6405 and 6605 Tractors (265203- )
Copyright 2001 (c) Deere & Company. THIS DATA IS THE PROPERTY OF DEERE & COMPANY. ALL USE AND/OR REPRODUCTION NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY DEERE & COMPANY IS PROHIBITED.
All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
Foreword
Section : 00 - Identification Views
Identification Views
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Stay Clear of Moving Tractor
Prevent Machine Runaway
Use ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
Operating the Tractor Safely
Shift to Low Gear on Hills
Use Caution on Hillsides
Stopping and Parking Tractor
Keep Riders Off Machine
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Avoid Contact with Pesticides
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Safely Transporting the Tractor
Tow Loads Safely
Keep ROPS Installed Properly
Freeing a Mired Machine
Practice Safe Maintenance
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Service Cooling System Safely
Store Attachments Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly
Section : 10 - Safety Decals
Prevent Machine Runaway
Use Seat Belt
Operate Tractor Safely
Do Not Modify ROPS
Avoid Explosive Gases
Stay Clear of PTO
Section : 15 - Controls and Instruments
Vehicle Controls (Tractors without Cab)
Vehicle Controls (Tractors with Cab)
Attachment Controls
Heater, Air-Conditioning and Windshield Wiper Controls
Indicator Lights (Tractors without Cab)
Indicator Lights (Tractors with Cab)
Fuel Gauge
Coolant Temperature Gauge
Hour Meter
Section : 20 - Lights
Light Switches
Work Light Switch (tractors with cab)
Lights
Switch for Turn Signal Lights
Switch for Horn
Seven-Terminal Outlet
Section : 25 - Operator's Platform and Cab
Roll-Over Protective Structure
Operating Foldable ROPS
Seat Belt
Avoid Contact With Pesticides
Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides
Comfort Seat (Tractors without Cab)
Comfort Seat (Tractors with Cab)
Opening Windows
Windshield Wiper
Blower and Air Louvers
Heater
Air Conditioning System
Dome Light
Adjusting Steering Wheel
Beacon Light (Option)
Back-up Alarm (Option)
Step Adjustment
Installing Additional Controls
3-Terminal Power Outlet Socket
Section : 30 - Break-In Period
After First 4 and 8 Hours of Operation
Within First 100 Hours of Operation
After First 100 Hours of Operation
Section : 35 - Prestarting Checks
Prestarting Check
Section : 40 - Operating the Engine
Positions of Main Switch
Starting the Engine
Cold Weather Starting Aids
Electrical Starting Aid
Using Auxiliary Heaters
Starting With a Booster Battery
Fuel Preheater
Engine Warm-Up Period
Engines with Turbocharger
Towing the Tractor
Parking the Tractor
Stopping the Engine
Section : 45 - Operating the Tractor
Reduce Fuel Consumption
Link
Select Correct Ground Travel Speed
Travel Speeds for 6405 Tractors, SyncroPlus Transmission (12/4)
Travel Speeds for 6605 Tractors, SyncroPlus Transmission (12/4)
Travel Speeds, Power Reverser Transmission (16/16)
Shifting Transmission
Shift Lever Positions
Engaging Creeper Transmission
Engaging Front Wheel Drive
Engaging Differential Lock
Hydraulic Foot Brakes
Section : 50 - Rockshaft and Three-Point Hitch
Rockshaft Control
Height Adjustment
Transporting Mounted Implements
Adjusting Rate of Implement Drop
Depth Adjustment
Load/Depth Adjustment (If Equipped)
Direct Actuation
Draft Links
Attaching Three-Point Hitch and Drawn Implements
Leveling the Implement
Center Link Adjustment
Lift Links
Adjusting for Vertical Float
Sway Blocks (If Equipped)
Stabilizer Bar
Section : 55 - Power Take-Off
PTO Guard
PTO
Operating Rear PTO
Reversing Rear PTO Shafts
Attaching PTO-Driven Equipment
Section : 60 - Ballast
Selecting Ballast
Ballasting Rear Wheels
Measuring Rear Wheel Slip
Installing Weights on Flanged Axle
Filling Tires with Liquid Ballast
Draining the Tires
Front Weights
Using Implement Codes
Section : 65 - Wheel Treads, Tires
Adjustable Front Axle (Tractors Without Front Wheel Drive)
Adjusting Front Wheel Tread
Checking Front Wheel Toe-In
Adjusting Front Wheel Toe-In
Changing Wheels Safely
Adjusting Front Wheel Tread With Adjustable Rims
Limiting Front Wheel Steering Angle
Tighten Front Wheel Attaching Nuts
Check Front Wheel Toe-In
Adjusting Front Wheel Toe-In
Adjusting the Fender
Fender Positions
Rear Wheel Tread Adjustment with Flanged Axle
Positions of Rims and Wheel Disks
Adjusting Wheel Tread With Rack-and-Pinion Axle
Positions of Rims and Wheel Disks with Rack-and-Pinion Axle
Tread Widths with Rack-and-Pinion Axle
Tire Pressures
Service Tires Safely
Tire Combinations, Tractors With Front Wheel Drive
Link
Section : 70 - Additional Equipment
Selective Control Valves
Control Lever for Selective Control Valve
Couplers
Hose Unions
Maximum Permissible Oil Withdrawal
Oil Withdrawal With Hydraulic Motor
Swinging Drawbar
Lengthwise Adjustment of Drawbar
High Clearance Drawbar
Section : 75 - Transport
Transporting the Tractor
Towing the Tractor
Driving on Public Roads
Section : 80 - Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant
Diesel Fuel
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Diesel Engine Oil
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil
Oil Filters
Diesel Engine Coolant
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
Front Wheel Drive Axle Oil
Grease
Mixing of Lubricants
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Section : 85 - Lubrication and Periodic Service
Using High-Pressure Washers
Lubrication and Periodic Service
Opening Hood
Removing Grille Screens
Removing Fan Guard
Access to Battery
Access to Fuses
Important Instructions Regarding Alternator
Servicing the Air-Conditioning System (If Equipped) - Warning
Service Chart
Daily or Every 10 Hours
After the First 100 Hours
Every 250 Hours
Every 500 Hours
Every 750 Hours
Once Every Year
Every 1500 Hours or Every Two Years
Every 2000 Hours
Every 3000 Hours or Every Three Years
As Required
Section : 90 - Service / Daily or Every 10 Hours
Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level
Checking the Fuel Filter
Checking on Lights
Other Service Jobs
Section : 95 - Service / Every 250 Hours
Changing Engine Oil
Changing Engine Crankcase Filter Element
Checking Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil Level
Handling Batteries Safely
Prevent Battery Explosions
Checking Electrolyte Level of Batteries
Lubricating Front Axle and Front Wheels
Checking Oil Level in MFWD Axle Housing
Checking Oil Level in MFWD Final Drives
Lubricating Three-Point Hitch
Neutral Start Circuit
Wheel Retaining Bolts
Section : 100 - Service / Every 500 Hours
Changing the Fuel Filter
Servicing Fuel Tank
Lubricating Rear Axle Bearings
Air Intake Hoses
Checking Engine Ground Connection
Section : 105 - Service / Every 750 Hours
Checking Engine Speeds
Replacing Transmission/Hydraulic System Filter Elements
Section : 110 - Service / Once Every Year
Checking Seat Belt
Section : 115 - Service / Every 1500 Hours or 2 Years
Changing Oil in Front-Wheel Drive Axle
Changing Oil in MFWD Axle Housing
Changing Oil in MFWD Final Drives
Change Transmission/Hydraulic Oil
Section : 120 - Service / Every 3000 Hours or 3 Years
Changing Coolant
Test Thermostat Opening Temperature
Section : 125 - Service / As Required
Air Cleaner
Cleaning Primary Filter Element
Cleaning Dusty Element
Cleaning the Dust Unloading Valve or Dust Trap (If Equipped)
Secondary (Safety) Element
Installation
Cleaning the Cab Air Filter
Keep Radiator Screen Clean (If Equipped)
Air Conditioning System Not Cooling Correctly
Bleeding the Brakes
Checking the Fuel Filter
Bleeding the Fuel System
Lubricate All Lubricating Points
Operator's Seat
Batteries - Checking Specific Gravity
Starter Motor
Fuses (Tractors without Cab)
Load Center (Tractors without Cab)
Link
Fuses (Tractors with Cab)
Load Center 1 (Tractors with Cab)
Link
Load Center 2 (Tractors with Cab)
Link
Replacing the Drive Belt
Section : 130 - Troubleshooting
Hydraulic System
Engine
Electrical System
Section : 135 - Storage
Storage for Long Period
Removing Tractor From Storage
Section : 140 - Specifications
Engine
Transmission
Hydraulic System
Weights and Loads
Electrical System
Capacities
Load Capacity of Tires (Front)
Load Capacity of Tires (Rear)
Load Capacity of Tires With Front Loader
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Limited Battery Warranty
Emissions Control System Certification Label
U.S. EPA Emissions Control Warranty Statement
Section : 145 - Serial Numbers
Type Plates
Product Identification Number
Engine Identification Number
Transmission Serial Number
Serial Number of Front Wheel Drive Axle
Product Identification and Component Serial Numbers
Section : 150 - Lubrication and Maintenance Records
250 Hour Service
500 Hour Service
750 Hour Service
1500 Hour Service
3000 Hour Service
Section : 155 - Crime Prevention Tips
Help Prevent Crime
Record AG Identification Numbers
Keep Proof of Ownership
Park Indoors Out of Sight
When Parking Outdoors
Reduce Vandalism
Report Thefts Immediately
Section : SLIT - John Deere Service Literature Available
Technical Information
Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
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