John Deere 8295RT, 8320RT, and 8345RT Tractors (S.N. 902501—) 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.

OMAR276060 - John Deere 8295RT, 8320RT, and 8345RT Tractors (S.N. 902501—) Operator's Manual.pdf
omar296856 - John Deere Tracteurs 8295RT, 8320RT et 8345RT (n° de série 902501— ) (édition nordaméricaine).pdf

Category: Operator's Manual
Language: English French
Published on 2011/03/18

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 05: Safety................20
  Recognize Safety Information................22
  Understand Signal Words................23
  Follow Safety Instructions................24
  Prepare for Emergencies................25
  Wear Protective Clothing................26
  Protect Against Noise................27
  Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires................28
  Fire Prevention................29
  Handle Starting Fluid Safely................30
  Keep ROPS Installed Properly................31
  Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly................32
  Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines................33
  Use Steps and Handholds Correctly................35
  Read Operator Manuals for ISOBUS Implements................134
  Use Seat Belt Properly................37
  Operating the Tractor Safely................38
  Avoid Backover Accidents................40
  Limited Use in Forestry Operation................41
  Operating the Loader Tractor Safely................42
  Keep Riders Off Machine................244
  Instructional Seat................44
  Use Safety Lights and Devices................45
  Use a Safety Chain................46
  Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds................47
  Use Caution On Slopes and Uneven Terrain................48
  Freeing a Mired Machine................457
  Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals................50
  Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely................51
  Handling Batteries Safely................534
  Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines................55
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating................56
  Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely................57
  Practice Safe Maintenance................58
  Avoid Hot Exhaust................59
  Work In Ventilated Area................60
  Support Machine Properly................61
  Prevent Machine Runaway................62
  Park Machine Safely................63
  Transport Tractor Safely................64
  Service Cooling System Safely................65
  Service Accumulator Systems Safely................66
  Service Tires Safely................67
  Service Front-Wheel Drive Tractor Safely................68
  Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts................69
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids................70
  Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System................71
  Store Attachments Safely................72
  Dispose of Waste Properly................73
Section 10: Safety Signs................74
  Replace Damaged or Missing Safety Signs................75
  Cab Corner Posts................76
  Instructional Seat (If Equipped)................80
  Track Frame—Accumulator................81
  Safety Signs — Starter................83
  Tractor Rear—PTO Shield................84
  Tractor Rear—Quick Coupler (If Equipped)................85
  Auxiliary Heater (If Equipped)................86
  Implement Detected................87
  Auxiliary Control................88
Section 15: Controls and Instruments................89
  Front Console................90
  Corner Post Display................91
  STOP, Service Alert and Information Indicators................92
  Digital Indicators—Tachometer, Ground Speed and Transmission................94
  Gauges—Fuel Level, Engine Oil Pressure and Coolant Temperature................95
  CommandARM CommandARM is a trademark of Deere & Company................89
  CommandARM CommandARM is a trademark of Deere & Company Controls................89
  Foot Operated Throttle Control (If Equipped)................100
  External Hitch Raise/Lower Switches................101
Section 16: CommandCenter................102
  Activating The System................103
  CommandCenter™ Menu................104
  Primary Navigational Tools................105
  Shortcut Buttons................107
  CommandCenter™ Page Layout................108
  CommandCenter™ Left Region................109
  CommandCenter ™ Right Region Softkeys................111
  CommandCenter™ Input Fields................113
  Navigating To Specific Page................115
  Selecting Highlight Color................117
  Setting Country, Language, And Units................120
  Setting Country, Language, And Units................120
  Setting System Time................122
  Viewing Basic Diagnostic Readings................124
  Message Center................125
  Configuring Home Page................126
  Setting Cab Lighting................128
  Setting Service Interval................130
  Setting Implement Width, Area Counter and Distance Counter................131
  Setting Alarm Volume................133
  Read Operator Manuals for ISOBUS Implements................134
  Connecting ISO Implements and Multiple ISO Displays................135
  AUXILIARY CONTROLS................138
  CommandCenter™ Software Version................141
  Calibrating Dual Beam Radar................142
  Manual Vehicle Speed Calibration................143
Section 20: Lights................145
  Road and Field Light Identification and CommandCenter Indicators................146
  Programmable Lighting State................149
  Programmable Lights................150
  Operating Turn Signals and High/Low Beam................153
  Operating Hazard Lights and Extremity Transport Lights................156
  Operating Rotary Beacon Light (If Equipped)................158
  Using Seven-Terminal Outlet................160
Section 25: Operator Station................162
  Adjusting Air Suspension Seat................164
  Using Instructional Seat................166
  Heated Leather Seat (If Equipped)................167
  Adjusting CommandARM CommandARM is a trademark of Deere & Company Position................162
  Operating Cab Heat, Defrost and Air Conditioning—Standard Equipment................170
  Operating Automatic Temperature Control (ClimaTrak ClimaTrak is a trademark of Deere & Company ATC)................162
  Adjusting Steering Wheel and Column................173
  Operating Horn................174
  Operating Windshield Wiper and Washer (If Equipped)................175
  Operating Rear Window Wiper and Washer (If Equipped)................176
  Operating Deluxe Radio................177
  Setting Clock and Alarm—Deluxe Radio................179
  Changing World Tuner Settings—Deluxe Radio................181
  Operating Premium Radio with Compact Disc (CD) Player................182
  Setting Clock—Premium Radio................186
  Setting the Alarm—Premium Radio................188
  Compact Disc (CD) Mode—Premium Radio................190
  Using iPod iPod is a trademark of Apple,Inc. — Premium Radio................162
  Satellite Service For Premium Radio- US and Canada Only................195
  Using Weather Band................196
  Changing World Tuner Setting—Premium Radio................197
  Setting up Hands Free (Bluetooth Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG ) Mode – Premium Radio................162
  USB Mode – Premium Radio................200
  Operating Premium Radio Through CommandARM CommandARM is a trademark of Deere & Company Controls................162
  Installing Business Band Radio and Antenna................204
  Using Auxiliary Power Strip And Electrical Outlets (If Equipped)................205
  Connecting Compatible Electronic Equipment................208
  Configuring Tractor For GPS/Radar................210
  Mounting StarFire StarFire is a trademark of Deere & Company Receiver................162
  Installing GreenStar GreenStar is a trademark of Deere & Company System Components................162
  Connecting AutoTrac AutoTrac is a trademark of Deere & Company Assisted Steering System (If Equipped)................162
  Monitor Bracket Mounts................218
  Using Electric Mirror (If Equipped)................219
  Using Telescoping Heated Electric Mirror (If Equipped)................220
  Positioning Steps................222
  Using Chain Box................223
Section 30: Break-In Period................224
  Break-In Checks................225
  Track Systems Break-In................226
Section 35: Operating the Engine................228
  Starting the Engine................229
  Stopping the Engine................231
  Engine Fuel System and Power Rating................232
  Cold Weather Starting—Without Optional Starting Aid................233
  Cold Weather Starting—With Starting Aid................235
  Changing Starting Fluid Can (If Equipped)................236
  Using Auxiliary Heaters................237
  Using a Battery Booster or Charger................238
Section 40: Operating the Tractor................240
  Avoid Contact with Pesticides................241
  Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides................243
  Keep Riders Off Machine................244
  Using Seat Belts................245
  Using Emergency Exit................246
  Transmission-Hydraulic System Warm-Up................247
  Using FieldCruise FieldCruise is a trademark of Deere & Company................240
  Intelligent Power Management (If Equipped)................251
  Optimizing Track Life and Steering Performance Recommendations................253
  Using The Brakes................255
  Using Hydraulic Trailer Brakes (If Equipped)................257
  AutoTrac AutoTrac is a trademark of Deere & Company Assisted Steering System (If Equipped)................240
Section 41: Operating PowerShift Transmission................259
  Operating the Transmission................260
  Shifting the Transmission................262
  Setting Startup Gear And RPM Droop................265
  Operating Automatic PowerShift (APS)................267
Section 42: Operating IVT Transmission................269
  Identification of Controls................270
  Shift Pattern................271
  Operating The Transmission................272
  Adjusting Set Speeds................274
  Set Speeds—Guidelines And Examples................276
  Adjusting Set Speeds To Match Varying Load Conditions................279
  Adjusting Reverse-Forward Set Speed Ratio................280
  Putting Tractor In Motion................282
  Tractor Speed Displays On Corner Post Display And CommandCenter CommandCenter is a trademark of Deere & Company................269
  Using Creeper Mode................286
  Stopping And Parking The Tractor................287
  IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) is a trademark of Deere & Company Selector Guidelines and Examples................269
  Downhill Operation In Slippery Conditions................292
  Setting IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) is a trademark of Deere & Company Options................269
  Load Control Function—Engine RPM Droop IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) is a trademark of Deere & Company Options (Modes 1, 2, and 3) Auto With or Without PTO................269
  Using Enabling Mode (Come Home)................296
Section 45: Intelligent Total Equipment Control (ITEC)................297
  Description And Display................298
  Entering Equipment On iTEC iTEC is a trademark of Deere & Company Editing Page................297
  Operating Intelligent Total Equipment Control (iTEC iTEC is a trademark of Deere & Company ) While Stationary................297
  Operating Intelligent Total Equipment Control (iTEC iTEC is a trademark of Deere & Company ) While Moving................297
  Aborting and/or Clearing iTEC Sequence................309
  iTEC Functions................310
  iTEC Functions—IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) is a trademark of Deere & Company Transmission................297
Section 50: Hitch................313
  Hitch Set-up and Use (Quick Reference)................314
  Using Hitch Command Lever................315
  Adjusting Load/Depth Control (Draft Response)................317
  Using Position Control................318
  Using Draft Control................319
  Adjusting Hitch Upper Limit................320
  Adjusting Hitch Drop Rate................321
  Setting Hitch Slip Response................322
  Using Float Operation................324
  Hitch Components................325
  Using External Raise and Lower Switches................326
  Using Hitch Manual Lowering Feature................327
  Using Correct Center Link Position................328
  Using Sway Blocks................329
  Attaching Implement to Quick Coupler................330
  Adjusting Implement Level................332
  Changing Lateral Float................334
  Detaching Implement from Quick Coupler................335
  Hitch Conversion—Convertible Quick Coupler................336
  Converting Category 4 Convertible Quick Coupler Lower Hooks................338
  Converting Category 3/4 Convertible Quick Coupler Upper Hook................340
Section 55: TouchSet Depth Control................343
  Using TouchSet TouchSet is a trademark of Deere & Company Depth Controls................343
  Attaching Implement and Control System................346
  TouchSet TouchSet is a trademark of Deere & Company Scraper Control—for Scrapers Equipped with Scraper Control Unit................343
Section 60: Hydraulics and Selective Control Valves................349
  Configuring Selective Control Valves On CommandCenter CommandCenter is a trademark of Deere & Company................349
  Connecting Hydraulic Hoses................355
  Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses................358
  Determining Total Flow Demand................361
  Using Six Position SCV Control Levers................363
  SCV Lever—Neutral Position................366
  SCV Lever—Extend and Extend Detent Position................367
  SCV Lever—Retract and Retract Detent Position................369
  SCV Lever—Float Position................371
  Operator Presence Sensor................372
Section 65: Remote Hydraulic Connections................373
  Hydraulic Component Identification................374
  Using Load-Sensing Hydraulic System—Power Beyond................373
  Examples Using Load-Sensing Hydraulic System—Power Beyond................373
  Using Hydraulic Spray Pumps................379
  Implement Connection Example 1—Pressure Control Valve Applications (Grain Drills or Air Seeders with Constant Down-Pressure System)................381
  Implement Connection Example 2—Motor Application Using Motor Case Drain................382
  Implement Connection Example 3—Closed Center Valve with Pump at High Pressure................384
  Implement Connection Example 4—Planter with Vacuum Motor and Return Line to SCV Using Motor Return Tip................385
  Implement Connection Example 5—Planter with Vacuum Motor, Return Line to Motor Return and Lift Assist................387
  Implement Connection Example 6—Planter with Vacuum Motor and Return Line to Motor Return................389
  Using Hydraulic Motor Return................391
  Using Hydraulic Motor Case Drain................392
  Using Implement Requiring Large Volumes of Oil................394
Section 70: Drawbar and PTO................395
  Observing Drawbar Load Limitations................396
  Adjusting Drawbar Length................399
  Adjusting Drawbar Height................400
  Adjusting Drawbar Side-to-Side................401
  Installing and Using Clevis Assembly................402
  Attaching PTO-Driven Implement................404
  Using PTO Shield................406
  Setting Rear PTO Engagement Rate................408
  Operating Rear PTO................410
Section 75: Performance Ballasting................412
  General Ballasting Information................413
  Measuring Track Slip—Manually................412
  Ballasting Suggestions for Specific Types of Implements................417
  Determining Ballasted Tractor Weight, Weight Split and Axle Loads................418
  Determining Maximum Ballast................420
  Implement Guidelines................424
Section 80: Tracks and Track Tread Settings................427
  Tread Settings................427
  Drive Wheel And Walking Beam Settings................428
  Track Adjustment................430
  Checking Track Alignment................514
  Aligning Track................437
  Track De-tensioning and Tensioning................440
  Remove and Install Track................445
Section 85: Transport................448
  Driving Tractor on Roads................449
  Transporting................450
  Towing Loads................451
  Using a Safety Chain................452
  Releasing Park Brake (Powershift Transmission)................454
  Releasing Park Brake (IVT Transmission)................455
  Freeing a Mired Machine................457
  Transporting Tractor on a Carrier................458
Section 90: Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant................460
  Diesel Fuel................461
  Fill Fuel Tank................462
  Lubricity of Diesel Fuel................463
  John Deere Break-In™ Plus Engine Oil................464
  Biodiesel Fuel................465
  Testing Diesel Fuel................467
  Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines................468
  Diesel Engine Oil................470
  Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tier 3 and Stage III A Engines................471
  Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant................473
  Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant................474
  John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender................475
  Supplemental Coolant Additives................476
  Operating in Warm Temperature Climates................477
  Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II COOLANT EXTENDER................478
  Testing Diesel Engine Coolant................480
  Transmission and Hydraulic Oil................481
  Powershift Transmission Recalibration................482
  Mixing of Lubricants................483
  Lubricant Storage................484
  Transmission, Hydraulic, and Gear Case Oil................485
  Mid-Frame Roller Oil................486
Section 95: Maintenance and Service Intervals................487
  Observe Service Intervals................488
  Raising the Hood................489
  Service Interval Chart—Daily or 10 Hours—100 Hours (Initial)—250 Hours—500 Hours—750 Hours................487
  Service Interval Chart—Annual—1500 Hours—2000 Hours—4500 Hours................487
Section 100: Daily Or 10 Hours Services................493
  Checking Engine Oil................494
  Checking Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Level................495
  Checking Coolant Level (Coolant Recovery Tank)................496
  Draining Water Separator................497
  Lubricating Hitch Components................498
  Lubricating Tension Cylinder................499
  Inspecting Tracks, Drive Wheels, Mid-Rollers and Idler Wheels................500
Section 101: Initial 100 Hour Service................503
  Checking Coolant Level (Coolant De-aeration Tank)................504
  Changing Engine Oil and Filter................508
Section 102: 250 Hour Services................507
  Changing Engine Oil and Filter................508
  Checking Neutral Start System—IVT Transmission................510
  Checking Neutral Start System—PowerShift Transmission................511
  Checking Transmission PARK Position................512
  Draining Fuel Tank Sump................513
  Checking Track Alignment................514
  Checking Manual Brakes................515
  Cleaning Suspension Compressor Filter................516
  Checking Dual Beam Radar Sensor................517
Section 103: 500 Hour Services................518
  Replacing Fuel Filter Elements................519
  Checking Drive Wheel, Drive Wheel Sleeve, Idler Wheel, And Mid-Roller Cap Screws................520
Section 104: 750 Hour Services................521
  Servicing Air Intake System................522
  Cleaning Fuel Tank Vent Filter................523
  Testing Coolant................524
  Replacing Steering Filter................550
Section 105: Annual Services................527
  Cleaning, Inspecting, Replacing Primary Engine Air Filter................528
  Replacing Cab Air Filters and Recirculation Filters................530
  Handling Batteries Safely................534
  Servicing the Batteries................536
  Inspecting Auxiliary Drive Belt................538
  Inspecting Seat Belts................539
Section 106: 1500 Hour Service................540
  Draining Differential And Clean Oil Reservoir................541
  Draining PowerShift (PST) Transmission and Cleaning Filter................543
  Draining IVT™/AutoPowr™ Transmission And Cleaning Transmission Filter................545
  Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Suction Screen................548
  Replacing Steering Filter................550
  Replacing Transmission/Hydraulic Filters And Refill Transmission/Hydraulic Oil................551
  Checking Mid-Rollers Oil Level................554
  Checking Idler Wheel Hub Oil Level................555
  Replace Suspension Air Compressor Inlet Filter................556
  Lubricating Draft Link Support Shaft Bushing................557
Section 107: 2000 Hour Service................558
  Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance................559
  Draining, Flushing and Refilling Cooling System................560
Section 109: 4500 Hour Service................568
  Replacing Engine Crankshaft Damper................569
Section 110: General Services................570
  Servicing and Connecting Snap to Connect STC STC is a registered trademark of Aeroquip Corporation Fittings................570
  Welding Near Electronic Control Units................573
  Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean................574
  Cleaning Radiator, Coolers and Air Conditioning Condenser................575
  Checking Air Conditioning System................579
  Checking Air Conditioning System................579
  Removing and Installing Fan Belt................581
  Checking Weep Hole................587
  Back Flushing the Optional Fuel Water Separator—If Equipped................588
  Maintaining Optional Fuel Water Separator Filter Element—If Equipped................590
  Cleaning Optional Fuel Water Separator Filter Element—If Equipped................593
Section 120: Electrical Services................597
  Introduction to Electrical System Section................598
  Load Center Fuses................599
  Implement Power Relay Module................602
  Handling Halogen Light Bulbs Safely................604
  Handling HID Light Bulbs Safely................605
  HID Bulbs................606
  Adjusting Front Grille Lights................608
  Aiming Head Lights................609
  Replacing Front, Side And Rear Cab Roof Bulbs................610
  Replacing Brake Light or Rear Turn Signal Bulb................611
  Replacing Dome Light Bulb................613
  Replacing Courtesy Light................614
  Replacing Map Light................616
  Replacing Extremity Warning Light Bulb (if Equipped)................618
Section 125: Troubleshooting................620
  Engine Troubleshooting................621
  Transmission Troubleshooting................626
  Hydraulic System Troubleshooting................627
  Hitch Troubleshooting................628
  Selective Control Valve Troubleshooting................631
  TouchSet Depth Control Troubleshooting................633
  Electrical System Troubleshooting................634
  Operator Enclosure Troubleshooting................637
Section 130: Diagnostic Trouble Codes................638
  Introduction To Diagnostic Trouble Codes................639
  Armrest Control Unit Diagnostic Trouble Codes................640
  Active Seat Control Unity (ASU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................644
  Automatic Temperature Control Unit (ATC) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................645
  Cab Control Unit Diagnostic Trouble Codes................646
  Central Control Unit Diagnostic Trouble Codes................648
  Cab Load Center Diagnostic Trouble Codes................651
  Cab Switch Module Diagnostic Trouble Codes................654
  Engine Control Unit (ECU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................656
  Hitch Control Center (HCC) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................662
  Hitch Valve (HV1) Diagnostic Trouble Codes................664
Section 135: Storage................703
  Placing Tractor in Storage................704
  Removing Tractor from Storage................705
  Paint Finish Care................706
Section 140: Specifications................707
  General Specifications................708
  Overall Dimensions................711
  PST Ground Speeds................712
  Ground Speeds With IVT................713
  Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values................714
  Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values................716
  Identify Zinc-Flake Coated Fasteners................718
  Limited Battery Warranty................719
Section 145: Identification Numbers................721
  Identification Plates................722
  Record Product Identification Number................723
  Record Engine Serial Number................725
  Record Cab Serial Number................726
  Record PowerShift Transmission Serial Number................727
  Record IVT Transmission Serial Number................728
  Camoplast Track Serial Numbers................729
  Keep Proof of Ownership................730
  Keep Machines Secure................731
Section 150: Lubrication and Maintenance Records................732
  250 Hour Service Records................733
  500 Hour Service Records................734
  750 Hour Service Records................735
  Annual Service Records................736
  1500 Hour Service Records................737
  2000 Hour Service Records................738
  4500 Hour Service Records................739
Section 155: Glossary................740

John Deere 8295RT, 8320RT, and 8345RT Tractors (S.N. 902501—) Operator's Manual (OMAR276060)