6100D, 6110D, 6115D, 6125D, 6130D and 6140D
Tractors (North American 08/10)
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Section 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prevent Machine Runaway
Use Seat Belt and Foldable ROPS Properly (If Equipped)
In Case of Damage or Alteration to ROPS
Operate Tractor Safely
Use Caution on Hillsides
Shift to Low Gear on Hills
Avoid Tipping
Freeing a Mired Machine
Work In Ventilated Area
Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
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
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Safely Transporting the Tractor
Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds
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
Prevent Battery Explosions
Handling Batteries Safely
Service Tires Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly
Section 10 - Safety Signs
Replace Damaged or Missing Safety Signs
Safety Signs—Parking Brake (Wet Clutch / PowrReverser
Options Only)
Safety Signs—Front
Safety Signs—OOS
Safety Signs—Cab
Safety Signs—Rear
Section 15 - Controls and Instruments
Tractor Controls—Dash (Collar Shift and Non PowrReverser
Transmissions)
Tractor Controls—Dash (PowrReverser™ Transmission)
Tractor Controls—Right-Hand Panel
Tractor Controls—Left-Hand Panel
Tractor Controls—Differential Lock Pedal
Tractor Controls—Rockshaft Rate-of-Drop Knob
Instrument Panel (PowrReverser™/Wet Clutch Tractors)
Instrument Panel (Dry Clutch Tractors)
Overhead Control Panel
Section 20 - Lights
Light Switch Positions
Using Headlights
High Beam Indicator
Using Fender Lights—If Equipped (OOS)
Using Floodlights—OOS (If Equipped)
Using Floodlights—Cab
Using Tail Lights/Brake Lights and Warning Lights—OOS
Using Tail Lights/Brake Lights—Cab
Using Warning Lights—Cab
Using Turn Signals
Using Seven-Terminal Outlet—If
Equipped
Operating Rotating Beacon Light—If Equipped
Section 25 - Operator Station—OOS
Operating Foldable ROPS
Using Seat Belt
Adjusting Seat (If Equipped)
Adjusting Seat (If Equipped)
Adjusting Steering Wheel
Accessory Electrical Outlets
Operator's Manual Storage Compartment
Section 26 - Operator Station—Cab
Using Seat Belt
Adjusting Seat (Mechanical Suspension)
Adjusting Seat (Air Suspension)
Adjusting Steering Wheel
Accessory Electrical Outlets
Operator's Manual Storage Compartment
Opening Windows
Opening Door
Emergency Exit
Inside Rear View Mirror and Sun Visor
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 Auxiliary Power Strip (If Equipped)
Routing Cables and Harnesses
Operating Radio (AM/FM)
Operating Radio with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)
Operating Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)
Setting Clock
Using Dome Light
Using Courtesy Light
Using Monitor Mounts
Section 30 - Break-In Period
Engine Operation—Break-In Check
Break-In Service—During First 10
Hours of Operation
Break-In Check—After First 50 Hours
of Operation
Break-In Check—After First 100
Hours of Operation
Section 35 - Prestarting Checks
Service Daily Before Start-Up
Section 40 - Operating the Engine
Before Starting the Engine
Operating Ignition Switch
Starting the Engine
Starting in Cold Weather (If Equipped)
Using Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
Check Instruments After Starting (PowrReverser™ and Wet
Clutch Tractors)
Check Instruments After Starting (Dry Clutch Tractors)
Stop/Operator Alert Indicator
Oil Pressure Indicator (PowrReverser™ and Wet Clutch Tractors)
Oil Pressure Indicator (Dry Clutch Tractors)
Charging System Indicator
Air Restriction Indicator
Coolant Temperature Gauge
Fuel Level Gauge
Changing Engine Speed
Warming Up the Engine
Restart Stalled Engine
Avoid Low Speed Idling
Observe Engine Work and Idle Speeds
Working With Speed and Hour Meters (PowrReverser™/Wet
Clutch Tractors)
Working With Speed and Hour Meters (Dry Clutch Tractors)
Stopping the Engine
Using a Booster Battery or Charger
Section 45 - Driving the Tractor
Operator Training Required
Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
Cleaning Tractor of Hazardous Pesticides
Driving on Public Roads
Using Emergency Exit (Cab)
Use Caution on Hillsides
Operating Collar Shift Transmission (CST) (If Equipped)
Operating Top Shaft Synchronized Transmission (TSS) (If Equipped)
Operating PowrReverser™ Transmission (PRT) (If Equipped)
Using Infinitely Variable Shuttle (If Equipped)
Speed Label
Selecting a Gear
Using Brakes
Using Differential Lock
Operating Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
Stopping Tractor
Section 50 - Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch
3-Point Hitch Component Identification
Rockshaft Control Levers
Using Rockshaft Position Control
Setting Position Control Lever Stop
Using Draft Control
Adjusting Rockshaft Rate-of-Drop
Preparing Implement
Attaching Implements to 3-Point Hitch
Attaching Implement with Telescoping Draft Links (If Equipped)
Adjusting Hitch Side Sway
Leveling the Hitch
Adjusting Lateral Float
Section 55 - Hydraulics and Selective Control Valves
Open Center Hydraulic System
Warming Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil
Use Correct Hose Tips
SCV Control Levers and Couplers
Mid-Mount Valve Coupler Identification (If Equipped)
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—Single or Two-Function Valve
Setting Detents and Operating SCV Control Levers—Three-Function
Deluxe Valve (If Equipped)
Using Rear SCV to Operate Hydraulic Motor
Using Three-Function Deluxe SCV to Operate Loader
Operating Multifunction Control Lever (If Equipped)
Adjusting Flow Control—Three-Function Deluxe Valve (If
Equipped)
Using Power Beyond Attachment (If Equipped)
Using Hydraulic Motor Case Drain Connection (If Equipped)
Using Hydraulic Motor Return Connection (If Equipped)
Section 60 - Drawbar and PTO
Observe Drawbar Load Limitations
Adjusting Drawbar Length
Adjusting Drawbar Height
Adjusting Drawbar Side-to-Side
Using Clevis Assembly (If Equipped)
Changing Reversible PTO Stub Shaft (If Equipped)
Attaching PTO-Driven Implement
Using Adjustable PTO Shield (If Equipped)
Operating Tractor PTO
Determine PTO Clutch Linkage Adjustment Procedure
Adjust PTO Clutch Linkage-TSS Transmission (OOS)
Adjust PTO Clutch Cable - TSS and CST Transmissions (Cab Tractors)
Section 65 - Performance Ballasting
Planning for Maximum Productivity
Selecting Ballast Carefully
Measuring Wheel Slip—Manually
Ballasting Front End for Transport
Determining Maximum Rear Ballast
Determining Maximum Front Ballast
Adding Rear Ballast For Front Loader
Using Cast Iron Weights
Installing Rear Cast Iron Weights
Using Liquid Weight
Match Tractor Power to Implement
Using Implement Codes
Section 70 - Wheels, Tires and Treads
Service Tires Safely
Check Implement-to-Tire Clearance
Check Tire Inflation Pressure
Tire Inflation Pressure Chart
Front and Rear Tire Combinations—2WD Axle
Front and Rear Tire Combinations—MFWD
Selecting Front Tire Rolling Direction
Tighten Wheel/Axle Hardware Correctly
Tighten Bolts—Adjustable Front Axle
Tighten Bolts—MFWD Axle
Tighten Bolts—Rear Axle
Tread Settings—Adjustable Front Axle (2WD Axle)
Adjusting Front Wheel Tread (2WD Axle)
Checking Toe-In—Adjustable Front Axle (2WD)
Adjusting Toe-In—Adjustable Front Axle (2WD)
Tread Settings—MFWD Axle
Tread Settings—Multi-Position Rear Wheels (Steel Disks)
Checking Toe-In—MFWD Axle
Adjusting Toe-In—MFWD Axle
Steering Stop Adjustment (MFWD Axle)
Front Fender Adjustment (MFWD Axle)
Section 75 - Transporting
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Driving Tractor on Roads
Transporting on Carrier
Towing Tractor
Section 80 - Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
Handle Fluids Safely—Avoid Fires
Cold Weather Operation
Hot Weather Operation
Diesel Fuel
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Testing Diesel Fuel
Biodiesel Fuel
Fill Fuel Tank
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil
Diesel Engine Oil
Extended Diesel Engine Oil Service Intervals
Oil Filters
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Liquid Coolant Conditioner
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John
Deere LIQUID COOLANT CONDITIONER
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
Use Correct Transmission/Hydraulic Filter Element
MFWD Axle and Wheel Hub Oil
Grease
Mixing of Lubricants
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Section 85 - Maintenance and Service Intervals
Additional Service Information
Service Tractor Safely
Service Interval Chart—Daily or 10 Hours / Weekly or 50
Hours / FIRST 100 Hours / 250 Hours
Service Interval Chart—500 Hours / 1000 Hours / Annually
/ 2000 Hours or Two Years / 5000 Hours or Five Years
Service—As Required
Observe Service Intervals
Using High-Pressure Washers
Using Compressed Air
Section 90 - General Maintenance and Inspection
Opening Hood
Inspect Engine Air Intake Filters
Replace Engine Air Intake Filters
Inspect Engine Air Intake System
Adjust Brake Pedal Free Travel
Adjust Clutch Pedal Free Travel—Mechanical Activated Clutch
Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube
Check Engine Idle Speeds
Engine Valve Adjustment
Tighten Hose Clamps
Inspect Tractor for Loose Hardware
Check Neutral Start System—Collar Shift and Top Shaft
Synchronized Transmissions
Check Neutral Start System—PowrReverser™ Transmission
(If Equipped)
Inspect Seat Belt
Adjust Hand Throttle Friction
Inspect Tires
Tubeless Tire Repair
Clean Cab Air Filters
Service Air Conditioner (Cab)
Cleaning Engine Compartment
ROPS Maintenance or Replacement (OOS)
Keep Cab Protection System Installed Properly
Replace Engine Crankshaft Vibration Damper
Section 95 - Lubrication
Use Correct Lubricant
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil and Filter
Engine Oil Filter Change (If Equipped with Loader Frames)
Check Transmission-Hydraulic Oil Level
Change Transmission-Hydraulic Oil
Replace Transmission-Hydraulic Oil Filter
Lubricate Steering Linkage
Lubricate Front Axle Pivot Pins
Lubricate MFWD Axle Shaft
Lubricate Hitch Components
Check MFWD Axle Wheel Hub Oil Level
Change MFWD Axle Wheel Hub Oil
Check MFWD Axle Housing Oil Level
Change MFWD Axle Housing Oil
Lubricate Front Wheel Bearings (2WD Axle)
Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings
Lubricate Operator's Seat Slide Rails (OOS)
Lubricate Hood Latch
Section 100 - Maintenance—Cooling System
Clean Front Grille, Side Screens, Radiator, Condenser (Cab)
and Coolers (If Equipped)
Check Coolant Level
Check Cooling System for Leaks
Flush Cooling System and Replace Thermostat
Section 105 - Maintenance—Fuel System
Do Not Modify Fuel System
Drain Water and Sediment From Fuel Filters
Drain Water and Sediment From Fuel Tank
Replace Prefilter / Water Separator
Replace Primary Fuel Filter / Water Separator
Bleed Fuel System
Section 110 - Maintenance—Electrical System
Electrical Service Precautions
Inspect Alternator/Fan Belt Tensioner
Replace Alternator/Fan Belt
Access Battery
Charge Battery
Clean Battery
Check Battery Condition
Remove Battery
Battery Replacement Specifications
Service Battery
Access Fuses and Relays
Load Center Fuses and Relays-OOS (6100D/6110D/6125D with Dry
Clutch)
Load Center Fuses and Relays-OOS (6110D/6125D with Wet Clutch)
Load Center Fuses and Relays-OOS (6100D/6110D/6125D with PowrReverser)
Load Center Fuses and Relays-OOS (6115D/6130D/6140D without
PowrReverser)
Load Center Fuses and Relays-OOS (6115D/6130D/6140D with PowrReverser)
Load Center Fuses and Relays-OOS—Behind Instrument Panel
Load Center Fuses and Relays-OOS—Behind Panel at Left
Rear Corner of Operators Station
Load Center Fuses and Relays—Cab (6100D/6110D/6125D with
Dry Clutch)
Load Center Fuses and Relays—Cab (6110D/6125D with Wet
Clutch)
Load Center Fuses and Relays—Cab (6100D/6110D/6125D with
PowrReverser™)
Load Center Fuses and Relays—Cab (6115D/6130D/6140D without
PowrReverser)
Load Center Fuses and Relays—Cab (6115D/6130D/6140D with
PowrReverser)
Load Center Fuses and Relays—Cab—Behind Instrument
Panel
Fusible Link Location
Starter Wiring Connections
Handling Halogen Light Bulbs Safely
Replace Headlight Element
Adjust Headlights
Replace Roof Hazard Light Bulb—Cab
Replace Hazard Light Bulb—OOS
Replace Tail and Turn Light Bulbs
Replace Floodlight Element—OOS
Replace Floodlight Element—Cab
Replace Dome Light Bulb—Cab
Replacing Controls Illumination Light Bulb (Cab)
Replacing Rotary Beacon Light Bulb (If Equipped)
Section 115 - Troubleshooting
Engine Troubleshooting
Electrical System Troubleshooting
Transmission Troubleshooting
Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch Troubleshooting
Brakes Troubleshooting
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
Deluxe Selective Control Valve Troubleshooting (If Equipped)
Remote Hydraulic Cylinder Troubleshooting
Heater and A/C System (Cab) Troubleshooting
Wiper(s), Floodlights, Dome Light and Radio (Cab) Troubleshooting
Section 120 - Storage
Place Tractor in Long-Term Storage
Remove Tractor From Storage
Paint Finish Care
Section 125 - Specifications
General Specifications
Overall Dimensions and Weights
Turning Radius—MFWD Axle
Turning Radius—2WD Axle
Ground Speeds—Collar Shift (CST) or Top Shaft Synchronized
(TSS) Transmission
Ground Speeds—PowrReverser™ Transmission (PRT)
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Limited Battery Warranty
Section 130 - Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers
Product Identification Number
MFWD Axle Serial Number (If Equipped)
Engine Serial Number
Fuel Injection Pump Serial Number
Transaxle Serial Number
Cab Serial Number
Selective Control Valve (SCV) Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Section 135 - Lubrication and Maintenance Records
Daily / 10 Hour Service Record
Weekly / 50 Hour Service Record
First 100 Hour Service Record
250 Hour Service Record
500 Hour Service Record
1000 Hour Service Record
Annual Service Record
2000 Hour / Two Year Service Record
5000 Hour / Five Year Service Record
As Required Service Record
Section JDSLA - John Deere Service Literature Available
Technical Information
Section IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
John Deere Is At Your Service