Servicing Air Conditioner

CAUTION:

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Escaping refrigerant under pressure can penetrate eyes and skin causing serious injury to you or others. Do not attempt to repair or service refrigerant system. (See your John Deere dealer.)

IMPORTANT: R134a refrigerant must be used. This requires special equipment and procedures. (See your John Deere dealer.)

NOTE:

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A - Defroster/Air Conditioner Switch

B - Blower Switch

Some oil seepage from compressor shaft seal on the lower front is normal.

Check the following if air conditioner will not cool or cooling is intermittent:

If air conditioner clutch slips after machine has been in storage, compressor may be stuck. Stop engine and turn key switch to OFF position. Remove clutch cover. Rotate clutch hub back and forth to free compressor.

Run engine at 2000 rpm. Set defroster/air conditioner switch (A) to ON position by pressing top of switch and set blower switch (B) to HIGH position.

If cooling is intermittent, clean grille, side screens, radiator and condenser. If problem persists, (see your John Deere dealer to have evaporator core cleaned).

Inspect cab body filters for restriction. Replace filters if any damage or blockage is detected. (See Checking And Replacing Cab Air Filters in this section.) If problem is not solved, (See your John Deere dealer.)

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