ARACARIA BIO DYNAMIC FARM

aracaria - John Deere Tractor Instruction & Maintenance Page

Note:
1. Only authorised persons are permitted to use the tractor.
2. Operators MUST be familiar with safety instructions as per tractor manual.
3. Operators MUST follow the instructions below.
4. Operators MUST fill in the Tractor Log EVERY time the tractor has been used.
5. Tractor tools and manual are to be kept in the tractor shed at their designated place at all times.
6. Any malfunction or problems with the tractor MUST be reported in the tractor log.

Before Each Use:
1. Check fuel tank, fill if necessary. It is a major problem if the diesel ever runs out of fuel.
2. Check engine oil. (page 62)
3. Test safety system. (page 37)
4. Note date and hours in HOUR LOG BOOK.

After Each Use:
1. Clean debris from tractor. It must be left as clean as you have found it.
2. Clean debris from engine, especially COOLING AIR SCREEN.
3. Check for loose, missing or damaged parts.
4. Note hours in HOUR LOG BOOK and sign off.

Every 10 Hours or Daily:
Check engine oil level. (page 62)
Check air filter rubber dust unloading valve. (page 65)
Check air filter air restriction indicator. (page 65)
Check radiator coolant level. (page 70)
Check fuel filter sediment bowl. (page 75)
Check and clean cooling air screens.
Check safety interlock system. (page 37)
Check hydrostatic transmission oil level. (page 83)
Lubricate tractor grease fittings. (page 93)
Lubricate mower deck linkage. (page 94)
Lubricate selective control valve (SCV) linkage. (page 47)
Lubricate slasher nozzles.

Every 50 Hours:
Check MFWD oil level.
Lubricate tractor grease fittings.
Check wheel bolt torque. (page 99)
Check tire pressure. (page 98)
Check battery electrolyte. (page 87)
Lubricate mower deck linkage. (page 94)
Lubricate selective control (SCV) linkage. (page 47)

Every 100 Hours:
Change engine oil and filter.

Every 200 Hours:
Clean fuel filter sediment bowl. (page 74)
Check alternator belt tension. (page 76)
Check and clean radiator cooling fins. (page 70)
Lubricate 3-point hitch. (page 6)

Every 500 Hours:
Check primary air filter.
Check air filter hose clamp.
Replace fuel filter.
Check engine speed.
Change MFWD oil.
Change hydrostatic transmission oil filter.
Inspect fuel injector.

Every 2 Years:
Change radiator coolant.