Premium Tractors
7130, 7230, 7330,
7430 and 7530
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Foreword
Section 00 - Identification Views
Identification Views
Section 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Protect Against Noise
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
Handle Starting Fluid Safely
Fire Prevention
Keep ROPS Installed Properly
Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
Read Operator Manuals for ISOBUS Implements
Use Seat Belt Properly
Operating the Tractor Safely
Avoid Backover Accidents
Limited Use in Forestry Operation
Operating the Loader Tractor Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Instructional Seat
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds
Use Caution On Slopes and Uneven Terrain
Freeing a Mired Machine
Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
Handling Batteries Safely
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Welding Near Electronic Control Units
Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid Hot Exhaust
Work In Ventilated Area
Support Machine Properly
Prevent Machine Runaway
Park Machine Safely
Transport Tractor Safely
Service Cooling System Safely
Service Accumulator Systems Safely
Service Tires Safely
Service Front-Wheel Drive Tractor Safely
Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
Store Attachments Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly
Section 10 - Safety Decals
Prevent Machine Runaway
Use Seat Belt
Operate the Tractor Safely
Do Not Modify ROPS
Tow Loads Safely
Caution with Front Loader Operation
Use of Instructional Seat
Stay Clear of PTO
Suspension System (e.g. TLS Front Axle and/or Cab)
Connect Coolant Preheater Correctly
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
Light Switches
Worklights
Xenon (HID) Worklights
Additional Headlights
Beacon Light (Optional Equipment)
Lights
Fender Mounted Worklights (If Equipped)
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Operating the Hazard Warning Light Switch
Switch for Turn Signal Lights and Horn
Seven-Terminal Trailer Socket
Section 25 - Operator's Cab
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
Seat Belt
Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides
Super Comfort Seat
ComfortCommand Seat
Adjusting CommandARM Position
Instructional Seat
Opening Windows
Windshield Wiper and Washer System
Operating the Radio—Early Model Tractors
Operating the Radio with Optional Compact Disc Player—Early
Model Tractors
Setting the Clock—Early Model Tractors
Operating Radio With Or Without Compact Disc Player—Late
Model Tractors
Setting Alarm And Clock—Late Model Tractors
Fan and Air Louvers (Tractors without ClimaTrak System)
Heater (Tractors without ClimaTrak)
Air-Conditioning (Tractors without ClimaTrak)
Tips on Using Air-Conditioning
Using ClimaTrak (Automatic Temperature Control)
Changing the ClimaTrak Display (ATC)
Overhead Storage Compartment (If Equipped)
Storage Box
Refrigerator (If Equipped)
Field Office™ (If Equipped)
Dome Light
Control Switches for Rear-View Mirror and Rear-Window Heater
(If Equipped)
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Back-Up Alarm (Optional Equipment)
Adjusting the Height of Access Step
Cable Routing
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
Installing the Monitor
Electrical Sockets (If Equipped)
Multiple Power-Outlet Socket Strip (If Equipped)
Service ADVISOR™ Socket
ISOBUS Socket (If Equipped)
GreenStar™ System Connections and Mounting Locations
AutoTrac™ Assisted Steering System (If Equipped)
Roof Hatch (If Equipped)
Emergency Exits
Section 30 - Break-in Period
After the First 4 and 8 Operating Hours
Within the First 100 Hours of Operation
After the First 100 Hours of Operation
Section 35 - Prestarting Checks
Prestarting Checks
Comply with Operator's Manuals of Implement Manufacturers
Section 40 - Operating the Engine
Engine Fuel System and Power Rating
Important Information Regarding the Engine
Positions of Main (Key) Switch
Starting the Engine
Cold-Weather Starting Aid
Starting with a Booster Battery
Fuel Preheater
Using Auxiliary Heaters — If Equipped
Engines with Turbocharger
Intelligent Power Management (Power Boost) — Optional
Equipment
Engine Protection
Towing the Tractor
Park the Tractor (Tractors without IVT)
Parking the Tractor (Tractors with IVT)
Stopping the Engine
Section 45 - Operating the Tractor — General
Reduce Fuel Consumption
Select Correct Ground Travel Speed
Using Emergency Exit
Transmission Description
Travel Speed Tables
Changing Rear Wheel Tires
Travel Speeds, PowrQuad Plus Transmission (16/16), 7130 and
7230 Tractors
Travel Speeds, PowrQuad Plus Transmission (16/16), 7330 Tractors
Travel Speeds, PowrQuad Plus Transmission (24/24), 7130 and
7230 Tractors
Travel Speeds, PowrQuad Plus Transmission (20/20), 7330 Tractor
Travel Speeds, PowrQuad Plus Transmission (20/20), 7430 and
7530 Tractors
Engaging Front-Wheel Drive
Tractors with TLS Front Axle
Engaging and Operating Creeper Transmission
Stopping Tractor
Engage the Differential Lock
Hydraulic Foot Brakes
Hydraulic Trailer Brakes
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 — IVT
Special Features on Tractors with IVT
IVT — Operating on Hillsides in Slippery Conditions
IVT — Starting in Cold Weather
Operating the IVT
IVT - Settings
IVT ”Come Home” Mode
Towing an IVT-Equipped Tractor
Section 50 - Hitch
Hitch Control
Hitch Control on Fender
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
Attach Three-Point Hitch Mounted and Drawn Implements
Leveling the Implement
Center Link
Hydraulic Center Link (If Equipped)
Using the Hydraulic Center Link
Center Link Positions
Lift Links (7130-7230 Tractors)
Lift Links (7330-7530 Tractors)
Adjusting for Vertical Float (7130-7230 Tractors)
Sway Blocks (If Equipped)
Convertible Quick Coupler (If Equipped)
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
Overspeed Protection
PTO Operation
Select Standard Speed of Rear PTO (Shiftable PTO)
Fine Adjustment of Rear PTO Speed (Shiftable PTO; PTO Cruise)
Reversing Rear PTO Shafts
Attaching PTO-Driven Equipment
Section 60 - Ballast
Selecting Ballast
Ballasting Rear Wheels
Measuring Rear Wheel Slip
Installing Rear Wheel Weights
Installing Weights on Flanged Axle
Filling Tires with Liquid Ballast
Draining the Tires
Installing Front Weights
Adding Rear Ballast for Front Loader Work
Using Implement Codes
Section 65 - Wheel Tread, Tires
General Wheel, Tire, and Tread Guidelines
Tires on Front Wheels
Tire Combination Guidelines (up to 40 km/h; 25 mph)
Use of Dual Wheels (easy-to-attach)
Tire Inflation Pressure Guidelines
Tire Inflation Pressures — Front Tires, 2WD Tractors
Tire Inflation Pressures — MFWD Tires, Groups 39 and 40
Tire Inflation Pressures — MFWD Tires, Group 41
Tire Inflation Pressures — MFWD Tires, Group 42
Tire Inflation Pressures — MFWD Tires, Group 42 —
Continued
Tire Inflation Pressures — Single Rear Tires, Groups 44
and 45
Tire Inflation Pressures — Single Rear Tires, Group 46
Tire Inflation Pressures — Single Rear Tires, Group 46
— Continued
Tire Inflation Pressures — Single Rear Tires, Group 47
Tire Inflation Pressures — Single Rear Tires, Group 47
— Continued
Tire Inflation Pressures — Dual Rear Tires, Group 45
Tire Inflation Pressures — Dual Rear Tires, Group 46
Adjustable Front Axle (Tractors without Front-Wheel Drive)
Two-Wheel Drive Front Axle Adjustment
Check Toe-In
Adjusting Toe-In on Two-Wheel Drive Front Axle
Adjust Toe-In (Tractors with Front-Wheel Drive Axle)
MFWD Toe-In Adjustment — Hi-Crop Tractor
Two-Wheel Drive Front Axle and Front Wheel Bolt Tightening
Two-Wheel Drive Front Axle Tread Settings — With Extensions
Change Wheels Safely
Tightening Wheel Bolts with Front-Wheel Drive
Tread Settings — MFWD Tractors
with Loader
Front Wheel Tread Adjustment (Tractors With Front Wheel Drive)
Tread Settings —MFWD Hi-Crop Tractors
Steering Stop Position Setting —Hi-Crop MFWD Axle
Steering Stop Positions — Hi-Crop MFWD Axle
Steering Stop Positions — 7130, 7230, 7330, 7430 and 7530
Tractors with Front-Wheel Drive
Adjusting the Fixed Fenders
Adjusting the Pivoting Fenders
Tightening Rear Wheel Bolts
Rear Wheel Adjusting —Cast
Rear Wheel Adjusting —Steel
Rear Tread Ranges
Rear Tread Settings for Single 8-Position Wheels —Flanged Axle
Rear Wheel Treads for 8-Position Wheels with Single Tires — Hi-Crop Tractor — Flanged Axle
Rear Tread Settings for Single 16-Position Wheels — Hi-Crop Tractor — Flanged Axle
Rear Wheel Treads for 2-Position Wheels with Single Tires — Adjustable Axle — 2438 mm (96 in.)
Rear Wheel Treads for 2-Position Wheels with Single Tires — Adjustable Axle — 2808 mm (110.5 in.)
Rear Tread Settings for Single 16-Position Steel Wheels — Rack and Pinion Axle — 2438 mm (96 in.) or
2808 mm (110.5 in.)
Rear 16-Position Steel Wheel Settings
Rear Dual Wheel Guidelines
Dual 2-Position Wheel Tread Settings — 2808 mm (110.5 in.) Axle
Dual Wheel Hub Extensions
Hub Extensions for 18.4 and 480/80 Duals With 2808 mm (110.5
in.) Axle
Hub Extensions for 14.9, 320/90 and 420/80 Duals With 2808 mm
(110.5 in.) Axle
Service Tires Safely
Check the Oil Sight-Glass (when the Tire Combination has been
Changed on Tractors 7130 and 7230)
Section 70 - Additional Equipment — Hydraulic System
Selective Control Valves
Operating Loader Using SCV
Adjustment of Pressure Limit at 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 (Mechanical)
Mechanical Multi-Function Lever with Front-Loader Dampening
Multi-Function Lever (Electrical)
Positions of E-ICVs
Rate of Cylinder Operation
Couplers
Hose Unions
Maximum Permissible Oil Withdrawal
Oil Withdrawal with Hydraulic Motor
Instructions on Operating a Hydraulic Motor
Pressure-Free Return Circuit
Section 71 - Additional Equipment — Other
Swinging Drawbar
Proper Use of Drawbar
Adjustment of Swinging Drawbar
Front Loader Installation - Front Loader Brackets
Section 75 - Transport
Driving Tractor on Roads
Towing Loads and Transporting with Ballast
Transporting the Tractor
Towing the Tractor
Manual Park Lock Release (Tractors with IVT)
Freeing a Mired Machine
Section 80 - Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant
Diesel Fuel
Fill Fuel Tank
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Biodiesel Fuel
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals
Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
Front-Wheel Drive Axle Oil
Grease
Mixing of Lubricants
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Oil Filters
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John
Deere LIQUID COOLANT CONDITIONER
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John
Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
Oilscan™ and CoolScan™
MFWD Axle Housing Oil — Hi-Crop
Rear Axle
Section 85 - Lubrication and Periodic Service
Scope of This Manual
Safe Maintenance and Cleaning
Service Tractor Safely
Observe Service Intervals
Using High-Pressure Washers
Lubricate All Lubricating Points
Lubrication and Periodic Service
General Instructions Regarding the Condition of the Tractor
Open the Hood
Jack Up the Tractor - Lifting Points
Access to Battery
Access to Fuses
Important Instructions Regarding Alternator
Note Regarding the Service Interval for Engine Coolant
After the First 100 Hours
Service As Required
Check/Replace Hydraulic Hoses
Periodic Service
Other Service Jobs
Service (Daily / Every 10, Every 250, Every 500, Every 750 Hours)
Service (Annually, Every 1000, Every 1500 Hours)
Service (Every 2000, Every 6000 Hours, Every 10 Years)
Section 90 - Service / Daily or Every 10 Hours
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Checking the Fuel Filter
Checking on Lights
Other Service Jobs
Section 95 - Service / Every 250 Hours
Servicing the Fuel Tank
Check Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil Level
Prevent Battery Explosions
Checking Electrolyte Level of Battery
Lubricating the Front Axle (Tractors without Front-Wheel Drive)
Lubricating Front Axle and U.J. Shafts (Tractors with Front-Wheel
Drive)
Check Oil Level in MFWD Axle Housing
Check Oil Level in MFWD Final Drives
Checking Brake Operation
Lubricating the Front PTO Drive Shaft
Lubricating the Three-Point Hitch
Lubricate the Pivoting Fenders
Lubricate the Cab Suspension System
Check the Neutral Start Circuit
Wheel Retaining Bolts
Tighten Screws on Front Loader Bracket
Checking the Swinging Drawbar for Wear
Section 100 - Service / Every 500 Hours
Changing Engine Oil
Changing Engine Oil Filter Element
Changing the Fuel Filters
Lubricating Rear Axle Bearings
Lubricate the Draft Link Bearings (7330 to 7530 Tractors)
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)
Section 110 - Service / Once a Year
Checking Seat Belt
Test the Coolant
Section 115 - Service / Every 1500 Hours or 2 Years
Changing Oil in Front-Wheel Drive Axle and Final Drives
Change Oil In Front-Wheel Drive Axle Housing
Change Oil in Front-Wheel Drive Final Drives
Change Transmission/Hydraulic Oil (Tractors with IVT)
Change Transmission/Hydraulic Oil (Tractors NOT Equipped with
IVT)
Change Oil at Drop-Axle (If Equipped)
Changing the Oil at the Front PTO (If Equipped)
Section 120 - Service / Every 6000 Hours
Note Regarding the Service Interval for Engine Coolant
Change the 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)
Check Coolant Level
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)
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 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
Paint Finish Care
Removing Tractor from Storage
Section 145 - Specifications
Engine (up to Model Year 2009)
Engine (from Model Year 2010)
PTO Power (up to Model Year 2009)
PTO Power (from Model Year 2010)
Transmission
Hydraulic System
Loads and Weights
Towed Mass
Electrical System
Capacities
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
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Limited Battery Warranty
Section 150 - Serial Numbers
Type Plates
Product Identification Number
Engine Serial Number
Transmission Serial Number
FWD Axle Serial Number
Serial Number of Operator's Cab
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Section 155 - Lubrication and Maintenance Records
250 Hour Service
500 Hour Service
750 Hour Service
1000 Hour Service
1500 Hour Service
2000 Hour Service
6000 Hour Service
Section IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
John Deere Is At Your Service