5225, 5325, 5425, 5525 and 5625 Tractors

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Foreword
Identification Views

Section : 05 - Safety

Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prevent Machine Runaway
Use Seat Belt Properly
Keep Riders Off Machine
Operating the Tractor Safely
Stopping and Parking Tractor
Use Caution on Hillsides
Freeing a Mired Machine
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
Prepare for Emergencies
Handle Starting Fluid Safely
Wear Protective Clothing
Avoid Contact with Pesticides
Do Not Use Starting Fluid
Prevent Acid Burns
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Transporting on Carrier
Store Attachments Safely
Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Practice Safe Maintenance

Section : 10 - Safety Signs

Replace Damaged or Missing Safety Signs
Safety Signs

Section : 20 - Controls and Instruments

Front Console Switches and Controls
Foot-Operated Controls
Operator Station Side Controls-Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop
Operator Station Side Controls-Cab and IOOS
Ignition Switch
Gauges and Indicator Lights
Heater and Air Conditioning Controls (Cab)
External EH Hitch Raise/Lower Switches-If Equipped

Section : 25 - Lights

Operating Lights
Operating Loader Lights-If Equipped
Using Seven-Terminal Outlet
Operating Rotating Beacon Light-If Equipped

Section : 30 - Operator Station

Operating Foldable ROPS
Adjusting Operator Seat
Adjusting Seat (Mechanical Suspension)
Adjusting Seat Arm Rests
Using Seat Belt
Adjusting Steering Wheel Tilt and Height-If Equipped
Accessory Electrical Outlet-If Equipped

Section : 35 - Operator Station-Cab

Opening Windows
Adjusting Seat-Air Suspension (Optional)
Adjusting Blower Speed
Controlling Temperature
Deicing, Demisting or Defrosting Windshield
Optimizing A/C and Heater Performance
Operating Windshield Wiper and Washer
Operating Rear Window Wiper and Washer-If Equipped
Using Dome Light
Using Control Illumination Light
Installing a Monitor
Using Instructional Seat-If Equipped
Using Auxiliary Power Strip-If Equipped
Using Field Office-If Equipped
Operating Radio
Setting Clock (If Equipped)
Operating Cassette Tape or Compact Disc Player-If Equipped

Section : 40 - Break-In Period

Observe Engine Operation Closely

Section : 45 - Prestarting Checks

Service Daily Before Start-Up

Section : 50 - Operating Engine

Before Starting the Engine
Operating Ignition Switch
Starting the Engine
Cold Weather Starting
Using Engine Coolant Heater
Checking Engine Indicators and Gauges
Changing Engine Speeds
Recommended Engine Speeds and Operating Procedures
Stopping the Engine
Using a Booster Battery or Charger

Section : 55 - Driving and Transporting Tractor

Ballasting Front End for Transport
Using Safety Chain
Driving on Public Roads
Operating SyncShuttle™ Transmission
Ground Speed Estimates-SyncShuttle™ Transmission
Operating PowrReverser™ Transmission
Ground Speed Estimates-PowrReverser™ Transmission
Operating PowrReverser™ Transmission with Hi/Lo-If Equipped
Ground Speed Estimates-PowrReverser™ Transmission with Hi/Lo
Using Infinitely Variable Shuttle-If Equipped
Selecting a Gear
Correction Factors for Other Tire Sizes
Creeper Gear Operation-If Equipped
Ground Speed Estimates-Creeper Transmission
Operating Brakes
Using Differential Lock
Operating Mechanical Front Wheel Drive-Electro-Hydraulic Control-If Equipped
Using Mechanical Front Wheel Drive-Electro-Hydraulic Control with Auto Engage and Brake Assist-If Equipped
Stopping the Tractor
Transporting on Carrier
Towing Tractor

Section : 60 - Rockshaft Controls

Using Mechanical Rockshaft Position Control
Using Mechanical Draft Control-If Equipped
Adjusting Mechanical Rockshaft Rate-of-Drop
EH Hitch Indicator-If Equipped
Using EH External Raise and Lower Switches-If Equipped
Transporting Implements
Adjusting Load/Depth EH Controls-If Equipped
Manually Lowering Hitch

Section : 65 - 3-Point Hitch

Match Tractor Power to Implement
3-Point Hitch Components
Preparing Implement
Converting Category II Hitch to Category I
Positioning Center Link
Attaching Implements to 3-Point Hitch
Adjusting Hitch Side Sway
Leveling the Hitch
Adjusting Lateral Float

Section : 70 - Hydraulic System Controls and Operations

SCV Control Lever and Coupler Identification-If Equipped
Mid-Mount Valve Coupler Identification-If Equipped
Use Correct Hose Tips
Connecting or Disconnecting High-Pressure Hoses
Connecting Cylinder Hoses-Rear SCV
Connecting Cylinder Hoses-Mid-Mount Valve-If Equipped
Connecting and Operating Single-Acting Cylinder
Operating SCV Control Levers-Basic Valves-If Equipped
Setting Detents and Operating SCV Control Levers-Deluxe Valve-If Equipped
Using Rear SCV to Operate Hydraulic Motor
Using Deluxe SCV to Operate Loader
Operating Multi-Function Control Lever-If Equipped
Adjusting Flow Control-Deluxe SCV and Three-Function Mid-Mount Valve-If Equipped
Correcting Reversed Cylinder Response
Warming Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil
Using Power Beyond Attachment-If Equipped
Using Hydraulic Motor Case Drain Connection-If Equipped
Using Fast Return-to-Sump Connection

Section : 75 - Drawbar and PTO

Match Tractor Power to Implement
Observing Drawbar Load Limitations
Selecting Drawbar Position
Adjusting Drawbar Length and Offset
Reversing 540/1000 RPM PTO Stub Shaft-If Equipped
Attaching PTO-Driven Implement
Selecting Correct PTO Speeds-If Equipped
Operating Tractor PTO

Section : 80 - Performance Ballasting

Planning for Maximum Productivity
Selecting Ballast Carefully
Using Cast Iron Weights
Installing Rear Cast Iron Weights
Using Implement Codes

Section : 85 - Storage

Storing Tractor
Removing Tractor from Storage

Section : 90 - Troubleshooting

Engine Troubleshooting
Transmission Troubleshooting
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
Brakes Troubleshooting
Rockshaft and Quick-Coupler/3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting
Deluxe Selective Control Valve Troubleshooting (If Equipped)
Remote Hydraulic Cylinder Troubleshooting
Electrical System Troubleshooting
Heater and A/C System Troubleshooting (Cab)
Wipers, Work Lights, Dome Light and Radio Troubleshooting (Cab)

Section : 95 - Specifications

Machine Specifications
Machine Weights-Straddle Mount, Isolated Open Operator Station (IOOS), Cab and Hi-Crop
Drain and Refill Capacities
Permissible Load Specifications
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Limited Battery Warranty

Section : 100 - Identification Numbers

Identification Numbers
Record Tractor Identification Number
Record Front Axle Serial Number
Record Engine Serial Number
Record Transmission Serial Number
Record Final Drive Serial Number
Record Cab Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure

Section : 105 - Maintenance and Service Intervals

Service Interval Chart
Service Interval Chart
Service-As Required

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