Description

John Deere 8570, 8770, 8870 and 8970 Tractors Operator’s Manual (OMAR112116)

John Deere 8570, 8770, 8870 and 8970 Tractors INDEX:

Safety
Safety Signs
Controls and Instruments
Control Location
Instrument Identification _
Gauges and Indicators Description
Tachometer .
Performance Monitor
Radar Sensor
Lights
Switch
Lights and Signals
Electrical
Outlets
Load Center .
Operator Station
SOUNDGARDC Body Temperature
Controls
Window Wipers
Windows
Radio
Seat
Steering Wheel
Engine Break-in
Prestarting Checks
Operating the Engine
Start-up Procedures
Cold Weather Starting
Starting Aids
Warm-up ar,d Operation
Field Cruise
Stopping the Engine

Operating the Tractor
Brakes
Differential Lock
Transmission
12-Speed Syncro and 24-Speed
POWRSYNC@
power Shlft
Hitch
Component Identification
Hitch Control Lever
Sway Blocks
Implement
Attaching
Adjusting Level
Removtng
Remote Hydraulic Cylinders
Hose Tips
Identifying SCV
Connecting Cylinder Hoses
Operating SCV
Setting Remote Cylinder Stroke
Disconnecting Cylinder Hoses
Drawbar and PTO
Drawbar Adjustments
Power Takeoff (PTO)
Optimum Performance!Ballast
Guidelines
Importance Of Ballast
Power Hop
Inflation Pressures
Measuring Wheel Slip
Wheels, Tires, and Treads
Wheel Tightening

Tread Width
Limitations .
Adjusting (Steel)
Adjusting (Cast)
Steering Stops
Transporting
Driving
Carrier
Towing
Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant
Fuel .
Engine
Break-in Oil
Coolant
Transmission ard Hydraulic Oil
Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Service
Engine Access
Battery Compartment Access
High-Pressure Washers .
First 100 Hours—After 100 HOU’S .
Service Interval Chan
Or Every IO Hours
Coolant Level
Tires
Engine Oil Level
Water Separator
Transmission Oil Level
Hydraulic Oil Level
Hinge Pins
Axle Bearings
Lift Cylinders
Service/After 100 Hours
Service/250 Hours
Lubricate Driveline Bearings
Clean SGB Air Filter
Lubricato Hitch
Change Engine Oil and Filters
Oil Filter (Power Shift)
Service Batteries
Check and Accust Belt Tensions

Inspect Tractor For Loose Bolts
Rollover Protective Structure
Check Neutral Start System .
Check Brakes
Inspect Fire Extinguisher
Lubricate Hitch Sensor
Service/SOO Hours
Lubricate Axle Bearings
Check Coolant Conditioner
Replace Fuel Filters
Service/750 Hours
Change Transmission Oil Filter (12-Speed and 24-Speed)
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter
Check Hoses
Clean Crankcase Vent Tube
Drain Fuel Tank Sump
Inspect Hydraulic Pump Screen and
Reservoir Breather
Inspect Fuel Tank Breather
Service/1000 Hours
Adjust Engme Valve Clearance
Change Transmission Oil (Power Shift)
Hours
Change Transmission Oil (12-Speed and
24 -Speed)
Change Hydraulic and Differential Oil
Clean Front Axle Suction Screen
Check Fuel Injection Nozzle
Clean Transmission Sump Screen
Service Cooling System
Service/2000 Hours
Adjust Engine Varve Clearance
Service/Annually
Replace Air Filters
Replace Aas Filter
Lubricate Hitch Sensor
Check Engine Mounts
Service/2 Year
Service Cooling System
Replace Thermostats

Service/As Required
Replace Air Filters
Clean AQS Filter .
Clean Evaporator/Heater Core
Change Transmission Filter
Replace Hydraulic Filter
Clean Hydraulic Filter Charge Makeup
Screen
Check Engine Oil Filler Cap
Replace Fuel Fitters .
Bleed Fuel System
Drain Fuel Tank Sump
Bleed Brakes
Clean Hydraulic Reservoir Sump Screen
Clean Exhaust Stack and Muffler Area
Clean Engine Compartment
Inspect Engine Crankshaft Damper
Inspect Transmission Drive Shaft Damps.
Adjust Park Brake
Replace Fan Belts
Replace Batteries
Check Electrical Load Center
Lighting
Adjust Head Lights
Connecting Starter and Alternator
Servicing Air Conditioner .
Check Hydraulic Hoses . ,
Troubleshooting
Engine
Transmission
Drive Line
Hydraulic System
Hitch and Ouick-Coupler .
Remote Hydraulic Cylinders
Electrical
SOUND-GARD* Body
Tractor Operation
Storage
Crime prevention Tips
Specifications
Ground Speeds
Torque Charts
Battey Warranty