Parked Exhaust Filter Cleaning

IMPORTANT: If operator disregards indicators and continues to operate vehicle without allowing an automatic cleaning, engine performance is reduced. A parked exhaust filter cleaning procedure must be performed.

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Service Alert Indicator

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Exhaust Filter Cleaning Indicator

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Exhaust Filter Cleaning Switch - Parked mode


The following occurs when exhaust filter becomes restricted:

  • Service Alert and Exhaust Filter Cleaning Indicator (on dash) are illuminated.
  • Engine power is reduced

At this time, a parked exhaust filter cleaning is required.

Before a parked exhaust filter cleaning can be completed, the following criteria must be met:

  • Set engine rpm at slow idle.
  • Engine must be warmed up to operating temperature (coolant temperature needle stable).
  • Transmission must be in neutral.
  • Zero ground speed commanded.
  • Park brake must be engaged.
  • PTO must be turned off.
  1. CAUTION: Comply with Clean Exhaust Filter Safely in Safety section.

    IMPORTANT: Select a suitable space to park the vehicle and lower any implements all the way down to the ground.

    No other vehicle functions can be used while exhaust filter cleaning is taking place with the vehicle parked. Excluded from this are functions that are required for an emergency shutdown of the vehicle.

    Do not start exhaust filter cleaning if the fuel gauge has been showing a low fuel level for a long time.

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    Exhaust Filter Cleaning Switch - Parked mode

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    Parked Cleaning In Process

    A - Parked Cleaning Position

    B - Exhaust Filter Indicator

    C - Information Display

    Position and hold the exhaust filter cleaning switch in the parked cleaning position (A) for 5 seconds, lamp should blink. Release, then push for another 3 seconds the icon should be a solid light.

    IMPORTANT: If cancellation of a parked exhaust filter cleaning process is necessary, manually advance throttle, engage transmission, activate the disable side of switch, or apply parking brake.



  2. The engine speed elevates up to 2200 rpm.

  3. During the parked cleaning process, high exhaust temperature indicator (B) and park cleaning symbol on the switch illuminates.

    NOTE: The parked exhaust filter cleaning process takes 30—45 minutes to complete.

  4. When the parked cleaning process is complete, park cleaning symbol on switch turns off. High exhaust system temperature indicator (B) remains on for 30 seconds after completion and the engine speed returns to low idle.

  5. After high exhaust temperature indicator (B) turns off, continue vehicle operations as normal

    NOTE: The system defaults to Automatic (AUTO) exhaust filter cleaning mode.

    If not returning vehicle to operation, allow engine time to return to normal operating temperature before stopping engine.

IMPORTANT: If operator disregards indicators and continues to operate vehicle without allowing a parked cleaning, engine performance is reduced. A service exhaust cleaning procedure, by a John Deere dealer, is required.

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