Tractors
6150M and 6170M
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Foreword
Section 00 - Identification Views
Identification View
Trademarks
Section 05 - Safety Measures
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
In Case of Fire
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
Keep ROPS Installed Properly
Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
Read Operator’s Manuals for ISOBUS Controllers
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
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
Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid Hot Exhaust
Clean Exhaust Filter Safely
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
Decommissioning: Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and
Components
Section 10 - Safety Decals
Pictorial Safety Signs
Operator's Manual
Hitch Remote Control
Pick-Up Hitch
Front-Axle Suspension Accumulator
Brake System Accumulator
Never Carry Riders (China Only)
PTOs and Rotating Parts of Implements (China Only)
Engine Cooling System (China Only)
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Section 15 - Controls and Instruments
Vehicle Controls with PowrQuad™ PLUS and AutoQuad™
PLUS Transmissions
Immobilizer
Emergency and Park Brake System
PTO and Creeper Controls
Attachment Controls
Heater and Air-Conditioning Controls
AutoTrac™ (Optional Equipment)
Indicator Lights and Displays
Digital Display - User Interface
Digital Display - Display Properties (Basic Settings)
Digital Display - Information Menu
Digital Display - More Settings
Software Update
Section 20 - Lights
Lights (Tractors with Cab)
Light Switches (Tractors with Cab)
Additional Headlights (Optional Equipment)
Switches for Turn Signal Lights and Horn (Tractors with Cab)
Operating the Hazard Warning Light Switch
Beacon Light (Option)
Worklight Switches (Tractors with Cab)
Trailering Lights (If Equipped)
Seven-Terminal Trailer Socket
Section 25 - Cab
Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides
Emergency Exits
Fire Extinguisher Location
First Aid Kit
Roll-Over Protective Structure
Seat Belt
Comfort Seat MSG85
Air Comfort Seat — MSG95GL
Air Comfort Seat MSG95AL
Instructional Seat for Training Purposes
Wiper and Washer System
Fan and Air Louvers
Heating System
Air Conditioning System
Tips On Using the Air-Conditioning System
Storage Box
Dome Light
Back-Up Alarm (Optional Equipment)
Adjust the Steering Wheel
Beacon Light
Installing the Monitor
Power Outlet Sockets
Multiple Power-Outlet Socket Strip (If Equipped)
Service Socket (CAN BUS)
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
ISOBUS Socket
Opening Windows
Routing Cables Through the Window
Roof Hatch
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 - Checks before Starting Up
Prestarting Checks - with 6-Cylinder Engines
Comply with Operator's Manuals of Implement Manufacturers
Section 40 - Operate the Engine
Important Information Regarding the Engine
Start the Engine
Cold-Weather Starting Aids
Coolant Heater
Starting the Engine with a Slave Battery
Engines with Turbocharger
Engine Protection
Towing the Tractor
Parking the Tractor
Shutting Down the Engine
Electric Battery Cut-Off Switch (if equipped)
Mechanical Battery Cut-Off Switch (if equipped)
Section 42 - Exhaust Cleaning System
Note on Exhaust Cleaning System
Exhaust Filter Cleaning, General Information
Exhaust Cleaning System, Information for Operator
Access the Engine Menu on the Digital Display
Passive Exhaust Filter Cleaning
Automatic Exhaust Filter Cleaning
Exhaust Filter Cleaning with Tractor Parked
Exhaust Filter, Service Cleaning
Section 45 - Operate the Tractor — General
Reduce Fuel Consumption
Selecting Correct Travel Speed
Notes on Changing to a Different Size of Tire
Travel Speed Tables and SRI Values
Travel Speeds, PowrQuad™ PLUS and AutoQuad™ PLUS
Transmissions for 40 km/h (20/20), for 6150M Tractor Tires with SRI
825 and 875
Travel Speeds, PowrQuad™ PLUS and AutoQuad™ PLUS
Transmissions for 40 km/h (20/20), for 6150M Tractor Tires with SRI
925
Travel Speeds, PowrQuad™ PLUS and AutoQuad™ PLUS
Transmissions for 40 km/h (20/20), for 6170M Tractor Tires with SRI
925 and 975
Travel Speeds, AutoQuad™ PLUS Transmission with EcoShift
for 40 km/h (20/20), on 6150M Tractors - Tires with SRI 825 and 875
Travel Speeds, AutoQuad™ PLUS Transmission with EcoShift
for 40 km/h (20/20), on 6150M Tractors - Tires with SRI 925
Travel Speeds, AutoQuad™ PLUS Transmission with EcoShift
for 40 km/h (20/20), on 6170M Tractors - Tires with SRI 925 and 975
Engage Front-Wheel Drive
Tractors with TLS Front Axle
Engage Creeper Transmission
Engage the Differential Lock
Hydraulic Foot Brakes
Emergency and Park Brake System
Hydraulic Trailer Brake
Trailer air brake
Parking the Tractor
Chock Block
Section 47 - Operate the Tractor — PowrQuad™ PLUS
Shift the PowrQuad™ PLUS Transmission
PowrQuad™ PLUS Transmission — Settings
Section 48 - Operate the Tractor — AutoQuad™ PLUS
Shifting the AutoQuad™ PLUS Transmission
AutoQuad Plus Transmission — Settings
Section 50 - Hitch
Hitch Control
Hitch - Maximum Lifting Force
Hitch Remote Control
Hitch - Lift Limit
Hitch - Transporting Mounted Implements
Hitch - Hitch Dampening
Hitch - Adjust Rate of Implement Drop
Hitch - Adjust the Rate of Lift
Hitch - Adjust Working Depth
Hitch - Load/Depth Adjustment
Hitch - Using Draft Control
Hitch - Float Position
Hitch - Direct Control
Economy Front Hitch
Three-Point Hitch
Flat Steel Draft Links
Quick-Coupling (Hook-Type) Draft Links
Attach Three-Point Hitch Mounted and Drawn Implements
Leveling the Implement
Center Link
Center Link Positions
Quick-Coupling (Hook-Type) Center Link
Hydraulic Center Link (If Equipped)
Lift Links
Adjust for Vertical Float
Sway Blocks (If Equipped)
Stabilizer Bar
Stabilizing System (If Equipped)
Draft Link, Categories 2 and 3N — Adjust Spreading Dimension
Draft Links, Category 3 — Adjust Spreading Dimension
Section 51 - iTEC™ Basic — Intelligent Total Equipment Control
iTEC™ Basic - Operating the Intelligent Total Equipment
Control
Section 55 - PTOs
PTO Guard
Operating Instructions
PTO Options
PTO Speeds
Change the Rear PTO Stub Shaft
Front PTO
Engaging the PTO
Select Standard Speed of Rear PTO
Operating the Rear PTO by Fender Control
Connect an Implement to the Rear PTO
Section 60 - Ballast
Selection of Weights
Ballasting Rear Wheels
Measure Rear Wheel Slip
Wheel Weights
Filling Tires With Liquid Ballast
Draining the Tires
Attach the Pick-Up Weight to the Front Hitch
Pre-Assemble the Pick-Up Weight
Attaching to Rear Hitch
Attaching to Basic Weight
Weight in the Three-Point Hitch
Install Front Weights
Section 65 - Wheels, Tires
General Wheel, Tire, and Tread Guidelines
Preventing Front Wheel or Fender Contact with Tractor Components
Changing to a Different Tire Size
Use of Dual Wheels (easy-to-attach)
Service Tires Safely
Change Wheels Safely
Tires on Front Wheels
Checking and Adjusting Toe-In
Front-Wheel Drive Axle — Check Toe-In
Front-Wheel Drive Axle — Adjust Toe-In
Instructions for Front Wheel Tread Adjustment with Rims for
2, 8, and 16 Positions
Two-Piece Front Axle — Tread Widths for Front Wheels with
Rims for 2 Positions - 6150M
Two-Piece Front Axle — Tread Widths for Front Wheels with
Rims for 16 Positions - Tractor 6150M
Two-Piece Front Axle — Tread Widths for Front Wheels with
Rims for 2 Positions - Tractor 6170M
Two-Piece Front Axle — Tread Widths for Front Wheels with
Rims for 8 Positions - Tractor 6170M
Two-Piece Front Axle — Tread Widths for Front Wheels with
Rims for 16 Positions - Tractor 6170M
Two-Piece Front Axle — Adjust the Fixed Fenders
Two-Piece Front Axle — Adjust the Pivoting Fenders
Two-Piece Front Axle — Notes on Adjusting the Fenders
Two-Piece Front Axle — Notes on Adjusting the Steering
Stop
Two-Piece Front Axle — Adjust the Pivoting Fenders and
Steering Stop - Front Axle 745
Two-Piece Front Axle — Adjust the Pivoting Fenders and
Steering Stop - Front Axle 750
Instructions on Rear-Wheel Tread Width Adjustment with Rims
for 2 and 16 Positions - Flanged Axle
Rear Wheel Tread Adjustment with Rims for 2 Positions - Flanged
Axle (Tractor 6150M)
Rear Wheel Tread Adjustment with Rims for 16 Positions - Flanged
axle (Tractor 6150M)
Rear Wheel Tread Adjustment with Rims for 2 Positions - Flanged
Axle (Tractor 6170M)
Rear Wheel Tread Adjustment with Rims for 2 Positions (Heavy-Duty
Type) - Flanged Axle (6170M Tractor)
Rear Wheel Tread Adjustment with Rims for 16 Positions - Flanged
Axle (Tractor 6170M)
Rear Wheel Tread Adjustment with Rims for 16 Positions (Heavy-Duty
Type) - Flanged Axle (6170M Tractor)
Tire Combinations - 6150M Tractor
Tire Combinations - 6170M Tractor
Calculate Tire Combinations (Graphic)
Calculating Tire Combination - Tractor 6150M
Calculating Tire Combination - Tractor 6170M
Air pressures and load capacities of VF tires "VT Tractor"
Tire Pressures
Tire Inflation Pressure Guidelines
Front Wheels - Recommended Pressures, Bias Single Front Tires (Two-Wheel Drive)
Front Wheels - Recommended Pressures, Group 42
Front Wheels - Recommended Pressures, Group 42 (Continued)
Front Wheels - Recommended Pressures, Group 43
Front Wheels - Recommended Pressures, Group 43 (Continued)
Rear Wheels - Recommended Pressures, Group 47
Rear Wheels - Recommended Pressures, Group 47 (Continued)
Rear Wheels - Recommended Pressures, Group 47 (Continued)
Section 70 - Additional Equipment — Hydraulic System
Selective Control Valves, Mechanical - Control Levers
Mechanical Selective Control Valves - Shipping Bracket
Selective Control Valves, Mechanical - Raise Rate
Selective Control Valves, Mechanical - Set Feature Mode
Selective Control Valves, Mechanical - Pressure Settings for
Series 450
Operator Presence Sensor — For North America, Australia,
and New Zealand Only
Selective Control Valves - Hose Unions
Selective Control Valves - Connect Hydraulic Hoses
Selective Control Valves - Disconnect Hydraulic Hoses
Selective Control Valves - Connect or Disconnect Hydraulic Hoses
at Front Hitch (If Equipped)
Selective Control Valves - Maximum Permissible Oil Withdrawal
(on 6150M and 6170M Tractors)
Selective Control Valves - Oil Withdrawal with Hydrostatic Drive
(with PC Hydraulic System)
Selective Control Valves - Oil Withdrawal with Hydrostatic Drive
(with PFC Hydraulic System)
Additional Oil Reservoir - on 6150M and 6170M Tractors
Pressure-Free Return Circuit - for 6150M and 6170M Tractors
Multi-Function Lever (Mechanical) - Standard
Mechanical Multi-Function Lever with Front-Loader Dampening
Section 71 - Additional Equipment — Other
Drawbar
Proper Use of Drawbar
Locking the Height-Adjustable Trailer Hitch
Locking the Hitch Pins
Front Loader Mounting Frame for Loaders H360 and H380
Front Loader Mounting Frames for Loaders 640R/643R, 660R/663R
and 680R/683R
Front Jaw Hitch
Tow Hitch (Piton-Fix/Ball-Type)
Height-Adjustable Trailer Hitch
Remote Control (If Equipped)
Hydraulic Pick-Up Hitch (Mechanically Actuated)
Lockable Tank Filler Cap
Section 75 - Transport
Driving on Public Roads
Towing Loads and Transporting with Ballast
Transporting the Tractor
Towing the Tractor
Freeing a Mired Machine
Section 80 - Fuels, Lubricants, Oils and Coolants
John Deere Break-In™ Plus Engine Oil
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Interim Tier 4
and Stage III B Engines
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tier 2 and Stage
II Engines
Extended Diesel Engine Oil Service Intervals
Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
Front-Wheel Drive Axle Oil
Grease
Mixing of Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant
Supplemental Coolant Additives
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
Storing Fuel
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Diesel Fuel
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Biodiesel Fuel
Testing Diesel Fuel
Oilscan™ and CoolScan™
Section 85 - Lubrication and Periodic Service
Required Emission-Related Information
Scope of This Manual
Service Tractor Safely
Observe Service Intervals
Safe Maintenance and Cleaning
Using High Pressure Washers
Lubricate All Lubricating Points
Service Intervals
General Instructions Regarding the Condition of the Tractor
Open the Hood
Opening Service Doors
Access to the battery
Access to Fuses
Jack Up the Tractor - Lifting Points
Decals for Recommended Lifting
Points (if equipped)
Important Instructions Regarding Alternator
Service After the First 100 Hours
Service As Required
Check/Replace Hydraulic Hoses
Other Service Jobs
Note Regarding the Service Interval for Engine Coolant
Periodic Service
Service (Daily / Every 10, 250 and 500 Hours)
Service (Every 750, 1000, 1500 Hours, Annually and Every 2000
Hours)
Service (Every 2 Years, Every 3000, 4500, 6000 and 10000 Hours)
Section 90 - Service / Daily or Every 10 Hours
Check Brakes
Check the Lights
Clean the Radiator, Condenser and Area Surrounding the Engine
- 6-Cylinder Engines
Checking Coolant Level - 6-Cylinder Engines
Air Brake System - Check for Condensed Water
Check Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil Level (6150M and 6170M)
Checking Engine Oil Level - 6-Cylinder Engines
Check the Fuel Filters - 6-Cylinder Engines
Lubricate Front Hitch
Lubricate Front Axle and U.J. Shafts (6150M and 6170M)
Lubricate Hitch Jaw
Lubricate the Three-Point Hitch
Lubricating the Pick-Up Hitch
Section 95 - Service / Every 250 Hours
Checking Neutral Start Circuit
Check Air Intake Hoses
Service the Fuel Tank
Front-Wheel Drive Axle - Axle Housing, Check Oil Level
Front-Wheel Drive Axle - Check Oil Level in Final Drives
Front PTO - Check Oil Level
Tighten Wheel Bolts and Wheel Weights
Front Hitch - Tighten the Screws
Drawbar - Tighten the Bolts
Height-Adjustable Trailer Hitch - Tighten the Screws
Ball-Type Tow Hitch with Forced Steering System - Tighten the
Screws
Pick-Up Hitch - Tighten Screws
Lubricate Pivoting Fenders
Rear PTO, Lubricate Stub Shaft Support
Check the Manually-Operated Trailer Hitch for Wear
Check the Manually-Operated Hitch for Wear (Italy and Spain
Only)
Check the Remote-Controlled Trailer Hitch for Wear
Trailer Hitch, Check the Guide Rails
Check for Wear at Tow Hitch (Piton Fix)
Check for Wear at Ball-Type Tow Hitch
Check the Drawbar for Wear
Check Tow Hook on Pick-Up Hitch for Wear
Section 100 - Service / Every 500 Hours
Changing Engine Oil - 6-Cylinder Engines
Engine - Change the Oil Filter
Changing the Fuel Filters - 6-Cylinder Engines
Changing Activated Carbon Filters
Engine - Check Drive Belt for Wear
Checking Engine Ground Connection - 6-Cylinder Engines
Check the Cab Ground Connection
John Deere™ Front Loader Mounting Frame - Maintenance
Lubricate the Rear Axle
Lubricate draft link bearings
Section 105 - Service / Every 750 Hours
Engine - Change Filter of Oil Separator in Crankcase Vent
Replace Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Filters
Front PTO - Change Oil Filter (if equipped)
Front-Wheel Drive Axle - Final Drives with Brake, Oil Change
Section 110 - Service / Once a Year
Check the Seat Belt
Testing Engine Coolant Using Test Strips - 6-Cylinder Engines
Inspect Hydraulic Hoses
Other Annual Service Jobs
Section 115 - Service / Every 1500 Hours or 2 Years
Changing Cab Air Filters and Recirculation Air Filters
Change the Engine Air Cleaner
Front-Wheel Drive Axle - Instructions on Changing Oil (Axle
Housing and Final Drives)
Front-Wheel Drive Axle - Axle Housing, Oil Change
Front-Wheel Drive Axle - Final Drives without Brake, Oil Change
Change Transmission/Hydraulic Oil and Clean Intake Screen —
PowrQuad™ PLUS or AutoQuad™ PLUS Transmission
Front PTO - Change Oil (If Equipped)
Air Brakes - Change the Air-Drier Cartridge
Section 117 - Service / Every 4500 Hours
Engine Air Cleaner - Change the Secondary Element
Section 120 - Service / Every 6000 Hours
Note Regarding the Service Interval for Engine Coolant
Replacing the Coolant - 6-Cylinder Engines
Section 125 - Service / As Required
Cleaning Cab Air Filters
Bleeding Air from Fuel System - 6-Cylinder Engines
Front Loader Mounting Frame - Maintenance
Lubricate All Lubricating Points
Operator's Seat
Starter Motor
Replace Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Replacing the Drive Belt - 6-Cylinder Engines
Fuse and Relay of Electrical Starting Aid
Fuses and Relays of Electrical Starting Aid (without Exhaust
Cleaning System)
Fuses and Relays under the Right Access Step - 6-Cylinder Engines
Fuses and Relays (LCS) and (FRM), General Information - Tractors
with Cab
Overview — Fuses and Relays (LCS) and (FRM) - Tractors
with Cab from Model Year 2012
Overview — Fuses and Relays (LCS) and (FRM) - Tractors
with Cab from Model Year 2013
Overview — Fuses and Relays (LCS) and (FRM) - Tractors
with Cab from Model Year 2014
Section 130 - Troubleshooting
Hydraulic System
Engine
Electrical System
Section 135 - Diagnostic Trouble Codes and Settings
Operation and Entering the Diagnostic Addresses with Digital
Display (Customer Level)
AIC - Control Software
BLC - Control Software
CCU - Control Software
ECU - Control Software
EIC - Control Software
FCC - Control Software
HCC - Control Software
OIC - Control Software
PTF - Control Software
PTQ - Control Software
PTR - Control Software
RPT - Control Software
SFA - Control Software
TEC - Control Software
TIQ - Control Software
Section 140 - Storage
Storage for a Long Period
Removing Tractor from Storage
Section 145 - Specifications
Dimensions - 6150M and 6170M Tractors
Engine - 6150M and 6170M Tractors
Engine (without Exhaust Cleaning System) - 6150M and 6170M Tractors
PTO Power Output - 6150M and 6170M Tractors
PTO Power Output (without Exhaust Cleaning System) - 6150M and
6170M Tractors
Transmission
Hitch - Tractors 6150M and 6170M
Hydraulic System - Tractors 6150M and 6170M
Oil Withdrawal - 6150M and 6170M Tractors
Loads and Weights - Tractors 6150M and 6170M
How to Calculate Maximum Permissible Download on Trailer Hitch
How to Calculate Permissible Mass
Vibration
Electrical System
Capacities - 6150M and 6170M Tractors
Capacities with Engines without Exhaust Cleaning System - 6150M
and 6170M Tractors
Sound Level
Permissible Front Axle Load in Relation to Tires (Normal Operation)
- 6150M Tractor
Permissible Front Axle Load in Relation to Tires (Front Loader
Operation) - 6150M Tractor
Permissible Front Axle Load in Relation to Tires (Normal Operation)
- 6170M Tractor
Permissible Front Axle Load in Relation to Tires (Front Loader
Operation) - 6170M Tractor
Permissible Rear Axle Load in Relation to Tires - Tractor 6150M
Permissible Rear Axle Load in Relation to Tires - Tractor 6170M
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Safety Note Regarding the Subsequent Installation of Electrical
and Electronic Appliances and/or Components
Eurasian Economic Union
Emissions Control System Certification Label (Korea)
Section 150 - Serial Numbers
Type Plates
Plate for Product Identification and Serial Numbers of Components
Plate for Product Identification Number
Engine Serial Number
Transmission Serial Number
Front-Wheel Drive Axle Serial Number
Serial Number of Operator's Cab
Serial Number of Operator's Seat
Sub-Assembly Serial Numbers
Section 155 - Glossary
Glossary
Section IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
John Deere Parts
The Right Tools
Well-Trained Technicians
Prompt Service