Prestarting Checks - with 6-Cylinder Engines


Engine oil level

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A - Oil Dipstick

B - Oil Filler Neck

Engine oil level should always be between the marks on dipstick (A). Do not start the engine if oil level is below lower mark on dipstick.

  


Foot brakes

CAUTION: Press the brake pedals before starting the engine. It must not be possible to press the pedals all the way to the stops, not even if great force is used. Wait at least 30 seconds before repeating the check.

IMPORTANT: If the pedals can be pressed all the way to the stops, there is a fault and it is essential to contact your John Deere™ dealer.


After long storage period

Check whether dirt or other foreign bodies have collected under the hood or cab. If so, remove them.


Fuel Filter

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Fuel Filter at Front

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Fuel Filter on Left

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Engines without Exhaust Cleaning System Only

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A - Drain Screw

B - Drain Screw

C - Drain Plug (Tank)

If water or sediment deposits have settled in the filter, proceed as follows:

  1. Open drain screw (A) by 3/4 of a turn. Retighten the screw as soon as water and sediment deposits have drained out.

  2. Open drain screw (B) by 3/4 of a turn. Retighten the screw as soon as water and sediment deposits have drained out.

  3. Turn key in ignition switch to the right to the first switch position so that the fuel transfer pump is operating. Keep the pump running for approx. 40 seconds.

If water was present in the fuel filter, then use a 1/2-inch square-section key to screw out the drain plug (C) under the fuel tank by turning it once. After draining off any water and sediment deposits, tighten drain plug until finger-tight.

 


Coolant level

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Check the coolant level. The level must be between “MIN” and “MAX” when the engine is cold.

It must under no circumstances fall below the “MIN” mark (B).


Other checks

If the tractor is driven with high ballast weight on the front axle, it is necessary to check the toe-in before starting the tractor for the first time.

If the tractor is used to power external hydraulic equipment, check the level of the transmission/hydraulic oil every day.

This check is described in Service / Every 250 Hours.

If operating the tractor in extremely wet and muddy conditions, lubricate the following components also:

  • Pivoting fenders
  • Front hitch - if equipped
  • Wagon Hitch
  • Hydraulic or electro-hydraulic pick-up hitch - if equipped
  • Three-point hitch
  • Front axle and universal-jointed shaft of the front-wheel drive
  • Cab suspension system

These jobs are described in Service / Every 250 Hours and Service / Every 500 Hours.

Change in the area of the front axle

In case modifications were made to front wheels, tread width, fenders, or steering stop, it needs to be ensured that the wheels or fenders will not come in contact with tractor components during steering. See "Preventing Front Wheel or Fender Contact with Tractor Components" in the “Wheels, Tires” Section.

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