Reduce Fuel Consumption

To reduce fuel consumption follow the guidelines that are listed below:

• Replace air cleaner element and fuel, engine oil, and transmission/hydraulic filter elements at specified service intervals (see Maintenance and Service Intervals section).
• Use recommended oils and lubricants only (see Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolant section for more information).
• Have the fuel system checked regularly by your John Deere™ dealer.
• Have function of hitch control checked regularly by your John Deere™ dealer.
• Drive with correct tire pressures. Adapt tire pressures to type of work and ground conditions (consult your John Deere™ dealer or local tire agent).
• Choose correct ballasts. Choose ballast to obtain 10 to 15% wheel slip. Use no more ballast than necessary, reduce ballast for light work.
• Select correct gear. Always drive in the highest possible gear with reduced engine speed. Choose a gear so that engine speed drops 150—250 rpm when the tractor is operating and the engine is under load.NOTE: For light work, reduce engine speed below 2000 rpm. Select a gear so that engine speed drops 200—300 rpm when operating.