5085M, 5100M, 5100MH, 5115M and 5115ML (Stage
IIIB) Tractors Operator's Manual (Export, April 2012)
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Foreword
Identification Views
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 Manuals for ISOBUS Implements
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
Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds
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
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
Dispose of Waste Properly
Section 10 - Safety Signs
Replace Safety Signs
Operator's Manual
ROPS in Normal Position
Riders
Hearing Protection - Australia Only
Pressurized Cooling System
Hitch Remote Control
Section 15 - Controls and Instruments
Front Console Switches and Controls
Steering Column, Foot-Operated Controls
Right-Hand Console Controls—Open Operator’s Station
Right-Hand Console Controls—Low Profile
Right-Hand Console Controls—Cab
Gauges and Indicator Lights
Heater and Air Conditioner Controls—Cab
External Rear Hitch Raise/Lower Switches—If Equipped
Section 16 - Operating Radio
Operating Satellite Ready Premium Radio with Compact Disc (CD)
Player (If Equipped)
Setting Clock—Premium Radio
Setting the Alarm—Premium Radio
Compact Disk (CD) Mode—Premium Radio
Using iPod®—Premium
Radio
Setting up Hands Free (Bluetooth) Mode—Premium Radio
USB Mode–Premium Radio
Using Weather Band
Section 20 - Lights
Light Location
Road, Work, and Warning Lights
Turn Signal, High and Low Beam Lights
Brake Light—If Equipped
Loader Auxiliary Driving Lights—If Equipped
Implement/Trailer Outlet
Rotary Beacon Light—If Equipped
Section 25 - Operator's Station—OOS
Operate Foldable ROPS
ROPS Certificate
ROPS Certificate—Low Profile
Adjust Seat—Open Operator's Station
Adjust Seat—Deluxe Open Operator's Station
Adjust Seat—Low Profile
Adjust Seat Armrests—If Equipped
Use Seat Belt
Adjust Steering Wheel Tilt and Height
Section 30 - Operator's Station—Cab
Door and Windows
Adjust Seat—Mechanical Suspension
Adjust Seat—Air Suspension (If Equipped)
HVAC Blower Speed
HVAC Temperature
Defrost Windshield and Side Glass
Air Conditioner and Heater Performance
Windshield Wiper and Washer
Rear Window Wiper and Washer—If Equipped
Use Dome Light
Right-Hand Console Control Illumination Light
Bluetooth Microphone
Monitor Installation
Use Passenger Seat—If Equipped
Accessory Electrical Outlet—If Equipped
Use Auxiliary Power Strip—If Equipped
Section 40 - Break-In Period
Observe Engine Operation
Break-In Service
Section 45 - Prestart Checks
Service Daily Before Start-Up
Section 50 - Operate Engine
Before Starting the Engine
Operate Key Switch
Start Engine
Cold Weather Start Aid
Engine Block Coolant Heater
Check Engine Indicators and Gauges
Change Engine Speeds
Recommended Engine Speeds and Operational Procedures
Stop Engine
Use Booster Battery or Charger
Exhaust Filter System Overview
Automatic (AUTO) Exhaust Filter Cleaning
Disabled Exhaust Filter Cleaning
Parked Exhaust Filter Cleaning
Service Exhaust Filter Cleaning
Section 55 - Operating the Tractor
Operate SyncShuttle Plus Transmission
Ground Speed Estimates—SyncShuttle Plus™ Transmission
Operate PowrReverser Transmission
Ground Speed Estimates PowrReverser Transmission
Operate PowrReverser Plus Transmission
Ground Speed Estimates—PowrReverser Plus Transmission
Use PowrReverser Modulation—If Equipped
Electrohydraulic Transmission System Indicator
Select a Gear
Correction Factors for Other Tire Sizes
Creeper Gear Operation
Ground Speed Estimates—Transmission with Creeper
Brake Operation
Differential Lock Operation
Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive Operation—With Auto Engage
and Brake Assist—If Equipped
Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive—Electrohydraulic Control—If
Equipped
Stop Tractor
Section 60 - Rear Hitch Controls
Operate Mechanical Position Control—If Equipped
Operate Mechanical Draft Control—If Equipped
Operate Mechanical Rate-of-Drop Control—If Equipped
Operate Electrohydraulic Draft Control—If Equipped
Operate Electrohydraulic Rate-of-Drop Control—If Equipped
Operate Electrohydraulic Height Limit Control—If Equipped
Operate Electrohydraulic Position Control—If Equipped
Electrohydraulic Hitch System Indicator—If Equipped
Operate External Position Control—If Equipped
Operate Manual Lower for Electrohydraulic Hitch—If Equipped
Section 65 - 3-Point Hitch
Match Tractor Power to Implement
3-Point Hitch Components
Prepare Implement
Convert Category II Hitch to Category I
Position Center Link
Attach Implements to 3-Point Hitch
Adjust Hitch Side Sway
Level Hitch
Adjust Lateral Float
Section 70 - Hydraulic System Controls and Operations
Rear SCV Control Lever and Coupler Identification
Mid-Mount SCV Control Lever and Coupler Identification—If
Equipped
Use Correct Hose Tips
Connect or Disconnect High-Pressure Hoses
Connect Cylinder Hoses to Rear SCV
Connect Cylinder Hoses to Mid SCV—If Equipped
Connect and Operate Single-Acting Cylinder
Operate Rear SCV Control Levers
Operate Rear SCV Control Levers and Set Detents—Deluxe
Valves
Use Deluxe Rear SCV to Operate Hydraulic Motor
Use Rear SCV to Provide Power Beyond Oil
Use Rear SCV to Operate Loader
Operate Mid SCV Multi-Function Control Lever—If Equipped
Adjust Flow Control—Rear SCV and Mid SCV—If Equipped
Correct Reversed Cylinder Response
Warm Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil
Use Rear SCV Oil Collection Tank—If Equipped
Use Hydraulic Power Beyond Coupler—If Equipped
Use Hydraulic Motor Case Drain Connection—If Equipped
Use Fast Return-to-Sump Connection
Section 75 - Drawbar and PTO
Match Tractor Power to Implement
Observe Drawbar Load Limitations
Select Drawbar Position
Adjust Drawbar Length and Offset
Attach PTO-Driven Implement
Select Correct PTO Speeds—If Equipped
Reverse 540/1000 RPM PTO Shaft—If Equipped
Operate PTO
Section 80 - Performance Ballast
Plan for Maximum Productivity
Select Ballast Carefully
Use Cast Iron Weights
Install Rear Cast Iron Weights—If Equipped
Use Implement Codes
Section 85 - Wheels, Tires and Treads
Service Tires Safely
Check Implement-to-Tire Clearance
Check Tire Inflation Pressure
Tire Inflation Pressure Charts
Permissible Load Specifications
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
Set Tread—Two-Position Rear Wheels
Set Tread—Multi-Position Rear Wheels
Set Tread—Multi-Position MFWD Wheels
Set Tread—Adjustable Front Axle
Adjust Front Axle Tread Width
Check Toe-In—Adjustable Front Axle
Adjust Toe-In—Adjustable Front Axle
Check Toe-In—MFWD Axle
Adjust Toe-In—MFWD Axle
Set MFWD Steering Stops Turn Radius
Use Correct Tire Combinations
Section 90 - Transporting
Front End Ballast
Safety Chain
Road Transportation
Deliver Safely
Transport Tractor Safely
Tow Tractor
Section 95 - Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolant
Fill Fuel Tank
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate
Testing Coolant Freeze Point
Extended Diesel Engine Oil Service Intervals
Diesel Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage
IIIB, and Stage IV
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Interim Tier
4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, and Stage IV Engines
John Deere Break-In Plus™ Engine Oil — Interim Tier
4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, and Stage IV
Oil Filters
Fuel Filters
Diesel Fuel
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Testing Diesel Fuel
BioDiesel Fuel
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives
Grease
Mixing of Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Transmission, Steering, Brake, Hydraulic, and Gear Case Oil
Oilscan™ and CoolScan™
Section 100 - Maintenance and Service Intervals
Service Interval Chart
Service Interval Chart
Service—As Required
Section 105 - Maintenance—As Required/Per Condition
Service Engine Air Cleaner
Required Emission-Related Information
Exhaust Filter Cleaning
Exhaust Filter Maintenance and Service
Exhaust Filter / Diesel Particulate Filter Ash Handling and
Disposal
Exhaust Filter Disposal
Adjust PTO Speed Shift Lever—Open Operator's Station
Adjust PTO Speed Shift Lever—Cab
Adjust Hand Throttle Friction Linkage
Adjust Hand and Foot Throttle Cable
Adjust Clutch Pedal Cable—If Equipped with SyncShuttle™ Transmission
Adjust Park Position Bracket
Adjust Rear Fender—Open Operator's Station and Low Profile
Service Air Conditioner—If Equipped
Test Injection Nozzles
Clean and Check Battery Condition
Clean Cab Air Filters—If Equipped
Clean Grille Screens, Radiator, Oil Cooler, Radiator Screen
(If Equipped) and A/C Condenser (Cab)
Lubricate Axle Pivot Point—2WD
Lubricate Steering Spindles and Steering Cylinder Ends—Adjustable
Front Axle
Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings
Lubricate Draft Sensing Shaft Seal
Drain and Flush Fuel Tank
Keep ROPS Installed Properly
Keep Cab Protection System Installed Properly
Bleed Fuel System
Replace Battery
Locate Fusible Link
Locate Fuses—Open Operator's Station
Locate Fuses—Low Profile
Locate Fuses—Cab
Fuse and Relay Size and Function
Handle Halogen Light Bulbs Safely
Replace Headlight Bulb
Replace Warning Light Bulb—Cab
Replace Tail Light Bulb—Cab, Deluxe OOS and Low Profile
Replace Tail Light and/or Warning Light Bulb—Open Operator's
Station and Low Profile
Replace Work Light Bulb—Open Operator's Station and Low
Profile
Replace Work Light Bulb—Cab
Replace Fender Light Bulb—Open Operator's Station
Replace Loader Light Bulb—If Equipped
Replace Dome Light Bulb—Cab
Replace Controls Illumination Light Bulb—Cab
Replace Rotary Beacon Light Bulb—If Equipped
Section 110 - Maintenance—Every 10 Hours/Daily
Check Engine Oil Level
Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Filter
Cleaning Air Filter Dust Unloading Valve
Section 115 - Maintenance—Every Week/50 Hours
Check Coolant Level
Check Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil Level
Check MFWD for Oil Leaks
Inspect Tires
Check Tire Inflation Pressure
Lubricate MFWD Axle Trunnion
Lubricate Steering Spindles and Steering Cylinder Ends—Adjustable
Front Axle
Lubricate Axle Pivot Point—2WD
Lubricate Hitch Linkage and Hitch Bushing
Inspect Tractor for Loose Hardware
Section 120 - Maintenance—First 100 Hours
Change Engine Oil and Filter
Tighten Air Intake System and Engine Cooling System Hose Clamps
Change Transmission-Hydraulic Filter
Inspect Tractor for Loose Hardware
Section 125 - Maintenance—Every 300 Hours
Change Engine Oil and Filter
Check MFWD Axle Housing Oil Level—If Equipped
Check MFWD Axle Wheel Hub Oil Level—If Equipped
Lubricate Draft Sensing Shaft Seal
Clean and Check Battery Condition
Drain and Flush Fuel Tank
Section 130 - Maintenance—Every 500 Hours
Change Engine Oil and Filter
Replace Fuel Filter
Section 135 - Maintenance—Every 600 Hours
Check Neutral Start System
Clean Cab Air Filters—If Equipped
Change MFWD Axle Wheel Hub Oil—If Equipped
Change MFWD Axle Housing Oil—If Equipped
Clean Open Crankcase Vent (OCV) Tube
Pack Front Wheel Bearings—2WD
Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings
Check Front Axle Pivot Pin End Play
Tighten Air Intake System and Engine Cooling System Hose Clamps
Change Transmission-Hydraulic Filter
Section 140 - Maintenance—Every 1200 Hours
Change Hi-Crop Rear Axle Oil—5100MH
Inspect Fan Belt Tensioner
Replace Fan Belt
Change Transmission-Hydraulic Oil and Filter
Service Air Cleaner Elements
Clean Fuel Tank Vent Filter
Section 145 - Maintenance—Annually
Clean Cab Air Filters—If Equipped
Lubricate PTO Stub Shaft—1000 RPM Option
Check Engine Coolant Properties
Inspect Seat Belt
Section 150 - Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours
Test Injection Nozzles
Section 155 - Maintenance—First 3 Years or 3000 Hours
Flush Cooling System and Replace Thermostat
Adjust Engine Valve Clearance
Section 160 - Maintenance—First 5 Years or 4500 Hours
Flush Cooling System and Replace Thermostat
Section 165 - Troubleshooting
Engine
Transmission
Hydraulic System
Brakes
3-Point Hitch
Selective Control Valves (SCV)
Remote Hydraulic Cylinder
Electrical System
Heater and A/C System (Cab)
Wipers, Work Lights, Dome Light and Radio (Cab)
Section 170 - Storage
Tractor Storage
Remove Tractor from Storage
Section 175 - Specifications
Machine Specifications
Drain and Refill Capacities
Permissible Load Specifications
Machine Weights
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Section 180 - Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers
Record Product Identification Number
Record Front Axle Serial Number
Record Engine Serial Number
Record Transmission Serial Number
Record Cab Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Section 185 - Service and Maintenance Record
First 100 Hour Service
300 Hour Service
500 Hour Service
600 Hour Service
1200 Hour Service
Annual Service
2000 Hour Service
First 3 Years or 3000 Hours Service
First 5 Years or 4500 Hours Service
Change of Ownership
Change of Ownership
Change of Ownership
Section JDS - John Deere Service
John Deere Parts
The Right Tools
Well-Trained Technicians
Prompt Service