Reducing Fuel Consumption

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Carry Out Correct Service

Replace the air, fuel, engine oil and transmission/hydraulic system oil filters within the specified service periods. To do so, see (Service —Section).

Only use genuine John Deere parts.

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Only use recommended oils and lubricants. To do so, see (Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolant—Section).

Have your John Deere dealer regularly check your fuel system.

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Have your John Deere dealer regularly check the hitch system.

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Drive with Correct Tire Pressure

Adapt tire pressure to the type of work and terrain conditions. See your John Deere dealer.

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A - Too Much Ballast

B - To Little Ballast

C - Correct Ballast

Choosing Correct Ballast

Choose the correct ballast to obtain a wheel slippage of between 8 and 12%. Use no more ballast than necessary and reduce ballast for light work.

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Selecting the Correct Gear

Always drive in the highest possible gear, at reduced engine speed.

Choose a gear so that the engine speed (A) without load drops 150 to 250 rpm when the tractor is operating and the engine is under load (B).

For light work, reduce engine speed to below 2000 rpm. Select a gear so that engine speed drops 200-300 rpm while operating.