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OMRE199128 English - 5220, 5320, 5420 and 5520 Tractors Operator's Manual (North American) Operator's Manual.pdf
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 05: Safety................18
  Recognize Safety Information................20
  Understand Signal Words................21
  Follow Safety Instructions................22
  Prevent Machine Runaway................23
  Use Seat Belt and Foldable ROPS Properly-Straddle Mount and IOOS................24
  Operate Tractor Safely................26
  Use Caution on Hillsides................176
  Shift to Low Gear on Hills................29
  Avoid Tipping................30
  Freeing a Mired Machine................31
  Work In Ventilated Area................445
  Park Tractor Safely................33
  Keep Riders Off Machine................34
  Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires................338
  Prepare for Emergencies................36
  Do Not Use Starting Fluid................37
  Wear Protective Clothing................38
  Protect Against Noise................39
  Handle Chemical Products Safely................40
  Avoid Contact with Pesticides................171
  Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines................240
  Use Safety Lights and Devices................327
  Use a Safety Chain................328
  Safely Transporting the Tractor................45
  Tow Loads Safely................46
  Keep ROPS Installed Properly................47
  Practice Safe Maintenance................48
  Service Tractor Safely................444
  Support Machine Properly................50
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating................51
  Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines................359
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids................53
  Service Cooling System Safely................54
  Store Attachments Safely................55
  Prevent Acid Burns................56
  Service Tires Safely................272
  Dispose of Waste Properly................59
Section 10: Safety Signs................60
  Warning Labels................61
Section 15: Controls and Instruments................76
  Tractor Controls (Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop)................77
  Tractor Controls (Isolated Open Operator Station and Cab)................79
  Instrument (Dash) Panel-Early Model Tractor................81
  Instrument (Dash) Panel-Late Model Tractor................82
  Overhead Control Panel (Cab)................83
Section 20: Lights................84
  Light Switch Positions................85
  Using Headlights................87
  High Beam Indicator................88
  Using Tail Lights................89
  Using Fender Lights (Isolated Open Operator Station, 5520 Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop)................91
  Using Rear Flood Light (Straddle Mount, Isolated Open Operator Station and Hi-Crop)................92
  Adjusting Rear Flood Light (Straddle Mount, Isolated Open Operator Station and Hi-Crop)................94
  Using Flood Lights (Cab)................95
  Using Warning Lights................97
  Using Turn Signals (Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop)................99
  Using Turn Signals (Isolated Open Operator Station and Cab)................101
  Seven-Terminal Outlet................103
Section 25: Hi-Crop and Straddle Mount Operator Station................105
  Operating Foldable ROPS................112
  Using Seat Belt................114
  Adjusting Seat................109
  Adjusting Steering Wheel Tilt-If Equipped................110
Section 30: Cab and Isolated Open Operator Station................111
  Operating Foldable ROPS................112
  Using Seat Belt................114
  Adjusting Seat-Air Suspension Seat (Cab) (Optional)................115
  Adjusting Seat (Deluxe Adjustable Seat)-Early Model Tractor................116
  Adjusting Seat-Mechanical Suspension Seat-Later Model Tractor................117
  Adjusting Seat Arm Rest-Air and Mechanical Suspension Seat................119
  Adjusting Steering Wheel................120
  Adjusting Blower Speed (Cab)................121
  Controlling Temperature (Cab)................122
  Optimizing A/C and Heater Performance................123
  Operating Wiper(s) (Cab)................125
  Accessory Electrical Outlet................126
  Operating the Radio (Cab-If Equipped)................127
  Operating the Radio with Optional Cassette Tape Player (Cab-If Equipped)................129
  Operating the Radio with Optional Compact Disc Player (Cab-If Equipped)................131
  Operating the Optional Cassette Tape Player (Cab-If Equipped)................133
  Operating the Optional Compact Disc Player (Cab-If Equipped)................134
  Setting the Clock (Cab-If Equipped)................135
  Using Dome Light (Cab)................136
Section 35: Break-In Period................137
  Observe Engine Operation Closely................138
  Break-In Service................363
Section 40: Prestarting Checks................140
  Service Daily Before Start-Up................141
Section 45: Operating the Engine................144
  Before Starting the Engine................147
  Starting the Engine................147
  Check Instruments After Starting................152
  Oil Pressure Indicator................153
  Charging System Indicator................154
  Air Restriction Indicator................155
  Coolant Temperature Gauge................156
  Watch Fuel Level................157
  Changing Engine Speeds (Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop)................158
  Changing Engine Speeds (Cab and Isolated Open Operator Station)................159
  Warming Up the Engine................160
  Restart Stalled Engine................161
  Avoid Idling the Engine................162
  Observe Engine Work and Idle Speeds................163
  Working with Speed/Hour Meter................164
  Stopping the Engine................165
  Using Booster Battery................168
Section 50: Driving the Tractor................169
  Operator Training Required................170
  Avoid Contact with Pesticides................171
  Driving on Public Roads................173
  Use Caution on Hillsides................176
  Operating CollarShift or SyncShuttle™ Transmissions................177
  Shifting CollarShift Transmission................178
  Shifting SyncShuttle™ Transmission................179
  Operating PowrReverser™ Transmission................180
  Shifting PowrReverser™ Transmission................182
  Selecting a Gear................183
  Creeper Gear Operation (If Equipped)................184
  Using Brakes................185
  Using Differential Lock................186
  Operating Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (If Equipped)................187
  Stopping Tractor with CollarShift or SyncShuttle™ Transmission................188
  Stopping Tractor with PowrReverser™ Transmission................190
Section 55: Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch................194
  Match Tractor Power to Implement................195
  3-Point Hitch Components................196
  Rockshaft Control Levers................197
  Using Rockshaft Position Control................198
  Setting Position Control Lever Stop................200
  Using Draft Control................201
  Adjusting Rockshaft Rate-of-Drop................203
  Preparing Implement................204
  Converting Category II Hitch to Category I................205
  Positioning Center Link................206
  Attaching Implements to 3-Point Hitch................207
  Adjusting Hitch Side Sway................210
  Leveling the Hitch................211
  Adjusting Lateral Float................213
  Adjusting Rockshaft Control Lever Friction................214
  Warming Hydraulic System Oil................216
Section 60: Remote Hydraulic Cylinders................218
  Use Correct Hose Tips................219
  SCV Control Lever and Coupler Identification (If Equipped)................220
  Installing Remote Outlet Oil Manifolds (Optional)................222
  Connecting Cylinder Hoses................223
  Connecting Hose Under Pressure................226
  Connecting Single-Acting Cylinder................227
  Correcting Reversed Cylinder Response................229
  Operating SCV Controls................230
  Adjusting Cylinder Stop................231
  Neutral Lever Position................232
  Loader Joystick Functions................233
  Disconnecting Cylinder Hoses................235
Section 65: Drawbar and PTO................236
  Observe Drawbar Load Limitations................237
  Selecting Drawbar Position................238
  Adjusting Drawbar Length................239
  Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines................240
  Attaching PTO-Driven Implement................241
  Selecting Correct PTO Speeds (SyncShuttle™ Transmission Only)-If Equipped................243
  Operating Tractor PTO................244
  Adjust PTO Clutch Operating Rod (Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop)................406
  Adjust PTO Clutch Operating Linkage (Cab and Isolated Open Operator Station)................408
Section 70: Ballast................251
  Planning for Maximum Productivity................252
  Selecting Ballast Carefully................253
  Matching Ballast to Work Load................254
  Checking for Correct Ballast................255
  Measuring Wheel Slip-Manually................256
  Ballast Limitations................258
  Ballasting Front End for Transport................259
  Ballasting Two-Wheel Drive Tractors................260
  Ballasting MFWD-Equipped Tractors................261
  Determining Maximum Rear Ballast................262
  Determining Maximum Front Ballast................263
  Using Cast Iron Weights................265
  Installing Rear Cast Iron Weights................266
  Using Liquid Weight................267
  Using Implement Codes................269
Section 75: Wheels, Tires and Treads................271
  Service Tires Safely................272
  Check Implement-to-Tire Clearance................273
  Check Tire Inflation Pressure................274
  Tire Inflation Pressure Chart-Early Model Tractor................275
  Tire Inflation Pressure Chart-Late Model Tractor................277
  Selecting Front Tire Rolling Direction................279
  Tighten Wheel/Axle Hardware Correctly................280
  Tighten Bolts-Adjustable Front Axle................281
  Tighten Bolts-MFWD Axle................282
  Tighten Bolts-Rear Axle................283
  Observe Rear Wheel Tread Width Limitations................284
  Tread Settings-Two-Position Rear Wheels-Early Model Tractor................285
  Tread Settings-Two-Position Rear Wheels-Late Model Tractor................287
  Tread Settings-Multi-Position Rear Wheels-Early Model Tractor................289
  Tread Settings-Multi-Position Rear Wheels-Late Model Tractor................293
  Tread Settings-Multi-Position MFWD Wheels-Early Model Tractor................296
  Tread Settings-Multi-Position MFWD Wheels-Late Model Tractor................299
  Tread Settings-Adjustable Front Axle-Early Model Tractor................303
  Tread Settings-Adjustable Front Axle-Late Model Tractor................306
  Adjust Front Axle Tread Width-Early Model Tractor................308
  Adjust Front Axle Tread Width-Late Model Tractor................309
  Checking Toe-In-Adjustable Front Axle................310
  Adjusting Toe-In-Adjustable Front Axle-Early Model Tractor................311
  Adjusting Toe-In-Adjustable Front Axle-Late Model Tractor................312
  Checking Toe-In-MFWD................313
  Adjusting Toe-In-MFWD................314
  Set MFWD Steering Stops Turning Radius................315
  Use Correct Tire Combinations................316
  Tire Compatibility Chart-5220 and 5320-Early Model Tractor................317
  Tire Compatibility Chart-5420 and 5520-Early Model Tractor................320
  Tire Compatibility Chart-Late Model Tractor................323
Section 80: Transporting................326
  Use Safety Lights and Devices................327
  Use a Safety Chain................328
  Driving Tractor on Roads................329
  Transport on Carrier................334
  Towing Tractor................335
Section 85: Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant................337
  Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires................338
  Handle Fluids Safely-Avoid Fires................339
  Fuel Storage................340
  Cold Weather Operation................341
  Diesel Fuel................342
  Fill Fuel Tank................344
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants................346
  Lubricant Storage................347
  Diesel Engine Oil................348
  Diesel Engine Coolant................350
  Oil Filters................352
  Liquid Coolant Conditioner................353
  Anti-Chatter Transmission-Hydraulic Oil................354
  Use Correct Hydraulic-Transmission Filter Element................355
  Gear Oil................356
  Grease................357
Section 90: Lubrication and Maintenance................358
  Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines................359
  Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides................446
  Observe Service Intervals................364
  Use Correct Lubricant................362
  Break-In Service................363
  Service Intervals................364
Section 95: Service-10 Hours................366
  Check Engine Oil Level................367
  Check Coolant Level................369
  Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Tank and Fuel Filter................371
  Lubricate as Necessary................373
Section 100: Service-50 Hours................374
  Check Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil Level................375
  Check MFWD Axle Oil Level................376
  Clean and Check Battery................377
  Inspect All Tires................378
  Lubricate Front Axle Pivot Pin(s)................379
  Lubricate Steering Spindles (Adjustable Front Axle)................381
  Lubricate Steering King Pins (MFWD)................382
  Inspect Tractor for Loose Hardware................383
Section 105: Service-100 Hours................384
  Change Engine Oil and Filter................428
  Replace Transmission-Hydraulic Filter................387
  Check and Adjust Clutch Pedal Free Play (CollarShift and SyncShuttle™)................388
  Clutch Pedal Linkage Adjustment (PowrReverser™)................391
Section 110: Service-250 Hours................393
  Service Air Cleaner................436
  Inspect and Adjust Alternator/Fan Belt (5220 and 5320)................396
  Inspect and Adjust A/C Compressor Belt -Cab (5220 and 5320)................397
  Inspect and Adjust Alternator/Fan Belt (5420 and 5520)................398
  Lubricate 3-Point Hitch................401
  Check Neutral Start System................402
  Clean Cab Air Filters................404
  Adjust PTO Clutch Operating Rod (Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop)................406
  Adjust PTO Clutch Operating Linkage (Cab and Isolated Open Operator Station)................408
Section 115: Service-500 Hours................410
  Replace Fuel Filter................411
Section 120: Service-600 Hours................412
  Change Oil in MFWD Axle-If Equipped................413
  Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube................415
  Pack Front Wheel Bearings-Adjustable Front Axle................416
  Check Hoses and Hose Clamps for Tightness................417
  Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings................418
  Check Engine Idle Speeds................419
  Check Front Axle Pivot Pin................420
  Adjust Engine Valve Clearance................421
Section 125: Service-1200 Hours................422
  Change Transmission-Hydraulic Oil and Filter................423
  Clean Transmission-Hydraulic Pickup Screen................425
Section 130: Service-Annually................427
  Change Engine Oil and Filter................428
  Replace Air Cleaner Elements................429
  Inspecting Seat Belt................430
Section 135: Service-2 Years/2000 Hours................431
  Flush Cooling System................475
Section 140: Service-As Required................435
  Service Air Cleaner................436
  Adjust Hand Throttle Friction (Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop)................437
  Adjust Hand Throttle Friction (Isolated Open Operator Station and Cab)................438
  Adjust 540E PTO Throttle Limiter (Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop)................439
  Adjust 540E PTO Throttle Limiter (Isolated Open Operator Station and Cab)................440
Section 145: Service................442
  Service Tractor Safely................444
  Work In Ventilated Area................445
  Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides................446
  Engine Break-In Oil................447
  Using High-Pressure Washers................448
  Additional Service Information................449
  Opening Hood................450
  Removing Hood................451
  Removing Side Screens................452
  Air Intake System Components................453
  Service Air Cleaner at Regular Intervals................454
  Checking Air Intake System................455
  Removing Air Cleaner Elements................457
  Inspecting Element................459
  Cleaning Primary Element................460
  Washing Primary Element................461
  Storing Element................462
  Replacing Alternator/Fan Belt (5220 and 5320)................463
  Replacing Fan/Alternator/AC Compressor Belt (5420 and 5520)................464
  Replacing A/C Compressor Belt (5220 and 5320-Cab)................466
  Fuel System Components................467
  Bleeding Fuel System................468
  Do Not Modify Fuel System................470
  Engine Cooling System Components................471
  Cleaning Grille, Screens, Radiator and Oil Cooler................473
  Flush Cooling System................475
  Winterize Cooling System................476
  Prevent Battery Explosions................477
  Observe Electrical Service Precautions................478
  Battery Access-Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop................480
  Battery Access-Cab Machines................481
  Removing Battery................482
  Servicing Battery................484
  Battery Replacement Specifications................487
  Charging Battery................488
  Checking Battery Condition................490
  Connecting Starter Wiring................491
  Connecting Alternator Wiring................492
  Servicing Air Conditioner (Cab)................493
  Locating Fusible Link................495
  Locating Fuses................496
  Fuse Size and Function-Early Model Tractor................498
  Fuse Size and Function-Late Model Tractor................500
  Aiming Headlights................503
  Adjusting Headlights................504
  Replace Headlight Bulb-Early Model Tractor................505
  Replace Headlight Bulb-Late Model Tractor................507
  Replace Warning Light Bulb (Straddle Mount, Hi-Crop and Isolated Open Operator Station)................508
  Replace Warning Light Bulb (Cab)................509
  Replace Tail Light Bulb (Cab and Isolated Open Operator Station)................511
  Replace Tail Light Bulb (Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop)................513
  Replace Flood Light Bulb-Early Model Tractor (Straddle Mount, Hi-Crop and Isolated Open Operator Station)................514
  Replace Flood Light Bulb-Late Model Tractor (Straddle Mount, Hi-Crop and Isolated Open Operator Station)................516
  Replace Flood Light Bulb (Cab)................517
  Replace Fender Light Bulb-Early Model Tractor (Isolated Open Operator Station)................519
  Replace Fender Light Bulb-Late Model Tractor (Isolated Open Operator Station)................521
  Replace Dome Light Bulb (Cab)................522
  Checking Tires................523
  Tubeless Tire Repair................524
  Keep ROPS Installed Properly (Straddle Mount, Hi-Crop and Isolated Open Operator Station)................525
  Keep Cab Protection System Installed Properly................528
Section 150: Troubleshooting................530
  Engine Troubleshooting................531
  Transmission Troubleshooting................536
  Hydraulic System Troubleshooting................537
  Brakes Troubleshooting................538
  Rockshaft and Quick-Coupler 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting................539
  Remote Hydraulic Cylinders Troubleshooting................541
  Electrical System Troubleshooting................542
  Heater and A/C System Troubleshooting (Cab)................544
  Wipers, Flood Lights, Dome Light and Radio Troubleshooting (Cab)................548
Section 155: Storage................549
  Storing Tractor................550
  Removing Tractor From Storage................555
Section 160: Specifications................557
  Machine Specifications................558
  Drain and Refill Capacities................562
  Machine Dimensions-Straddle Mount................563
  Machine Dimensions-Isolated Open Operator Station................565
  Machine Dimensions (Cab)................567
  Machine Dimensions (Hi-Crop)................569
  Permissible Load Specifications................571
  CollarShift and SyncShuttle™ Transmission Ground Speed Estimates................572
  CollarShift and SyncShuttle™ Creeper Transmission Ground Speed Estimates................573
  PowrReverser™ Transmission Ground Speed Estimates................574
  PowrReverser™ Creeper Transmission Ground Speed Estimates................575
  Correction Factors for Other Tire Sizes................576
  Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values................577
  Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values................579
  Emissions Control System Certification Label................581
  U.S. Emissions Control Warranty Statement (United States Only)................582
  Limited Battery Warranty................583
Section 165: Identification Numbers................585
  Identification Plates................586
  Record Tractor Serial Number................587
  Record Front Axle (2-WD) Serial Number................588
  Record Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Serial Number................589
  Record Engine Serial Number................590
  Record Transmission Serial Number................591
Section 170: Lubrication and Maintenance Record Charts................592
  50, 250, 500 Hour Service Chart................593
  600 Hour Service Chart................595
  1200 Hour Service Chart................597
  Annual Service Chart................598
  2000 Hour Service Chart................599
  As Required Service Chart................600
Section 175: Crime Prevention Tips................602
  Help Prevent Crime................603
  Record Ag Identification Numbers................604
  Keep Proof of Ownership................605
  Park Indoors Out of Sight................606
  When Parking Outdoors................607
  Reduce Vandalism................608
  Report Thefts Immediately................609
Section SLIT: John Deere Service Literature Available................610
  Parts Catalog................611
  Operator's Manual................612
  Fundamentals of Service Manuals................613
  Technical and Service Manuals................614
  Know-How Booklets................615
  Common Questions Booklet................616
Section IBC: John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job................617
  John Deere Quality................618

John Deere 5220, 5320, 5420 and 5520 Tractors  Operator's Manual (OMRE199128)