Reduce Fuel Consumption

Replace air cleaner element and fuel, engine oil and transmission/hydraulic filter elements at specified service intervals (see "Service" section).

Use only John Deere filters!

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Use recommended oils and lubricants only (see "Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant" section).

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Have the fuel system checked regularly by your John Deere dealer.

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Have draft link control functions of the hitch checked regularly by your John Deere dealer.

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Adapt tire pressures to type of work and ground conditions (consult your John Deere dealer or local tire agent).

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Choose ballast to obtain 10 to 15% wheel slip. Use no more ballast than necessary, reduce ballast for light work.

A-Too much ballast
B-Too little ballast
C-Correct ballast

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Always drive in the highest possible gear with reduced engine speed.

Choose a gear so that engine speed (A) with engine under no load drops 150 to 250 rpm when the tractor is operating with the engine under load (B).

NOTE: For light work, reduce engine speed below 2000 rpm. Select a gear so that engine speed drops 200 to 300 rpm when operating.

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