Machine Overview

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 safety signs on your machine may also be available in other languages. (See your John Deere dealer to order.)

Review manual sections for Controls and Instruments identification, Steering and Brakes, Transmission, and Transportation before operation on the road or in the field.

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A - Front Console Controls

B - Right Side Controls

C - Rear Implement Interface

D - Left Side Controls

Operating the Machine Introduction:

• Sit in operator’s seat and fasten seat belt.
• Start engine. (See Engine Operation section.)
• Turn on lights or signals as required. (See Electrical and Lighting Operation section.)
• Operate transmission to move machine. (See Transmission Operation section.)
• Use steering and brakes as required. (See Steering and Brake Operation section.)
• Activate features and implements as required. (See Operational sections.)

Preliminary Overview

Use the following list as a reminder to inspect items before operation. Detailed operation and service information is available in Operational and Maintenance sections.

• Review manual and machine for safety information and safety signs.
• Review manual for proper operation, adjustment, and service.
• Review manual for engine and drivetrain operations. (throttles, brakes, steering, transmission gears, MFWD, and Differential Lock.)
• Review manual for control devices (hitch, hydraulic, and electrical).
• Review manual for regular lubrication points and intervals.
• Check for visual signs of leaks damage, failures, and flats.
• Prepare machine hardware, fuel, fluids, lubricants, air, and daily maintenance.
• Check and prepare implements or attachments according to implement or attachment Operator’s Manuals.

Using this Manual:

The information provided in this manual is divided into sections. The sections are organized with the typical machine features or functional systems together. These sections are identified at the top of each page. Specific information within each section is organized into modules. These modules are enclosed in boxes and the main modules are identified with a heading at the top left. Page numbers identify the section as well as the number of the page in the section.

By reviewing this manual frequently you learn which section to turn to for specific information. For example, the safety information is covered at the beginning, the operation of all features and systems is covered in the first half of the manual. Maintenance intervals are in the middle of the manual, the maintenance of all the features and systems is covered in the second half of the manual. The specifications are covered at the end.

A detailed table of contents appears before safety information and there is an alphabetical index at the very end of the manual.

The Operator’s Manual content flows as sequential reading down one column of text and graphic then over to the top of the next column as shown.

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