John Deere Tractor 5400

Tighten friction with adjusting nut (A) (inside nut). The spring provides tension on the adjusting nut.

Sign off on the throttle friction adjustment

Remove clip pin (B) from forward end of PTO clutch rod.

Loosen jam nut (C) from rear of front clevis (F).

Adjust length of rod (E) so the clip pin (B) can be inserted with the rod pulled forward and the arm pulled rearward to eliminate freeplay. Lengthen rod (C) by 1/2 turn of the clevis (E) to provide a slight amount of lever freeplay.

Reinstall clip pin (B) in clevis (F) and arm (D).

Check for equal thread engagement at each end of the PTO clutch rod. Jam nut at the rear (not shown) can be loosened and the rod turned to equalize thread engagement (PTO adjustment is not affected).

Retighten jam nuts (C) at each end of rod.

Sign off on the PTO Clutch Operating Rod Adjustment

1. Check the engine oil level. Wipe dipstick (A) off and reinsert it fully. Remove and locate oil level. Safe operating range is between two marks on dipstick. Do not operate engine when oil level is below lower mark on dipstick. Add seasonal viscosity grade oil through filler hole (B). (See Fuels and Lubricants section for oil specifications.

2. Check coolant level in recovery tank (A). If engine is COOL and level is below “LOW” mark, add coolant to recovery tank to bring level to “LOW” mark.

NOTE: Coolant level with a cold engine should be at the “LOW” mark. A tractor at operating temperature should have a coolant level at the “FULL” mark.

3. Lubricate the following items at 10 hour intervals if operating in extremely wet or muddy conditions.

Use multi-purpose grease. See Fuels and Lubricants section for grease specifications. For detail information see Lubrication and Maintenance section.;

Loosen mounting cap screw and rotate flood lamp (A) outward to access cover fastening screw. Remove screw (B)

Remove lamp cover and lamp from housing

Disconnect wiring leads from bulb

Rotate bulb counterclockwise and remove

Reverse this procedure to reassemble the flood lamp

Sign off on the bulb replacement

Warning: Only trained personnel should perform this procedure

Slide adjustable stop (B) to desired position

Push lever down firmly. Be sure lever will not contact stop rod arm (C)

IMPORTANT: Be sure stop clamps securely on rod. If it does not, lift lever and rotate it clockwise, then push it down firmly

Sign off on the cylinder stop adjustment