520M and 540M Loaders Operator’s Manual
(N.A.)
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Foreword
Identification View—520M Loader
Identification View—540M Loader
Section 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Park Machine Safely
Protect People and Animals
Operating the Loader Tractor Safely
Use Seat Belt Properly
Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
Use Caution on Slopes, Uneven Terrain, and Rough Ground
Avoid Injury or Death from Falling Loads
Carry Materials Safely
Transporting Round Bales Safely
Operate Grapple (If Equipped)
Driving on Public Roads
Operating Loader with Attachments from Other Manufacturers
Operate Bucket/Attachment Safely
Operating Non-Self-Levelling Loaders
Avoid Power Lines
Dig Safely
Detach Loader Safely
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Practice Safe Maintenance
Service Loader Safely
Service Machines Safely
Service Accumulator Systems Safely
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Check Hoses for Damage
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids
and Components
Section 10 - Safety Signs
Replace Safety Signs
Avoid High-Pressure Spray on Safety Decals
Safety Sign Locations
Section 15 - Preliminary Checks
Check and Inspect Equipment
Section 20 - Application Charts
Approved Tractors—520M Loaders
Approved Tractors—540M Loaders
Tractor Front Tires, Load Index, Turn Angle, and Tread Setting
Section 25 - Preparing the Tractor
Front Tread Setting
Remove Front Weights
Rear Tread Settings
Rear Ballast
Attach Ballast Box to Tractor Hitch
Adjust Mechanical Selective Control Valve Detent Selector and
Flow Control
Adjust Tractor Flow Rate and Timed Detent—540M Loaders
Section 30 - Controls
Operate Loader with Multi-Function Lever
Operate Loader with Mechanical Multi-Function Lever—540M
Loaders (6M and 6R Series Tractors)
Operate Loader with Electronic Multi-Function Lever—540M
Loaders (6R Series Tractors)
Relieve Hydraulic Pressure
Section 35 - Attaching and Detaching Loader
Attach Loader—520M Loaders
Detach Loader—520M Loaders
Attach Loader—540M Loaders
Detach Loader—540M Loaders
Section 40 - Attaching and Detaching Bucket or Attachment
Attachments Available
Attach Bucket or Attachment—520M Loaders
Detach Bucket or Attachment—520M Loaders
Attach Bucket or Attachment—540M Loaders
Detach Bucket or Attachment—540M Loaders
Section 45 - Transporting
Keep Riders Off Machine
Driving on Public Roads
Carry Loads
Section 50 - Operating Loader
Raise and Lower Loader
Remove Material from a Pile
Dig
Level Bucket—520M Loaders
Level Bucket—540M Loaders
Level and Scrape Forward
Level in Reverse
Dump Bucket
Park Tractor with Loader Attached
Section 55 - Operating Bale Spear (If Equipped)
Avoiding Injury or Death from Rollover Accidents
Avoiding Injury or Death from Falling Round or Large Square
Bales
Picking up a Round Bale
Picking up a Round Bale on a Slope
Transporting a Round Bale
Section 60 - Operating Grapple (If Equipped)
Operate Bale Grapple
Operate Hay Grapple
Section 65 - Operating Forklift (If Equipped)
Operate Forklift
Section 70 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricate and Maintain Loader Safely
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
Observe Lubrication Symbols
Grease
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Service Intervals
First 3 and 10 Hours
Every 10 Hours—520M Loaders
Every 10 Hours—540M Loaders
Every 50 Hours—520M Loaders
Every 50 Hours—540M Loaders
Every 100 Hours or Monthly—Check Hydraulic Hoses
Every 6 Years—Replace Hydraulic Hoses
Section 75 - Troubleshooting
Hydraulic Troubleshooting
Bucket Troubleshooting
Mast Pin Troubleshooting
Section 80 - Service
Service Loader and Tractor Safely (Loader Attached)
Work in Clean Area
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
O-Ring Installation
Tightening Procedure for Fittings
Replace Hydraulic Hoses, Couplers, Tubing, and Connectors
Plug-In Type Hydraulic Fittings—540M Loaders
Access Front of Tractor (Hood Guards with Latch Pins)
Access Front of Tractor (Rigid Hood Guards)
Identify Hose Connections—520M Loaders (Loader-to-Multicoupler)
Identify Hose Connections—540M Loaders (Loader-to-Multicoupler)
Identify Hose Connections—520M Loaders (Loader-to-Mid-Mount
Couplers)
Identify Hose Connections—540M Loaders (Loader-to-Mid-Mount
Couplers)
Identify Hose Connections—520M Loaders
Identify Hose Connections—540M Loaders
Identify Loader Oil Line Connections—540M Loaders
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Section 85 - Storage
Prepare Loader for Storage
Store Loader and Attachments
Section 90 - Specifications
Specification Parameters
520M Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5100E
Tractor
520M Non Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5100E Tractor
520M Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5E Series
FT4 Three-Cylinder Tractors
520M Non Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5E Series FT4
Three-Cylinder Tractors
520M Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5E Series
T3 Three-Cylinder Tractors
520M Non Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5E Series T3
Three-Cylinder Tractors
520M Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5093E
Tractor
520M Non Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5093E Tractor
520M Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5520
Tractor
520M Non Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5520 Tractor
540M Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5085M,
5095M, 5100M (Augusta), 5105M, and 5115M Non FT4 Tractors
540M Non Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5085M, 5095M,
5100M (Augusta), 5105M, and 5115M Non FT4 Tractors
540M Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5085M,
5090M, 5100M, and 5115M (FT4) Tractors
540M Non Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5085M, 5090M,
5100M, and 5115M (FT4) Tractors
540M Non Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5083E, 5093E,
and 5101E Tractors
540M Non Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 5085E Tractor
540M Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 6105R,
6115R, and 6125R Tractors
540M Non Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 6105R, 6115R,
and 6125R Tractors
540M Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 6430
Premium Tractor
540M Non Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 6430 Premium
Tractor
540M Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 6100D,
6115D, 6130D, and 6140D (MY12 and Prior) Tractors
540M Non Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 6100D, 6115D,
6130D, and 6140D (MY12 and Prior) Tractors
540M Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 6105D,
6115D, 6130D, and 6140D (IT4; MY13 and Newer) Tractors
540M Non Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 6105D, 6115D,
6130D, and 6140D (IT4; MY13 and Newer) Tractors
540M Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 6135E
(FT4) Tractor
540M Non Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 6135E (FT4)
Tractor
540M Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 6105M,
6115M, and 6125M Tractors
540M Non Self-Leveling Loader Specifications on 6105M, 6115M,
and 6125M Tractors
520M Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader Round Bale Handling Capacities
on Three-Cylinder FT4 Tractors
520M Non Self-Leveling Loader Round Bale Handling Capacities
on Three-Cylinder FT4 Tractors
520M Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader Round Bale Handling Capacities
on Four-Cylinder IT4 and FT4 Tractors
520M Non Self-Leveling Loader Round Bale Handling Capacities
on Four-Cylinder IT4 and FT4 Tractors
540M Loader Round Bale Handling Capacities
Round Bale Sizes and Weights
Section 95 - Serial Number
Record Product Identification Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Section IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
John Deere Is At Your Service