Parked Exhaust Filter Cleaning

IMPORTANT: If operator disregards indicators and continues to operate vehicle without allowing an automatic cleaning, engine performance will be reduced. A parked exhaust filter cleaning procedure must be performed.

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Service Alert Indicator

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Exhaust Filter Cleaning Indicator (IP) - Restriction

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Exhaust Filter Cleaning Switch - Parked mode

When Service Alert and Exhaust Filter Cleaning Indicator (on dash) are illuminated, Exhaust Filter Cleaning Indicator on switch (top position) is blinking, and engine power is reduced, exhaust filter is restricted, and the system requires a parked cleaning. Operator will hear five consecutive tones.

1. CAUTION: Comply with Clean Exhaust Filter Safely in Section 05.

   IMPORTANT: Select a suitable space to park the vehicle and lower any implements all the way down to the ground.

   No other vehicle functions may be used while exhaust filter cleaning is taking place with the vehicle parked. Excluded from this are functions that may be required for an emergency shutdown of the vehicle.

   Do not start exhaust filter cleaning if the fuel gauge has been showing a low fuel level for a long time.

   
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   Exhaust Filter Cleaning Switch - Parked mode

   
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   Parked Cleaning In Process

   A - Parked Cleaning Position

   B - Exhaust Filter Indicator

   C - Information Display

   Stop tractor, place transmission in park position, disengage PTO, and set engine idle to low 900 RPM.

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2. Position and hold the exhaust filter cleaning switch in the parked cleaning position (A) for 3 seconds then release.

   IMPORTANT: If necessary, a parked exhaust filter cleaning process can be canceled by manually advancing throttle, or engaging transmission, or stopping engine.

3. The engine speed will ramp up to 1800 RPM and the park cleaning symbol on the switch will blink.

4. During the parked cleaning process the high exhaust temperature indicator (B) and park cleaning symbol on the switch will illuminate.

5. NOTE: The parked exhaust filter cleaning process will take 30 to 45 minutes to complete.

   A percent numeric value of the parked cleaning process is shown in information display (C). First a preparation stage value increases from 1 to 100. During the preparation stage, the exhaust filter cleaning system increases engine speed to increase exhaust temperature. Second an exhaust filter cleaning value increases from 1 to 100. During the cleaning stage, diesel particulates or soot is cleaned from exhaust filter.

6. When the parked cleaning process is complete the park cleaning symbol on the switch turns off and the high exhaust system temperature indicator (B) remains on for 30 seconds after completion.

7. After high exhaust temperature indicator (B) turns off, continue vehicle operations as normal

   NOTE: The system defaults to Automatic (AUTO) exhaust filter cleaning mode.

   If not returning vehicle to operation, allow engine time to return to normal operating temperature before stopping engine.

IMPORTANT: If operator disregards indicators and continues to operate vehicle without allowing a parked cleaning, engine performance will be reduced. A service exhaust cleaning procedure must be performed by John Deere dealer.