5075E, 5078E, 5085E and 5090E Tractors
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Foreword
Company Info
00 - General View
General View
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
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and
Components
10 - Safety Decals
Pictorial Safety Signs
Replace Safety Signs
Recognize Safety Information
Consult Operator's Manual
Never Carry Riders
Use Seat Belt Properly
15 - Operator’s Platform and Operator's Cab
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
Seat Belt Use
Operator’s Seat—A-Type
Operator’s Seat—Type B
Operator’s Seat—C-Type (Deluxe)
Opening Gate
Opening the Windows
Rear View Mirrors and Sun Shade
Dome Light
Side Console Light
Installing Monitors and Instruments
AutoTrac™ Power Steering System (If Equipped)
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet
Storage Compartments
Passage for Cables and Hoses
Tool Box
20 - Controls and Instruments
Tractor Controls — Tractors with Open Operator's Platform
Tractor Controls - Cab Tractors
Steering Wheel
Instrument Panel
Turn Signal Lever
Hazard Warning Lights Switch
Horn Switch
Fuel Shut-Off Knob — 5075E Tractor Only
Clutch Pedal
Brake Pedals
Accelerator Pedal
Steering Column Tilt Adjustment Lever — Cab Tractors Only
Key Switch
Lights Switch
Hand Throttle
Adjusting Steering Column Vertically — Cab Tractors Only
Windshield Wiper and Windshield Washer Switch — Cab Tractors
Only
Transmission Controls
Gearshift Lever
Range Shift Lever
Differential Lock Engage Pedal
Front-Wheel Drive Engage Lever
PTO Engage Lever
Attachment Controls
AutoTrac™ Universal (If Equipped)
Selective Control Valve Levers
Pick-Up Hitch Position Control Lever
Pick-Up Hitch Draft Control Lever
Pick-Up Hitch Rate-of-Drop Control Valve
Gauges and Warning Lights
Fuel Level Gauge
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Tachometer
Hour Meter
Warning Lights
Fan, Heater and Air Conditioning Controls
Cab Fan and Air Louvers
Heater
Air Conditioning System
25 - Lights
Front Lights
Rear Lights
30 - Break-In Period
Closely Monitor Engine Performance
Carrying Out Break-In Period Checks
35 - Pre-Operation Checks
Daily Service Before Starting Engine
40 - Operating the Engine
Do Not Modify the Fuel System
Before Starting the Engine
Starting With a Booster Battery
Starting the Engine
Warming Up the Engine
Engines with Turbocharger
Checking the Instruments After Starting Up Engine
Changing Engine Speed
Stopping the Engine
Restarting Engine
45 - Operating the Tractor
Do Not Exceed Maximum Speeds
Reducing Fuel Consumption
Selecting Gears
Calculated Tractor Ground Speeds
Tractor Speeds—PartyalSyncro Transmission
Be Careful on Descents
Gear Shifting—PartyalSyncro Transmission
Using Creeper Transmission (If Equipped)
Using the Brakes
Differential Lock Use
Using Front-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Driving On Public Roads
Tow Loads Safely
Use a Safety Chain
Stopping the Tractor
50 - Transporting the Tractor
Transporting on a Cargo Vehicle
Towing the Tractor
55 - Pick-Up Hitch and 3-Point Hitch
Adapting Tractor Power to Size of Towed Implement
Pick-Up Hitch and Rear Three-Point Hitch Components
Operation of Pick-Up Hitch
Hydraulic Hitch Control Levers
Using Position Control Height Restrictor
Using Draft Control
Adjusting Rate of Drop of Pick-Up Hitch
Preparing Implements
Converting Category II Hitch into Category I
Attaching Implements to 3-Point Hitch
Leveling the Implement
Positions of Center Link Arm
Adjusting Center Link Length
Adjusting Sway Stabilizers
Adjusting Leveling Arms
Adjusting Vertical Play
Adjusting Pick-Up Hitch Control Lever Friction
Warming Up Hydraulic System Oil
60 - Power Takeoff
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Operating the Power Take-Off (PTO)
Power Take-Off Operating Instructions
Coupling Up PTO Driven Implement
Selecting PTO Speed
Operating PTO at Correct Speed
65 - Drawbar
Using Swinging Drawbar
Adjusting Drawbar Length
Drawbar Load Limitations
70 - Selective Control Valves—Tractors with Open Operator's Station
Selective Control Valve Quick Couplers
Remote Control Valve Levers
Using the Correct Quick Coupler for the Hoses
Operating the Selective Control Valve Levers
Connecting Hydraulic Hoses
Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses
71 - Selective Control Valves—Cab Tractors
Selective Control Valve Quick Couplers
Using the Correct Quick Coupler for the Hoses
Selective Control Levers
Operating the Selective Control Valve Levers
Connecting Hydraulic Hoses
Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses
72 - Selective Control Valves (Optional 3 SCV with Continuous Flow)—Cab
Tractors
Deluxe Selective Control Valves
Using the Correct Quick Coupler for the Hoses
Operating the Selective Control Valve Levers
Connecting Hydraulic Hoses
Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses
Adjusting the Oil Flow
Adjusting Oil Flow Rate for Hydraulic Motors
Free Return to Reservoir
75 - Ballasting
Ballasting - Optimizing the Tractor
Transporting with Ballast
Guidelines for Tractor Ballasting
Determining Ballast
Using Correct Tire Combinations
Tire Parts
Tire Denomination
Tire Tread Types
Ballast Calculation for Optimum Performance
Using Liquid Ballast in Tires
Installing Water Ballasting to Tires
Draining Water Ballast from Tires
Calibration Pressure
Safely Mounting Tires
Tire Calibration Pressure Chart
Tires & Loads
Slip Rate
Measuring Wheel Slip (Manually)
Rear Wheel Slip Measuring Methods Using a Chronometer
Power Hop
Installing Front Counterweights
Mounting Rear Wheel Counterweights
4x4 Maximum Axle Load with Front-Mounted Implements
80 - Treads, Wheels and Tires
Service Tires Safely
Checking Clearance between Implement and Tires
Selecting Direction of Tire Rotation
Rear Tread Width Limits
Adjusting Front Wheel Tread
Positions of 4X2 Front Wheel Tread—Reversible Rims
Positions of 4x4 Front Wheel Tread—Reversible Rims
Adjusting Tread of Rear Wheels—Reversible Rims
Rear Wheel Tread Positions—Reversible Rims
Adjusting Tread of 4x2 Front Wheels—CARRARO
Checking Toe-In - 4X2 Axle
Adjusting Toe-In - 4X2 Axle—CARRARO
Adjusting Toe-In - 4X2 Axle—DANA
Adjusting Front Axle Toe-In (4WD Axle—ZF)
Adjusting Front Axle Toe-In (4WD Axle—Dana)
Adjusting Turn Radius of Steering Stops - 4X2 Axle—CARRARO
Adjusting Steering Angle
Correct Torque of Wheel/Axle Bolts
Tightening Bolts - Front Axle
Tightening Front Wheel Bolts
Tightening Rear Wheel Nuts
85 - Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
Diesel Fuel
Reducing Engine Oil Change Interval
Filling Up Fuel Tank
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Testing Diesel Fuel
Biodiesel Fuel
Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives
Fuel Filters
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
Introducing John Deere COOL-GARD™ II
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate
Testing Coolant Freeze Point
Diesel Engine Oil — Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier
1 and Stage I
Limiting Extended Interval for Engine Oil and Filter Change
Mixing of Lubricants
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil — Non-Emissions Certified and Certified
Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III
Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
Oil Filters
Front Axle Oil
Grease
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Transmission - Hydraulic System Filter Element
90 - Lubrication and Periodic Services
Service Intervals
Opening the Hood
Access to Battery
Accessing Fuses and Relays — Tractors with Open Operator's Platform
Accessing Fuses and Relays — Cab Tractors
Engine Ground Point
Important Instructions Regarding Alternator
93 - Service—First 10 Hours
Checking Front Axle Differential Housing Oil Level (4WD Axle)
Checking Front Axle Final Drives Oil Level (4WD Axle)
Tightening Front-Wheel Nuts (4WD Axle)
Lubricating Front Axle King Pins (4WD Axle)
Lubricating Front Axle U-Joints (4WD Axle)
Lubricating Front Axle Pivot Bearings (4WD Axle)
95 - Maintenance—First 100 Hours
Check Coolant Level
Checking Cooling System
Checking Engine Air Intake System
Checking Wheel Nut and Bolt Tightening Torque
Checking Pick-Up Hitch and Rear Three-Point Hitch Bolt Tightening
Torque
Checking Hydraulic System Hose Clamps Tightening
Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Oil Filter
Changing Front Axle Differential Oil (4WD Axle—Dana)
Changing Front Axle Final Drives Oil Level (4WD Axle—Dana)
Changing ZF Front-Wheel Drive Axle Oil
Changing Transmission-Hydraulic Oil Filters
100 - Maintenance—First 750 Hours
Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance
105 - Service—Daily or Every 10 Hours
Checking Engine Oil Level
Check Coolant Level
Draining Sediment and Water from Fuel Filter - 5075E
Draining Sediment and Water from Fuel Filter - 5078E, 5085E
and 5090E
Lubricating Power Take-Off Shaft
Lubricating Rear Axle Bearings
Lubricate 3-Point Hitch
Lubricating 4x2 Front Axle Linkage
Lubricating 4x2 Front Axle Ends
Lubricating Front Axle King Pins (4WD Axle)
Lubricating Front Axle U-Joints (4WD Axle)
Lubricating Front Axle Pivot Bearings (4WD Axle)
Checking Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil Level
Checking the Lights
Checking Tires
Checking Engine Fan Belt
107 - Service—Weekly
Lubricating Front Axle King Pins (4WD Axle)
Lubricating Front Axle U-Joints (4WD Axle)
Lubricating Front Axle Pivot Bearings (4WD Axle)
110 - Service—Every 50 Hours
Lubricating 4x2 Front Axle Linkage
Lubricating 4x2 Front Axle Ends
Lubricating Front Axle King Pins (4WD Axle)
Lubricating Front Axle U-Joints (4WD Axle)
Lubricating Front Axle Pivot Bearings (4WD Axle)
Lubricating 4x4 Front Axle
Lubricating Linkage Pin of ZF 4x4 Front Axle
Checking Bolts and Nuts Tightening Torque
Cleaning Relief Valve of Engine Air Filter
Checking Battery Charge and Cleaning Battery
Checking Front-Wheel Drive Axle Oil Level
111 - Service—Monthly
Checking Front Axle Differential Housing Oil Level (4WD Axle)
Checking Front Axle Final Drives Oil Level (4WD Axle)
113 - Service—Every 200 Hours
Tightening Front-Wheel Nuts (4WD Axle)
115 - Service—Every 250 Hours
Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Oil Filter
Replacing Fuel Filter
Replacing Fuel Line Filter
Replacing Activated Carbon Inner Cab Air Filters
Replacing Activated Carbon Outer Cab Air Filters
Draining Sediment and Water from Fuel Tank
Lubricate 3-Point Hitch
Lubricating Power Take-Off Shaft
Checking Neutral Start System
Park Brake Check
Checking the Brakes
Adjusting Clutch Pedal Play
Adjusting Power Take-Off Engage Rod/Cable
Lubricating 4x2 Front Axle Wheel Hub
117 - Service—Every 375 Hours
Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Oil Filter
120 - Service—Every 400 Hours
Checking 4x2 Front Axle Wheel Bearings
Checking 4X2 Front Axle Pivot Pin Play
4X2 Front Axle Steering Pivot
125 - Service—Every 500 Hours
Lubricating Rear Axle Bearings
Checking Engine and Cab Ground Connection
Cleaning Cab Air Recirculation Filters
Cleaning Cab Fresh Air Filters
135 - Service—Every 750 Hours
Changing Front Axle Differential Oil (4WD Axle—Dana)
Changing Front Axle Final Drives Oil Level (4WD Axle—Dana)
Changing ZF Front-Wheel Drive Axle Oil
Changing Transmission-Hydraulic Oil Filters
Checking Engine Low Idle
Cleaning Crankcase Vent Hose
Checking Seat Belt
Checking Tightening of Air Intake System and Hydraulic System
Hose Clamps
Collecting a Coolant Sample
Cleaning Fuel Tank Vent
140 - Service—Every 1500 Hours
Changing Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil and Oil Filter
Testing Injection Nozzles
145 - Service—Every Year
Replacing Primary and Secondary Air Filter (Safety)
Replacing Primary and Secondary Air Filter - 5075E Only
Replacing Cab Air Recirculation Filters
Replacing Cab Fresh Air Filters
150 - Service—Every 2000 Hours or 2 Years
Checking Air Conditioning System
Checking Automatic Engine Fan Belt Tensioner
Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance
155 - Service—Every 6000 Hours or 6 Years
Identifying Cooling System Type
Replacing Thermostat Valve and Changing Engine Coolant—A-Type
Replacing Thermostat Valve and Changing Engine Coolant—B-Type
Replacing Thermostat Valve and Changing Engine Coolant—C-Type
Introducing John Deere COOL-GARD™ II
160 - Service—As Required
Servicing Tractor Safely
Work In Ventilated Area
Opening and Removing hood
Cleaning Primary Engine Filter
Checking Primary Engine Filter
Replacing Primary and Secondary Air Filter (Safety)
Replacing Primary and Secondary Air Filter - 5075E Only
Tightening Cab Fresh Air Filter Nuts
Cleaning Radiator and Condenser
Verification Thermostat Opening Temperature
Bleeding Brakes
Lubricating Operator's Seat Rails
Adjusting Throttle Lever Friction
Relays
Main Fuse
Capacity and Function of Fuses — 5075E Tractors with Open Operator's
Platform
Capacity and Function of Fuses — 5078E, 5085E and 5090E Tractors
with Open Operator's Station
Capacity and Function of Fuses — 5078E, 5085E and 5090E Cab
Tractors
Replacing Automatic Engine Fan Belt Tensioner — 5078E, 5085E,
and 5090E Tractors
Replacing Engine Fan Belt - 5075E Tractor
Replacing Engine Fan Belt - 5078E, 5085E and 5090E Tractors
Fuel System Components — 5075E Tractor
Fuel System Components — 5078E, 5085E and 5090E Tractors
Bleeding Fuel System
Starter Motor
Servicing the Battery
Prevent Battery Explosions
Battery Charge
Replacing Battery
Replacing Front Light Bulbs
Replacing Front and Rear Work Light Bulbs
Replacing Bulbs of Front Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lights
Replacing Bulbs of Rear Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lights,
Taillights, and Brake Lights
Checking Headlight Focus
Adjusting Headlight Focus
Checking Roll Over Protective Structure
165 - Troubleshooting
Engine Troubleshooting
Transmission Troubleshooting
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
Brakes Troubleshooting
Pick-Up Hitch Troubleshooting
Selective Control Valves Troubleshooting
Electrical System Troubleshooting
170 - Storage
Long Term Storage
Removing Tractor From Storage
175 - SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Specifications
Power Take-Off Specifications
Clutch Specifications
Transmission Specifications
Brake Specifications
Hydraulic System Specifications
Electrical System Specifications
Tractor Weight in Standard Configuration
Capacities
Wheel Configurations
Dimensions
180 - Serial Numbers
Identification Numbers
Interpreting Machine Serial Number
Tractor Identification Number
Engine Serial Number
Transmission Serial Number
4x2 Front Axle Serial Number—CARRARO
4x2 Front Axle Serial Number—DANA
4x4 Front Axle Serial Number—DANA
4x4 Front Axle Serial Number—ZF
Cab Serial Number
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