Contents
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Record Keeping
PowerTech Medallion .........................................01-1
Engine Serial Number Plate ...............................01-1
Record Engine Serial Number............................01-2
Engine Option Codes .........................................01-3
Record Fuel Injection Pump Model Number.......01-4
Safety
Understand Signal Words...................................05-1
Recognize Safety Information ............................05-1
Replace Safety Signs .........................................05-1
Follow Safety Instructions...................................05-2
California Proposition 65 Warning ......................05-2
Avoid Hot Exhaust ..............................................05-2
Work In Ventilated Area......................................05-2
Decommissioning: Proper Recycling
and Disposal of Fluids and Components .......05-3
Prevent Machine Runaway.................................05-3
Practice Safe Maintenance.................................05-4
Work in Clean Area ............................................05-4
Wear Protective Clothing....................................05-5
Service Machines Safely ....................................05-5
Use Proper Tools................................................05-5
Support Machine Properly ..................................05-6
Use Proper Lifting Equipment.............................05-6
Protect Against Noise .........................................05-6
Illuminate Work Area Safely ...............................05-7
Install All Guards ................................................05-7
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines........................05-7
Protect Against High Pressure Spray .................05-8
Service Cooling System Safely ..........................05-8
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating..........05-8
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids ................................05-9
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines ......05-9
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling....05-10
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires......................05-10
Prepare for Emergencies.................................. 05-11
Handle Starting Fluid Safely ............................. 05-11
Handling Batteries Safely .................................05-12
Prevent Acid Burns...........................................05-13
Prevent Battery Explosions ..............................05-13
Live With Safety................................................05-14
Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant
Diesel Fuel..........................................................10-1
Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives ...................10-1
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel .......................................10-2
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Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel .......................10-2
BioDiesel Fuel ....................................................10-3
Testing Diesel Fuel .............................................10-4
Aviation (Jet) Fuels.............................................10-4
Burner Fuels.......................................................10-4
Fuel Filters..........................................................10-5
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather
on Diesel Engines ..........................................10-6
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil —
Non-Emissions Certified and
Certified Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage
I, Stage II, and Stage III .................................10-7
Diesel Engine Oil — Non-Emissions
Certified and Certified Tier 1 and
Stage I............................................................10-8
Extended Diesel Engine Oil Service
Intervals — Non-Emissions Certified
and Certified Tier 1 and Stage I .....................10-9
Mixing of Lubricants............................................10-9
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants ..................10-9
Lubricant Storage .............................................10-10
Oil Filters ..........................................................10-10
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with
wet sleeve cylinder liners) ............................ 10-11
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant
Concentrate..................................................10-12
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates .......10-12
Testing Coolant Freeze Point ...........................10-13
Disposing of Coolant ........................................10-13
Engine Operating Guidelines
Instrument (Gauge) Panels ................................15-1
Instrument (Gauge) Panel (North America)........15-2
VDO Instrument (Gauge) Panel
(Except North America)..................................15-3
Engine Break-In Service.....................................15-4
Auxiliary Gear Drive Limitations .........................15-6
Generator Set (Standby) Applications ................15-6
Starting the Engine .............................................15-6
Warming Engine .................................................15-8
Normal Engine Operation ...................................15-8
Cold Weather Operation.....................................15-9
Changing Engine Speed...................................15-10
Avoid Excessive Engine Idling..........................15-10
Stopping the Engine ......................................... 15-11
Using a Booster Battery or Charger .................15-12
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Original Instructions. 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.
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DEERE & COMPANY
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