5603 Tractor
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Foreword
Edition
Section : 00 - Product Presentation
5603 Tractor Basic Version
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Follow Safety Instructions
Understand Signal Words
Prevent Machine Runaway
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Fluids Safely-Avoid Fires
Use Seat Belt Properly
Driving the Tractor Safely
Operating the Tractor Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Park Machine Safely
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Freeing a Mired Machine
Use a Safety Chain
Safely Transporting the Tractor
Tow Loads Safely
Keep ROPS Installed Properly
Practice Safe Maintenance
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Prevent Battery Explosions
Service Tires Safely
Support Machine Properly
Work In Ventilated Area
Prevent Machine Runaway
Service Cooling System Safely
Store Attachments Safely
Retighten Wheel Nuts
Dispose of Waste Properly
Section : 10 - Safety Labels
Pictorial Safety Signs
Warning - Consult Operator's Manual
Warning - Operator's Platform
Decal Location - Consult Operator's Manual
Warning - Operator's Platform
External Safety Sign - Rear
Section : 15 - Controls and Instruments
Controls and Instruments
Instrument Panel
Section : 20 - Lights
Light Switch Position
Headlight Use
High Beam Indicator
Using Tail Lights
Tail Light Use
Adjusting Tail Light
Hazard Warning Lights
Brake lights
Using Turn Signal
Section : 25 - Operating Platform
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
Seat Belt Use
Positioning Operator's Seat
Adjusting the Seat Suspension
Section : 30 - Break-In Period
Closely Monitor Engine Performance
Servicing During the Break-in Period
Section : 35 - Pre-Operation Checks
Daily Service Before Starting Engine
Section : 40 - Operating the Engine
Engine Operation
Starting the Engine
Instrument Check After Starting Up Engine
Air Restriction Gauge
Checking Fuel Level
Changing Engine Speed
Warming Up and Idling the Engine
Restarting Engine
Shutting Off the Engine
Starting the Engine by Means of a Booster Battery
Section : 45 - Operating the Tractor
The Operator Needs To Be Trained
Driving On Public Roads
Be Careful on Descents
Operating Transmission
Using Transmission
Selecting Gears
Tractor Ground Speeds
Using the Brakes
Using Differential Lock
Use of 4x4 Front Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
Stopping the Tractor
Section : 50 - Hydraulic Hitch and 3-Point Hitch
Adapting Tractor Power to Size of Towed Implement
Components of the Three-Point Hitch System
Rockshaft Control Levers
Using Hydraulic Hitch Position Control
Position Control Lever Adjustable Stop
Using Draft Control
Adjusting Rate of Drop of Hydraulic Hitch
Preparing the Implements
Center Link Position
Coupling Implements to 3-Point Hitch
Hitch Float
Leveling Hitch
Vertical Play
Adjusting the Rockshaft Control Lever Friction
Warming Up Hydraulic System Oil
Section : 55 - Remote Hydraulic Cylinders-Optional
Using the Correct Hose Ends
Connecting Cylinder Hoses
Connecting Pressurized Hoses
Connecting a Single Action Cylinder
Correcting Reversed Cylinder Response
Lever Neutral Position
Retracting Cylinders
Extending Cylinders
Using the Implement Float
Adjusting Cylinder Limiter
Hydraulic Outlet Connections
Disconnecting the Cylinder Hoses
Section : 60 - Drawbar and PTO
Drawbar Load Limitations
Selecting Drawbar Position
Adjusting Drawbar Length
Using Swinging Drawbar
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Operating Instructions
Attaching PTO Driven Implement
PTO speed selection
Operating PTO at Correct Speed
Adjusting Drive Rod of PTO Clutch
Section : 65 - Ballasting
Selecting Counterweights
Transporting with Ballast
Guidelines for Tractor Ballasting
Determining Ballast
Ballast Calculation for Optimum Performance
Using Liquid Ballast in Tires
Tires & Loads
Slip Rate
Testing the Ballast
Rear Wheel Slip Measuring Methods
Method of Measuring Slip Rate Using a Stopwatch
Power Hop
Mounting Rear Wheel Counterweights
Front Hitch with Counterweights (Optional)
Mounting Front Counterweights (Optional)
Maximum Front Axle Load With Front Implements (Four-Wheel Drive)
Ballasting the Tires with Water
Deflating Tires Ballasted with Water
Section : 70 - Treads, Wheels and Tires
Service Tires Safely
Checking Free Space Between Implement and Tires
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
Tire Inflation Pressure Chart
Tire Denomination
Selecting Tire Turning Direction
Correct Torque of Wheel/Axle Bolts
Nuts/Bolts Torque-Adjustable Front Axle
Nut Torque-4x4 Front Axle
Bolt Torque-Rear Axle
Rear Tread Limits
Adjusting Tread -Two Position Steel Wheels
Adjusting Tread of Rear Wheels with Reversible Rims
Adjusting 4x4 Front Tread with Reversible Rims
Tread - Adjustable Front Axle
Front Axle Tread Adjustment - Two-Wheel Drive
Checking Toe-In-4x2 Axle
Adjusting Toe-In-4x2 Axle
Adjusting Toe-In-4x4 Axle
Adjusting Toe-In-4x4 Axle
Adjusting Turn Radius of Steering Stops - 4x4 Axle
Using Correct Tire Combinations
Section : 75 - Transport
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Driving Tractor On Public Roads
Transporting The Tractor on a Truck
Towing Tractor
Section : 80 - Fuel, Lubricants,
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
Diesel Fuel
Sulfur
Filling the Fuel Tank
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Testing Diesel Fuel
Biodiesel Fuel
Diesel Engine Oil
Grease
Diesel Engine Coolant
Mixing of Lubricants
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals
Note: Extended Service
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil
Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
Filter Element For Transmission/Hydraulic System
Front-Wheel Drive Axle Oil
Operating In Warm Temperature Climates
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Section : 85 - Lubrication, Periodic Services
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Service Intervals
Use Correct Lubricants Only
Service During Break-In Period
Section : 90 - Service-Daily or Every 10 Hours
Check Engine Oil Level
Checking Coolant Level
Special Lubrication Points
Bleeding Off Water and Sediment from Fuel Tank
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level of Transmission
Checking Front-Wheel Drive Oil Level
Lubrication Points, Maintenance and Inspection
Section : 95 - Service-Every 50 Hours
Checking Tires
Lubricating Linkage Pin of 4x4 Front Axle
Lubricating Steering Pointers
Inspecting Tractor for Loose Bolts and Nuts
Cleaning Relief Valve of Engine Air Filter
Lubrication Points, Maintenance and Inspection
Section : 100 - Service-First 100 Hours
After 100 Hours
Section : 105 - Service-Every 250 Hours
Changing Engine Oil Filter and Oil
Replacing Fuel Filter
Lubricate 3-Point Hitch
Air Filter Service
PTO Shaft
Checking Neutral Start System
Parking Brake
Checking Free Travel of Clutch Pedal
Adjusting PTO Clutch Rod
Lubrication Points, Maintenance and Inspection
Section : 110 - Service-Every 500 Hours
Lubricating Rear Axle Bearings
Section : 115 - Service-Every 625 Hours
Changing Transmission-Hydraulic Oil Filter
Section : 120 - Service-First 750 Hours
Adjusting Valve Clearance
Section : 125 - Service-Every 750 Hours
Change 4x4 Front Axle Oil
Checking Engine Idle and Top Speed
Cleaning Crankcase Vent Hose
Checking Hose and Clamp Tightness
Lubricating 4x2 Axle -Front Wheel Bearings
Checking Front Axle Linkage Pin
Lubrication Points, Maintenance and Inspection
Section : 130 - Service-Every 1250 Hours
Change Transmission and Hydraulic System Oil
Cleaning Oil Filter Mesh of Transmission/Hydraulic System
Section : 135 - Service-Every 1500 Hours
Injection nozzles
Lubrication Points, Maintenance and Inspection
Section : 140 - Service-Every Year
Replacing Air Filter Inserts
Lubrication Points, Maintenance and Inspection
Section : 145 - Service--Every 2 Years or Every 2000 Hours
Cleaning Cooling System and Replacing Thermostatic Valve
Lubrication Points, Maintenance and Inspection
Section : 150 - Service-As required
Throttle Friction Adjustment
Operator's Seat
Lubrication Points, Servicing and Inspecting
Section : 155 - Service
Servicing Tractor Safely
Work In Ventilated Area
Additional Servicing Information
Opening Hood
Removing Hood
Removing Lateral Screens
Checking Air Intake System
Replacing Air Filter Inserts
Inspecting Air Filter Insert
Storing the Air Filter Element
Replacing Fan/Alternator V-Belt
Fuel System Components
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Bleeding Fuel System
Do Not Modify the Fuel System
Cooling System
Cleaning Radiator Screens and Fins
Cleaning Cooling System
Prevent Battery Explosions
Observe Electrical Service Precautions
Access to the Battery
Servicing Battery
Replacing Battery
Battery Charging
Important Recommendations Concerning the Battery
Main Fuse
Fuse Location
Fuse Capacity and Function
Replacing Bulbs
Relays
Adjusting headlight beams
Adjusting Headlights
Replacing Hazard Warning Lights
Checking Tires
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
Section : 160 - Troubleshooting
Engine
Transmission
Hydraulic system
Brakes
Hydraulic Hitch and 3-Point Hitch
Remote Hydraulic Cylinders (if equipped)
Electrical System
Section : 165 - Storage
Tractor Storage
Making Tractor Operational Again
Section : 170 - Specifications
Specifications
Section : 175 - Serial Numbers
Identification plates
Tractor Serial Number
Front Axle Serial Number (2-Wheel Drive)
FWD Axle Serial Number
Engine Serial Number
Transmission Serial Number
Section : IBC - John Deere Keeps You On The Job
John Deere Parts
The Right Tools
Well-Trained Technicians
Prompt Service