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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
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Introduction Foreword READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate BEFORE DELIVERING THIS MACHINE, your dealer and service your machine correctly. Failure to do so performed a predelivery inspection. After operating for could result in personal injury or equipment damage. the first 100 hours, schedule an after-sale inspection This manual and safety signs on your machine may with your dealer to ensure best performance. also be available in other languages (see your John Deere dealer to orde
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Introduction John Deere 5103E Ttractor John Deere 5103 Tractor John Deere 5203 Tractor John Deere 5103S Ttractor John Deere 5204 Tractor John Deere 5104 Tractor NOTE: Tractor shown may have optional equipment. NR25796,0000344 –19–17JAN07–2/2 022607 PN=3 PY6839 –UN–11JAN07 PY6071 –UN–06AUG06 PY6072 –UN–06AUG06 PY6840 –UN–11JAN07 PY6077 –UN–06AUG06 PY6069 –UN–06AUG06
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Introduction 022607 PN=4
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Contents Page Page Safety ................................ 05-1 Restart Stalled Engine .................... 45-8 Avoid Idling the Engine.................... 45-8 Safety Signs ........................... 10-1 Observe Engine Work and Idle Speeds ....... 45-9 Working With Speed/Hour Meter ............ 45-9 Stopping the Engine..................... 45-10 Controls and Instruments Using Booster Battery.................... 45-11 Tractor Controls ......................... 15-1 Instrument Panel ..........
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Contents Page Page Attaching PTO-Driven Implement............ 65-2 Lubricant Storage........................ 85-4 Operating Tractor PTO.................... 65-3 Diesel Engine Oil ........................ 85-4 Adjusting PTO Clutch Operating Rod......... 65-5 Diesel Engine Coolant .................... 85-5 Use Correct Transmission-Hydraulic Filter Element ............................. 85-6 Ballast Transmission and Hydraulic Oil ............. 85-6 Planning for Maximum Productivity........... 70-1 G
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Contents Page Page Service—Every 1250 Hours Connecting Alternator Wiring For (5103E) . . . 140-21 Change Transmission-Hydraulic Oil and Connecting Alternator Wiring For (5103, Filter............................... 120-1 5103S, 5203) ....................... 140-22 Clean Transmission-Hydraulic Pickup Locating Fusible Link ................... 140-22 Screen ............................. 120-2 Locating Fuses........................ 140-23 Fuse Size and Function ................. 140-24 Fuse Size and
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Contents Page 1000, 1250 Hour Service Chart ............ 165-3 Annual Service Chart ................... 165-4 2000 Hour Service Chart ................. 165-5 As Required Service Chart................ 165-6 John Deere Service John Deere Parts....................... 170-1 The Right Tools ........................ 170-1 Well Trained Technician.................. 170-1 Prompt Service......................... 170-1 iv 022607 PN=4
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Safety Recognize Safety Information This is a safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. DX,ALERT –19–29SEP98–1/1 Understand Signal Words A signal word—DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION—is used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near specific hazards. General precautions are li
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Safety Prevent Machine Runaway Avoid possible injury or death from machinery runaway. Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. Machine will start in gear if normal circuitry is bypassed. NEVER start engine while standing on ground. Start engine only from operator’s seat, with transmission in neutral. CED,OUO1032,2778 –19–15OCT99–1/1 Operate Tractor Safely Features designed into your tractor make operation safer and let it perform a wide variety of jobs. Use your tractor only for
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Safety Use Caution on Hillsides Avoid holes, ditches, and obstructions which cause the tractor to tip, especially on hillsides. Avoid sharp, uphill turns. Never drive near the edge of a gully or steep embankment -- it might cave in. Driving forward out of a ditch or mired condition or up a steep slope could cause tractor to tip over rearward. Back out of these situations if possible. Danger of overturn increases greatly with narrow tread setting, at high speed. Hitch towed loads only to drawbar.
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Safety Avoid Tipping Do not drive where machine could slip or tip. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control. Stay alert for holes, rocks, and roots in the terrain, and Be especially cautious when changing direction on other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop-offs. slopes. Slow down before you make a sharp turn. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment: If
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Safety Park Tractor Safely To park tractor safely: • Disengage PTO. • Lower equipment to the ground. • Put gear shift lever in NEUTRAL. • Set brakes. • STOP the engine. • Remove key. Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for engine and attachment parts to stop moving. MX,SAIP,AAA1 –19–21AUG99–1/1 Keep Riders Off Machine Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off of the machine.
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Safety Prepare for Emergencies Be prepared if a fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire department near your telephone. DX,FIRE2 –19–03MAR93–1/1 Wear Protective Clothing Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing. Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect agai
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Safety Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death. Keep tractor master shield and driveline shields in place at all times. Make sure rotating shields turn freely. Wear close fitting clothing. Stop the engine and be sure PTO driveline is stopped before making adjustments, connections, or cleaning out PTO driven equipment. DX,PTO –19–12SEP95–1/1 Use Safety Lights and Devices Prevent collisions between other road users, slow moving tractor
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Safety Tow Loads Safely Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed loads, and on slopes. Towed loads with or without brakes that are too heavy for the tractor or are towed too fast can cause loss of control. Consider the total weight of the equipment and its load. Observe these recommended maximum road speeds, or local speed limits which may be lower: • If towed equipment does not have brakes, do not travel more than 32 km/h (20 mph) and do not tow loads more than 1.5 times the t
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Safety Practice Safe Maintenance Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep hands, feet , and clothing from power-driven parts. Disengage all power and operate controls to relieve pressure. Lower equipment to the ground. Stop the engine. Remove the key. Allow machine to cool. Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work. Keep all parts in good condition and properly in
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Safety Support Machine Properly Always lower the attachment or implement to the ground before you work on the machine. If the work requires that the machine or attachment be lifted, provide secure support for them. If left in a raised position, hydraulically supported devices can settle or leak down. Do not support the machine on cinder blocks, hollow tiles, or props that may crumble under continuous load. Do not work under a machine that is supported solely by a jack. Follow recommended procedu
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Safety Avoid High-Pressure Fluids Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids. If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors
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Safety Prevent Acid Burns Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is strong enough to burn skin, eat holes in clothing, and cause blindness if splashed into eyes. Avoid the hazard by: 1. Filling batteries in a well-ventilated area. 2. Wearing eye protection and rubber gloves. 3. Avoiding breathing fumes when electrolyte is added. 4. Avoiding spilling or dripping electrolyte. 5. Use proper jump start procedure. If you spill acid on yourself: 1. Flush your skin with water. 2. Apply b
