85F and 100F Orchard and Vineyard Tractors
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Foreword
Identification View
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prevent Machine Runaway
Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
Operate Tractor Safely
Use Caution on Hillsides
Shift to Low Gear on Hills
Avoid Tipping
Freeing a Mired Machine
Work In Ventilated Area
Park Tractor Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
Prepare for Emergencies
Do Not Use Starting Fluid
Wear Protective Clothing
Protect Against Noise
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Safely Transporting the Tractor
Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds
Keep ROPS Installed Properly
Practice Safe Maintenance
Service Tractor Safely
Support Machine Properly
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Service Cooling System Safely
Store Attachments Safely
Handling Batteries Safely
Service Tires Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly
Section : 10 - Safety Signs
Warning Labels
Section : 15 - Controls and Instruments
Tractor Controls
Instrument Panel
Section : 20 - Lights
Light Switch Positions
Use Headlights
High Beam Indicator
Use Tail Lights
Use Turn Signals
Use Hazard Lights
Using Seven-Terminal Outlet
Section : 25 - Operator's Platform
Operate Foldable ROPS
Use Seat Belt
Select Seat Position
Adjust Ride Comfort
Section : 27 - Operator Station-Cab
Using Emergency Exit
Opening Windows
Adjusting Blower Speed
Controlling Temperature
Optimizing A/C and Heater Performance
Control Fresh Air
Operating Windshield Wiper and Washer
Using Control Illumination Light
Section : 30 - Break-In Period
Observe Engine Operation Closely
Break-In Service
Section : 35 - Prestarting Checks
Daily Service Before Starting Engine
Section : 40 - Operating the Engine
Before Start the Engine
Start the Engine
Check Engine Indicators and Gauges
Change Engine Speeds
Recommended Engine Speeds and Operating Procedures
Work With Speed/Hour Meter
Engines with Turbocharger
Stop the Engine
Use Booster Battery
Section : 50 - Driving the Tractor
Operator Training Required
Reduce Fuel Consumption
Drive on Public Roads
Operate Transmission
Shift Transmission
Select a Gear
Use Brakes
Use Differential Lock
Use Park Brake
Operate Mechanical Front Wheel Drive
Stopping Tractor
Section : 55 - Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch
Match Tractor Power to Implement
3-Point Hitch Components
Rockshaft Control Levers
Use Rockshaft Position Control
Use Draft Control
Adjust Rockshaft Rate-of-Drop/ Implement Lock
Prepare Implement
Convert Category II Hitch to Category I
Position Center Link
Attach Implements to 3-Point Hitch
Recommended Implements
Adjust Hitch Side Sway
Leveling Hitch
Adjust Rockshaft Control Lever Friction
Warm Hydraulic System Oil
Section : 60 - Remote Hydraulic Cylinders
Use Correct Hose Tips
Control Lever and Coupler Identification
Connect Cylinder Hoses
Connect Single-Acting Cylinder
Correct Reversed Cylinder Response
Neutral Lever Position
Extend/Retract Cylinder-SCV I, SCV II and SCV III
Adjust Cylinder Stop
Disconnect Cylinder Hoses
Section : 65 - Drawbar and PTO
Observe Drawbar / Wagon Hitch Load Limitations
Use Swinging Drawbar
Proper Use of Drawbar
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Attach PTO-Driven Implement
Operate Tractor PTO
Adjust PTO Clutch Selection Rod
Section : 70 - Ballast
Plan for Maximum Productivity
Select Ballast Carefully
Match Ballast to Load Work
Check for Correct Ballast
Measure Wheel Slip- Manually
Ballast Limitations
Ballast Front End for Transport
Ballast Tractors
Determine Maximum Rear Ballast
Determine Maximum Front Ballast
Use Cast Iron Weights
Install Rear Cast Iron Weights
Use Liquid Weight
Drain Tires
Using Implement Codes
Section : 75 - Wheels, Tires and Treads
Service Tires Safely
Check Implement-to-Tire Clearance
Check Tire Inflation Pressure
Tire Inflation Pressure Chart
Select Front Tire Rolling Direction
Tighten Wheel/Axle Hardware Correctly
Tighten Bolts-Front Axle
Tighten Bolts-Rear Axle
Observe Rear Wheel Tread Width Limitations
Tread Settings-Multi-Position Rear Wheels
Tread Setting-Multi-Position MFWD Wheels
Check Toe-In
Adjust Toe-In
Set Steering Stops Turning Radius
Mount Tires
Use Correct Tire Combinations
Section : 80 - Transporting
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Drive Tractor on Roads
Transport on Carrier
Tow Tractor
Section : 85 - Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
Handle Fluids Safely-Avoid Fires
Fuel Storage
Cold Weather Operation
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Diesel Fuel
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
Fill Fuel Tank
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Oil Filters
VM Diesel Engine Oil
Diesel Engine Coolant
Liquid Coolant Conditioner
Anti-Chatter Transmission/Hydraulic Oil
Use Correct Hydraulic-Transmission Filter Element
Gear Oil
Grease
Section : 90 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides
Observe Service Intervals
Use Correct Lubricant
Break-In Service
Service Intervals
Section : 95 - Service-10 Hours
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Coolant Level
Check Radiator
Lubricate as Necessary
Clean Cab Air Filters
Section : 100 - Service-50 Hours
Change Engine Oil and Filter
Check Coolant
Clean Hydraulic Filter
Check Belt Wear and Tension
Check Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil Level
Lubricate Front Axle Pivot Pins
Lubricate Brake Pedal Pins
Lubricate 3-Point Hitch
Check MFWD Axle Oil Level
Clean and Check Battery
Inspect All Tires
Inspect Tractor for Loose Hardware
Section : 105 - Service 100 to 150 Hours
Check and Adjust Clutch Pedal Free Play
Clean Fuel Filter
Check Belt Wear and Tension
Section : 110 - Service-150 Hours
Check or Tighten Engine Head Bolts
Section : 115 - Service-250 Hours
Check Neutral Start System
Check and Adjust Brake Pedal Free Play
Adjusting PTO Clutch Operating Rod
Tighten Fuel Lines
Change Fuel Filter
Section : 120 - Service-500 Hours
Change Coolant
Check Hoses and Hose Clamps for Tightness
Section : 125 - Service-1000 Hours
Clean Fuel Tank
Change Alternator Drive Belt
Change Oil in MFWD Axle Housing
Change Transmission-Hydraulic Oil and Filter
Section : 140 - Service-2 Years/2000 Hours
Flush Cooling System
Check Starter Motor Brushes
Check Turbocharger
Section : 145 - Service As Required
Service Air Cleaner
Clean the Primary Filter Element
Clean a Dusty Element
Secondary (Safety) Element
Installation
Clean Cab Air Filters
Servicing Air Conditioner (Cab)
Check Injectors
Change Hydraulic Filter
Drain Water and Sediment From Fuel Tank and Fuel Filter
Adjust Throttle Friction
Section : 150 - Service
Service Tractor Safely
Work In Ventilated Area
Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides
Engine Break-In Oil
Using High-Pressure Washers
Additional Service Information
Open Hood
Remove Hood
Cleaning Grille Screens, Radiator, Oil Cooler (If Equipped) or A/C Condenser (Cab)
Replace Alternator/Fan Belt
Fuel System Components
Bleed Fuel System
Do Not Modify Fuel System
Engine Cooling System Components
Flush Cooling System
Winterize Cooling System
Prevent Battery Explosions
Observe Electrical Service Precautions
Battery Access
Remove Battery
Check Battery Condition
Service Battery
Charge Battery
Battery Replacement Specifications
Connect Starter Wiring
Connect Alternator Wiring
Locate Fuses
Locating Fuses-Cab
Fuse Size and Function
Aim Headlights
Replace Headlight Bulb
Replace Tail Light and Warning Light Bulbs
Replace Flood Lamp Bulb
Check Tires
Tubeless Tire Repair
Keep ROPS Installed Properly
Section : 155 - Troubleshooting
Engine Troubleshooting
Transmission Troubleshooting
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
Brakes Troubleshooting
Rockshaft and Quick-Coupler 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting
Remote Hydraulic Cylinders Troubleshooting
Electrical System Troubleshooting
Heater and A/C System Troubleshooting (Cab)
Wipers, Work Lights, Dome Light and Radio Troubleshooting (Cab)
Section : 160 - Tractor Storage
Tractor Storage
Remove Tractor From Storage
Section : 165 - Specifications
Machine Specifications
Drain and Refill Capacities
Machine Dimensions
Permissible Load Specifications
Ground Speed Estimates
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Emissions Control System Certification Label
Limited Battery Warranty
Section : 170 - Identification Numbers
Identification Plates
Record Tractor Serial Number
Record Engine Serial Number
Record Cab Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Section : 175 - Lubrication Maintenance Record Charts
50, 100 to 150, 150 and 250 Hour Service Chart
500 Hour Service Chart
1000 Hour Service Chart
2000 Hour Service Chart
As Required Service Chart
Section : 180 - John Deere Service
John Deere Parts
The Right Tools
Well-Trained Technicians
Prompt Service