520 and 540 Loaders
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Introduction
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Protect People and Animals
Avoid Injury or Death from Rollover Accidents
Avoid Power Lines
Dig Safely
Detach Loader Safely
Avoid Injury or Death from Falling Round Bales
Avoid Injury or Death from Rollover Accidents
Transporting Round Bales Safely
Prepare for Emergencies
Driving on Public Roads
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Service Loader Safely
Check Hoses For Damage
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Store Attachments Safely
Section : 10 - Safety Signs
Safety Signs
Section : 15 - Preparing the Tractor
Approved Tractors For 520 Loaders
Approved Tractors for 540 Loaders
Front Tire Requirements For 520 Loader
Front Tire Requirements For 540 Loader Without Mechanical Self-Level
Front Tire Requirements For 540 Loader With Mechanical Self-Level
Front Tread and Steering Stop Settings › 5000 Series MFWD Tractors
Front Tread and Steering Stop Settings › 5000N Series MFWD Tractors
Turn Angle Versus Steering Stop Length Chart
5000 Series Tractors
Front Tread Settings for All Tractors Except 5000 Series
Removing Front Weights
Rear Tread Settings
Rear Ballast Requirements
520 Loader
Rear Ballast Requirements
540 Loader Without Mechanical Self-Level
Rear Ballast Requirements
540 Loader With Mechanical Self-Level
Adding Ballast To Hitch
All Tractors Except 5000N Series
Adding Ballast to Hitch
5000N Series Tractors
Adjust Lever Stops For SCV Operated Loader
20, 30, 40, 50, 55 Series Tractor
Exhaust Pipe Position
5000 Series Tractors
Section : 20 - Operating the Loader
Operating Loader With Joystick
Locking Out Joystick
Operating Loader with Selective Control Valves
5000N Series Tractors
Operating Loader with Selective Control Valves
All Tractors Except 5000 Series
Raising and Lowering the Loader
Dumping the Bucket
Removing Material from a Pile
Digging
Leveling and Scraping Forward
Leveling in Reverse
Driving on Public Roads
Section : 25 - Operating the Round Bale Fork
Avoiding Injury or Death from Rollover Accidents
Avoiding Injury or Death from Falling Round Bales
Picking Up a Round Bale
Picking Up a Round Bale on a Slope
Transporting a Round Bale
Storing Round Bale Fork
Section : 30 - Operating the Grapple
Avoiding Injury or Death from Rollover Accidents
Avoiding Injury or Death from Falling Round Bales
Picking Up a Round Bale
Transporting a Round Bale
Picking Up a Round Bale on a Slope
Removing Material From a Pile With a Grapple
Section : 35 - Detaching the Loader
Removing Loader with Parking Stands
Section : 45 - Attaching the Loader
Attaching Loader
Section : 50 - Detaching and Attaching Bucket
Detaching the Bucket, Forklift or Bale Fork
Attaching the Bucket, Forklift or Bale Fork
Detaching Grapple from Loader
Attaching Grapple to Loader
Section : 55 - Attachments
Materials Bucket
Bucket Tines
Forklift
Round Bale Fork
Round Bale/Silage Grapple
Hood Guard
Ballast Box
Parking Stands
Bucket Level Indicator
Attachment Adapter Brackets
Tool Box
One Way Self-Level Valve
Section : 60 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Observe Service Intervals
Grease
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricate 520 Loader and 540 Loader without Mechanical Self-Level
Every 10 Hours
Lubricate 540 Loader with Mechanical Self-Level
Every 10 Hours
Check Mounting Frame Hardware
First 10 Hours, Every 50 Hours
Section : 65 - Troubleshooting
Hydraulic Troubleshooting
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Section : 70 - Service
Changing Lift Cylinder Position
520 Loader
Mounting Frame Hardware
5000N Series Tractors
Mounting Frame Hardware
5200, 5210, 5300, 5310, 5400 Tractors
Mounting Frame Hardware
5410, 5500, 5510 Tractors
Mounting Frame Hardware
20, 30, 40, 50, 55 Series Tractors
Identifying Hose Connections
Loader Operated with Tractor Selective Control Valves
Identifying Hose Connections
Loader Operated with Independent Control Valve
20, 30, 40, 50, 55 Series Tractors
Replacing Hydraulic Hoses, Couplers, Tubing or Connectors
Servicing Tractor Air Intake Filter
Section : 75 - Storing the Loader
Storing the Loader
Section : 80 - Crime Prevention
Help Prevent Crime
Record Identification Numbers
Keep Proof of Ownership
Park Indoors Out of Sight
When Parking Outdoors
Reduce Vandalism
Report Thefts Immediately
Section : 85 - Specifications
520 Loader Capacity and Dimensions
540 Loader Capacity and Dimensions
Hydraulic Cylinder Dimensions
Record Product Identification Number
Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
John Deere Is At Your Service When You Need It