John Deere 3520
Sugar Cane Harvesters
AutoTrac™ Ready
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Foreword
Sugar Cane Flow
Section 05 - Safety
Safety and You
Operation Safety
Service Safety
Safety in Your Service Area
Safety when Cleaning or Storing
Safety "Nevers"
Seat Safety Switch
Tilting the Cab
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Support Machine Properly
Emergency Exit
Keep Riders Off Machine
Protecting Bystanders
Use Handles and Steps
Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
Preventing Machine Runaway
Avoid Exhaust Fumes
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
Accumulator Safety Service
Cooling System Safety Service
Prepare for Emergencies
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Using Cylinder Safety Stops
Safe Transport of Harvester
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Use Caution on Hillsides
Stopping and Parking
Safe Tire Service
Avoid Electrical Power Lines
Keep Hands Away from Knives
Avoid Contact With Moving Parts
Dispose of Waste Properly
Fire Prevention
Safety Recommendations
Harvester Safety
Harvester Elevator Safety
Section 10 - Safety Signs
Avoid Serious Injury
Avoid Electrical Power Lines
Safe Service Practice
Prevent Fires
Accumulator Safety
Avoid Hazardous Area
Training Seat
Keep Hands Away
Stay Clear of Chopper Area
Keep Away From Rotating Knives
Rotating Chopper Drum
Avoid Injury
Safety instructions
Preventing Machine Runaway
Exhaust System Warning
Tire Inflation
Hazardous Area
Cab Tilt Procedure
Cab Tilt Warning
Cab Tilt Lock
Harvester's Emergency Exit
Caution Shields
Keep Riders Off Machine
Warning Elevator
Warning Topper
Warning Rotating Drives
Section 15 - Operating Harvester
Harvesting a Field
Harvesting a Field
Standard Harvesting
Harvesting Over a Ditch
Harvesting on a Headland
Pulling a Wagon On the First Row
Harvesting a Large Field
Harvesting Conditions
Harvesting Safety Tips
Engine Idling
Topping System
Operating Topping System
Crop Divider
Crop Divider Shoes
Operating Crop Divider Shoes
Knock Down Roller
Basecutter
Operating Basecutter
Feed Rollers
Operating Feed Rollers
Manual Billet Length Adjustment (Optional)
Chopper System
Operating the Differential Chopper
Elevator Basket
Primary Extractor
Operating Primary Extractor
Elevator System
Operating Elevator System
Secondary Extractor
Section 20 - Operator's Cab
Control Panel
Forward/Reverse Harvester Function
Base Cutter, Chopper, Feed Roller and Crop Divider Rotation
Left Crop Divider Tilt (Optional)
Right Crop Divider Tilt (Optional)
Crop Divider Float Reset Switch
Harvesting Function Quick Stop Switch
Reset Switch (Quick Reset Switch)
Topper Rotation
Primary Extractor Hood Rotation
Secondary Extractor Hood Rotation (Optional)
Left Side Knife Rotation (Optional)
Right Side Knife Rotation (Optional)
Engine Throttle Switch
Electrical Accessory Outlets
Elevator Raise/Lower
Elevator Forward/Reverse
Primary Extractor Fan Speed Control
Assisted Base Cutter Control (Optional)
Calibrating Base Cutter Pressure Limit (Optional)
Operating Assisted Base Cutter Control System (Optional)
Operator Presence Switch
Battery Key Switch
Right-Hand Column Control Panel
Engine Warning Indicator Light
Engine Stop Indicator Light
Parking Brake Indicator Light
Parking Brake Switch
Steering Column
Cab Pedals
Joystick Control
Overhead Panel
Front Wiper Switch
Reversible Cooling Fan Switch
FieldCruise™Switch
Slow Maneuvering Switch (Track Only)
Ground Drive HI/LOW Switch (Optional)
Transport Switch (Wheel)
Positrac Switch
Diagnostic Connector
Cab Door Lock
COMFORT COMMAND™ Operator's Seat
Seat Suspension and Forward and Rearward Adjustment
Adjusting Left-Hand Armrest and Seat Back
Adjusting Right-Hand Armrest and Control Console
Seat Belts
Section 25A - PDU Monitor
Common Harvester Display (Upper Portion)
PDU – Primary Display Unit Icon and Symbols
Sugar Cane Harvester Specific Display (Lower Portion)
PDU Lower Section Icons
Section 25B - SDU-A Monitor
Secondary Display Unit (SDU-A) — Icons
Harvesting Home Screen Banner Icons
Menu Home Page Soft Keys
Sugarcane Icon on Main Menu
Sugar Home page
Sugar Banner Screen
Home Page Left Hand Screen
Home Page Setup
Primary Extractor Setup Page
Sugarcane Alarm Setup Screen
Elevator Setup Screen
Engine Setup Screen
Track Steering Bias Setup
Diagnostic Readings Pages
Calibration Pages
Maximum Harvester Speed Setup (Track Only)
Access Manager
Section 30 - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
DTC List
Vehicle Control Unit
Cab Primary Display Unit
Engine Control Unit Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Powertrain Propulsion Control Unit
Propulsion and Steering Control Unit
Listing of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
Intermittent Fault Diagnostics
Displaying Software Version
Engine Troubleshooting
Electrical Troubleshooting
Lubrication System Troubleshooting
Cooling System Troubleshooting
Air Intake and Exhaust System Troubleshooting
Precautions for Electrical System When Steam Cleaning Engine
Engine Wiring Harness Layout
Precautions For Welding
Section 35 - Driving the Harvester
Driving or Transporting the Harvester on Public Roads
General Driving Precautions
Travel Speeds
Moving the Harvester
Using Parking Brake
Parking the Harvester
Section 40 - Operating the Engine
Starting the Engine
Using a Booster Battery
Cold Weather Warm-Up
Stopping the engine
Section 45 - Transporting the Harvester
Loading Procedure
Towing Harvester
Towing Procedure
Section 50 - Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
John Deere Engine Coolant Requirements
John Deere Pre-diluted Antifreeze/Summer Coolant
John Deere COOL-GARD
John Deere Antifreeze/Summer Coolant Concentrate
Hydraulic Fluid (World)
Diesel Fuel
Testing Diesel Fuel
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Biodiesel Fuel
Diesel Engine Oil
Pump Motor Gear Oil, Chopper Box, and Basecutter
Final Drive — Gear Oil
Grease
Lubricant Storage
Use Genuine John Deere Parts
Section 55 - Periodic Servicing and Lubrication
Breaking-In Within First 100 Hours of Operation
After the First 100 Operating Hours
Service Your Harvester at Specified Intervals
Check Hour Meter Regularly
Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants
Prepare Harvester for Maintenance
Service Records
As Required
Every 10 Hours or Daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 Hours
Every 125 Hours
Every 150 Hours
Every 187 Hours
Every 250 Hours
Every 275 Hours
Every 375 Hours
Every 500 Hours
Every 1000 Hours
Every 1500 Hours
Every 2000 Hours
Every 3000 Hours
Every 4500 Hours
Section 60 - Periodic Lubrication Points—25 Hours
Important Considerations
Suspension Cylinders (Both Sides of the Machine with Tracks)
Adjustable Knockdown Roller and Topper Boom
Crop Dividers (Both Sides of Machine)
Steering Cylinders and Strut Assembly(Both Sides of the Machine
with Wheels)
Extractors, Primary and Secondary
Elevator Swing Sheaves
Elevator Swing Table
Feed Roller Arms (Both Sides of Machine)
Section 65 - Periodic Lubrication Points—250 Hours
Important Considerations
Crop Dividers
Feed Rollers
Sill Roller
Chopper Shafts
Elevator (Both Sides of Machine)
Section 70 - Service
Harvester Component Locations
Harvester Service Point Locations
Harvester Grease Point Locations
Additional Service Information
Do Not Modify Fuel System
Drain Water From Fuel Filters
Check Engine Oil Level
Engine Oil Capacity
Break-In Service
Servicing Fire Extinguisher
Check Engine Coolant Level
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Filter
Removing and Installing Fuel Filters
Removing and Installing 30 Micron Fuel Filter
Service Fuel Tank
Cleaning Engine Air Pre-filter Outer Screen
Checking Engine Air Pre-filter
Service Air Filter
Bleeding Air From Cooling System
Testing Thermostats
Removing Engine Air Filters
Cleaning Primary Element
Inspect Filter
Replace Filter
Checking Air Intake System
Checking Cooling System
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
Checking Crankshaft Vibration Damper
Pressure Test Cooling System
Radiator
Draining Cooling System
Flushing Coolant System
Replacing Thermostats and Gaskets
Fill Cooling System
Cleaning Radiators
Visually Inspecting Coolant Pump
Checking Crankcase Vent Hose and Valve
Adjusting Valve Clearance
Checking Belt Tensioner Spring Tension and Belt Wear
Checking Belt Wear
Checking Fan Belt Tensioner Spring Tension
Checking Oil Level in Pump Drive Gearbox
Replacing Oil in Pump Drive Gearbox
Pump Drive Gearbox Oil Capacity
Prime Piston Pump System
Adding Hydraulic Oil
Changing Hydraulic Filters
Changing Hydraulic Oil
Checking Final Drive Oil Level
Changing Final Drive Oil
Tire Performance
Checking Tire Pressure
Tire Failure
Proper Air Inflation
Proper Fluid Inflation
Tire Over-Inflation
Under-Inflation
Radial Tires
Sidehill Harvesting
Procedure for Changing a Tire
Jack Locations
Removing the Wheel
Removing and Installing Tire on Wheel
Install Wheel
Greasing Front Wheel Hub Bearings
Track Components
Roller Lubrication
Idler Lubrication
Rear Axle Service
Track Shoe Tightening
Roller Torque
Track Shoe Inspection Torque
Track Alignment
Track Adjustment
Servicing Air Conditioning System
Fresh Air Filter and Pre-Cleaner
Locating Fuse and Relay Boards
Fuse and Relay Boards
Accessing Batteries
Servicing Battery
Handling Batteries Carefully
Using Battery Charger
Replacing Batteries
Basecutter Blade Service
Check Basecutter Oil Level
Changing Basecutter Oil
Lubricate Basecutter Motor Shaft and Pinion Gear
Charging Base Cutter Lift Accumulators
Chopper Synchronizing System
Adjusting Clutch
Chopper Timing Synchronization
Checking Chopper Gearbox Oil Level
Changing Chopper Gearbox Oil
Secondary Extractor Fan
Secondary Extractor Fan Maintenance
Balancing Extractor Fan
Primary Extractor
Installing Primary Extractor Fan Blades
Safety Start-Up After Changing Blades
Installing Hub to Motor Shaft
Elevator Group
Adjusting Elevator Chain
Cab Tilt Procedure
Windshield Washer Reservoir
Section 75 - Torque Specifications
Torque Specifications
Torque for Grade 2 NC Weld Studs
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Suggested Torque Values and Clamp Loads for Grades 2.5 and 8
Bolts
Suggested Torque Values For Grades 5.6, 8.8, 10.9 and 12.9 Zinc
Plated Bolts
Grade or Class and Head Marking For SI Bolts
Conversion Factors
Straight O-Ring Boss
Angled O-Ring Boss
SAE 37° (JIC)
Metric
BSPP (Port Connection Only)
ORS
Straight Thread O-Ring Boss
Straight Thread O-Ring Boss
37° - Flanged Tube Fittings
Hex Flats Recommended Rotation
Four Bolt Flanged Fittings
Metric Bolt Torque Chart
SAE Bolt Torque Chart
Section 80 - Specifications
Fluid Recommendation and Harvester Capacities
Tire Inflation Pressure
Transmission
Speed
Brakes
Chopper
Topper
Crop Dividers
Basecutter
Feed Rollers
Extractors
Hydraulic Oil Cooler
Lights
Horn
Cab
Basecutter Pressure Sensor
Optional Equipment
Dimensions
Specifications — John Deere 6090 Engine PowerTech™
Sound and Vibration Levels
Declaration of Compliance by EU
Section 85 - Serial Numbers
Machine Serial Numbers
Engine Serial Number
Interpreting the Serial Number of Your Machine 13 digits PIN
Interpreting the Serial Number of Your Machine 17 digits PIN
Year of Production Table (Digit 5)
Section 90 - Emission System Warranty
John Deere Emissions Control Warranty Statement
Emissions Control System Certification Label