Foreword

READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate and service your machine correctly. Bodily injury or damage to the machine may occur if this procedure is not followed. This manual and safety signs on your machine may also be available in other languages (see your John Deere dealer to order).

THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your machine and it should accompany the machine if sold.

MEASUREMENTS in this manual are given in both metric and customary U.S. unit equivalents. Use only correct replacement parts and fasteners. Metric and inch fasteners may require a specific metric or inch wrench.

RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides are determined with reference to the direction of forward travel.

WRITE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (P.I.N.) in the Specification or Identification Numbers section. Accurately record all the numbers to help in tracing the machine should it be stolen. Your dealer also needs these numbers when you order parts. File the identification numbers in a secure place, not in the machine.

SETTING FUEL INJECTION BEYOND PUBLISHED factory specifications, or any other modification made with the purpose of increasing engine power, will result in loss of warranty cover for the machine.

BEFORE DELIVERING THIS MACHINE, your dealer performed a predelivery inspection. The machine was first used operationally after the dealer had carried out the Technical Delivery and monitored the machine during its first few hours of operation. Before completing 750 operating hours or 12 months of use, schedule a post-sales inspection by your dealer to tune the machine to perform at its best.

This machine was designed solely for use in regular agricultural operations or similar such operations ("INTENDED USE"). Use in any other way is considered as contrary to the intended use. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage or injury resulting from misuse, and these risks must be borne solely by the user. Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of operation, service and repair as specified by the manufacturer also constitute essential elements for the intended use.

THIS MACHINE SHOULD BE OPERATED, serviced and repaired only by persons familiar with all its particular characteristics and acquainted with the relevant safety rules (accident prevention). Accident prevention regulations, all other generally recognized regulations on safety and occupational medicine and the road traffic regulations must be observed at all times. Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this machine will relieve the manufacturer of all liability for any resulting damage or injury.