Foreword

READ THIS MANUAL carefully in order to learn how to correctly operate and service your machine. Bodily injury or damage to the machine may occur if this procedure is not followed. This manual as well as the safety signs on your machine may be available in other languages (contact your John Deere dealer for more information).

THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your machine and it should accompany the machine if sold.

Measurements in this manual are presented both in the metric system and in the commonplace measurement system used in the United States. Only use system the correct replacement parts and attaching accessories. Bolts and screws in inches and millimeters may require a drive tool in inches or millimeters.

RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides are determined with reference to the direction of forward travel.

WRITE DOWN THE P.I.N.'s (Product Identification Numbers) in the Specifications or I.D. Numbers section. Note down all numbers precisely in order to aid in the location of the machine in the case of theft. Your John Deere dealer shall also require that these numbers are provided when you request parts. Archive the I.D. numbers in a safe place, exterior to the machine.

SETTING FUEL INJECTION BEYOND PUBLISHED factory specifications, or any other modification made

with the purpose of increasing engine power, will result in loss of warranty cover for the machine.

BEFORE DELIVERING THIS MACHINE, your dealer performed a predelivery inspection. The machine was first used operationally after the dealer had carried out the Technical Delivery. The dealer monitored the machine during its first few hours of operation. Before completing 600 operating hours or 12 months of use, schedule a post-sales inspection by your dealer to tune the machine to perform at its best.

This machine was designed solely for use in regular agricultural operations or similar such operations ("INTENDED USE"). Its use in any other way is deemed contrary to the intended use. The manufacture accepts no liability for damage or injury resulting from misuse, such risks must be borne solely by the user. Compliance with and strict adherence to the operating, service and repair conditions specified by the manufacturer also constitute essential elements of the intended use.

THIS MACHINE SHOULD BE OPERATED and repaired only by persons familiar with all its particular characteristics and acquainted with the relevant safety rules (accident prevention). Accident prevention regulations, all other generally recognized regulations on safety and occupational medicine as well as road traffic regulations must always be complied with at all times. Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this machine will release the manufacturer of all liability for any resulting damage or injury.

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