PowerTec OMRG25204 User Manual
Warning

PowerTech
4.5 L and 6.8 L
Non-Certified and
Tier 1 Certified
OEM Diesel Engines
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PowerTech
4.5 L and 6.8 L
Non-Certified and Tier 1 Certified
OEM Diesel Engines
OMRG25204 Issue 02Nov06 (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 Power Systems
LITHO IN U.S.A.
Table of contents
Document Outline
- Contents
- Record Keeping
- Safety
- Recognize Safety Information
- Understand Signal Words
- Follow Safety Instructions
- Replace Safety Signs
- Prevent Machine Runaway
- Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
- Prepare for Emergencies
- Handle Starting Fluid Safely
- Handle Fluids Safely—Avoid Fires
- Service Machines Safely
- Wear Protective Clothing
- Protect Against Noise
- Handle Chemical Products Safely
- Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Work In Ventilated Area
- Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
- Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
- Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
- Service Cooling System Safely
- Install Fan Guards
- Avoid Hot Parts
- Avoid Harmful Asbestos Dust
- Prevent Battery Explosions
- Handling Batteries Safely
- Protect Against High Pressure Spray
- Use Proper Lifting Equipment
- Use Proper Tools
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant
- Diesel Fuel
- Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
- Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
- Testing Diesel Fuel
- Bio-Diesel Fuel
- Aviation (Jet) Fuels
- Burner Fuels
- Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
- Diesel Engine Break-In Oil
- Diesel Engine Oil
- Extended Diesel Engine Oil Service Intervals
- Mixing of Lubricants
- OILSCAN™and COOLSCAN™
- Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
- Lubricant Storage
- Oil Filters
- Grease
- Diesel Engine Coolant
- Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant
- Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and Supplemental Coolant Additives
- Supplemental Coolant Additives
- Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and Supplemental Coolant Additives
- Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
- Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
- Disposing of Coolant
- Engine Operating Guidelines
- Instrument (Gauge) Panels
- Instrument (Gauge) Panel (North America)
- VDO Instrument (Gauge) Panel (Except North America)
- Engine Break-In Service
- Auxiliary Gear Drive Limitations
- Generator Set (Standby) Applications
- Starting the Engine
- Warming Engine
- Normal Engine Operation
- Cold Weather Operation
- Changing Engine Speed
- Avoid Excessive Engine Idling
- Stopping the Engine
- Using a Booster Battery or Charger
- Lubrication and Maintenance
- Lubrication & Maintenance/Daily
- Lubrication & Maintenance/250 Hour/6 Month
- Lubrication & Maintenance/500 Hour/12 Month
- Cleaning Crankcase Vent Tube
- Checking Air Intake System
- Replacing Fuel Filter Element (Single Filter)
- Replacing Fuel Filter Elements (Dual Filters)
- Checking Belt Tensioner Spring Tension and Belt Wear (Automatic Tensioner)
- Checking Engine Speeds
- Checking Engine Electrical Ground Connections
- Checking Cooling System
- Replenishing Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCAs) Between Coolant Changes
- Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
- Pressure Testing Cooling System
- Lubrication & Maint./2000 Hour/24 Month
- Service as Required
- Additional Service Information
- Do Not Modify Fuel System
- Adding Coolant
- Replacing Single Stage Air Cleaner
- Replacing Axial Seal Air Cleaner Filter Element
- Replacing Radial Seal Air Cleaner Filter Element
- Replacing Fan and Alternator Belts
- Checking Fuses In Instrument Panels
- Checking Air Compressors
- Bleeding the Fuel System
- Troubleshooting
- General Troubleshooting Information
- Engine Wiring Diagram Legend (Standard Instrument Panel For North America)
- Wiring Diagram (Standard Instrument Panel For North America)
- Engine Wiring Diagram—VDO Instrument Panel (Except North America)
- Engine Wiring Diagram Legend—VDO Instrument Panel (Except North America)
- Engine Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Lubrication and Maintenance Records
- Emission System Warranty
- John Deere Service Literature Available
- Page Numbers