Reduce Fuel Consumption


Service Correctly

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Replace air cleaner element and fuel, engine oil and transmission/hydraulic filter elements at specified service intervals (see “Service” section).

Use only John Deere filters!

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Use recommended oils and lubricants only (see “Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant” section).

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Have the fuel system checked regularly by your John Deere dealer.

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Have function of rockshaft control checked regularly by your John Deere dealer.


Drive with Correct Tire Pressures

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Adapt tire pressures to type of work and ground conditions (consult your John Deere dealer or local tire agent).


Choose Correct Ballast

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A - Too much ballast

B - Too little ballast

C - Correct ballast

Choose ballast to obtain 10 to 15% wheel slip. Use no more ballast than necessary, reduce ballast for light work.


Select Correct Gear

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Always drive in the highest possible gear with reduced engine speed.

Choose a gear so that engine speed (A) with engine not under load drops 150 to 250 rpm when the tractor is operating and the engine is under load (B).

For light work, reduce engine speed below 2000 rpm. Select a gear so that engine speed drops 200 to 300 rpm when operating.

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