Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 Emissions Performance and Tampering
2 General Information
2.1 Product View
2.2 Deere & Company Trademarks
2.3 Registered Trademarks
2.4 Glossary of Terms
2.5 Regions and Country Versions
2.6 How to Use This Manual
3 Safety Precautions
3.1 Recognize Safety Information
3.2 Understand Signal Words
3.3 Follow Safety Instructions
3.4 Prepare for Emergencies
3.5 Wear Protective Clothing
3.6 Protect Against Noise
3.7 Handle Fuel Safely?Avoid Fires
3.8 Handle Starting Fluid Safely
3.9 Fire Prevention
3.10 In Case of Fire
3.11 Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
3.12 Keep ROPS Installed Properly
3.13 Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
3.14 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
3.15 Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
3.16 Read Operator?s Manuals for ISOBUS Controllers
3.17 Use Seat Belt Properly
3.18 Operating the Tractor Safely
3.19 Avoid Backover Accidents
3.20 Limited Use in Forestry Operation
3.21 Operating the Loader Tractor Safely
3.22 Keep Riders Off Machine
3.23 Instructional Seat
3.24 Use Safety Lights and Devices
3.25 Use a Safety Chain
3.26 Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds
3.27 Use Caution on Slopes, Uneven Terrain, and Rough Ground
3.28 Freeing a Mired Machine
3.29 Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
3.30 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
3.31 Handling Batteries Safely
3.32 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
3.33 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
3.34 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
3.35 Practice Safe Maintenance
3.36 Avoid Hot Exhaust
3.37 Clean Exhaust Filter Safely
3.38 Work In Ventilated Area
3.39 Support Machine Properly
3.40 Prevent Machine Runaway
3.41 Park Machine Safely
3.42 Transport Tractor Safely
3.43 Service Cooling System Safely
3.44 Service Accumulator Systems Safely
3.45 Service Tires Safely
3.46 Service Front-Wheel Drive Tractor Safely
3.47 Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts
3.48 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
3.49 Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
3.50 Store Attachments Safely
3.51 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
4 Safety Signs
4.1 Replace Safety Signs
4.2 Operators Manual
4.3 Use Seat Belt Properly
4.4 Instructional Seat
4.5 2 Speed 540/540E PTO Shield
4.6 3 Speed 540/540E/1000 PTO Shield
4.7 Tow Implement Properly
4.8 Front End Loader
4.9 Engine Coolant Heater
4.10 AutoTrac Detected
5 Controls and Instruments
5.1 Front Console Controls
5.2 Foot-Operated Controls
5.3 Console Controls
5.4 Transmission Controls
5.5 Mid-Mount SCV Joystick Controls
5.6 Rear SCV Controls
5.7 Rear Hitch Controls
5.8 Rear PTO Controls
5.9 Front PTO Controls
5.10 Heat and Air Conditioning Controls
6 Engine Operation
6.1 Required Machine Stop Warning
6.2 Engine Menu
6.3 Engine Fuel System and Power Rating
6.4 Check Engine Indicators and Gauges
6.5 Operate Key Switch
6.6 Start Engine
6.7 Cold Weather Start
6.8 Run Engine
6.9 Engine Speeds and Operational Procedures
6.10 Stop Engine
6.11 Restart Engine That Has Run Out of Fuel
6.12 Engine Block Coolant Heater
7 Air Intake, Fuel, Coolant, and Exhaust Operation
7.1 Aftertreatment Indicators Overview
7.2 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System Overview
7.3 US EPA Qualified Emergency Use ? SCR Derate Override Option
7.4 Fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level Gauges
7.5 Fill Fuel Tank
7.6 Fill Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
7.7 Reduce Fuel Consumption
7.8 Engine Menu
7.9 Exhaust Filter Cleaning Overview
8 Electrical and Lighting Operation
8.1 Battery Disconnect Switch
8.2 Light Switch
8.3 Headlights
8.4 Loader Headlights
8.5 Bucket Lights
8.6 Tail and Brake Lights
8.7 Turn Signals
8.8 Warning Lights
8.9 Beacon Light
8.10 Worklights
8.11 Dome Light
8.12 Map Light
8.13 Right-Hand Console Light
8.14 Horn
8.15 Backup Alarm
8.16 Front Wiper and Washer
8.17 Rear Wiper and Washer
8.18 Radio
8.19 Auxiliary Input and USB Port
8.20 Bluetooth Microphone
8.21 Speakers
8.22 Radio Antenna
8.23 Satellite Module and Antenna
8.24 Implement Connector
8.25 Power Outlet
8.26 Convenience Outlets
8.27 Auxiliary Power Strip
8.28 ISO Cab Connectors
8.29 ISOBUS Connectors
8.30 ISOBUS Shortcut Button (ISB)
8.31 Service Advisor Connector
8.32 Operator Presence
8.33 JDLink
9 Displays, Software, and Electronics Operation
9.1 Primary Display
9.2 Information Display Navigation Controls
9.3 Basic Menu Navigation
9.4 Run Pages
9.5 Layout Manager Menu
9.6 Layout Manager Settings
9.7 Display Settings Menu
9.8 Display Settings
9.9 Work Monitor Menu
9.10 Work Monitor Operation
9.11 Maintenance Menu
9.12 Maintenance Counters and Intervals
10 Drivetrain Operation
10.1 Drivetrain Information
10.2 Off Level Operation
11 Transmission Operation
11.1 Transmission Menu
11.2 Transmission Settings
11.3 Transmission Indicators
11.4 16/16 Speed PowrQuad PLUS Transmission
11.5 32/16 Speed Powr8 Transmission
11.6 Creeper Gear Operation
11.7 Downhill Operation in Slippery Conditions
11.8 16/16 Speed Transmission Ground Speed Chart
11.9 32/16 Speed Transmission Ground Speed Chart
11.10 32/16 Speed Transmission Creeper Ground Speed Chart
11.11 Correction Factors for Other Tire Sizes
12 MFWD and Front Axle Operation
12.1 Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive (MFWD On/Auto/Brake Assist)
13 Differential and Rear Axle Operation
13.1 Differential Lock
14 Power Take-Off (PTO) Operation
14.1 Match Machine Power to Implement
14.2 PTO Guard
14.3 PTO Shield
14.4 PTO Drive Shaft Shield
14.5 Select PTO Drawbar Position
14.6 Exchangeable 540/1000 rpm PTO Shaft
14.7 Attach PTO-Driven Implement
14.8 Select Correct PTO Speed
14.9 Operate Rear PTO
14.10 Operate Rear Remote PTO
14.11 Operate Front PTO
14.12 PTO Automatic Disengage
14.13 PTO Alarm
15 Steering and Brake Operation
15.1 Service Brakes
15.2 AutoTrac Steering System with GreenStar Display
15.3 AutoTrac Basic Steering System with Front Console Display
15.4 Operate Guidance Systems Safely
15.5 Enable AutoTrac Basic
15.6 Disable AutoTrac Basic
15.7 AutoTrac Resume Switch
15.8 Activate AutoTrac Basic
15.9 Disengage AutoTrac Basic
15.10 Reactivate AutoTrac Basic on Next Pass
15.11 AutoTrac Basic Menu
15.12 AutoTrac Basic Map
15.13 AutoTrac Status Pie
15.14 AutoTrac Basic Track Setup
15.15 AutoTrac Basic Track Width
15.16 AutoTrac Basic Shift Size
15.17 AutoTrac Basic Vehicle
15.18 AutoTrac Basic Tuning
15.19 StarFire Correction Mode
15.20 AutoTrac Basic TCM Calibration
15.21 StarFire USB Drive
15.22 StarFire GPS Status
15.23 AutoTrac Basic Settings Locked
15.24 AutoTrac Basic About
15.25 Autotrac Basic SF3000 Functionality
15.26 GPS Receiver Offset Values
15.27 AutoTrac Universal Information
16 Hydraulics Operation
16.1 Warm Transmission/Hydraulic Oil
16.2 Open Center Hydraulics
17 Hitch and Drawbar Operation
17.1 Match Machine Power to Implement
17.2 Rear Hitch Controls
17.3 Rear Hitch Components
17.4 Operate Electrohydraulic Position Control
17.5 Operate Electrohydraulic Draft Control
17.6 Operate Electrohydraulic Rate-of-Drop Control
17.7 Operate Electrohydraulic Height Limit Control
17.8 Operate Electrohydraulic Hitch Fender Switch
17.9 Rear Hitch Menu
17.10 Load Depth Control
17.11 Implement Float
17.12 Upper Limit
17.13 Drop Rate
17.14 Raise Rate
17.15 Manually Lower Electrohydraulic Hitch
17.16 Prepare Implement
17.17 Hitch Conversion – Category II to I
17.18 Position Center Link
17.19 Adjust Lateral Float
17.20 Attach Implement to Rear Hitch – Ball End
17.21 Level Hitch – Ball End
17.22 Attach Implement to Rear Hitch – Hook-End
17.23 Level Hitch – Hook-End
17.24 Adjust Hitch Side Sway
17.25 Quick-Coupler
17.26 Front Hitch Components
17.27 Front Implement Connection
17.28 Operate Front Hitch with Rear SCV Controls
17.29 Front Hitch and Coupler Operation
17.30 Drawbar Settings
17.31 Clevis Drawbar
17.32 Drawn Implement Connection
18 Selective Control Valve Operation
18.1 Rear SCV Controls and Components
18.2 Mid-Mount SCV Controls and Components
18.3 Connect Hydraulic Hoses
18.4 Connect to Rear SCVs
18.5 Connect to Mid-Mount SCVs
18.6 Correct Reversed Cylinder Response
18.7 Single-Acting Cylinders
18.8 Implements Requiring Large Volumes of Oil
18.9 Set SCV Detents
18.10 Operate Hydraulic Motor with Rear SCV
18.11 Operate Power Beyond with Rear SCV
18.12 Operate Loader with Rear SCV
18.13 Adjust Flow Control
18.14 Power Beyond
18.15 Case Drain
18.16 Motor Return
18.17 Fast Return-to-Sump
18.18 Rear SCV Oil Collection
19 Wheels and Tires Operation
19.1 Wheels and Tires Information
20 Ballasting
20.1 Ballasting Information
21 Additional Equipment
21.1 Tool Box
21.2 Front Loader
21.3 Front Loader Suspension Activation
21.4 Lockable Fuel Fill Cap
21.5 Hood Latch
22 Operator?s Station Operation
22.1 Doors
22.2 Grab Handles
22.3 Windows
22.4 Window Shades
22.5 Mirrors
22.6 Cab Seats
22.7 Adjust Seat Armrests
22.8 Instructional Seat
22.9 Steering Wheel
22.10 Heat, Defrost, and Air Conditioning
22.11 Storage Drawer
22.12 General Storage
22.13 Field Office
22.14 Monitor Mounts
22.15 Rear Window Cable Routing
22.16 Coat Hook
22.17 Ash Tray and Cigarette Lighter
23 Transport and Storage
23.1 Keep Machines Secure
23.2 Deliver Safely
23.3 Road Transportation
23.4 Towing Loads
23.5 Come Home Mode
23.6 Tow Machine
23.7 Front Tow Points
23.8 Rear Tow Points
23.9 Machine Storage
23.10 Remove Machine from Storage
24 Maintenance Intervals
24.1 Maintain Daily Before Start-Up
24.2 Maintenance Interval Chart
25 Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants
25.1 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
25.2 Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
25.3 Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
25.4 John Deere COOL-GARD? II Coolant Extender
25.5 Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate
25.6 Testing Coolant Freeze Point
25.7 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ? Use in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Equipped Engines
25.8 Disposal of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
25.9 Refilling Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
25.10 Storing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
25.11 Testing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
25.12 Diesel Engine Oil Service Interval for Operation at High Altitude
25.13 Diesel Engine Oil ? Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V
25.14 Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals ? Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V Engines
25.15 John Deere Break-In Plus? Engine Oil ? Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V
25.16 Oil Filters
25.17 Fuel Filters
25.18 Diesel Fuel
25.19 Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
25.20 Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
25.21 Testing Diesel Fuel
25.22 Biodiesel Fuel
25.23 Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
25.24 Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives
25.25 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
25.26 Mixing of Lubricants
25.27 Lubricant Storage
25.28 Oilscan? and CoolScan?
25.29 Transmission, Steering, Brake, Hydraulic, and Gear Case Oil
26 As Required Maintenance
26.1 Service As Required
26.2 Paint and Finish Care
26.3 Wash Machine
27 Controls and Instruments Maintenance
27.1 General Controls and Instruments Maintenance
28 Engine Maintenance
28.1 Break-In Maintenance
28.2 Break-In Checks
28.3 Check Engine Oil Level
28.4 Change Engine Oil and Filter
28.5 Clean Open Crankcase Vent
28.6 Change Open Crankcase Ventilation Filter
28.7 Check Fan Belt Tensioner
28.8 Change Fan Belt
28.9 Adjust Engine Valve Clearance
29 Air, Fuel, Coolant, and Exhaust Maintenance
29.1 Required Emission-Related Information
29.2 Recommended Dealer Performed Service
29.3 Check Engine and Exhaust Compartments for Debris
29.4 Clean Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
29.5 Change Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Unit Filter
29.6 Change Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Header Suction Screen
29.7 Clean Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
29.8 Drain Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
29.9 Service Air Cleaner Elements
29.10 Check and Tighten Air Intake System and Coolant System Hose Clamps
29.11 Clean Air Filter Dust Unloading Valve
29.12 Clean Grille Screens and Cooling Package
29.13 Do Not Modify Fuel System
29.14 Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Filter
29.15 Bleed Fuel System
29.16 Change Fuel Filters
29.17 Clean Fuel Tank Vent Filter
29.18 Check Coolant Level
30 Electrical and Lighting Maintenance
30.1 Use Booster Battery or Charger
30.2 Check Battery and Connections
30.3 Access and Replace Battery
30.4 Replace Fusible Link
30.5 Replace Fuses
30.6 Handle Halogen Light Bulbs Safely
30.7 Replace Halogen Headlight Bulb
30.8 Replace LED Headlight
30.9 Headlight Adjustment
30.10 Replace Loader Headlight Bulb
30.11 Replace Bucket Light
30.12 Replace Tail/Turn/Brake Light Bulb
30.13 Replace Warning Light Bulb
30.14 Replace Halogen Worklight Bulb
30.15 Replace LED Worklight
30.16 Replace LED Beacon Light
30.17 Replace Dome Light Bulb
30.18 Replace Map Light Bulb
30.19 Replace Right-Hand Console Light Bulb
31 Drivetrain Maintenance
31.1 Drivetrain Information
32 Transmission Maintenance
32.1 Change Transmission/Hydraulic Oil and Filter
32.2 Check Neutral Start System
32.3 Check Transmission Park System
32.4 Change Transmission Dampener
33 MFWD and Front Axle Maintenance
33.1 Lubricate MFWD Axle Trunnion
33.2 Change MFWD Axle Wheel Hub Oil
33.3 Change MFWD Axle Housing Oil
34 Differential and Rear Axle Maintenance
34.1 Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings
35 Power Take-Off (PTO) Maintenance
35.1 Adjust PTO Speed Shift Lever
35.2 Lubricate Exchangeable 540/1000 rpm PTO Shaft
35.3 Change Front PTO Oil
36 Steering and Brake Maintenance
36.1 Check Manual Brakes
37 Hydraulics Maintenance
37.1 Check Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil Level
37.2 Change Transmission/Hydraulic Filter
37.3 Change Transmission/Hydraulic Oil and Filter
38 Hitch and Drawbar Maintenance
38.1 Lubricate Draft Sensing Shaft Seal
38.2 Lubricate Rear Hitch
38.3 Lubricate Front Hitch
38.4 Check Hitch and Drawbar for Excessive Wear
39 Selective Control Valve Maintenance
39.1 Adjust Mechanical SCV Cables
39.2 Empty Rear SCV Oil Collection Bottle
40 Wheels and Tires Maintenance
40.1 Inspect Tires
40.2 Adjust and Check Clearance
40.3 Check Tire Inflation Pressure
40.4 Tire Pressures
40.5 Tire Inflation Pressure Guidelines
40.6 Tire Sidewall Information
40.7 Use Correct Tire Combinations
40.8 Correct Tire Selection
40.9 Changing Tire Sizes
40.10 Select Front Tire Rolling Direction
40.11 Dual Wheel Usage
40.12 Rear Wheel Tread Width Limitations
40.13 Set Tread?Two-Position MFWD Wheels
40.14 Set Tread?Multi-Position MFWD Wheels
40.15 Set Tread?Multi-Position Rear Wheels
40.16 Tighten Wheel Bolts Correctly
40.17 Install Wheel Spacer
40.18 Tighten Wheel Bolts?MFWD Axle
40.19 Tighten Wheel Bolts?Rear Axle
40.20 Jacking Up Machine
40.21 Check Toe-In?MFWD Axle
40.22 Adjust Toe-In?MFWD Axle
40.23 Set Steering Stops
41 Ballasting Maintenance
41.1 General Ballast Information
41.2 Select Ballast Carefully
41.3 Front-End Ballast
41.4 Rear Wheel Ballast
41.5 Control Power Hop – MFWD
41.6 Add Liquid Ballast to Tires
41.7 Remove Liquid Ballast from Tires
41.8 Measure Wheel Slip
42 Additional Equipment Maintenance
42.1 Front Loader Bracket Installation
42.2 Set Pivoting Fender Brackets
42.3 Set Fender Position
43 Operator?s Station Maintenance
43.1 Clean Cab Air Filters
43.2 Check Air Conditioning System
43.3 Change Wiper Blade
43.4 Check Seat Belts
43.5 Keep Cab Protection System Installed Properly
43.6 StarFire Receiver Mount
44 Troubleshooting
44.1 Engine
44.2 Heat and Air Conditioning
44.3 Electrical
44.4 Transmission
44.5 Brakes
44.6 Hydraulics
44.7 Hitch
44.8 Selective Control Valves (SCV)
45 On-Board Diagnostics
45.1 STOP, Service, Information Alert Indicators, and Alarms
45.2 Diagnostics Menu
45.3 Diagnostic Trouble Codes
45.4 Addresses
45.5 CAN Bus
46 Specifications
46.1 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
46.2 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
46.3 Fluid Capacities
46.4 Machine Dimensions
46.5 Machine Weight
46.6 Engine and PTO Power
46.7 Engine Specifications
46.8 Electrical Specifications
46.9 PTO Engine Speeds
46.10 Hydraulics Specifications
46.11 Rear Hitch Lift Capacities
46.12 Front Hitch Lift Capacities
46.13 Drawbar Capacities
46.14 Weight Distribution
46.15 Permissible Load
46.16 Ballast Capacities
46.17 Sound Level
47 Identification Numbers
47.1 Record Product Identification Number
47.2 Record Front Axle Serial Number
47.3 Record Engine Serial Number
47.4 Record Transmission Serial Number
47.5 Record Cab Serial Number
47.6 Keep Proof of Ownership
48 Certification and Warranty
48.1 Cab ROPS Certificate
48.2 Limited Battery Warranty
48.3 Emissions Control System Certification Label
48.4 Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO?)
48.5 CARB Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement?Compression Ignition
48.6 EPA Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement?Compression Ignition
49 Maintenance Records
49.1 Daily or Every 10 Hours
49.2 Weekly or Every 50 Hours
49.3 First 100 Hours
49.4 Every 250 Hours
49.5 Every 500 Hours
49.6 Every 1000 Hours or Annually
49.7 Every 1500 Hours
49.8 Every 3000 Hours or 3 Years
49.9 Every 4500 Hours or 5 Years
49.10 Every 6000 Hours or 6 Years
49.11 Change of Ownership
49.12 Change of Ownership
49.13 Change of Ownership
50 Index
51 John Deere Service
51.1 Technical Information
51.2 John Deere Is At Your Service