John Deere 5325N 5425N 5525N Tractor Operator's Manual OMRE224589 PDF - MJODOMRE224589.zip

Full Owner's Manual covering John Deere 5325N, 5425N, and 5525N Tractor models.

OMRE224589 English-language Operator's Manual for John Deere 5325N, 5425N, and 5525N Tractors (North American edition).pdf

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Total Pages: 573 pages

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 05: Safety....16

Recognize Safety Information....18

Understand Signal Words....19

Follow Safety Instructions....20

Prevent Machine Runaway....21

Use Seat Belt and Foldable ROPS Properly—Open Station....22

Operating the Tractor Safely....24

Use Caution on Hillsides....171

Shift to Low Gear on Hills....27

Avoid Tipping....28

Freeing a Mired Machine....186

Work In Ventilated Area....359

Stopping and Parking Tractor....32

Keep Riders Off Machine....33

Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires....34

Prepare for Emergencies....35

Do Not Use Starting Fluid....36

Handle Starting Fluid Safely (5425N and 5525N Without Optional Starting Aid)....37

Wear Protective Clothing....38

Protect Against Noise....39

Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely....40

Avoid Contact with Pesticides....42

Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines....43

Use Safety Lights and Devices....44

Use a Safety Chain....45

Safely Transporting the Tractor....46

Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds....47

Keep ROPS Installed Properly....49

Practice Safe Maintenance....50

Service Tractor Safely....358

Support Machine Properly....52

Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating....53

Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines....54

Avoid High-Pressure Fluids....55

Service Cooling System Safely....56

Handling Halogen Light Bulbs Safely....480

Store Attachments Safely....58

Handling Batteries Safely....59

Service Tires Safely....296

Dispose of Waste Properly....62

Section 10: Safety Signs....63

Replace Damaged or Missing Safety Signs....64

Safety Signs—All....65

Safety Signs—ROPS....70

Safety Signs—Open Station....71

Safety Signs—Cab....74

Safety Signs—Mid-Mount and Deluxe Rear SCV (If Equipped)....81

Section 15: Controls and Instruments....83

Front Console Switches and Controls—Open Station....84

Front Console Switches and Controls—Cab....85

Front Console Switches and Controls—Options (If Equipped)....86

Foot Operated Controls....87

Operator Station Side Controls....88

Multi-Function Control Lever (If Equipped)....90

Ignition Switch....91

Gauges and Indicator Lights....92

Roof Mounted Switches and Controls (Cab)....93

EH Hitch Raise/Lower Switches—External....94

Section 20: Lights....95

Light Identification—Open Station....96

Light Identification—Cab....98

Positioning Warning Lights for Transport (Open Station)....100

Operating Lights....101

Using Turn Signals....104

Using Seven-Terminal Outlet....105

Adjusting Rear Facing Work Light—Open Station....107

Adjusting Work Lights—Cab....108

Operating Loader Lights (If Equipped)....109

Operating Rotating Beacon Light (If Equipped)....111

Section 25: Operator Station....112

Operating Foldable ROPS....113

Using Emergency Exit (Cab)....115

Opening Rear Window (Cab)....116

Using Seat Belt....117

Adjusting Seat....118

Adjusting Steering Wheel Tilt and Height (Cab)....120

Adjusting Blower Speed....121

Controlling Temperature....122

Optimizing A/C and Heater Performance....123

Operating Windshield Wiper and Washer....124

Operating Rear Window Wiper and Washer (If Equipped)....125

Accessory Electrical Outlet....126

Using Dome Light....127

Using Controls Illumination Light....128

Installing a Monitor....129

Using Storage Compartment....130

Operating Radio (If Equipped)....131

Operating Radio with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)....133

Operating Radio with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)....135

Operating Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)....137

Operating Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)....138

Setting Clock (If Equipped)....139

Section 30: Break-In Period....140

Observe Engine Operation Closely....141

Break-In Service....349

Section 35: Prestarting Checks....143

Service Daily Before Start-Up....144

Section 40: Operating Engine....146

Before Starting the Engine....150

Starting the Engine....150

Using Engine Coolant Heater....154

Checking Engine Indicators and Gauges....156

Changing Engine Speeds....158

Recommended Engine Speeds and Operating Procedures....159

Stopping the Engine....161

Using a Booster Battery or Charger....162

Section 45: Driving and Transporting Tractor....164

Towing Loads and Transporting with Ballast....165

Towing Loads....166

Using Safety Chain....167

Driving on Public Roads....168

Use Caution on Hillsides....171

Operating PowrReverser™ Transmission....172

Operating PowrReverser™ Transmission with Hi/Lo (If Equipped)....174

PowrReverser™ Indicators....176

Ground Speed Estimates—PowrReverser™ Transmission (Specifications and design subject to change without notice.)....164

Ground Speed Estimates—PowrReverser™ Transmission with Hi/Lo (Specifications and design subject to change without notice.)....164

Using Infinitely Variable Shuttle (If Equipped)....179

Selecting a Gear....180

Correction Factors for Other Tire Sizes....181

Using Brakes....182

Using Differential Lock....183

Using Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive (MFWD)—Electro-Hydraulic Control with Auto Engage and Brake Assist (If Equipped)....184

Freeing a Mired Machine....186

Stopping the Tractor....188

Transporting on Carrier....190

Towing Tractor....191

Section 50: Rockshaft Controls....195

Rockshaft Controls....195

Using External Raise and Lower Switches....197

Adjusting Raise Height....199

Transporting Implements....200

Adjusting Rate-of-Drop....201

Adjusting Depth Stop....202

Adjusting Load/Depth Control....203

Using Position Control Setting....204

Using Draft Control....205

Using Float Control....207

Manually Lowering Hitch....208

Electro-Hydraulic Hitch Indicator....210

Section 65: Drawbar and PTO....261

Match Tractor Power to Implement....262

Observing Drawbar Load Limitations....263

Selecting Drawbar Position....264

Adjusting Drawbar Length and Offset....265

Reversing 540/1000 RPM PTO Stub Shaft (If Equipped)....266

Attaching PTO-Driven Implement....268

Selecting Correct PTO Speeds....270

Operating Tractor PTO....272

Section 60: Hydraulic System Controls and Operations....225

Hydraulic Valves....226

SCV Control Lever and Coupler Identification....229

Mid-Mount Valve Coupler Identification (If Equipped)....231

Use Correct Hose Tips....232

Connecting Cylinder Hoses—Rear SCV....233

Connecting Cylinder Hoses—Mid-Mount Valve (If Equipped)....236

Connecting Hose Under Pressure....238

Connecting and Operating Single-Acting Cylinder....239

Operating SCV Control Levers—Basic Valve....240

Setting Detents and Operating SCV Control Levers—Deluxe Valve (If Equipped)....241

Using Rear SCV to Operate Hydraulic Motor....244

Using Deluxe SCV to Operate Loader....246

Operating Multi-Function Control Lever (If Equipped)....248

Adjusting Flow Control—Deluxe SCV (If Equipped)....251

Correcting Reversed Cylinder Response....252

Warming Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil....253

Using Power Beyond Attachment (If Equipped)....256

Using Hydraulic Motor Case Drain Connection (If Equipped)....257

Using Hydraulic Motor Return Connection (If Equipped)....258

Disconnecting Cylinder Hoses....259

Section 65: Drawbar and PTO....261

Match Tractor Power to Implement....262

Observing Drawbar Load Limitations....263

Selecting Drawbar Position....264

Adjusting Drawbar Length and Offset....265

Reversing 540/1000 RPM PTO Stub Shaft (If Equipped)....266

Attaching PTO-Driven Implement....268

Selecting Correct PTO Speeds....270

Operating Tractor PTO....272

Section 70: Performance Ballasting....275

Planning for Maximum Productivity....276

Selecting Ballast Carefully....277

Matching Ballast to Work Load....278

Checking for Correct Ballast....279

Measuring Wheel Slip (Manually)....280

Ballast Limitations....282

Ballasting Front End for Transport....283

Ballasting Two-Wheel Drive Tractors....284

Ballasting MFWD-Equipped Tractors....285

Determining Maximum Rear Ballast....286

Determining Maximum Front Ballast....287

Using Cast Iron Weights....288

Installing Rear Cast Iron Weights....289

Using Liquid Ballast....292

Liquid Ballast....292

Using Implement Codes....293

Section 75: Wheels, Tires and Treads....295

Service Tires Safely....296

Check Implement-to-Tire Clearance....297

Check Tire Inflation Pressure....298

Tire Inflation Pressure Charts....299

Selecting Front Tire Rolling Direction....300

Tighten Wheel/Axle Hardware Correctly....301

Tighten Bolts—Adjustable Front Axle....302

Tighten Bolts—MFWD Axle....303

Tighten Bolts—Rear Axle....304

Observe Rear Wheel Tread Width Limitations....305

Tread Settings—Two-Position Rear Wheels....306

Tread Settings—Multi-Position Rear Wheels....307

Tread Settings—Two-Position MFWD Wheels....309

Tread Settings—Adjustable Front Axle....310

Adjusting Front Axle Tread Width....312

Checking Toe-In—Adjustable Front Axle....313

Adjusting Toe-In—Adjustable Front Axle....314

Checking Toe-In—MFWD Axle....315

Adjusting Toe-In—MFWD Tractor....316

Set MFWD Steering Stops—MFWD Axle....317

Use Correct Tire Combinations....318

Tire Compatibility Chart....319

Section 80: Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant....321

Diesel Fuel....322

Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel....323

Lubricity of Diesel Fuel....324

Testing Diesel Fuel....325

Biodiesel Fuel....326

Filling Fuel Tank....328

Diesel Engine Break-In Oil (5425N and 5525N)....330

Diesel Engine Oil....331

Oil Filters....333

Diesel Engine Coolant....334

Operating in Warm Temperature Climates....336

Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and Supplemental Coolant Additives....337

Testing Diesel Engine Coolant....339

Transmission and Hydraulic Oil....340

Use Correct Transmission-Hydraulic Filter Element....341

MFWD Axle Housing and Wheel Hub Oil....342

Grease....343

Mixing of Lubricants....344

Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants....345

Lubricant Storage....346

Section 85: Maintenance and Service Intervals....347

Observe Service Intervals....348

Break-In Service....349

Service Interval Chart—Daily or 10 Hours/50 Hours/First 100 Hours/First 300 Hours/300 Hours....350

Service Interval Chart—500 Hours/600 Hours/1200 Hours/Annual/2100 Hours or Two Years....351

Service—As Required....352

Raising Hood....353

Accessing Battery....354

Using High-Pressure Washers....355

Using Compressed Air....356

Section 90: General Maintenance and Inspection....357

Service Tractor Safely....358

Work In Ventilated Area....359

Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides....360

Additional Service Information....361

Inspecting Tires....362

Tubeless Tire Repair....363

Checking Neutral Start System....364

Checking Transmission PARK Position....366

Checking Brakes....367

Service Air Cleaner....368

Air Intake System Components....370

Checking Air Intake System....371

Replacing Air Cleaner Elements....372

Inspecting Elements....374

Storing Element....375

Cleaning Grille Screens, Radiator, Oil Cooler (If Equipped) or A/C Condenser (Cab)....376

Inspecting Fan Belt Tensioner....378

Replacing Fan Belt....380

Inspecting Seat Belt....389

Inspecting Tractor for Loose Hardware....390

Adjusting 540/540E PTO Lever and Linkage....391

Cleaning Cab Air Filters....394

Servicing Air Conditioner (Cab)....396

Keeping ROPS Installed Properly (Open Station)....398

Keeping Cab Protection System Installed Properly....400

Cleaning Engine Crankcase Vent Tube....402

Checking Hoses and Hose Clamps for Tightness....403

Checking Front Axle Pivot Pin End Play....404

Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance (5425N and 5525N)....405

Section 95: Lubrication....406

Use Correct Lubricant....407

Checking Engine Oil Level....408

Changing Engine Oil and Filter—5325N....410

Changing Engine Oil and Filter—5425N and 5525N....412

Checking Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil Level....414

Replacing Transmission-Hydraulic Filter....416

Changing Transmission-Hydraulic Oil and Filter....417

Cleaning Transmission-Hydraulic Oil Pickup Screen....419

Checking MFWD Axle Wheel Hub Oil Level....421