512 Loader Operator’s Manual (Export Edition)
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Foreword
00 - General Information
Machine Overview
Product View
Trademarks
Abbreviations
Regions and Country Versions
Dealer's Record
Predelivery
Delivery
After-Sale
Record Product Identification Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
To the Dealer
05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Park Machine Safely
Protect People and Animals
Operating the Loader Tractor Safely
Use Seat Belt Properly
Use Foldable ROPS and Seat Belt Properly
Use Caution on Slopes, Uneven Terrain, and Rough Ground
Avoid Injury or Death from Falling Loads
Carry Materials Safely
Transporting Round Bales Safely
Operate Grapple (If Equipped)
Driving on Public Roads
Operating Loader with Attachments from Other Manufacturers
Operate Bucket/Attachment Safely
Operating Non-Self-Levelling Loaders
Avoid Power Lines
Dig Safely
Detach Loader Safely
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Practice Safe Maintenance
Service Loader Safely
Service Machines Safely
Service Accumulator Systems Safely
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Check Hoses for Damage
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and
Components
10 - Safety Signs
Pictorial
Safety Signs
Replace Safety Signs
Avoid High-Pressure Spray on Safety Decals
Mast
Boom
Bucket
Ballast Box
15 - Prepare Tractor
Prepare the Tractor
Approved Tractors
Approved Front Tires
Rear Ballast
Loader Required Minimum Ballasting
Remove Front Weights
Set Front Tread Width
Select Rear Tread Width
Check Front Wheel Hardware
Install Hitch Pin Bushings on Ballast Box for Category 2 Hitch
Attach Ballast Box to Tractor Hitch
Add Ballast to Hitch
20 - Controls
Operate Loader with Multi-Function Lever
Lock Out Multi-Function Lever—Early Version
Lock Out Multi-Function Lever—Later Version
Lock Out Multi-Function Lever—Tractors with a Mid-Mount Control
Valve
Relieve Hydraulic Pressure
25 - Detach Loader
Remove Ballast Box
Detach Loader (If Equipped with Parking Stands)
30 - Attach Loader
Attach Loader (If Equipped with Parking Stands)
Checking Loader Operation
35 - Transport
Keep Riders Off Machine
Driving on Public Roads
Carry Loads
40 - Operate Loader
Preoperation Checks
Use Ballast Box
Avoid Rollover Accidents
Raise and Lower Loader
Remove Material from a Pile
Dig
Level Bucket with Bucket Level Indicator (If Equipped)
Level and Scrape Forward
Level in Reverse
Carry Material
Backfill
Detach the Bucket or Attachment
Attach the Bucket or Attachment
Attachments Available
45 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricate and Maintain Loader Safely
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
Observe Lubrication Symbols
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
First 10 Hours
Every 10 Hours
Every 50 Hours
Every Two Years
50 - Service
Service Tractor and Loader Safely (Loader Attached)
Work in Clean Area
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
O-Ring Installation
Tighten Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses
Identifying Hose Connections—Loader to Mid-Mount Couplers
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
55 - Specifications
Loader Specifications on 5103, 5203, 5303, 5403, and 5220 Tractors
Loader Specifications on 5105 and 5205 Tractors
Loader Specifications on 5045D and 5055D Tractors
Loader Specifications on 5045E, 5055E, 5065E, and 5075E Tractors
Round Bale Handling Capacities
60 - Assembly
Perform Predelivery Service Safely
Installation Instructions Available Online to John Deere Dealers
Recommended Setup and Assembly Sequence
Prepare the Loader
Install Bucket Timing Rod
Install Loader on Tractor
Install Hydraulic Control Valve and Hoses
Install Bucket or Attachment
Install Text-Free Safety Decals
Final Inspection and Adjustments
Install Optional Equipment or Attachments
65 - CE Approval Specification
EC Declaration of Conformity
CE Label
IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
John Deere Parts
The Right Tools
Well-Trained Technicians
Prompt Service