Exhaust Filter Cleaning, General Information

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1. Passive exhaust filter cleaning always occurs when the engine is at moderate or high loads.
2. Automatic exhaust filter cleaning is started when soot in the exhaust filter reaches a certain level.
3. Manually initiated exhaust filter cleaning with tractor parked enables the operator to start the cleaning process manually when a corresponding message appears on the digital display.
4. Service cleaning requires you to contact your John Deere dealer.

More information on exhaust filter cleaning can be found on the following pages.

IMPORTANT: Recommended practice is to keep automatic exhaust filter cleaning activated. See relevant text in this section.

Comply with safety instructions; see Clean Exhaust Filter Safely in Section 05.

An indicator light comes on to show that the exhaust filter is currently being cleaned (see arrow).

Tips for avoiding service cleaning or filter cleaning with tractor parked:

• Do not deactivate automatic exhaust filter cleaning unless it is absolutely necessary.
• Avoid unnecessary idling.
• Do not interrupt cleaning process unless it is absolutely necessary.
• If possible, do not shut off the engine while the indicator light for exhaust filter cleaning is on.
• Take note of information displayed for the operator, and act accordingly.

NOTE: It is important to use high-quality consumables. Use only consumables that are listed in Section 80 (Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant).