5045E, 5055E, 5065E and 5075E Tractors
(North America, Mexico and Australia)
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All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
Foreword
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
Handle Starting Fluid Safely
Fire Prevention
In Case of Fire
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
Keep ROPS Installed Properly
Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
Read Operator’s Manuals for ISOBUS Controllers
Use Seat Belt Properly
Operating the Tractor Safely
Avoid Backover Accidents
Limited Use in Forestry Operation
Operating the Loader Tractor Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Instructional Seat
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds
Use Caution on Slopes, Uneven Terrain, and Rough Ground
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
Clean Exhaust Filter Safely
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
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids
and Components
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
Seven-Terminal Outlet
Section 25 - Operator's Platform
Operate Foldable ROPS
Use Seat Belt
Select Seat Position
Adjust Ride Comfort
Use Operator's Manual Holder
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 Starting the Engine
Start the Engine
Check Engine Indicators and Gauges
Change Engine Speeds
Recommended Engine Speeds and Operating Procedures
Working With Speed/Hour Meter
Engines with Turbocharger
Stop the Engine
Cold Weather Starting Procedure Using Intake Air Heater System—If
Equipped
Use Booster Battery
Section 50 - Driving the Tractor
Operator Training Required
Driving on Public Roads
Operate Transmission
Shifting Top Shaft Synchronizer (TSS) Transmission (If equipped)
Select a Gear
Use Brakes
Use Differential Lock
Operating Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
Stop the Tractor
Section 55 - Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch
Match Tractor Power to Implement
3-Point Hitch Components
Rockshaft Control Levers
Set Control Lever Stop
Use Position Control
Use Draft Control
Adjust Rockshaft Rate-of-Drop/ Implement/ Transportation Lock
Prepare Implement
Convert Category II Hitch to Category I (If Equipped)
Position Center Link
Attach Implements to 3-Point Hitch
Adjust Hitch Side Sway
Level the Hitch
Adjust Lateral Float
Adjust Rockshaft Lever Friction
Warm Hydraulic System Oil
Section 60 - Remote Hydraulic Cylinders
Use Correct Hose Tips
Control Lever and Coupler Identification
Mid-Mount Valve Coupler Identification (If Equipped)
Rear SCV Dust Plug Identification
Connect Cylinder Hoses
Connect Cylinder Hoses—Mid-Mount Valve (If Equipped)
Connect Single-Acting Cylinder
Correct Reversed Cylinder Response
Neutral Lever Position
Extend/Retract Cylinder—SCV I
Extend/Retract Cylinder—SCV II (If Equipped)
Use Power Beyond Attachment (If Equipped)
Joystick Function (If Equipped)
Adjust Cylinder Stop
Disconnect Cylinder Hoses
Section 65 - Drawbar and PTO
Observe Drawbar / Wagon Hitch Load Limitations
Use Swinging Drawbar
Adjustable Drawbar
Proper Use of Drawbar
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Attach PTO-Driven Implement
Operate Tractor PTO
Adjust PTO Clutch Operating Cable
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 Two-Wheel Drive Tractors
Ballast MFWD-Equipped Tractors
Determine Maximum Rear Ballast
Determine Maximum Front Ballast
Use Cast Iron Weights
Install Rear Cast Iron Weights
Use Liquid Weight
Use 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—Adjustable Front Axle
Tighten Bolts—MFWD Axle
Tighten Bolts—Rear Axle
Observe Rear Wheel Tread Width Limitations
Tread Settings—Two-Position Rear Wheels
Tread Settings—Multi-Position Rear Wheels
Tread Settings—Adjustable Front Axle
Tread Setting—Multi-Position MFWD Wheels
Adjust Front Axle Tread Width
Check Toe-In (Two-Wheel Drive Tractor)
Adjust Toe-In (Two-Wheel Drive Tractor)
Check Toe-In (MFWD Tractor)
Adjust Toe-In (MFWD Tractor)
Set MFWD Steering Stops Turning Radius
Use Correct Tire Combinations
Tire Compatibility Chart
Section 80 - Transporting
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Driving 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
Biodiesel Fuel
Fill Fuel Tank
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II
Oil Filters
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
Liquid Coolant Conditioner
Anti-Chatter Transmission/Hydraulic Oil
Use Correct Hydraulic-Transmission Filter Element
Gear Oil
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) 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
Drain Water and Sediment From Fuel Tank and Fuel Filter
Lubricate as Necessary
Section 100 - Service—50 Hours
Check Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil Level
Check MFWD Axle Oil Level
Clean and Check Battery
Inspect All Tires
Lubricate Front Axle Pivot Pin
Lubricate Steering Spindles
Inspect Tractor for Loose Hardware
Section 105 - Service—100 Hours
Change Engine Oil and Filter
Replace Transmission-Hydraulic Filter
Section 110 - Service—250 Hours
Change Engine Oil and Filter
Service Air Cleaner
Inspect and Adjust Alternator/Fan Belt
Lubricate 3-Point Hitch
Check Neutral Start System
Check and Adjust Clutch Pedal Free Play
Adjust PTO Clutch Operating Cable
Section 115 - Service—500 Hours
Replace Fuel Filter
Section 120 - Service—600 Hours
Change Oil in MFWD Axle (If Equipped)
Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube
Front Wheel Hub lubrication (2WD)
Check Hoses and Hose Clamps for Tightness
Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings
Check Engine Idle Speeds
Check Front Axle Pivot Pin
Adjust Engine Valve Clearance
Section 125 - Service—1200 Hours
Change Transmission-Hydraulic Oil and Filter
Clean Transmission-Hydraulic Pickup Screen
Section 130 - Service—Annually
Replace Air Cleaner Elements
Section 135 - Service—2 Years/2000 Hours
Flush Cooling System
Section 140 - Service—As Required
Service Air Cleaner
Adjust Throttle Friction
Section 145 - Service
Service Tractor Safely
Work In Ventilated Area
Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides
Engine Break-In Oil
Using High-Pressure Washers
Additional Service Information
Raise Hood
Air Intake System Components
Service Air Cleaner at Regular Intervals
Check Air Intake System
Remove Air Cleaner Elements
Clean Primary Element
Wash Primary Element
Inspect Element
Store Element
Replace Alternator/Fan Belt
Fuel System Components
Bleed Fuel System
Do Not Modify Fuel System
Engine Cooling System Components
Clean Grille, Screens and Radiator
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 Fusible Link
Locate Fuses
Fuse Size and Function
Aim Headlights
Adjust 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 150 - 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
Section 155 - Tractor Storage
Tractor Storage
Remove Tractor From Storage
Section 160 - Specifications
Machine Specifications
Drain and Refill Capacities
Machine Dimension
Permissible Load Specifications
Ground Speed Estimates
Correction Factors for Other Tire Sizes
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Emissions Control System Certification Label
CARB Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement—Compression
Ignition
EPA Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement—Compression
Ignition
Limited Battery Warranty
Section 165 - Identification Numbers
Identification Plates
Record Tractor Serial Number
Record Front Axle (2-WD) Serial Number
Record Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Serial Number
ROPS Serial Number
Record Engine Serial Number
Record Transmission Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Section 170 - Lubrication Maintenance Record Charts
50, 250, 500 Hour Service Chart
600 Hour Service Chart
1000, 1200 Hour Service Chart
Annual Service Chart
2000 Hour Service Chart
As Required Service Chart
Section 180 - John Deere Service
John Deere Parts
The Right Tools
Well Trained Technician
Prompt Service
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