Foreword

READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate and service your machine correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. This manual and the safety signs on your machine may also be available in other languages (see your John Deere dealer to order). See your John Deere dealer to order kit.

THIS MANUAL MUST BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your machine and must remain with the machine when you sell it.

MEASUREMENTS IN THIS MANUAL are given in metric units. The customary U.S. unit equivalents are also quoted. Only use components and bolts that fit. Metric and inch fasteners may require a specific metric or inch wrench.

RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides are determined by facing in the direction the implement will travel when going forward.

WRITE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (P.I.N.) in the Specification or Serial Number section. Please record all numbers exactly. In the event of theft, these numbers may prove vital in tracing your property. Your dealer also needs these numbers when you order parts. File the identification numbers in a secure place away from machine.

WARRANTY is provided as part of John Deere's support program for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. The warranty is explained on the warranty certificate or statement which you should have received from your dealer.

This warranty provides you the assurance that John Deere will back its products where defects appear within the warranty period. In some circumstances, John Deere also provides field improvements, often without charge to the customer, even if the product is out of warranty. Should the forage harvester yield system be abused, or modified to change its performance beyond the original factory specifications, the warranty will become void and field improvements may be denied.