512 Loader

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.

Foreword
Dealer's Record
Predelivery
Delivery
After-Sale
Record Product Identification Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure

Section : 05 - Safety

Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Protect People and Animals
Help Prevent Rollovers
Avoid Injury or Death from Rollover Accidents
Avoid Power Lines
Dig Safely
Avoid Injury or Death from Falling Round Bales
Keep Riders Off Machine
Carry Materials Safely
Safe Loader Operation on Slopes
Driving on Public Roads
Service Loader Safely
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Check Hoses for Damage
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Store Attachments Safely (If Equipped with Parking Stands)

Section : 10 - Safety Signs

Safety Sign Locations

Section : 15 - Preparing the Tractor

Approved Tractors
Using Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
Removing Front Weights
Approved Front Tires
Setting Front Tread Width
Checking Front Wheel Hardware
Selecting Rear Tread Width
Tractor Ballast Requirements
Loader Required Minimum Ballasting
Installing Hitch Pin Bushings on Ballast Box for Category 2 Hitch (All Except 5225 and 5325 Tractors)
Attaching Ballast Box to Tractor Hitch
Adding Ballast to Hitch

Section : 20 - Controls

Operating Loader with Multi-Function Control Lever
Locking Out Multi-Function Control Lever
Operating Loader with Selective Control Valve (SCV) Levers

Section : 25 - Detaching Loader

Removing Ballast Box
Detaching Loader (If Equipped with Parking Stands)

Section : 30 - Attaching Loader

Attaching Loader (If Equipped with Parking Stands)
Checking Loader Operation

Section : 35 - Transporting

Carrying Loads
Keep Riders Off Machine
Driving on Public Roads

Section : 40 - Operating Loader

Preoperating Checks
Using Ballast Box
Avoid Rollover Accidents
Raising and Lowering Loader
Removing Material from a Pile
Digging
Leveling Bucket with Bucket Level Indicator (If Equipped)
Leveling and Scraping Forward
Leveling in Reverse
Carrying Material
Backfilling
Detaching and Attaching Bucket or Attachment
Attachments Available

Section : 45 - Lubrication and Maintenance

Lubricating and Maintaining Loader Safely
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
Observe Lubrication Symbols
Grease
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
First 10 Hours
Every 10 Hours
Every 50 Hours
Every Two Years

Section : 50 - Service

Servicing Tractor and Loader Safely (Loader Attached)
Keep Service Area Clean
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
O-Ring Installation
Tightening Procedure for Fittings
Accessing Front of Tractor (5225 and 5325)
Identifying Hose Connections-5000 and 5000 TEN Series Tractors
Identifying Hose Connections-5103, 5203, 5303 and 5403 Tractors
Identifying Hose Connections-5105 and 5205 Tractors
Identifying Hose Connections-5220, 5225, 5320 and 5325 Tractors
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values

Section : 55 - Assembly

Perform Predelivery Service Safely
Installation Instructions Available On-Line to John Deere Dealers
Recommended Set Up/Assembly Sequence
Prepare the Tractor
Prepare the Loader
Install Bucket Timing Rod
Install Mounting Frames
Install Loader on Tractor
Install Hydraulic Control Valve/Hoses
Install Bucket/Attachment
Final Inspection and Adjustments
Install Optional Equipment/Attachments

Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job

John Deere Is At Your Service