine Troubleshooting................382
  Transmission Troubleshooting................387
  Hydraulic System Troubleshooting................388
  Brakes Troubleshooting................389
  Rockshaft and Quick-Coupler 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting................390
  Remote Hydraulic Cylinders Troubleshooting................392
  Electrical System Troubleshooting................393
Section 155: Tractor Storage................395
  Storing Tractor................396
  Removing Tractor From Storage................401
Section 160: Specifications................402
  Machine Specifications................403
  Drain and Refill Capacities................406
  Machine Dimension................407
  Permissible Load Specifications................408
  Ground Speed Estimates................409
  Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values................410
  Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values................412
  Emissions Control System Certification Label................415
  Limited Battery Warranty................416
Section 165: Identification Numbers................418
  Identification Plates................419
  Record Tractor Serial Number................420
  Record Front Axle (2-WD) Serial Number................421
  Record Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Serial Number................422
  Record Engine Serial Number................423
  Transmission Serial Number................424
  Keep Proof of Ownership................425
  Keep Machines Secure................426
Section 170: Lubrication Maintenance Record Charts................427
  50, 250, 500 Hour Service Chart................428
  600 Hour Service Chart................430
  1000, 1200 Hour Service Chart................432
  Annual Service Chart................434
  2000 Hour Service Chart................435
  As Required Service Chart................436
Section 180: John Deere Service................437
  John Deere Parts................438
  The Right Tools................439
  Well Trained Technician................440
  Prompt Service................441

John Deere 5103, 5203, 5303 and 5403 Tractors (North American) Operator's Manual (OMRE268160)