John Deere 6.8 L OEM Diesel Engines Final Tier 4, Stage IV,Stage V Platform Index:

• Contents
  • Record Keeping
    • Record Engine Serial Number
    • Engine Option Codes
    • Record Aftertreatment Serial Numbers
    • Record High-Pressure Fuel Pump Model and Serial Numbers
    • Record ECU Serial Number
  • Safety
    • Recognize Safety Information
    • Understand Signal Words
    • Follow Safety Instructions
    • Replace Safety Signs
    • California Proposition 65 Warning
    • Illuminate Work Area Safely
    • Work in Clean Area
    • Use Proper Tools
    • Live With Safety
    • Prevent Machine Runaway
    • Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
    • Prepare for Emergencies
    • Handle Starting Fluid Safely
    • In Case of Fire
    • Handle Fluids Safely—Avoid Fires
    • Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
    • Service Machines Safely
    • Wear Protective Clothing
    • Protect Against Noise
    • Handling Batteries Safely
    • Prevent Acid Burns
    • Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
    • Install All Guards
    • Practice Safe Maintenance
    • Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
    • Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
    • Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
    • Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
    • Protect Against High Pressure Spray
    • Prevent Battery Explosions
    • Avoid Hot Exhaust
    • Exhaust Filter Cleaning
    • Work In Ventilated Area
    • Service Cooling System Safely
    • Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
  • Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants
    • Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) — Use in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Equipped Engines
    • Storing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
    • Refilling Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
    • Testing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
    • Disposal of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
    • Diesel Fuel
    • Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives
    • Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
    • Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
    • Biodiesel Fuel
    • Testing Diesel Fuel
    • Fuel Filters
    • Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
    • John Deere Break-In Plus™ Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V
    • Diesel Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V
    • Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V— OEM Applications
    • Mixing of Lubricants
    • Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
    • Lubricant Storage
    • Oil Filters
    • Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
    • Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate
    • Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
    • Testing Coolant Freeze Point
    • Disposing of Coolant
  • Instrument Panels
    • PV101 Instrument Panels
    • PV101 Diagnostic Gauge — Using
    • PV101 Diagnostic Gauge — Main Menu
    • PV101 Diagnostic Gauge — Essential Menus
    • DG14 Diagnostic Gauge — Using
    • DG14 Diagnostic Gauge — Main Menu
    • DG14 Diagnostic Gauge — Essential Menus
    • PV480 Instrument Panel
    • PV480 Diagnostic Gauge — Using
    • PV480 Diagnostic Gauge — Main Menu
    • PV480 Diagnostic Gauge — Essential Menus
    • Required Machine Stop Warning
    • John Deere PowerSight
  • Engine Operation
    • Break-In Service
    • Generator Set (Standby) Applications
    • Starting the Engine
    • Normal Engine Operation
    • Cold Weather Operation
    • Warming Engine
    • Idling Engine
    • Changing Engine Speed
    • Stopping the Engine
    • Using a Booster Battery or Charger
    • Auxiliary Gear Drive Limitations
  • Aftertreatment System
    • Exhaust Filter Cleaning and Maintenance
    • Exhaust Filter — Cleaning
    • Diesel Particulate Filter Maintenance and Service
    • Exhaust Filter — Diesel Particulate Filter Ash Handling and Disposal
    • Exhaust Filter — Disposal
    • Exhaust Filter System Overview
    • Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System Overview
    • Diagnostic Gauge Keys and Indicators Overview
    • Aftertreatment Indicators Overview
    • Passive Regeneration
    • Automatic (AUTO) Exhaust Filter Cleaning
    • Manual/Parked Exhaust Filter Cleaning
    • Disable Exhaust Filter Cleaning
    • Exhaust Filter Service Required
    • EU Qualified Emergency Use — SCR Derate Override Option
    • US EPA Qualified Emergency Use — SCR Derate Override Option
    • Restored Operation Option
  • Lubrication and Maintenance
    • Required Emission-Related Information
    • Observe Service Intervals
    • Use Correct Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant
    • Lubrication and Maintenance Service Interval Chart
  • Lubrication & Maintenance — Daily
    • Daily Prestarting Checks
  • Lubrication & Maintenance — 500 Hours/12 Months
    • Servicing Fire Extinguisher
    • Servicing Battery
    • Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Filter
    • Visually Inspecting Coolant Pump
    • Checking Open Crankcase Vent (OCV)
    • Removing and Installing Fuel Filters
    • Checking Belt Wear
    • Checking Tensioner Spring Tension
    • Checking Cooling System
    • Pressure Testing Cooling System
    • Checking and Adjusting Engine Speeds
    • Checking Engine Mounts
    • Checking Engine Ground Connection
  • Lubrication & Maintenance — 1500 Hours
    • Changing Open Crankcase Ventilation (OCV) Filter
  • Lubrication & Maintenance — 1500 Hours/36 Months
    • Access DEF Dosing Unit
    • Changing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Unit Filter
    • Access DEF Tank Header
    • Replace Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Header Suction Screen
  • Lubrication & Maintenance — 2000 Hours/24 Months
    • Checking Crankshaft Vibration Damper
  • Lubrication & Maintenance — 3000 Hours/36 Months
    • Adjusting Valve Clearance
    • Testing Glow Plugs for Continuity
  • Lubrication & Maintenance — 4500 Hours/60 Months
    • Changing Crankshaft Vibration Damper
  • Lubrication & Maintenance — 6000 Hours/72 Months
    • Flushing and Refilling Cooling System
    • Testing Thermostat Opening Temperature
  • Service As Required
    • Additional Service Information
    • Do Not Modify Fuel System
    • Drain Water From Fuel Filters
    • Adding Coolant
    • Cleaning Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
    • Pre-Start Cleaning Guide
    • Replacing Air Filter Element
    • Inspecting Primary Air Filter Element
    • Air Filter Element Storage
    • Cleaning the Exhaust Filter
    • Replacing Fan Belt
    • Checking Fuses
    • Checking Electrical Wiring And Connections
    • Bleeding Fuel System
    • Checking Air Compressors (If Equipped)
    • Checking Refrigerant (A/C) Compressor (If Equipped)
    • Replace Aftertreatment DEF Dosing System Coolant Filter
  • Troubleshooting
    • General Troubleshooting Information
    • Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) — Listing
    • Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) — Operation
    • Intermittent Fault Diagnostics
    • Engine Troubleshooting
    • Precautions for Electrical System When Steam Cleaning Engine
    • Engine Wiring Harness Layout
    • Precautions For Welding
    • 6.8 L Wiring Diagram 1
    • 6.8 L Wiring Diagram 2
    • 6.8 L Wiring Diagram 3
    • 6.8 L Wiring Diagram 3A
    • 6.8 L Wiring Diagram 4
    • 6.8 L Wiring Diagram 4A
    • 6.8 L Wiring Diagram 5
    • 6.8 L Wiring Diagram 6
    • 6.8 L Wiring Diagram 7
    • 6.8 L Wiring Diagram 8
    • 6.8 L Wiring Diagram 9
    • 6.8 L Wiring Diagram 10
    • 6.8 L Wiring Diagram 11
    • 6.8 L Wiring Diagram 12
  • Storage
    • Engine Storage Guidelines
    • Preparing Engine for Long-Term Storage
    • Removing Engine from Long-Term Storage
  • Specifications
    • General OEM Engine Specifications
    • Engine Power and Speed Rating Specifications
    • Engine Crankcase Oil Fill Quantities
    • Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
    • Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
  • Lubrication and Maintenance Records
    • Using Lubrication and Maintenance Records
    • Daily (Prestarting) Service
    • 500 Hours of Operation or Every 12 Months Service
    • 1500 Hours of Operation Service
    • 1500 Hours of Operation or Every 36 Months Service
    • 2000 Hours of Operation or Every 24 Months Service
    • 3000 Hours of Operation or Every 36 Months Service
    • 4500 Hours of Operation or Every 60 Months Service
    • 6000 Hours of Operation or Every 72 Months Service
    • Service as Required
  • Warranty
    • John Deere Warranty in OEM Applications
    • Emissions Control System Certification Label
    • Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO₂)
    • EPA Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement—Compression Ignition
    • CARB Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement—Compression Ignition
• Page Number
  • Section 01
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  • Section 30
  • Section 35
  • Section 40
  • Section 45
  • Section 46
  • Section 50
  • Section 52
  • Section 60
  • Section 65
  • Section 70
  • Section 75
  • Section 80
  • Section 85
  • Section 90
  • Section 95