John Deere 5300N, 5400N, 5500N tractors (008250- ) 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, crosslinks for easy navigation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 00: Identification Views................12
  5000N Series................13
Section 05: Safety................14
  Recognize Safety Information................15
  Understand Signal Words................16
  Follow Safety Instructions................17
  Prevent Machine Runaway................18
  Work In Ventilated Area................19
  Driving the Tractor Safely................20
  Operating the Tractor Safely................22
  Keep Riders Off Machine................24
  Parking and Leaving the Tractor................25
  Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires................26
  Prepare for Emergencies................27
  Wear Protective Clothing................28
  Avoid Contact with Pesticides................29
  Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines................30
  Use Safety Lights and Devices................31
  Safely Transporting the Tractor................32
  Practice Safe Maintenance................33
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating................34
  Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines................35
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids................36
  Store Attachments Safely................37
  Service Cooling System Safely................38
  Retighten Wheel Nuts................39
  Prevent Acid Burns................40
  Support Machine Properly................41
  Service Front-Wheel Drive Tractor Safely................42
  Service Tires Safely................182
  Dispose of Waste Properly................44
Section 10: Safety Decals................45
  Pictorial Safety Signs................46
  Operator's Manual................47
  Riders................48
Section 15: Controls and Instruments................49
  Tractor Controls................50
  PTO Reducing Gear................52
  Instruments and Indicator Lights................53
Section 20: Lights................54
  Light and Horn Switch Positions................55
  Full Beam Indicator Light................56
  Tail Lights................57
  Rear Work Light................58
  Adjusting Rear Work Light................59
  Hazard Warning Lights................60
  Turn Signal Light................61
  Seven-Terminal Trailer Socket................62
Section 25: Operator's Platform and Cab................63
  Operating Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)................64
  Adjusting Operator's Seat Position................66
  Operator's Cab Switches................67
  Fan and Heater................68
  Air Conditioning System Controls (if equipped)................69
  Dome Light................70
  Beacon Light................71
  Sun Visor................72
  Tool Box................73
Section 30: Break-In Period................74
  After the First 4 and 8 Hours of Operation................75
  After First 100 Hours of Operation................77
Section 35: Prestarting Checks................79
  Prestarting Checks................79
Section 40: Operating the Engine................81
  Before Starting the Engine................85
  Starting the Engine With a Slave Battery................84
  Starting the Engine................85
  Observe Instruments After Starting the Engine................87
  Oil Pressure Indicator................88
  Alternator Indicator Light................89
  Air Cleaner Restriction Indicator Light................90
  Coolant Temperature Gauge................91
  Observe Fuel Level................92
  Changing Engine Speeds................93
  Warming Up the Engine................94
  Restart Stalled Engine................95
  Avoid Idling the Engine................96
  Observe Engine Work and Idle Speeds................97
  Speed-Hour Meter................98
  Stopping the Engine................99
  Cold Weather Starting Procedure Using Intake Air Heater System................100
  Using Booster Battery................101
Section 45: Operating the Tractor................102
  Operator Training Required................103
  Driving On Public Roads................104
  Chock Block................106
  Shifting Transmission................107
  Operating Transmission Control Levers................109
  Use Caution On Hillsides................110
  Selecting a Gear................111
  Travel Speeds, Tractors with 30 km/h (18.5mph) Transmission................102
  Travel Speeds, Tractors with 40 km/h (25mph) Transmission................102
  Reverse Travel Speeds, Tractors with 40km/h (25 mph) Transmission................102
  Using Brakes................118
  Using Differential Lock................119
  Operating Front-Wheel Drive................120
  Stopping the Tractor................121
  Hydraulic Trailer Brakes................123
Section 50: Rockshaft and Three-Point Hitch................124
  Match Tractor Power to Implement................125
  Three-Point Hitch Components................126
  Rockshaft Control Levers................127
  Using Rockshaft Position Control................128
  Position Control Lever Stop................130
  Using Draft Control................131
  Adjusting Rockshaft Rate-of-Drop................133
  Preparing Implement................134
  Converting Category II Hitch to Category IN or Category I................136
  Positioning Draft Link Ends................137
  Quick-Coupling (Hook-Type) Draft Links................138
  Positioning Center Link................139
  Attaching Implements to 3-Point Hitch................140
  Adjusting Sway Blocks................142
  Leveling the Hitch................143
  Adjusting Rockshaft Control Lever Friction................145
  Warming Hydraulic System Oil................146
Section 55: Remote Hydraulic Cylinders................147
  Use Correct Hose Tips................148
  Control Lever and Coupler Identification (Standard Version)................149
  Control Lever and Coupler Identification (Optional Version)................150
  Maximum Permissible Oil Withdrawal................152
  Connecting Cylinder Hoses................153
  Connecting Hose Under Pressure................155
  Connecting Single-Acting Cylinder................156
  Correcting Reversed Cylinder Response................157
  Neutral Lever Position................158
  Retracting Cylinder................159
  Extending Cylinder................160
  Disconnecting Cylinder Hoses................161
Section 60: Drawbar and PTO................162
  Selecting Drawbar Position................163
  Adjusting Drawbar Length................164
  Using Swinging Drawbar................165
  Attaching PTO-Driven Implement................166
  Operating Tractor PTO at Correct Speed................167
  Adjusting PTO Clutch Operating Rod................169
Section 65: Ballast................170
  Planning for Maximum Productivity................171
  Selecting Ballast Carefully................172
  Matching Ballast to Load Work................173
  Checking for Correct Ballast................174
  Measuring Wheel Slip (Manually)................175
  Ballast Limitations................177
  Ballasting Front End for Transport................178
  Ballasting Two-Wheel Drive Tractors................179
  Ballasting MFWD-Equipped Tractors................180
Section 70: Wheels, Tires and Treads................181
  Service Tires Safely................182
  Check Implement-to-Tire Clearance................183
  Tighten Bolts-Adjustable Front Axle................184
  Tighten Hardware-MFWD Axle................185
  Tighten Bolts-Rear Axle................186
  Observe Rear Wheel Tread Width Limitations................187
  Adjusting Rear Wheel Tread................188
  Adjusting Front Wheel Tread................190
  Tread Settings (Tractors with Two-Wheel Drive)................191
  Adjusting Front Axle Tread Width................192
  Checking Toe-In-Two-Wheel Drive Tractor................194
  Adjusting Toe-In-Two-Wheel Drive Tractor................195
  Checking Toe-In-MFWD Tractor................196
  Adjusting Toe-In-MFWD Tractor................197
  Setting Steering Stops-Adjustable Front Axle................198
  Setting Steering Stops-MFWD Axle................199
  Tire Combinations................200
  Tire Pressures................304
Section 75: Transporting................202
  Driving Tractor on Roads................203
  Transport on Carrier................205
  Towing Tractor................206
Section 80: Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant................207
  Diesel Fuel................208
  Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel................209
  Diesel Engine Oil................210
  Transmission/Hydraulic and Front Wheel Drive Axle Oil................211
  Grease................212
  Diesel Engine Coolant................213
  Operating in Warm Temperature Climates................214
  Oil Filters................215
  Lubricant Storage................216
  Mixing of Lubricants................217
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants................218
Section 85: Lubrication and Maintenance................219
  Observe Service Intervals................220
  Use Correct Lubricant................221
  Daily or Every 10 Hours................222
  Every 50 Hours................223
  After the First 100 Hours................224
  Every 250 Hours................225
  Every 500 Hours................226
  Every 750 Hours................227
  Every 1500 Hours or Every Two Years................228
  As Required................229
Section 90: Service-10 Hours................230
  Check Engine Oil Level................231
Section 95: Service-50 Hours................232
  Check Transmission-/Hydraulic System Oil Level................233
  Check MFWD Axle Oil Level................234
  Lubricate Front Axle Pivot Pin................235
  Lubricate Steering Cylinder Ends and Spindles (Adjustable Front Axle)................236
Section 100: Service-250 Hours................237
  Check Coolant Level................238
  Change Engine Oil and Filter................240
  Replace Transmission-/Hydraulic Filter................241
  Inspect and Adjust Alternator/Fan Belt................242
  Lubricate 3-Point Hitch................243
  Lubricate Center Link Bracket................244
  Lubricate Front Wheel Drive Shaft Joints................245
  Check Neutral Start System................246
  Check Clutch Pedal Free Travel................247
Section 105: Service-500 Hours................248
  Replace Fuel Filter................249
  Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Tank................250
  Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings................251
  Check Hoses and Hose Clamps for Tightness................252
Section 110: Service-750 Hours................253
  Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube................254
  Check Engine Idle Speeds................255
  Adjust Engine Valve Clearance................256
  Change Transmission-/Hydraulic Oil Suction Strainer................257
  Check Front Axle Pivot Pin................258
Section 115: Service-1500 Hours or Every 2 Years................259
  Change Oil in MFWD Axle................260
  Change Transmission-/Hydraulic Oil and Filter................261
  Change Coolant................262
Section 120: Service-As Required................264
  Cleaning Grille Screens, Radiator and Oil Cooler................265
  Inspect All Tires................266
  Adjust Throttle Friction................267
  Cleaning Cab Air Filter................268
  Service Air Cleaner at Regular Intervals................269
  Removing Primary Air Cleaner Element................270
  Cleaning Primary Element................271
  Washing Primary Element................272
  Inspecting Element................273
  Storing Element................274
  Replace Alternator/Fan Belt................275
  Bleeding Fuel System................276
  Locating Fuses................277
  Fuse Size and Function................278
  Cab Fuse Size and Function................279
Section 125: Service................280
  Service Tractor Safely................281
  Opening Hood................282
  Removing Hood................283
  Removing Side Shields................284
  Side Screen Removal................286
  Air Intake System Components................287
  Fuel System Components................288
  Engine Cooling System Components................289
  Flush Cooling System and Replace Thermostat................291
  Observe Electrical Service Precautions................293
  Battery Access................294
  Clean and Check Battery................295
  Battery Removal................296
  Servicing Battery................297
  Battery Replacement................298
  Charging Battery................299
  Adjusting Head Lamps................300
  Replace Head Lamp Bulb................301
  Replace Clearance, Stop and Turn Signal Lamp Bulbs................302
  Replace Rear Work Lamp Bulb................303
  Tire Pressures................304
Section 130: Troubleshooting................305
  Engine Troubleshooting................306
  Transmission Troubleshooting................311
  Brakes Troubleshooting................312
  Rockshaft and Quick-Coupler 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting................313
  Remote Hydraulic Cylinders Troubleshooting................315
  Electrical System Troubleshooting................316
Section 135: Storage................318
  Storing Tractor................319
  Removing Tractor from Storage................323
Section 140: Specifications................324
  Machine Specifications (Specifications and design subject to change without notice)................324
  Sound Level................330
  Declaration of Conformity................331
Section 145: Identification Numbers................332
  Identification Plates................333
  Record Tractor Serial Number................334
  Record Engine Serial Number................335
  Record Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Serial Number................336
  Record Adjustable Front Axle (2WD) Serial Number................337
Section IBC: John Deere Service Keeps You On the Job................338
  John Deere Parts................339
  The Right Tools................340
  Well-Trained Technicians................341
  Prompt Service................342

John Deere 5300N, 5400N, 5500N Tractors (008250- ) Operator's Manual (OMER360045)