John Deere 5103E User Manual
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5103E, 5103, 5103S,
5203, 5104 And 5204
Tractors
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
5103E, 5103, 5103S, 5203, 5104 And
5204 Tractors
OMRE73705 Issue A7 (ENGLISH)
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
If this product contains a gasoline engine:
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
The State of California requires the above two warnings.
John Deere Equipment Private Limited
Printed in India.
Table of contents
Document Outline
- Contents
- Safety
- Recognize Safety Information
- Understand Signal Words
- Follow Safety Instructions
- Prevent Machine Runaway
- Operate Tractor Safely
- Use Caution on Hillsides
- Shift to Low Gear on Hills
- Avoid Tipping
- Freeing a Mired Machine
- Park Tractor Safely
- Keep Riders Off Machine
- Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
- Prepare for Emergencies
- Wear Protective Clothing
- Protect Against Noise
- Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
- Use Safety Lights and Devices
- Safely Transporting the Tractor
- Tow Loads Safely
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Service Tractor Safely
- Support Machine Properly
- Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
- Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
- Service Cooling System Safely
- Store Attachments Safely
- Prevent Acid Burns
- Service Tires Safely
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Safety Signs
- Controls and Instruments
- Lights
- Operator's Platform
- Break-In Period
- Prestarting Checks
- Operating the Engine
- Before Starting the Engine
- Starting the Engine
- Check Instruments After Starting
- Oil Pressure Indicator
- Charging System Indicator
- Air Restriction Sensor
- Air Restriction Sensor (5103E Tractor)
- Coolant Temperature Gauge
- Watch Fuel Level
- Watch Fuel Level (5103E Tractor)
- Changing Engine Speeds
- Warming Up the Engine
- Restart Stalled Engine
- Avoid Idling the Engine
- Observe Engine Work and Idle Speeds
- Working With Speed/Hour Meter
- Stopping the Engine
- Using Booster Battery
- Driving the Tractor
- Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch
- Match Tractor Power to Implement
- 3-Point Hitch Components
- Rockshaft Control Levers
- Setting Position Control Lever Stop
- Using Rockshaft Position Control
- Using Draft Control
- Adjusting Rockshaft Rate-of-Drop/ Implement lock
- Attaching Tipping Trailer
- Preparing Implement
- Positioning Center Link
- Attaching Implements to 3-Point Hitch
- Adjusting Hitch Side Sway
- Leveling the Hitch
- Adjusting Lateral Float
- Adjusting Rockshaft Control Lever Friction
- Warming Hydraulic System Oil
- Drawbar and PTO
- Ballast
- Planning for Maximum Productivity
- Selecting Ballast Carefully
- Matching Ballast to Load Work
- Measuring Wheel Slip—Manually
- Ballast Limitations
- Ballasting Front End for Transport
- Ballasting Front End for Transport (5103E Tractor)
- Ballasting Tractor
- Determining Maximum Rear Ballast
- Determining Maximum Front Ballast
- Using Cast Iron Weights
- Installing Rear Cast Iron Weights
- Using Liquid Weight
- Wheels, Tyres and Treads
- Service Tyres Safely
- Check Implement-to-Tyre Clearance
- Check Tyre Inflation Pressure
- Tyre Inflation Pressure Chart
- Tighten Wheel/Axle Hardware Correctly
- Tighten Bolts— Front Axle
- Tighten Bolt Adjustable Front AxlełłIf Equipped
- Tighten Bolts—Rear Axle (M-14 Bolts)
- Tighten Bolts—Rear Axle (M-20 Stud)
- Observe Rear Wheel Tread Width Limitations
- Tread Settings—Multi-Position Rear Wheels
- Tread Settings—Adjustable Front AxlełłIf Equipped
- Checking Toe-In
- Adjusting Toe-In
- Adjusting Toe-In - Adjustable Front AxlełłIF Equipped
- Transporting
- Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant
- Service and Maintenance
- Service—Every 10 Hours
- Service—Every 50 Hours
- Service—Every 250 Hours
- Service—Every 500 Hours
- Service—Every 600 Hours
- Service—Every 1250 Hours
- Service—Annually
- Service—2 Years/2000 Hours
- Service—As Required
- Service
- Additional Service Information
- Service Tractor Safely
- Engine Break-In Oil
- Work In Ventilated Area
- Using High-Pressure Washers
- Opening Hood
- Removing Side Screens
- Removing Hood
- Air Intake System Components
- Service Air Cleaner at Regular Intervals
- Service Air Cleaner at Regular Intervals (5103E Tractor)
- Checking Air Intake System
- Removing Primary Air Cleaner Element
- Cleaning Primary Element
- Washing Primary Element
- Inspecting Element
- Storing Element
- Replacing Alternator/Fan Belt
- Fuel System Components
- Do Not Modify Fuel System
- Bleeding Fuel System
- Bleed Fuel System At Fuel Injection Nozzles
- Engine Cooling System
- Cleaning Grille, Screens, Radiator and Oil Cooler
- Prevent Battery Explosions
- Observe Electrical Service Precautions
- Battery Access
- Removing Battery
- Checking Battery Condition
- Servicing Battery
- Charging Battery
- Battery Replacement Specifications
- Connecting Starter Wiring
- Connecting Alternator Wiring For (5103E)
- Connecting Alternator Wiring For (5103, 5103S, 5203)
- Locating Fusible Link
- Locating Fuses
- Fuse Size and Function
- Fuse Size and Function (5103E Tractor)
- Aiming Headlights
- Adjusting Headlights
- Replace Headlight Bulb
- Replace Tail Light and Warning Light Bulbs
- Replace Flood Lamp Bulb
- Checking Tyres
- Troubleshooting
- Tractor Storage
- Specifications
- Identification Numbers
- Lubrication Maintenance Record Charts
- John Deere Service
- Safety
- Page Numbers
- Section 05
- Section 10
- Section 15
- Section 20
- Section 25
- Section 35
- Section 40
- Section 45
- Section 50
- Section 55
- Section 65
- Section 70
- Section 75
- Section 80
- Section 85
- Section 90
- Section 95
- Section 100
- Section 110
- Section 112
- Section 115
- Section 120
- Section 125
- Section 130
- Section 135
- Section 140
- Section 145
- Section 150
- Section 155
- Section 160
- Section 165
- Section 170