Prepare Machine for Maintenance

IMPORTANT: Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the environment and ecology. Potentially harmful waste used with John Deere equipment include such items as oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, and batteries. Do not pour waste onto the ground, down a drain, or into any water source.

Before performing maintenance procedures given in the following chapters and before leaving the operator's seat, park the machine as described below unless another position is specified in the procedure.

IMPORTANT: Turbocharger may be damaged if engine is not properly shut down.

2. Move FNR range lever (A) to neutral "N".

A-FNR Range Lever

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CAUTION: Prevent possible injury from unexpected machine movement. NEVER rely on FNR range lever alone to keep machine from moving. Machine can unexpectedly roll or move under power, resulting in death or serious injury. Always set park brake to hold machine.

3. Set park brake with switch (B).

4. Operate engine at 1/2 speed without load for two minutes.

5. Move speed control lever (C) to slow idle position.

6. Turn key switch to OFF position to stop engine. Remove key from switch. (If maintenance must be performed with engine running, do not leave machine unattended.)

7. Move hydraulic control levers to release hydraulic pressure.

B-Park Brake Switch
C-Speed Control Lever

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