Premium Tractors 6230, 6330 and 6430
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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 View
Identification View
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prevent Machine Runaway
Use Seat Belt Properly (If Equipped)
Work In Ventilated Area
Driving the Tractor Safely
Operating the Tractor Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Parking and Leaving the Tractor
Avoid Eye Contact With Radar
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Transport Tractor Safely
Towing Trailers/Implements Safely (Mass)
Freeing a Mired Machine
Practice Safe Maintenance
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
Store Attachments Safely
Service Cooling System Safely
Retighten Wheel Nuts
Prevent Acid Burns
Support Machine Properly
Service Front-Wheel Drive Tractor Safely
Service Tires Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly
Special Features on Tractors with AutoPowr Drive Unit
AutoPowr - Operating on Hillsides in Slippy Conditions
Section : 10 - Safety Decals
Pictorial Safety Signs
Operator's Manual
Riders
Hitch Remote Control
Pressure Tanks (e.g. Trailer Brake System, Cab Suspension, TLS Front Axle)
Pick-Up Hitch
Keep Wheel Retaining Bolts Tight
Section : 15 - Controls and Instruments
Vehicle Controls
PTO Controls
Creeper Control
Attachment Controls
Heater and Air-Conditioning Controls (Tractors without ClimaTrak System)
Heater and Air-Conditioning Controls (Tractors with ClimaTrak System)
Indicator Lights and Displays
Controls and Displays
GreenStar Display (Optional)
AutoTrac (Optional)
Software Update
Section : 20 - Lights
Lights
Xenon Worklights
Additional Headlights
Light Switches
Operating the Hazard Warning Light Switch
Switch for Turn Signal Lights and Horn
Worklights
Beacon Light (Optional Equipment)
Seven-Terminal Trailer Socket
Section : 25 - Operator's Cab
Roll-Over Protective Structure
Seat Belt
Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides
Super Comfort Seat
Air Comfort Seat
Instructional Seat
Opening Windows
Windshield Wiper and Washer System
Fan and Air Louvers (Tractors without ClimaTrak System)
Heater (Tractors without ClimaTrak)
Air-Conditioning (Tractors without ClimaTrak)
Tips on Using Air-Conditioning
Using the ClimaTrak System (Automatic Temperature Control)
Changing the ClimaTrak Display (ATC)
Storage Box
Dome Light
Control Switches for Rear-View Mirror and Rear-Window Heater (If Equipped)
Back-Up Alarm (Optional Equipment)
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Height of Access Step
Installing the Monitor
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
Power Outlet Sockets (If Equipped)
Multiple Power-Outlet Socket Strip (If Equipped)
Service ADVISOR™ Socket
ISOBUS Socket
Roof Hatch (If Equipped)
Section : 30 - Break-In Period
After the First 4 and 8 Hours of Operation
Within the First 100 Hours of Operation
After the First 100 Hours of Operation
Section : 35 - Prestarting Checks
Prestarting Checks
Section : 40 - Operating the Engine
Important Information Regarding the Engine
Start the Engine
Cold-Weather Starting Aids
Coolant Heater
Starting the Engine With a Slave Battery
Starting with a Booster Battery
Fuel Preheater
Engines with Turbocharger
Intelligent Power Management (Power Boost) - Optional Equipment
Engine Protection
Towing the Tractor
Parking the Tractor (Tractors Without AutoPowr)
Parking the Tractor (Tractors With AutoPowr)
Stopping the Engine
Battery Cut-Off Switch (If Equipped)
Chock Block
Section : 45 - Operating the Tractor - General
Reduce Fuel Consumption
Select Correct Ground Travel Speed
New Tire Designations
Travel Speed Tables
Changing Tires
Travel Speeds, PowrQuad Plus Transmission (16/16)
Travel Speeds, PowrQuad Plus Transmission (24/24*)
Travel Speeds, PowrQuad Plus Eco Transmission (24/24)
Travel Speeds, PowrQuad Plus Transmission (24/24*)
Engage the Front-Wheel Drive
Tractors with TLS Front Axle
Engaging Creeper Transmission
Engage the Differential Lock
Hydraulic Foot Brakes
Hydraulic Trailer Brakes
Air Brakes on Trailer
Section : 46 - Operating the Tractor - PowrQuad Plus
Shift the PowrQuad Plus Transmission
PowrQuad Plus Transmission - Settings
Section : 47 - Operating the Tractor - AutoQuad Plus
Shift the AutoQuad Plus Transmission
AutoQuad Plus Transmission - Settings
Section : 48 - Operating the Tractor - AutoPowr
Special Features on Tractors with AutoPowr Drive Unit
AutoPowr - Operating on Hillsides in Slippery Conditions
AutoPowr - Cold Weather Starting
AutoPowr Operation
AutoPowr - Settings
AutoPowr Come-Home Mode
Towing an AutoPowr-Equipped Tractor
Section : 50 - Hitch
Hitch Control
Hitch Remote Control
Lift Limit
Transport Mounted Implements
Hitch Dampening
Adjusting Rate of Implement Drop
Rate of Lift Adjustment
Depth Adjustment
Load/Depth Adjustment
Float Position
Direct Actuation
Three-Point Hitch
Telescopic Draft Links
Quick-Coupling (Hook-Type) Draft Links
Attach Three-Point Hitch Mounted and Drawn Implements
Leveling the Implement
Center Link
Quick-Coupling (Hook-Type) Center Link
Hydraulic Center Link
Remote Control of Hydraulic Center Link
Center Link Positions
Lift Links
Adjusting for Vertical Float
Sway Blocks (If Equipped)
Stabilizer Bar (If Equipped)
Stabilizing System (If Equipped)
Adjusting Spreading Dimension
Hydraulic Stabilizer Bars (If Equipped)
Adjusting the Spreading Dimension on Hydraulic Stabilizer Bars
Section : 51 - HMS - Headland Management System
HMS - Headland Management System (If Equipped)
HMS, Possible Functions
HMS, Controls
HMS, Programming with Tractor Stationary (Edit Mode)
HMS, Programming with Tractor Stationary, Example
HMS, Programming with Moving Tractor (Learn Mode)
HMS, Programming with Tractor Moving, Example
HMS, Performing the Stored Programs
Section : 55 - Power Take-Off
PTO Guard
Operating Instructions
PTO Options
PTO Speeds
Front PTO
Operating Power Take-Offs
Select Standard Speed of Rear PTO (Shiftable PTO)
Fine Adjustment of Rear PTO Speed (Shiftable PTO)
Operating the PTO by Fender Control
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
Pre-Assembling the Pick-Up Weight
Attaching to Three-Point Hitch (Rear-End Attachment)
Attaching to Basic Weight
Attaching to Three-Point Hitch (Front-End Attachment)
Weight in the Three-Point Hitch
Installing Front Weights
Section : 65 - Wheel Tread, Tires
Use of Dual Wheels (easy-to-attach)
Changing Wheels Safely
Tires on Front Wheels
Front-Wheel Tread Adjustment
New Tire Designations
Adjusting Front Wheel Tread with Reversible Wheel Rims
Adjusting Front Wheel Tread with Adjustable Rims
Tighten Wheel Nuts
Adjusting the Fixed Fenders
Adjusting the Pivoting Fenders
Rear Wheel Tread Adjustment With Flanged Axle
Position of rims and wheel disks
Tread Widths
Tire Pressures
Service Tires Safely
Tire Combinations (up to 40 km/h; 25 mph)
Tire Combinations (up to 50 km/h; 31 mph)
Check the Oil Sight-Glass (when the Tire Combination has been Changed)
Section : 70 - Additional Equipment - Hydraulic System
Selective Control Valves
Adjustment of Pressure Limit at Series 300 and 350 Selective Control Valves
Levers for Mechanical Selective Control Valves
Levers for Electronically Controlled Selective Control Valves (E-SCVs)
Additional Functions for Electronic Control Valves (E-SCVs and E-ICVs)
Multi-Function Lever
Multi-Function Lever (Electrical)
Rate of Cylinder Operation
Couplers
Hose Unions
Maximum Permissible Oil Withdrawal
Oil Withdrawal with Hydraulic Motor
Pressure-Free Return Circuit
Additional Oil Reservoir
Section : 71 - Additional Equipment - Other
Drawbar
Proper Use of Drawbar
Lengthwise Adjustment of Drawbar
Tool Bar for 3-Point Hitch
Front Jaw Hitch
Tow Hitch (Piton Fix/Ball-Type)
Height-Adjustable Trailer Hitch
Remote Control (If Equipped)
Pick-Up Hitch
Electro-Hydraulic Pick-Up Hitch
Lockable Tank Filler Cap
Section : 75 - Transport
Transporting the Tractor
Towing the Tractor
Manual Park Lock Release (Tractors with AutoPowr)
Driving on Public Roads
Section : 80 - Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant
Diesel Fuel
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Bio-Diesel Fuel
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals
Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
Front-Wheel Drive Axle Oil
Grease
Oil Filters
Lubricant Storage
Mixing of Lubricants
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Section : 85 - Lubrication and Periodic Service
Using High-Pressure Washers
Lubrication and Periodic Service
General Instructions Regarding the Condition of the Tractor
Opening the Hood
Access to Battery
Access to Fuses
Important Instructions Regarding Alternator
After the First 100 Hours
As Required
Periodic Service
Other Service Jobs
Service (Daily / Every 10, Every 250, Every 500, Every 750 Hours)
Service (Annually, Every 1000, Every 1500, Every 2000 Hours)
Service (Every 3000, Every 10000 Hours, Every 10 Years)
Section : 90 - Service / Daily or Every 10 Hours
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Checking the Fuel Filter
Draining the Compressed Air Trailer Brake
Checking on Lights
Other Service Jobs
Section : 95 - Service / Every 250 Hours
Servicing the Fuel Tank
Checking Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil Level
Checking Electrolyte Level of Battery
Lubricating the Front Axle and U.j. Shafts
Checking Oil Level in MFWD Axle Housing
Checking Oil Level in MFWD Final Drives
Check the Brakes
Lubricating the Front PTO Drive Shaft
Lubricating the Three-Point Hitch
Lubricate the Pivoting Fenders
Lubricate the Cab Suspension System
Lubricate Hitch Jaw
Lubricating the Hydraulic or Electro-Hydraulic Pick-Up Hitch
Hydraulic or Electro-Hydraulic Pick-Up Hitch
Checking the Neutral Start Circuit
Wheel Retaining Bolts
Tightening Screws on Front Loader Bracket
Checking the Manually-Operated Hitch for Wear
Checking the Manually-Operated Hitch for Wear (Italy and Spain Only)
Check Remote Controlled Hitch for Wear
Check for Wear at Tow Hitch (Piton Fix)
Check for Wear at Ball-Type Tow Hitch
Checking the Swinging Drawbar for Wear
Check Tow Hook on Pick-Up Hitch for Wear
Section : 100 - Service / Every 500 Hours
Changing Engine Oil
Changing Engine Oil Filter Element
Changing the Fuel Filters
Lubricating Rear Axle Bearings
Air Intake Hoses
Checking the Engine Ground Connection
Check the Cab Ground Connection
Check Engine Drive Belt for Wear
Section : 105 - Service / Every 750 Hours
Replacing Transmission/Hydraulic System Filter Elements
Changing the Filter on the Front PTO (If Equipped)
Changing Oil in Final Drives (Front-Wheel Drive Axle with Brake)
Section : 110 - Service / Once a Year
Checking Seat Belt
Section : 115 - Service / Every 1500 Hours or 2 Years
Changing Oil in Front-Wheel Drive Axle and Final Drives
Changing Oil In Front-Wheel Drive Axle Housing
Changing Oil In Front-Wheel Drive Final Drives
Changing Transmission/Hydraulic Oil (Tractors with AutoPowr)
Changing Transmission/Hydraulic Oil (Tractors NOT Equipped with AutoPowr)
Changing the Oil at the Front PTO (If Equipped)
Section : 120 - Service / Every 3000 Hours or 3 Years
Change Coolant
Section : 125 - Service / As Required
Engine Air Cleaner
Cleaning the Primary Filter Element
Cleaning a Dusty Element
Secondary (Safety) Element
Installation
Clean the Cab Air Filters
Clean Radiator and Condenser (if equipped)
Coolant Level Check
Checking the Fuel Filter
Bleeding Air from the Fuel System
Lubricate All Lubricating Points
Operator's Seat
Prevent Battery Explosions
Battery - Checking Specific Gravity
Starter Motor
Fuses and Relays in the Engine Compartment
Fuses and Relays (Engine Compartment)
Fuses F01PLB (Engine Compartment)
Fuses F02PLB (Engine Compartment)
Relays K01PLB to K03PLB (Engine Compartment)
Fuse on Tractors with a Battery Cut-Off Switch
Fuses and Relays in the Cab (Tractors with PowrQuad Transmission)
Fuses and Relays (PowrQuad Transmission)
Relays K01 (PowrQuad Transmission)
Relays / Diodes K02 (PowrQuad Transmission)
Relays K03 (PowrQuad Transmission)
Fuses F04 (PowrQuad Transmission)
Fuses F05 (PowrQuad Transmission)
Fuses F06 (PowrQuad Transmission)
Fuses F07 (PowrQuad Transmission)
Fuses F08 (PowrQuad Transmission)
Relays / Diodes K08 (PowrQuad Transmission)
Fuses and Relays in the Cab (Tractors with AutoPowr/IVT)
Fuses and Relays (AutoPowr/IVT)
Relays K01 (AutoPowr/IVT)
Relays / Diodes K02 (AutoPowr/IVT)
Relays K03 (AutoPowr/IVT)
Fuses F04 (AutoPowr/IVT)
Fuses F05 (AutoPowr/IVT)
Fuses F06 (AutoPowr/IVT)
Fuses F07 (AutoPowr/IVT)
Fuses F08 (AutoPowr/IVT)
Relays / Diodes K08 (AutoPowr/IVT)
Replacing the Drive Belt
Section : 130 - Troubleshooting
Hydraulic System
Engine
Electrical System
Section : 135 - Diagnostic Trouble Codes and Customization
What the Diagnostic Trouble Codes Mean
Customization
How to Access Information
ATC Control Unit
BCU Control Unit
BIF Control Unit
DSM Control Unit
ECU Control Unit
EPC Control Unit
ETC Control Unit
HTC Control Unit
JDL Control Unit
PLC Control Unit
SIC Control Unit
SSU Control Unit
TCU Control Unit
TEC Control Unit
TEI Control Unit
TSC Control Unit
UIC Control Unit
UIM Control Unit
Section : 140 - Storage
Storage for a Long Period
Removing Tractor from Storage
Section : 145 - Specifications
Engine
PTO Power Output
Transmission
Hydraulic System
Loads and Weights
Towed Mass
How to Calculate Permissible Mass
Electrical System
Capacities
Sound Level
Permissible Front Axle Load in Relation to Tires (Normal Operation)
Permissible Front Axle Load in Relation to Tires (Operation with Front Loader)
Permissible Rear Axle Load in Relation to Tires
Declaration of Conformity
Safety Note Regarding the Subsequent Installation of Electrical and Electronic Appliances and/or Components
Section : 150 - Serial Numbers
Type Plates
Product Identification Number
Engine Serial Number
Transmission Serial Number
Front-Wheel Drive Axle Serial Number
Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
John Deere Parts
The Right Tools
Well-Trained Technicians
Prompt Service