2036R Compact Utility Tractors Operator's
Manual (EU, September 2016)
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Foreword
Section 00 - General Information
Product View
Trademarks
Glossary of Terms
Regions and Country Versions
Machine Overview
Section 00A - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Protect Against Noise
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
Fire Prevention
In Case of Fire
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
Read Operator’s Manuals for ISOBUS Controllers
Use Seat Belt Properly
Vibration
Operating the Tractor Safely
Avoid Backover Accidents
Limited Use in Forestry Operation
Operating the Loader Tractor Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Passenger Seat
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Towing Trailers/Implements Safely
Use Caution on Slopes, Uneven Terrain, and Rough Ground
Freeing a Mired Machine
Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
Handling Batteries Safely
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid Hot Exhaust
Clean Exhaust Filter Safely
Work In Ventilated Area
Support Machine Properly
Prevent Machine Runaway
Park Machine Safely
Transport Tractor Safely
Service Cooling System Safely
Service Accumulator Systems Safely
Service Tires Safely
Service Front-Wheel Drive Tractor Safely
Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
Store Attachments Safely
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids
and Components
Section 00B - Safety Signs
Replace Safety Signs
CAUTION
CAUTION: Avoid Amputation
CAUTION: Using Seat Belt (Open Operator Station)
CAUTION: Avoid Contact with Hot Surfaces—LVU31970
WARNING / CAUTION
CAUTION: Using Seat Belt (Cab)
Section 10 - Controls and Instruments
Front Console Controls
Foot-Operated Controls
Right-Hand Console Controls
Left-Hand Console Controls
Differential, MFWD, Rate of Drop, and Seat Controls
Cab Controls (If Equipped)
Instrument Cluster
Information Display and Display Mode Switch
Section 20 - Engine Operation
Operate Key Switch
Using Throttle Lever
Operating eThrottle
Operating Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Before Starting the Engine
Starting the Engine
Cold-Weather Start
Stopping Machine
Section 30 - Air Intake, Fuel, Coolant, and Exhaust Operation
Filling Fuel Tank
Section 40 - Electrical and Lighting Operation
Turn Signal and Hazard Lights
Road, Work, and Warning Lights
Adjusting Instrument Panel Brightness and LCD Display (If equipped)
Using Horn
Section 50 - Drivetrain Operation
Driving Machine
Section 50A - Transmission Operation
Operating Transmission
Operating Cruise Control
Section 50B - MFWD and Front Axle Operation
Operating Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD)
Section 50C - Differential and Rear Axle Operation
Operating Differential Lock (Traction Assist)
Section 50D - Power Take Off (PTO) Operation
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Operating Rear and Mid Power-Take-Off (PTO)
Operating Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
Adjust Height of Cut—If Equipped
Section 60 - Steering and Brake Operation
Brake Operation
Park Brake Operation
Adjusting Tilt Steering Wheel
Section 70 - Hydraulics Operation
Warm Hydraulic System Oil
Hydraulics Information
Section 70A - Hitch and Drawbar Operation
Operate Attachments
Operating 3-Point Hitch
Using Draft Links
Leveling Implement Front-to-Rear
Leveling Implement Side-to-Side
Adjusting Implement Side-to-Side Sway
Operating Drawbar Hitch (If Equipped)
Using and Installing Front 3-Point Hitch—If Equipped
Section 70B - Selective Control Valve Operation
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Connecting Implement Hydraulic Hoses
Operating Hydraulic Dual Selective Control Valve (SCV)
Operating Selective Control Valve (SCV) Lock Lever
Using Dual Rear Selective Control Valve (SCV)—If Equipped
Operating Rear Selective Control Valve (SCV) Lock Lever
Section 80 - Wheels and Tires Operation
Tire Combinations
Front and Rear Tire Capacity
Front and Rear Tire Load and Speed Index
Section 80A - Ballasting
Ballasting Machine
Section 80B - Additional Equipment Operation
Front Loader Mounting Frames, Installation
Additional Equipment Operation
Section 90 - Operator Station Operation
Entering and Exiting Machine
Adjusting Seat
Using Seat Belt
Raising and Lowering Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
Cab Controls (If Equipped)
Section 100 - Transport and Storage
Transport Machine on Trailer
Transport Machine
Pushing or Towing Machine
Towing Loads
Safety Chain
Store Safety
Preparing Machine for Storage
Battery Isolation / Disconnect
Prepare Fuel and Engine for Storage
Removing Machine From Storage
Removing Front 3-Point Hitch—If Equipped
Storing Front 3-Point Hitch—If Equipped
Section 200 - Maintenance Intervals
Service Your Machine
Maintenance Interval Chart—Daily to Every 400 Hours
Maintenance Interval Chart—Every 600 Hours to Every 6000
Hours
Testing the Safety Interlock System Before Startup
Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
Clean Plastic Surfaces
Clean and Repair Metal Surfaces
Section 200A - Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolant
Diesel Fuel
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Testing Diesel Fuel
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Engine Oil
Diesel Engine Coolant
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John
Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
Front Axle and MFWD Oil
Grease
Section 200B - Maintenance—As Required
Service—As Required
Section 210 - Controls and Instruments Maintenance
Controls and Instruments Maintenance
Section 220 - Engine Maintenance
Daily Startup Procedure
Required Emission-Related Information
Avoid Fumes
Checking Engine Oil Level
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Clean Dust Unloading Valve
Servicing the Alternator Belt
Cleaning Front and Side Grille Screens
Clean Engine Compartment
Section 230 - Air, Fuel, Coolant and Exhaust Maintenance
Servicing Air Filter Elements
Checking Air Filter Hose
Checking and Draining Water Separator
Cleaning Water Separator and Filter Screen
Replacing Fuel Filter
Fuel Injection Pump
Fuel Injection Nozzles
Drain and Flush Fuel Tank
Service Cooling System Safely
Checking Coolant Level
Draining and Flushing Cooling System
Filling Cooling System
Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
Cleaning Radiator and Transmission Cooling Fins
Section 240 - Electrical and Lighting Maintenance
Service Electrical
Service the Battery Safely
Removing and Installing Battery
Clean Battery and Terminals
Use Booster Battery
Replacing Headlight Bulb
Replacing Tail/Turn and Warning Light Bulb
Replacing Relays and Fuses
Section 250 - Drivetrain Maintenance
Drivetrain Maintenance
Section 250A - Transmission Maintenance
Checking Transmission Oil Level
Changing Transmission Oil and Hydraulic Suction Oil Filter
Section 250B - MFWD and Front Axle Maintenance
Checking Front Axle Oil Level
Changing Front Axle Oil
Adjusting Front Axle Thrust Bolt Torque
Lubricating Axle Trunnion
Lubricating MFWD Driveshaft
Section 250C - Differential and Rear Axle Maintenance
Rear Axle
Section 250D - Power Take Off (PTO) Maintenance
PTO Maintenance
Section 260 - Steering and Brake Maintenance
Check and Adjust Toe-In
Section 270 - Hydraulics Maintenance
Hydraulic Maintenance
Section 270A - Hitch and Drawbar Maintenance
Lubricating 3-Point Hitch
Section 270B - Selective Control Valve Maintenance
Check Selective Control Valve
Section 280 - Wheels and Tires Maintenance
Checking Wheel Bolts and Hardware
Remove and Install Wheels
Check Tire Pressure
Tire Inflation Pressure Chart
Select Front Tire Rolling Direction
Changing Wheel Spacing and Tread Width
Lifting Points for Jacking up the Tractor
Section 280A - Ballasting Maintenance
Match Ballast to Work Load
Section 280B - Additional Equipment Maintenance
Additional Equipment Maintenance
Section 290 - Operator Station Maintenance
Raising and Lowering Hood
Removing and Installing Side Panels
Removing and Installing Front Cowl
Inspect ROPS for Loose Hardware
Section 300 - Troubleshooting
Information Display Fault Messages
Engine
Electrical System
Machine
Brakes
Steering
Section 300A - On Board Diagnostics
Service Alert and Information Display
On Board Diagnostic Display
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Tool
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Section 400 - Specifications
Engine Specifications
Drivetrain Specifications
Hydraulic System Specifications
Electrical System Specifications
Fluid Capacities
Ground Speeds
Dimensions
Height From Ground
Ground Clearance
Turning Radius
Machine Weight
3-Point Hitch Specification
Permissible Weight Specifications
Coupling Devices
Sound Level
Seat Vibration
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Section 400A - Identification Numbers
Product Identification Information
Record Identification Numbers
Section 400B - Certification and Warranty
Warranty
Section 500 - Service Records
Every 10 Hour Service
Every 50 Hour Service
Every 200 Hour Service
Every 400 Hour Service
Every 600 Hour Service
Yearly
Every 1000 Hour Service
Every 2000 Hour Service or Every Two Years
Every 6000 Hour Service or Every Six Years
Change of Ownership
Change of Ownership
Change of Ownership
Section JDS - John Deere Service
John Deere Is At Your Service
Technical Information