8245R, 8270R, 8295R, 8320R and 8345R Tractors
(S. N. 016001—)
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Section 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Protect Against Noise
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
Fire Prevention
Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
Read Operator Manuals for ISOBUS Implements
Use Seat Belt Properly
Vibration
Operating the Tractor Safely
Avoid Backover Accidents
Limited Use in Forestry Operation
Operating the Loader Tractor Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Passenger Seat
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Towing Trailers/Implements Safely (Mass)
Use Caution On Slopes and Uneven Terrain
Freeing a Mired Machine
Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
Handling Batteries Safely
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid Hot Exhaust
Work In Ventilated Area
Support Machine Properly
Prevent Machine Runaway
Park Machine Safely
Transport Tractor Safely
Service Cooling System Safely
Service Accumulator Systems Safely
Service Tires Safely
Service Front-Wheel Drive Tractor Safely
Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
Store Attachments Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly
Section 10 - Safety Signs
Replace Damaged or Missing Safety Signs
Operator's Manual
Passenger Seat
External Front Hitch Control Switch (If Equipped)
External Rear Hitch Control Switch
Pick—Up Hitch (If Equipped)
Accumulators—Independent Link Suspension tractors (If
equipped)
Implement Detected
Auxiliary Control
Section 15 - Controls and Instruments
Front Console
Corner Post Display
STOP, Service Alert and Information Indicators
Digital Indicators—Tachometer, Ground Speed and Transmission
Gauges—Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure and Fuel
Level
CommandArm™
CommandArm™ Controls
Foot Operated Throttle Control (If Equipped)
Secondary Brake Lever
External Hitch Raise/Lower Switches
Section 16 - CommandCenter
Activating The System
CommandCenter™ Menu
Primary Navigational Tools
Shortcut Buttons
CommandCenter™ Page Layout
CommandCenter™ Left Region
CommandCenter ™ Right Region Softkeys
CommandCenter™ Input Fields
Navigating To Specific Page
Selecting Highlight Color
Setting Country, Language, And Units
Setting Country, Language, And Units
Setting System Time
Viewing Basic Diagnostic Readings
Message Center
Configuring Home Page
Setting Cab Lighting
Setting Service Interval
Setting Implement Width, Area Counter and Distance Counter
Setting Alarm Volume
Read Operator Manuals for ISOBUS Implements
Connecting ISO Implements and Multiple ISO Displays
AUXILIARY CONTROLS
CommandCenter™ Software Version
Calibrating Dual Beam Radar
Manual Vehicle Speed Calibration
Section 20 - Lights
Road and Field Light Identification and CommandCenter™Indicators
Programmable Lighting State
Programmable Lights
Operating Turn Signals and High/Low Beam
Operating Hazard Lights
Operating Rotary Beacon Light (If Equipped)
Using Seven-Terminal Outlet
Section 25 - Operator Station
Adjusting Air Suspension Seat
Adjusting Active
Seat™(If Equipped)
Using Instructional Seat
Heated Leather Seat (If Equipped)
Adjusting CommandARM™Position
Operating Cab Heat, Defrost and Air Conditioning—Standard
Equipment
Operating Automatic Temperature Control (ClimaTrak™ ATC)
Adjusting Steering Wheel and Column
Operating Horn
Operating Front Windshield Wiper and Washer
Operating Rear Window Wiper and Washer (If Equipped)
Operating Deluxe Radio
Setting Clock and Alarm—Deluxe Radio
Changing World Tuner Settings—Deluxe Radio
Changing World Tuner Settings—Deluxe Radio
Operating Premium Radio with Compact Disc (CD) Player
Setting Clock—Premium Radio
Setting the Alarm—Premium Radio
Compact Disc (CD) Mode—Premium Radio
Using iPod® —
Premium Radio
Changing World Tuner Setting—Premium Radio
Setting up Hands Free (Bluetooth®) Mode – Premium Radio
USB Mode – Premium Radio
Operating Premium Radio Through CommandARM™ Controls
Installing Business Band Radio and Antenna
Using Auxiliary Power Strip And Electrical Outlets (If Equipped)
Connecting Compatible Electronic Equipment
Configuring Tractor For GPS/Radar
Mounting StarFire™ Receiver
Installing GreenStar™ System Components
Connecting AutoTrac™ Assisted Steering System (If Equipped)
Monitor Bracket Mounts
Using Electric Mirror (If Equipped)
Using Telescoping Heated Electric Mirror (If Equipped)
Using Storage Compartment
Steps and Handrails
Section 30 - Break-In Period
Break-In Checks
Section 35 - Operating the Engine
Starting the Engine
Stopping the Engine
Engine Fuel System and Power Rating
Cold Weather Starting—Without Optional Starting Aid
Using Engine Coolant Heater—If Equipped
Using a Battery Booster or Charger
Section 40 - Operating the Tractor
Avoid Contact with Pesticides
Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides
Keep Riders Off Machine
Using Seat Belts
Using Emergency Exit
Transmission-Hydraulic System Warm-Up
Operating Tractor with Independent Link Suspension
Using FieldCruise™
Intelligent Power Management (If Equipped)
Using The Brakes
Using Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive
Using Differential Lock
Using Trailer Air Brakes (If Equipped)
Using Trailer Air Brakes (If Equipped)
AutoTrac™ Assisted Steering System (If Equipped)
Section 41 - Operating PowerShift Transmission
Operating the Transmission
Shifting the Transmission
Setting Startup Gear And RPM Droop
Operating Automatic PowerShift (APS)
Section 42 - Operating IVT/AutoPowr Transmission
Controls Identification
Left-Hand and Right-Hand Reverser Shift Patterns
Operating The Transmission
Adjusting Set Speeds
Set Speeds—Guidelines And Examples
Adjusting Set Speeds To Match Varying Load Conditions
Adjusting Reverse-Forward Set Speed Ratio
Putting Tractor In Motion
Tractor Speed Displays On Corner Post Display And CommandCenter™
Using Creeper Mode
Using Individual Brake Pedals
Stopping And Parking The Tractor
IVT™/AutoPowr™ Selector Guidelines and Examples
Downhill Operation In Slippery Conditions
Setting IVT™/AutoPowr™ Options
Load Control Function—Engine RPM Droop— IVT™/AutoPowr™
Options (Modes 1, 2, and 3) Auto With or Without PTO
Using Enabling Mode (Come Home)
Section 45 - Intelligent Total Equipment Control (ITEC)
Description And Display
Entering Equipment On iTEC™ Editing Page
Operating Intelligent Total Equipment Control (iTEC™) While Stationary
Operating Intelligent Total Equipment Control (iTEC™) While Moving
Aborting and/or Clearing iTEC Sequence
iTEC Functions
iTEC Functions—IVT (Infinitely
Variable Transmission)™ Transmission
Section 50 - Hitch
Hitch Set-up and Use (Quick Reference)
Using Hitch Command Lever
Adjusting Load/Depth Control (Draft Response)
Using Position Control
Using Draft Control
Adjusting Hitch Upper Limit
Adjusting Hitch Drop Rate
Setting Hitch Slip Response
Using Float Operation
Hitch Components
Using External Raise and Lower Switches
Using Hitch Manual Lowering Feature
Using Correct Center Link Position
Using Sway Blocks
Using Deluxe Stabilizers
Attaching Implement to Walterscheid Couplers
Detaching Implement from Walterscheid Couplers
Attaching Implement to Quick Coupler
Adjusting Implement Level
Changing Lateral Float
Hitch Conversion—Convertible Quick Coupler
Detaching Implement from Quick Coupler
Converting Category 4—Convertible Quick Coupler Lower
Hooks
Converting Category 3/4 Convertible Quick Coupler Upper Hook
Operating the Wagon Hitch
Operating Pickup Hitch
Changing Pickup Hitch Coupler
3 in 1 Hitch System
Using Front Hitch (If Equipped)
Section 55 - TouchSet Depth Control
Using TouchSet™ Depth Controls
Attaching Implement and Control System
TouchSet™Scraper Control—for Scrapers Equipped with Scraper Control
Unit
Section 60 - Hydraulics and Selective Control Valves
Configuring Selective Control Valves On CommandCenter™
Connecting Hydraulic Hoses
Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses
Determining Total Flow Demand
Using Six Position SCV Control Levers
SCV Lever—Neutral Position
SCV Lever—Extend and Extend Detent Position
SCV Lever—Retract and Retract Detent Position
SCV Lever—Float Position
Operator Presence Sensor
Section 65 - Remote Hydraulic Connections
Hydraulic Component Identification
Using Load-Sensing Hydraulic System—Power-Beyond
Examples Using Load-Sensing Hydraulic System—Power-Beyond
Using Hydraulic Spray Pumps
Implement Connection, Example 1—Pressure Control Valve
Applications (Grain Drills or Air Seeders with Constant Down-Pressure
System)
Implement Connection, Example 2—Motor Application Using
Motor Case Drain
Implement Connection, Example 3—Closed Center Valve with
Pump at High Pressure
Implement Connection, Example 4—Planter with Vacuum Motor
and Return Line to SCV Using Motor Return Tip
Implement Connection, Example 5—Planter with Vacuum Motor,
Return Line to Motor Return and Lift Assist
Implement Connection, Example 6—Planter with Vacuum Motor
and Return Line to Motor Return
Using Hydraulic Motor Return
Using Hydraulic Motor Case Drain (Sump)
Using Implement Requiring Large Volumes of Oil
Section 70 - Drawbar and PTO
Observing Drawbar Load Limitations
Adjusting Drawbar Length, Height and Side-to-Side
Installing and Using Clevis Assembly
Attaching PTO-Driven Implement
Using PTO Shield
Using Correct Engine Speed
Operating Rear PTO
Setting Rear PTO Engagement Rate
Using Correct PTO Shaft
Changing PTO Stub Shaft
Section 75 - Performance Ballasting
General Ballasting Information
General Guidelines for Tractor Weight Based on PTO Power Rating
General Weight Split Guidelines
Ballast Types
Ballasting Suggestions for Specific Types of Implements
Determining Ballasted Tractor Weight, Weight Split, Axle Loads
and Required Tire Inflation Pressures
Unballasted Tractor Weight Chart
Maximum Load Per Wheel
Worksheet to Calculate Ballast Changes
Controlling Power Hop—MFWD Tractors
Using QUIK-TATCH Weights
Using Rear Wheel Weights
Using Liquid Ballast
Implement Codes
Weight Added to Rear Axle with Hitch Mounted Implements
Measuring Wheel Slip—Manually
Section 80 - Front Wheels, Tires, and Treads
Service Tires Safely
Wheel tightening Stand—DFR219 or JDG10741
Tire Combinations
Tire Combination Tables
Tire Inflation Pressure Guidelines
Recommended Pressures—Group 42
Recommended Pressures—Group 43
Recommended Pressures—Group 44
MFWD and Independent Link Suspension Front Wheel Bolts Tightening
MFWD and Independent Link Suspension Toe-In Check
1300 MFWD Axle Toe-In Adjustment
1500 MFWD Axle Toe-In Adjustment
Independent Link Suspension Toe-In Adjustment
MFWD Steering Stop Settings
Independent Link Suspension Steering Stop Settings
Eight Position Wheel Settings
1300 MFWD Axle Fender Settings
1500 MFWD and Independent Link Suspension Fender Settings
MFWD and Independent Link Suspension Front Tire, Fender and
Steering Stop Settings Example
1300 MFWD Front Tire, Fender and Steering Stop Settings
1500 MFWD Front Tire, Fender and Steering Stop Settings
Independent Link Suspension Front Tire, Fender and Steering
Stop Settings
Independent Link Suspension Bolt On Dual Front Tire, Fender
and Steering Stop Settings
1500 MFWD Bolt On Dual Front Tire, Fender and Steering Stop
Settings
Independent Link Suspension or 1500 MFWD Clamp On Dual Front
Tire, Fender and Steering Stop Settings
Clamp-On Dual Usage
Section 81 - Rear Wheels, Tires, and Treads
Service Tires Safely
Tire Combination Tables
Recommended Pressures—Group 47
Recommended Pressures—Group 47—Continued
Recommended Pressures—Group 48
Rear Wheel, Tire and Tread Guidelines
Rear Drive Wheel — Installing
Rear Drive Wheel — Adjusting and Tightening
Adjusting and Tightening—Heavy-Duty
Dual Wheels (10 or 12 Bolt Hubs)
Wheel tightening Stand—DFR219 or JDG10741
Rear Drive Wheel Tread Settings for Single Wheels
Rear Dual Wheel Tread Settings—320, 480 and 520 Tires
Rear Dual Wheel Row Crop Settings—620 And 650 Tires
Rear Dual Wheel Row Crop Settings
Rear Dual Wheel Tread Settings—710 and 800 Tires
Clamp-On Dual Usage
Section 85 - Transport
Driving Tractor on Roads
Transporting with Ballast
Towing Loads
Using a Safety Chain
Towing Tractor
Releasing Park Brake (Powershift Transmission)
Releasing Park Brake AutoPowr™Transmission)
Freeing a Mired Machine
Transporting on Flat-Bed Carrier
Section 90 - Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant
Diesel Fuel
Fill Fuel Tank
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
John Deere Break-In™ Plus Engine Oil
Biodiesel Fuel
Testing Diesel Fuel
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
Diesel Engine Oil
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tier 2 and Stage
II Engines
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tier 3 and Stage
III A Engines
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender
Supplemental Coolant Additives
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John
Deere COOL-GARD™ II COOLANT EXTENDER
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
Powershift Transmission Recalibration
Independent Link Suspension Differential Case Oil
Mixing of Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Transmission, Steering, Brake, Hydraulic, and Gear Case Oil
Section 95 - Maintenance and Service Intervals
Observe Service Intervals
Raising the Hood
Service Interval Chart—Daily or
10 Hours—100 Hours (Initial)—250 Hours—500 Hours—750
Hours
Service Interval Chart—Annual,
1500 Hours, 2000 Hours and 4500 Hours
Section 100 - Daily or 10 Hour Service
Checking Engine Oil
Checking Tires
Checking Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Level
Draining Air Brake Tank
Lubricating Hitch Components
Checking Coolant Level (Coolant Recovery Tank)
Draining Water Separator
Section 101 - Initial 100 Hour Service
Checking Coolant Level (Coolant De-aeration Tank)
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Section 102 - 250 Hour Service
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Checking Neutral Start System—AutoPowr™ Transmission
Checking Neutral Start System—PowerShift Transmission
Checking Transmission PARK Position
Checking Wheel and Wheel Weight Bolts
Lubricating MFWD Axle
Lubricating MFWD U-Joints
Lubricating Independent Link Suspension Axle—External
Fittings
Lubricating Independent Link Suspension Axle U-Joints
Checking MFWD Differential Case Oil Level
Checking Manual Brakes
Checking the Manually-Operated Hitch for Wear
Check Remote Controlled Hitch for Wear
Check for Wear at Tow Hitch (Piton Fix)
Check for Wear at Ball-Type Tow Hitch
Check Tow-Hook on Pick-Up Hitch for Wear
Lubricating Front Hitch (If Equipped)
Draining Fuel Tank Sump
Checking Dual Beam Radar Sensor
Checking MFWD or Independent Link Suspension Wheel Hub Oil Level
Section 103 - 500 Hour Service
Replacing Fuel Filter Elements
Section 104 - 750 Hour Service
Cleaning MFWD Axle Vent Filter
Cleaning Fuel Tank Vent Filter
Servicing Air Intake System
Testing Coolant
Section 105 - Annual Service
Cleaning, Inspecting, Replacing Primary Engine Air Filter
Replacing Cab Air Filters and Recirculation Filters
Handling Batteries Safely
Servicing Batteries
Inspecting Auxiliary Drive Belt
Inspecting Seat Belts
Checking Independent Link Suspension Upper and Lower Rod and
Head End Accumulator Charge Pressure
Section 106 - 1500 Hour Service
Draining Differential And Clean Oil Reservoir
Draining PowerShift (PST) Transmission and Cleaning Filter
Draining IVT™/AutoPowr™ Transmission And Cleaning
Transmission Filter
Draining Independent Link Suspension (If Equipped)
Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Suction Screen
Replacing Transmission/Hydraulic Filters And Refill Transmission/Hydraulic
Oil.
Changing MFWD Differential Case Oil
Lubricating Independent Link Suspension Axle—Tie Rod Internal
Ball Joints
Changing MFWD Or Independent Link Suspension Wheel Hub Oil
Lubricating Draft Link Support Shaft Bushing
Section 107 - 2000 Hour Service
Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance
Draining, Flushing and Refilling Cooling System
Section 109 - 4500 Hour Service
Replacing Engine Crankshaft Damper
Section 110 - General Services
Servicing and Connecting Snap to Connect STC® Fittings
Welding Near Electronic Control Units
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
Cleaning Radiator, Coolers and Air Conditioning Condenser
Checking Air Conditioning System
Replacing Auxiliary Drive Belt
Removing and Installing Fan Belt
Checking Weep Hole
Back Flushing the Optional Fuel Water Separator—If Equipped
Maintaining Optional Fuel Water Separator Filter Element—If
Equipped
Cleaning Optional Fuel Water Separator Filter Element—If
Equipped
Section 120 - Electrical Services
Introduction to Electrical System Section
Load Center Fuses
Implement Power Relay Module
Handling Halogen Light Bulbs Safely
Replacing Front Grille Flood Light Bulb—Standard Lighting
Handling HID Light Bulbs Safely
HID Bulbs
Adjusting Front Grille Lights
Aiming Head Lights
Replacing Front, Side And Rear Cab Roof Bulbs
Replacing Brake or Turn Signal Light Bulb
Replacing Dome Light Bulb
Replacing Courtesy Light
Replacing Map Light
Replacing Extremity Warning Light Bulb (if Equipped)
Section 125 - Troubleshooting
Engine Troubleshooting
Transmission Troubleshooting
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
Hitch Troubleshooting
Selective Control Valve Troubleshooting
TouchSet Depth Control Troubleshooting
Electrical System Troubleshooting
Operator Enclosure Troubleshooting
Tractor Operation Troubleshooting
Independent Link Suspension Troubleshooting
Premium Radio Troubleshooting
Section 130 - Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Introduction To Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Armrest Control Unit Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Active Seat Control Unity (ASU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Automatic Temperature Control Unit (ATC) Diagnostic Trouble
Codes
BRC Brake Control Unit Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Cab Control Unit Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Central Control Unit Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Cab Load Center Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Cab Switch Module Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Engine Control Unit (ECU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Hitch Control Center (HCC) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Hitch Valve (HV1) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
(JDL) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
PDU Diagnostic Trouble Codes
PTI Codes Diagnostic Trouble Codes AutoPowr™
PowerShift Control Unit (PTP) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Suspended Front Axle (SFA) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
SCV Can Controller SCC Diagnostic Trouble Codes
(SSU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
(SV 1-6) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Tractor Electric Control Unit TEC Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Vehicle Control Unit (VCI) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Section 135 - Storage
Placing Tractor in Storage
Removing Tractor from Storage
Paint Finish Care
Section 140 - Specifications
General Specifications
Hitch, Weight, And Wheel Base Specifications
Ground Speeds With PST
Ground Speeds—AutoPowr
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Identify Zinc-Flake Coated Fasteners
EC Declaration of Conformity
Section 145 - Identification Numbers
Identification Plates
Record Product Identification Number
Record Engine Serial Number
Record Cab Serial Number
Record PST Transmission Serial Number
RecordAutoPowr™ Transmission Serial Number
Record 1300 MFWD Axle Serial Number
Record 1500 MFWD Axle Serial Number
Record Independent Link Suspension Axle Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Section 150 - Lubrication and Maintenance Records
250 Hour Service Records
500 Hour Service Records
750 Hour Service Records
Annual Service Records
1500 Hour Service Records
2000 Hour Service Records
4500 Hour Service Records
Section 155 - Glossary
Glossary of Terms
Section IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
John Deere Parts
The Right Tools
Well-Trained Technicians
Prompt Service