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Table of Contents
Main Page
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
3
Table of Contents
5
Personal Safety
6
Machine Safety
6
Precautionary Statements
7
The Tractor
7
Driving the Tractor
7
Safety
7
Operating the Tractor
8
Operating the Pto
10
Servicing the Tractor
10
Diesel Fuel
11
Safety Cab
12
Safety Decals
13
Alternate Exit
17
Articulation Lock
17
Additional Safety Items
17
ROPS Maintenance and Inspection
18
Damage to the Cab/Rops
18
Operator’s Manual Holder
21
Section 1 - General Information
21
Tractor Statement of Use
22
Tractor Orientation
23
Overall Description
23
Tractor Terminology
23
Identification Numbers
25
Tractor Identification Data
25
Vehicle Identification Plate
25
Engine Identification
26
Tractor Identification
26
Transmission Identification
28
Quad Shift III Transmission
28
Powershift Transmission (12X2 Powershift)
28
Front and Rear Axle Identification
29
Protective Shielding
30
Engine Side Covers
30
Battery Cover
30
Starter Solenoid Shield
30
Master Pto Shield
31
Center Pto Articulation Drive Shaft Shield
31
Tire Configurations
32
Articulation Stop Spacers - Quick Reference Chart
32
External Lighting
38
Controls and Instruments
40
Overview of Location and Function
40
Forward Operator Controls
41
Foot and Floor Controls
42
Overhead Controls
42
Right Side Console Controls
43
Additional Cab Controls
43
Liquid Crystal Display Readout - Powershift
44
Console Light
45
Powershift Transmission Control Lever
45
Trouble Light
46
Side Window
46
Operator Seat Controls
47
Installation of Cab-Mounted Accessories
48
Precautions: Battery Charging
54
Welding & Battery Charging
54
Precautions: Welding
54
Towing the Tractor
55
Hauling the Tractor on a Transporter
56
Pre-Operation Checks
57
Introduction
59
Section 2 - Operation
59
Entering the Cab
61
Operator’s Seat
64
Seat Belt
64
Backrest Angle Adjustment
65
Fore/Aft Position Adjustment
65
Height/Weight Adjustment
65
Seat Adjustments
65
Swivel Adjustment
66
Armrest Angle Adjustment
66
Lumbar Adjustment
66
Dampener Adjustment
66
Steering Wheel and Column
67
Steering Wheel Tilt Control
67
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
67
Operator’s Control Console
68
Ignition Switch
69
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
70
Ether Aid Button
70
Headlight Flash
71
Front Windshield Wiper Switch
71
Turn Signals
71
Headlights (High/Low Beams)
71
Rear Window Wiper Switch
72
Front and Rear Windshield Washer Switch
72
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
73
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
73
Warning Light Bar
74
Alternator Output
74
Front Differential Lock
74
Hydraulic Oil Temperature
75
Transmission Lube Pressure
75
Transmission Lube Filter
75
Hydraulic Lube Filter
75
Right Console
76
Prestart Inspection
79
Tractor Start-Up and Engine Operation
79
Engine Starting
79
Cold-Weather Starting
80
Engine Block Heater
82
Tractor Boosting
83
Throttle
84
Cruise Control Operation
84
Alternate Engine Speed Overrun - All N14
85
Deceleration (Manual or Pedal)
86
Exiting Cruise Mode
86
Stopping the Tractor
87
Overhead Climate Controls
87
Heater
87
Air Conditioning
88
Pressurizer Vents
89
Mirror
90
RADIO (Optional Equipment)
90
Braking System
91
Park Brake
91
Foot Brake
91
Transmission Operation
92
QUAD SHIFT III 12 X 4 OPERATION
92
Quad Shift III Shifting
93
Range Shifting
93
Gear Shifting Within a Range
94
Forward/Reverse Shifting
94
Powershift Transmission Operation
95
Powershift Transmission Shifting
95
Automatic Range Select
97
Decelerator Pedal
98
Differential Lock
98
Driving the Tractor
99
Tractor Lighting
100
Rotary Light Switch
100
Cab Dome Light
103
Wide Transport Marker Lights
104
Roof-Mounted Work Lights (Optional)
105
Trailer Socket
105
Electronic Instrument Control System
107
Electronic Monitor Digit Select Switch
107
Center - Neutral Position
107
Electronic Monitor
108
Engine Derate and EICS Warning Lights
109
Engine and EICS
109
Engine Running - Normal Operation
113
Electrical System Voltage
113
Tractor Ground Speed
114
PTO Speed
114
Service Interval One
115
Service Interval Two Position
116
Tractor Accumulated Hours
117
Calibrating the Electronic Instrument Control System
119
Entering the Calibration Mode
119
Tractor Ground Speed Position
119
Tractor Accumulated Hours Position
119
Setting the Tire Rolling Radius
120
Programming Units of Ground Speed Measurement
122
Service Interval One Reset
123
Service Interval One Alarm Reset
124
Service Interval Two Reset
125
Service Interval Two Alarm Reset
126
Setting the Final Drive Ratio
127
Setting the Transmission Output Shaft Gear Profile
128
Setting the Engine Flywheel Ring Gear Profile
129
Low Transmission Lube Pressure
130
Transmission Lubrication Filter Bypass
131
Hydraulic System Filter Bypass
132
Low Engine Oil Pressure
133
Low Coolant Level
137
High Engine Coolant Temperature
139
Electrical System High/Low Voltage
142
Fuel Level
144
Park Brake Alert
147
Electronic Monitor Rotary Select Switch Failures
148
Engine Overspeed Condition
149
Yellow and Red Engine Warning Lights
150
Automatic Shutdown Conversion
152
External Shutdown Conversion
154
External Alarm Control Conversion
156
Engine Diagnostics
158
Tractor Performance Monitor
159
Description and Operation
159
Control Console
159
Radar Ground Speed Sensor
159
Implement Status Switch
161
Operator’s Controls
161
Operation Instruments
162
Operate Mode
162
TPM Switch & Icons
162
User Interface
162
Acre Accumulator
163
Acres Per Hour
163
Distance Accumulator
163
Hectares Per Hour
163
Hectares Accumulator Zeroing Function
164
Programming and Calibrating
164
Entering the SET up Mode
164
Selecting Different Settings While in SET up Mode
164
Setting the Implement Width
165
Setting the Slip Alarm
165
Setting the Ground Speed Calibration Number
166
Factory Setup
167
Distance Calibration Verification
167
Zero Wheel Slip
167
Drawbar Assembly
169
Manual Hitch Pin - BSN 300919
169
Drawbar with Manual Hitch Pin
171
Drawbar with Automatic Hitch Pin
172
Automatic Hitch Pin
173
Drawbar Loading
174
Implement Safety Chains
174
Implement Transport
175
Pto Operation
176
PTO Requirements
176
Before Operating any PTO Implement
176
Hydraulic System Operation
181
Hydraulic System Layout
182
Remote Control Operation
184
Lockout Levers
185
Flow Control Adjustment
186
Pressure Release Detent
187
Quick Couplers
188
Coupler Connection
188
Bleeding Remote Cylinders
190
Operating Continuous Flow Hydraulic Equipment
190
Hydraulic Motor Applications
192
Optional Hydraulic Equipment
193
3-Point Hitch
193
3-Point Hitch Description
193
Automatic Raise/Lower Switch
194
3-Point Hitch Controls
194
Manual Raise/Lower Switch
195
Rotary Depth Control Knob
195
Rotary Lowering Rate Control Knob
196
Rate of Hitch Raise Adjustment
196
Hitch Adjustments
197
Lower Links
197
Lift Links
197
Upper Link
197
Shims
198
Float (Mechanical)
199
Sway Blocks
199
Drawbar Positioning
200
PTO (Option)
200
Category Conversion
201
Quick Hitch Installation
203
Implement Connection
204
Implement Disconnect
204
Feedback Potentiometer
205
Implement Hook-Up
207
3-Point Hitch Implements
207
Semi-Integral Implements
207
3-Point Hitch Operation
208
Tires and Articulation Blocks
211
Proper Tire Selection
211
Factors Determining Best Tire Performance
211
Good Performance
211
Articulation Blocks
212
Wheel Slip
214
Ballasting
214
Basic Rules of Thumb for Ballasting
214
Application and Ballasting
214
Measuring Wheel Slip
215
Too Little Ballast
215
Too Much Ballast
215
Rolling Resistance
216
Tractor Weight Distribution
216
Calculation of Ballast
217
Shipping Weight and Fore/Aft Ratio
217
Operating Weight and Fore/Aft Ratio
217
Recommended Operating Weight
218
Shipping Weight
218
Weights
218
Additional Ballast Requirements
218
Every 500 Hours
220
Operation 40
220
Clean the Fuel Tank Vent
220
Clean the Hydraulic Suction Screen
220
Maximum Operating Weight
223
Toolbox/Storage Tray
224
Break-In Periods
225
Engine Break-In
225
Flexible Maintenance Intervals
226
Safety Precautions
226
First 50-Hour Service
226
Section 3 - Lubrication and Maintenance
226
Fuel Storage
227
Fueling the Tractor
227
Fuel Requirements
228
Diesel Fuel Selection Chart
228
Cummins Position Relative to Use of Biodiesel Fuel
228
Adding Diesel Fuel
229
To Add Fuel to the Tractor
229
Engine Access
230
Opening the Hood Panels
230
Removing the Hood Panels
230
Battery Access
231
Remote Valve Access
231
Front Grille
231
Lubrication and Maintenance Chart
233
2360 And 2425 Tractors
235
Every 10 Hours or Daily
235
Check the Engine Coolant Level
236
Check the Fan Belt Tension
239
Check the Engine Water Pump Drive Belt Tension
240
Check Air-Conditioner Compressor Belt Tension
241
2290, 2335, 2375 (QSM11) Engine
241
2360 And 2425 (N14) Engine
242
Check the Alternator Drive Belt Tension
243
2290, 2335, 2375 Qsm11Engine
243
2360, 2425 (N14) Engine
243
Check the Engine Oil Level
244
Drain the Fuel Filter
246
Check the Hydraulic Oil Level
247
Check the Transmission Oil Level
248
Check the Brake Reservoir Level
248
Brake Adjustment
249
Lubricate the Optional 3-Point Hitch
249
Lubricate the Lower Articulation Pin
250
Lubricate the Front Steering Cylinder Pins
250
Lubricate the Rear Steering Cylinder Pins
251
Lubricate the Upper Articulation Pin
251
Lubricate the Front Drag Link Pins
251
Lubricate the Rear Drag Link Pins
252
Lubricate the Rear Axle Drive Shaft Steady Bearing
252
Check the Engine Air Cleaner Connections
253
Every 50 Hours
253
Clean the Cab Air Filter
254
Every 50 Hours
256
Check the Differential Oil Level
256
Check Tire Air Pressure
257
Check the Planetary Hub Oil Level
257
Change the Engine Oil and Filter
258
Every 250 Hours
258
Every 250 Hours
259
Change the Coolant System Filter
260
Check the Engine DCA4 Protection Level
261
Change the Fuel Filter
261
Check the Air-Conditioner Sight Glass
262
Check the Air-Conditioner Drain Hoses
263
Check the Weight Kit Hardware Torque
263
Front Weight Kit
263
Rear Weight Kit
263
Auxiliary Rear Weight Kit
264
Check the Wheel Hardware Torque
264
Driveline Cross and Bearing Lubrication
265
Clean the Battery Connections
267
Check the Battery Electrolyte Level
268
Every 500 Hours
268
Check the Starter Battery Connections
269
Clean the Engine Air Precleaner
269
Clean the Hydraulic Reservoir Breather
270
Change the Hydraulic Filter
271
Change the Transmission Filter
271
Change the Differential Oil
272
Change the Planetary Hub Oil
272
Check the Axle Mount Bolt Torque
273
Check the Drawbar Wear Blocks
273
Steam Cleaning the Tractor
274
Change the Engine Inner and Outer Air Cleaner Elements
275
Every 1000 Hours
275
Every 1000 Hours
276
Every 1500 Hours or Yearly
278
Change the Transmission Oil
278
Clean the Transmission Suction Screen
281
Check the Transmission Mounts
281
Change the Hydraulic Oil
282
Check the Engine Mounts
283
Check the Engine Turbocharger Connections
284
Check the Radiator and Heating System Hoses
285
Check the Cab Mounts
285
Change the Engine Coolant
286
Every 2000 Hours or 2 Years
287
Propylene Glycol
288
Ethylene Glycol
288
Indicated by Warning Light
289
Clean the Engine Air Cleaner Outer Element
289
As Required
291
Headlight/Work Lights Bulb Replacement
291
Change the Roof Warning Light Bulbs
292
Change the Brake Light Bulbs
292
Change Fuses/Relays
293
Check the Throttle Settings
294
Adjust the Decelerator Pedal Setting
295
Clean the Cab Floor
295
Clean the Cab Seat and Upholstery
295
Check the Windshield Washer Fluid
296
Change the Windshield Wiper Blades
296
Change the Brake Fluid
297
Change the Ether Canister
298
Drain the Fuel Tanks
299
Wheel Installation
300
Single, Dual and Triple Wheel Installation
303
Single Wheels
303
Special Tie Rod Style Dual Wheels
304
Standard Tie Rod Style Dual Wheels
306
Standard Drum-Style Triple Wheels
310
Operating Position
312
Single Wheel Transport Position
312
Storing the Tractor
313
Removal from Storage
313
Storing
313
Initial Engine Start-Up
314
Troubleshooting
315
Section 4 - Troubleshooting
316
Engine
317
Engine Does Not Appear to Develop Full Power
317
Engine Runs Rough And/Or Stalls
317
Engine will Not Start, or Starts Hard
317
Engine Knocks
318
Engine Overheats
318
Excessive Oil Consumption
318
Low Oil Pressure
318
Air Filter Restricted
319
12X2 POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION
320
Transmission
320
12X4 QUAD SHIFT III and 12X2 POWERSHIFT
321
Electrical System
322
Hydraulic System
324
3-Point Hitch
325
Brakes
325
Cab Windows Fog up
326
Dust Enters the Cab
326
Pressurizer Air Flow Low
326
Tractor Performance Monitor
327
Electronic Instrument Control System
328
Operation
329
Power Take-Off (Pto)
329
General Dimensions
331
Length
331
Section 5 - Specifications
331
Heights
332
Tire Size
332
Overall Widths
333
Wheel Tread Width
335
Turning Geometry
338
Maximum Allowable Machine Weight
338
Tractor Shipping Weight
338
Base Tractor Weight
339
Tire Weights
339
Weight Packages
341
Optional Transmission and Axle Weights
342
12X4 Quad Shift III Mechanical Transmission
346
Drivelines
347
Axles/Differentials
348
Power Take-Off
348
Drawbar
349
Steering
349
Electrical
350
Air-Conditioning System/Heating System
350
Capacities
351
Lubricants/Fluids
352
Speed Chart
353
Liquid Ballast Table
354
Tire Load and Inflation Tables
355
U.S. Measure
355
Metric Measure
357
Tire Loaded Radius
359
Part Numbers for High Usage Items
360
Replacement Bulbs
360
Paint (Spray Cans)
361
Optional Equipment
361
Hardware Torque Values
364
Minimum Hardware Tightening Torques
364
Metric Hardware and Locknuts
364
Hex Cap Screws and Carriage Bolts
364
Inch Hardware and Locknuts
365
Cap Screws and Carriage Bolts
365
Index
366
Delivery Report
369
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Buhler Versatile 2290 Specifications
General
Engine Power
290 hp
Engine Cylinders
6
Fuel Type
Diesel
Type
Tractor
Engine Model
QSL9
Transmission Type
Powershift
Gears
4 Reverse
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