John Deere 3520 Sugar Cane Harvester
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Foreword
Sugar Cane Flow
Section : 05 - Safety
Safety and You
Operation Safety
Service Safety
Safety in Your Service Area
Safety when Cleaning or Storing
Safety "Nevers"
Seat Safety Switch
Tilting the Cab
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Keep Riders Off Machine
Protecting Bystanders
Use Handles and Steps
Handle global Positioning Receivers and Brackets Safely
Preventing Machine Runaway
Avoid Exhaust Fumes
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
Accumulator Safety Service
Cooling System Safety Service
Prepare for Emergencies
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Using Cylinder Safety Stops
Safe Transport of Harvester
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Use Caution on Hillsides
Stopping and Parking
Safe Tire Service
Avoid Electrical Power Lines
Keep Hands Away from Knives
Avoid Contact With Moving Parts
Dispose of Waste Properly
Fire Prevention
Safety Recommendations
Harvester Safety
Section : 10 - Safety Signs
Keep Riders Off Machine
Hazardous Area
Avoid Electrical Power Lines
Safe Service Practice
Prevent Fires
Accumulator Safety
Avoid Hazardous Area
Training Seat
Avoid Personal Injury and Damage to the Machine
Keep Hands Away
Stay Clear of Chopper Area
Keep Away From Rotating Knives
Rotating Chopper Drum
Avoid Injury
Safety instructions
Preventing Machine Runaway
Exhaust System Warning
Tire Inflation
Section : 15 - Operating Harvester
Harvesting a Field
Harvesting a Field
Standard Harvesting
Harvesting Over a Ditch
Harvesting on a Headland
Pulling a Wagon On the First Row
Harvesting a Large Field
Harvesting with a Two Row Wholestalk Harvester
Harvesting Conditions
Harvesting Safety Tips
Engine Idling
Topping System
Operating Topping System
Crop Divider
Crop Divider Shoes
Operating Crop Divider Shoes
Knock Down Roller
Basecutter
Operating Basecutter
Feed Rollers
Operating Feed Rollers
Manual Billet Length Adjustment (Optional)
Differential Chopper System
Operating the Differential Chopper
Elevator Basket
Primary Extractor
Operating Primary Extractor
Elevator System
Operating Elevator System
Secondary Extractor
Section : 20 - Operator's Cab
Control Panel
Basecutter Raise/Lower
Basecutter, Chopper, Feed Roller and Crop Divider Rotation
Left Crop Divider Tilt (Optional)
Right Crop Divider Tilt (Optional)
Harvesting Function Quick Stop Switch
Reset Switch (Quick Reset Switch)
FieldCruise™Switch
Topper Rotation
Primary Extractor Hood Rotation
Left Side Knife Rotation (Optional)
Right Side Knife Rotation (Optional)
Engine Throttle Switch
Electrical Accessory Outlets
Elevator Raise/Lower
Elevator Forward/Reverse
Primary Extractor Fan Speed Control
Assisted Basecutter Control
Calibrating Basecutter Pressure Limit
Operating Assisted Basecutter Control System
Operator Presence Switch
Battery Key Switch
Right-Hand Column Control Panel
Engine Warning Indicator Light
Engine Stop Indicator Light
Parking Brake Warning Indicator Light
Ignition Key
Acoustic Alarm
Parking Brake Switch
Basecutter Pressure Gauge
Left-Hand Column Control Panel
Driving Controls (Machine with Tires)
Elevator Tilt and Brake Pedals
Driving Controls (Machine with Tracks)
Joystick Control
Overhead Panel
Front Wiper Switch
Reversible Cooling Fan Switch
Diagnostic Connector
Cab Door Lock
COMFORT COMMAND™ Operator's Seat
Seat Suspension and Forward and Rearward Adjustment
Adjusting Left-Hand Armrest and Seat Back
Adjusting Right-Hand Armrest and Control Console
Seat Belts
Section : 25 - Diagnostic Gauge Operation
Faceplate Features
Diagnostic Gauge Menus (First Time Start Up)
Main Menu Navigation
Selecting a Language
Stored Fault Codes
Engine Configuration Data
Faults and Warnings
Back Light Adjustment
Contrast Adjustment
Select Units
Setup 1-Up Display
Setup 4-Up Display
Section : 30 - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
DTC List
Vehicle Specific Fault List
Application Fault List
Section : 35 - Driving the Harvester
Driving or Transporting the Harvester on Public Roads
General Driving Precautions
Travel Speeds
Moving the Harvester
Using Parking Brake
Parking the Harvester
Section : 40 - Operating the Engine
Starting the Engine
Using a Booster Battery
Cold Weather Warm-Up
Stopping the engine
Section : 45 - Transporting the Harvester
Loading Procedure
Towing Harvester
Towing Procedure
Section : 50 - Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
John Deere Engine Coolant Requirements
John Deere Pre-diluted Antifreeze/Summer Coolant
John Deere COOL-GARD
John Deere Antifreeze/Summer Coolant Concentrate
Hydraulic Fluid (World)
Diesel Fuel
Testing Diesel Fuel
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Biodiesel Fuel
Engine Break-In Oil (John Deere)
Pump Motor Gear Oil, Chopper Box, and Basecutter
Final Drive - Gear Oil
Grease
Lubricant Storage
Use Genuine John Deere Parts
Section : 55 - Periodic Servicing and Lubrication
Breaking-In Within First 100 Hours of Operation
After the First 100 Operating Hours
Service Your Harvester at Specified Intervals
Check Hour Meter Regularly
Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants
Prepare Harvester for Maintenance
Service Records
As Required
Every 10 Hours or Daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 Hours
Every 125 Hours
Every 150 Hours
Every 187 Hours
Every 250 Hours
Every 275 Hours
Every 375 Hours
Every 500 Hours
Every 1000 Hours
Every 1500 Hours
Every 2000 Hours
Every 3000 Hours
Every 4500 Hours
Section : 60 - Periodic Lubrication Points-25 Hours
Important Considerations
Suspension Cylinders (Both Sides of the Machine with Tracks)
Adjustable Knockdown Roller and Topper Boom
Crop Dividers (Both Sides of Machine)
Steering Cylinders and Strut Assembly(Both Sides of the Machine with Wheels)
Extractors, Primary and Secondary
Elevator Swing Sheaves
Elevator Swing Table
Feed Roller Arms (Both Sides of Machine)
Section : 65 - Periodic Lubrication Points-250 Hours
Important Considerations
Crop Dividers
Feed Rollers
Sill Roller
Chopper Shafts
Elevator (Both Sides of Machine)
Section : 70 - Service
Harvester Component Locations
Harvester Service Point Locations
Harvester Grease Point Locations
Check Engine Oil Level
Engine Oil Capacity
Break-In Service
Check Engine Coolant Level
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Filter
Removing and Installing Fuel Filters
Service Fuel Tank
Checking Engine Air Pre-filter
Service Air Filter
Removing Engine Air Filters
Cleaning Primary Element
Inspect Filter
Replace Filter
Checking Air Intake System
Checking Cooling System
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
Checking Crankshaft Vibration Damper
Pressure Test Cooling System
Radiator
Draining Cooling System
Flushing Coolant System
Replacing Thermostats and Gaskets
Fill Cooling System
Cleaning Radiators
Adjusting Valve Clearance
Checking Belt Tensioner Spring Tension and Belt Wear
Checking Belt Wear
Checking Fan Belt Tensioner Spring Tension
Checking Oil Level in Pump Drive Gearbox
Replacing Oil in Pump Drive Gearbox
Pump Drive Gearbox Oil Capacity
Prime Piston Pump System
Adding Hydraulic Oil
Changing Hydraulic Filters
Changing Hydraulic Oil
Checking Final Drive Oil Level
Changing Final Drive Oil
Tire Performance
Checking Tire Pressure
Tire Failure
Proper Air Inflation
Proper Fluid Inflation
Tire Over-Inflation
Under-Inflation
Radial Tires
Sidehill Harvesting
Procedure for Changing a Tire
Jack Locations
Removing the Wheel
Removing and Installing Tire on Wheel
Install Wheel
Greasing Front Wheel Hub Bearings
Track Components
Roller Lubrication
Idler Lubrication
Rear Axle Service
Track Shoe Tightening
Roller Torque
Track Shoe Inspection Torque
Track Alignment
Track Adjustment
Servicing Air Conditioning System
Fresh Air Filter and Pre-Cleaner
Locating Fuse and Relay Boards
Fuse and Relay Boards
Handling Batteries Carefully
Using Battery Charger
Replacing Batteries
Basecutter Blade Service
Check Basecutter Oil Level
Changing Basecutter Oil
Lubricate Basecutter Motor Shaft and Pinion Gear
Chopper Synchronizing System
Adjusting Clutch
Chopper Timing Synchronization
Checking Chopper Gearbox Oil Level
Changing Chopper Gearbox Oil
Secondary Extractor Fan
Secondary Extractor Fan Maintenance
Balancing Extractor Fan
5 Ft. Primary Extractor
Installing Primary Extractor Fan Blades
Safety Start-Up After Changing Blades
Installing Hub to Motor Shaft
Elevator Group
Adjusting Elevator Chain
Cab Tilt Procedure
Windshield Washer Reservoir
Section : 75 - Torque Specifications
Torque Specifications
Torque for Grade 2 NC Weld Studs
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Suggested Torque Values and Clamp Loads for Grades 2.5 and 8 Bolts
Suggested Torque Values For Grades 5.6, 8.8, 10.9 and 12.9 Zinc Plated Bolts
Grade or Class and Head Marking For SI Bolts
Conversion Factors
Straight O-Ring Boss
Angled O-Ring Boss
SAE 37° (JIC)
Metric
BSPP (Port Connection Only)
ORS
Straight Thread O-Ring Boss
Straight Thread O-Ring Boss
37° - Flanged Tube Fittings
Hex Flats Recommended Rotation
Four Bolt Flanged Fittings
Metric Bolt Torque Chart
SAE Bolt Torque Chart
Section : 80 - Specifications
Harvester Capacities
Tire Inflation Pressure
Transmission
Speed
Brakes
Chopper
Topper
Crop Dividers
Basecutter
Feed Rollers
Extractors
Hydraulic Oil Cooler
Lights
Horn
Cab
Basecutter Pressure Sensor
Optional Equipment
High Capacity Elevator Direct Drive 5 ft Primary Extractor (Wheel)
High Capacity Elevator Direct Drive 5 ft Primary Extractor (Track)
Specifications - John Deere 6090 Engine PowerTech™
Preliminary Service Intervals