John Deere K Series Air-Cooled Engines — Introduction

Introduction FOREWORD This manual is written for an experienced technician. Essential tools required in performing certain service work are identified in this manual and are recommended for use. Binders, binder labels, and tab sets can be ordered by John Deere dealers direct from the John Deere Distribution Service Center. This manual is part of a total product support program. Live with safety: Read the safety messages in the General Information Section of this manual and the cautions presented throughout the text of the manual. N This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on the machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury.

FOS MANUALS—REFERENCE TECHNICAL MANUALS—MACHINE SERVICE COMPONENT MANUALS—COMPONENT SERVICE Use this component technical manual in conjunction with the machine technical manual. An application listing in the beginning of each section identifies product-model/component type-model relationship. See the machine technical manual for information on component removal and installation, and gaining access to the components. Fundamentals of Service (FOS) Manuals cover basic theory of operation, fundamentals of troubleshooting, general maintenance, and basic type of failures and their causes. FOS Manuals are for training new personnel and for reference by experienced technicians.

Information is organized in groups for the various components requiring service instruction. At the beginning of each group are summary listings of all applicable essential tools, other materials needed to do the job, and service parts kits. Technical Manuals are concise guides for specific machines. Technical manuals are on-the-job guides containing only the vital information needed for diagnosis, analysis, testing, and repair. Component Technical Manuals are concise service guides for specific components. Component technical manuals are written as stand-alone manuals covering multiple machine applications.

Group 00, in the beginning of each section—Repair Specifications, consist of all applicable specifications, wear tolerances and specific torque values for various components on each engine. CTM5 (20OCT92) K Series Air Cooled Engine MX,CTMIFC,A1 -19-21OCT92 220596 PN=3 AllTractorManuals.com