Reduce Fuel Consumption
Service Correctly
Replace air cleaner element and fuel, engine oil and transmission/hydraulic filter elements at specified service intervals (see Service section).
Use only John Deere filters!
Use recommended oils and lubricants only (see Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant section).
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Have the fuel system checked regularly by your John Deere dealer.
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Have function of rockshaft control checked regularly by your John Deere dealer.
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Drive with Correct Tire Pressures
Adapt tire pressures to type of work and ground conditions (consult your John Deere dealer or local tire agent).
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Choose Correct Ballast
Choose ballast to obtain 10 to 15% wheel slip. Use no more ballast than necessary, reduce ballast for light work.
A-Too Much Ballast
B-Too Little Ballast
C-Correct Ballast
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Select Correct Gear
Always drive in the highest possible gear with reduced engine speed.
Choose a gear so that engine speed (A) with engine not under load drops 150 to 250 rpm when the tractor is operating and the engine is under load (B).
NOTE:
For light work, reduce engine speed below 2000 rpm. Select a gear so that engine speed drops 200 to 300 rpm when operating.
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