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  • V5750 TractorWith Attachments

    V5750_m1_02Serial No. 101 - Order No. 105400U65

    Maintenance Manual

  • Introduction ractor Maintenance

    INTRODUCTIONThis manual explains the proper maintenance of your machine. Do not attempt any maintenance procedure that is not fully understood, or that cannot be safely and accurately performed with the available tools and equipment. If a problem is encountered that is not understood or cannot be solved, contact your authorized independent Vermeer dealer.

    The instructions, illustration time of publication. Your machine may have pro

    The maintenance intervals a , the maintenance intervals should be shortene

    To provide a better view, som shields removed. Never operate the machin s necessary, return it to its operating position befo

    Vermeer Manufacturing Com

    This manual is supplied wit his manual with the machine for ready reference

    Additional copies of the man rder additional manuals.V5750 T

    s, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available atduct improvements and options not yet contained in this manual.

    re based on normal operating conditions. When operating under severe conditionsd.

    e photographs or illustrations in the maintenance sections may show the machine e with the shields removed - keep all shields in place. If removing a shield i

    re operating the machine.

    pany reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice or obligation.

    h each machine. Refer to it for all lubrication and maintenance procedures. Keep t. Store it in a protected location when not in use.

    uals are available from your dealer. Use the reorder number on the front cover to o

  • V5750 Tractor Mainte Introduction

    SERVICEService instructions a tacting your Vermeer dealer. If you are cons r this is a complex machine which often involves c

    There are also many c o not fully understand, nor any service that you c a problem that you do not understand or cannot

    VERMEER and VERMEER Logo are registered trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing CompanyDEUTZ is a trademark of Kockner-Humboldt-Deutz, GermanyLOCTITE and VIBRA-SEAL are trademarks of Loctite CorporationDANA is a trademark of Dana CorporationVALVOLINE and TECTYL are trademarks of Ashland, Inc.nance

    Copyright 2002. All rights reserved.Vermeer Manufacturing Company

    1210 Vermeer Road East, P.O. Box 200Pella, Iowa 50219-0200

    re contained in a separate service manual. Service manuals can be obtained by conidering servicing the machine without the assistance of a Vermeer dealer, remembeomplex service procedures.

    omponents which are not user-serviceable. Do not attempt any service which you dannot do accurately and safely with proper tools and equipment. If you encounter solve, contact your Vermeer dealer.

  • Introduction ractor Maintenance

    PATENTSThis machine may be covered by one or more of the following patents:

    CA D 79,593 US Pat. #5,074,063 US Pat. #5,611,496 US Pat. #5,950,942CC 95 914 404.5 US Pat. #5,088,532 US Pat. #5,657,803 US Pat. #6,014,996CC ZL96195734.4 US Pat. #5,205,181 US Pat. #5,659,985 US Pat. #6,050,350DE 696 11 846 09,367DE Des. 96 006 85.4 19,376EP 772,543 38,932EP 885,343 54,987GB 2,053,636 61,630HK 1015859 95,922RU 2,141,907 47,544RU 2,158,952 89,997RU 2,163,963 90,155RU 2,175,368 08,787US Des. Pat. #308,682 15,062US Des. Pat. #396,837 32,502US Pat. #4,848,423

    US Pat. #4,694,913US Pat. #4,858,704V5750 T

    (Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.)

    US Pat. #5,219,380 US Pat. #5,687,807 US Pat. #6,1US Pat. #5,237,888 US Pat. #5,692,548 US Pat. #6,1US Pat. #5,291,964 US Pat. #5,692,549 US Pat. #6,1US Pat. #5,394,583 US Pat. #5,704,142 US Pat. #6,1US Pat. #5,507,441 US Pat. #5,720,354 US Pat. #6,1US Pat. #5,509,220 US Pat. #5,746,278 US Pat. #6,1US Pat. #5,544,055 US Pat. #5,768,811 US Pat. #6,2US Pat. #5,553,407 US Pat. #5,778,991 US Pat. #6,2US Pat. #5,556,253 US Pat. #5,819,859 US Pat. #6,2US Pat. #5,574,642 US Pat. #5,845,689 US Pat. #6,3US Pat. #5,588,474 US Pat. #5,941,210 US Pat. #6,3US Pat. #5,590,041 US Pat. #5,941,320 US Pat. #6,3US Pat. #5,607,280 US Pat. #5,944,121

    This machine may be covered by one or more of the following licensed patents:US Pat. #4,867,255 US Pat. #5,148,880US Pat. #4,953,638 US Pat. #5,799,740

  • V5750 Tractor Main Table of Contents i

    Table of Contents

    Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

    Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1

    Maintenance - 10 SeEngine MaintenanMachine - GreaseFuel Tank - Fill . . .Fluid Levels - Che

    Engine Oil LeveHydraulic Fluid

    Cooling System - CAir Cleaner and Re

    Maintenance - 50 SeEngine Belt ConditAxle Driveline - GrDana Steerable AxPlanetary Axle PivAxle Differential OPlanetary Axle HubPlanetary Axle DiffDrive Coupler ChaControl Pedals - GControl Levers Lin

    Maintenance - 100 Service Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1Brake Master Cylinder Fluid - Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1Oil Cooler - Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1Tires and Rims - Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2Overall Machine - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2

    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5

    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1

    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-2ls - Check. . . . . . . . 16-3

    lectrolyte Level . . . 16-4

    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-1tenance

    rvice Hours or Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2ck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3l - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3Level - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3heck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4striction Indicator - Check . . . . . . . . . . .12-4

    rvice Hours or Weekly . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1ion - Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1ease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1le - Grease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-2

    ot - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-2il - Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-3 Oil - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-3

    erential Oil - Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-4in - Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-4rease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-5kage - Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-5

    Neutral Start Interlock - Check . . . . . .Indicator Lights - Check. . . . . . . . . . . .Operator Presence System - Check . .Operator Presence System - Test. . . .Hydraulic System - Check . . . . . . . . . .Control Levers - Check . . . . . . . . . . . .

    Maintenance - 250 Service Hours . . . .Engine Oil and Filter - Change . . . . . .Hydraulic Fluid Filters - Initial Change.

    Maintenance - 500 Service Hours . . . .Fuel Filter - Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hydraulic Fluid Filters - Change . . . . .

    Hydraulic System - Restore . . . . . .Battery Electrolyte Levels and Termina

    Battery Terminals - Clean/Check E

    Maintenance - 1,000 Service Hours. . .Hydraulic Fluid - Change. . . . . . . . . . .

    Hydraulic Fluid Tank - Drain. . . . . .

  • ii Table of Contents tor Maintenance

    Hydraulic Fluid Strainer - Inspect and Clean . . . . . . . . . 17-1Hydraulic Fluid Strainer - Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-2Hydraulic System - Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-3

    Gearbox Oil - Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-3Axle Differential Oil - Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-4

    Dana Axle Oil - Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-4Planetary Axle Oil - Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-4

    Axle Planetary Oil - Chan

    Maintenance - As RequireEngine - Check . . . . . . . .Battery - Replace . . . . . .Air Cleaner - Inspect . . . .Air Cleaner - Service. . . .Rollover Protection StrucSeat Belts - Check . . . . .Control Lever Tension - APark Brake - Adjust. . . . .

    Park Brake - Test. . . .Park Brake Handle - A

    Service Brake (Option) - CStorage - Machine . . . . .

    Storage - Prepare MaStorage - Remove Ma

    Backfill Blade MaintenancBackfill Blade - Grease . .

    Porta Bore Periodic MaintPorta Bore Maintenance

    Porta Bore Drive - Gre

    Porta Bore Maintenance As Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-1Porta Bore Components - Clean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1

    Backhoe Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-1Backhoe Maintenance - 10 Service Hours/Daily . . . . . . . . .40-2

    Swing Pin - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-2Main Boom Pin (Greaseable) - Grease. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-2

    e . . . . . . . . . 40-3. . . . . . . . . . 40-3

    ease . . . . . . 40-4se . . . . . . . . 40-4le) - . . . . . . . . . . 40-5

    . . . . . . . . . . 40-6le) -

    . . . . . . . . . . 40-7se . . . . . . . . 40-7 Grease. . . . 40-8 Grease . . . . 40-8le - . . . . . . . . . . 40-9Grease . . . . 40-9ekly . . . . . .40-10

    . . . . . . . . . 40-10 . . . . . . . . . .40-10 . . . . . . . . . 40-10 . . . . . . . . . .40-11 . . . . . . . . . 40-11 . . . . . . . . . 40-11 . . . . . . . . . 40-12V5750 Trac

    ge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-5

    d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-3ture - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-4djust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-5djust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-5heck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-6

    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-6chine For . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-6chine From . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-7

    e - 50 Service Hours/Weekly . . 20-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-1

    enance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1- 10 Service Hours/Daily . . . . . . . 30-1ase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1

    Swing Cylinder Pins (Greaseable) - GreasStabilizer Pivot Pin (Greaseable) - GreaseStabilizer Cylinder Pins (Greaseable) - GrB500 Dipperstick Pin (Greaseable) - GreaB500 Dipperstick Cylinder Pins (Greaseab

    Grease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B500 Bucket Cylinder and Bucket Pins

    (Greaseable) - Grease. . . . . . . . . . .B500 Main Boom Cylinder Pins (Greaseab

    Grease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B600 Dipperstick Pin (Greaseable) - GreaB600 Bucket Cylinder Pins (Greaseable) -B600 Bucket Linkage Pins (Greaseable) -B600 Dipperstick Cylinder Pins (Greaseab

    Grease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B600 Boom Cylinder Pins (Greaseable) -

    Backhoe Maintenance - 50 Service Hours/WeBoom Lift Lock - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

    Backhoe Maintenance - 100 Service Hours. .Backhoe - Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

    Backhoe Maintenance As Required. . . . . . . .Bucket Teeth - Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bucket - Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Storage - Backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • V5750 Tractor Main Table of Contents iii

    Trencher Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-1Trencher Maintenance - 5 Service Hours or Twice Daily. . .50-1

    Trencher End Idler - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-1Trencher Boom Head Pivots - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-2Auger Bearings - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-2

    Trencher Maintenance - 10 Service Hours or Daily . . . . . . .50-3Trencher Lift Cylinders - Grease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-3Hydraulic Trench Cleaner (Option) Cylinder-Grease . . 50-3Motor Housing Bearings - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-4Bearing Tube -End Idler Side P

    Trencher MaintenaTrencher Boom

    Trencher MaintenaTrencher CompTrencher DigginTrencher HydraTrencher DigginTrencher Attach

    Trencher MaintenaDigger Drive SpDigger Shaft BeTrencher Rock Digging Chain -Digging Chain -Digging Chain -Digging Chain -Digging Chain WDigging Chain -Cutters - ReplaBase Plates - R

    Trench Cleaner Bridge - Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-17Restraint Bar - Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-18Augers - Maintain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-18Slide Wear Pads (SO5750) - Adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-19Slide Wear Pads (SO5750) - Maintain . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-19

    Plow Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-1Plow Maintenance - 10 Service Hours or Daily . . . . . . . . . . 60-1

    Plow Lift Cylinder - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-2se. . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-3

    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-3ion. . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-4s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-6

    Hours/Weekly . . . 70-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-2tenance

    Grease (PT5750 Trencher) . . . . . . . . . 50-4lay - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-4nce - 50 Service Hours or Weekly . . . . .50-5 Tightener Grease Tube - Grease . . . . 50-5nce - 100 Service Hours . . . . . . . . . . . .50-6onents - Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-6g Chain - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-7ulic Components - Check. . . . . . . . . . . 50-7g Chain Control - Check . . . . . . . . . . . 50-8ment - Overall Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-8nce As Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-8rocket - Reverse/Replace . . . . . . . . . . 50-8arings - Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-9and Frost Slide - Maintain . . . . . . . . . . 50-9 Maintain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-9 Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-10 Remove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-11 Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-12

    ear - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-13 Remove Portion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-14ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-15eplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-17

    Plow Lift - Grease. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plow Swing Pivot - Grease. . . . . . .Plow Pull Arm Pivots - Grease . . . .Plow Steer Pivot - Grease . . . . . . .Plow Steer Cylinder (Option) - GreaShaker Gearbox Oil - Initial ChangeShaker Gearbox Oil - Check . . . . .Plow Tamping Feet - Check ConditPlow Blade - Check Condition . . . .

    Plow Maintenance - 500 Service HourShaker Gearbox Oil - Change . . . .

    Plow Maintenance As Required . . . . .Plow Blade - Check Condition . . . .Sod Knife - Check Condition . . . . .

    Storage - Plow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Storage - Prepare Plow For . . . . . .Storage - Remove Plow From . . . .

    Reel Carrier Maintenance - 50 ServiceReel Carrier - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reel Carrier Lift Cylinders - Grease . .Reel Carrier Rollers - Grease . . . . . . .

  • iv Table of Contents tor Maintenance

    Rock Wheel Periodic Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-1Slide Frame Wear Pads and Bolts (SO5750 Option) -

    Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-1

    Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-1Power System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-1Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-3Drive System . . . . . . . . .Trencher . . . . . . . . . . . .Plowing . . . . . . . . . . . . .

    Specifications. . . . . . . . . .Fuel and Lubricants . . . .Machine Specifications .Counterweight RequiremV5750 Trac

    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-7

    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95-2ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95-4

  • V5750 Tractor Main Safety Messages 10-1

    Section 10: Safety MessagesGeneral safety messages appear in this Safety Messages section. Specific safety messages are located in appropriate sections of the manual where a potential hazard may occur if the instructions or procedures are not followed.

    UNDERSTAND SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLThis is the safetyalert you to the p

    UNDERSTAND A signal word "D

    Safety signs withhazards.

    DANGER - Immdeath.

    WARNING - Potpersonal injury o

    CAUTION - Potpersonal injury otenance

    alert symbol. This symbol placed on your machine or in the manual is used to otential for bodily injury or death.

    SIGNAL WORDSANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION" is used with the safety alert symbol.

    signal word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION" are located near specific

    inent hazards which, if not avoided, will result in serious personal injury or

    ential hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, could result in serious r death.

    ential hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, could result in minor r product or property damage.

  • 10-2 Safety Messages actor Maintenance

    READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONSRead, understand, and follow all instructions and safety messages included in this manual and on decals attached to the machine. These instructions and safety messages contain important information.

    Allow only responsible, properly instructed individuals to operate and service the machine.

    Failure to follow the insto the machine could re

    Keep all safety and ins

    USE SHUTDOWN PBefore working on the minspecting, lubricating,proper instructions.

    DO NOT MODIFY MMake no modifications Manufacturing CompanV5750 Tr

    tructions and safety messages in this manual and on the decals attached sult in serious injury or death.

    truction decals in good condition. Replace any missing or damaged decals.

    ROCEDUREachine for any reason, including servicing, cleaning, repairing,

    fueling, or transporting, refer to the Shutdown Procedure, page 11-1, for

    ACHINEto your equipment unless specifically recommended or requested by Vermeer y.

  • V5750 Tractor Main Safety Messages 10-3

    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTWear required personal protective equipment.

    Wear close-fitting clothing and confine long hair.

    Avoid wearing jewelry, such as rings, wristwatches, necklaces, or bracelets.

    Always wear:

    a hard hat safety glasse safety shoes

    AVOID MOVINGKeep hands, feet

    Keep shields in p

    RUNOVER POSSerious injury or

    Start engine andtenance

    s

    PARTS, and clothing away from power-driven parts.

    lace and properly secured.

    SIBLE death possible if run over.

    operate only from operator's seat.

  • 10-4 Safety Messages actor Maintenance

    WORK IN VENTILATED AREAExhaust fumes can be fatal.

    If operating the machine in an enclosed area, remove exhaust fumes with an exhaust pipe extension to the outside.

    RAISED ATTACHMENever work under an afalling unexpectedly.

    RELIEVE SYSTEM HRelieve all pressure in .

    When loosening fittings leak. Wait for leaking t n good condition before a

    WARNING: Failur anual, could result in serious i ntended as explained in the OV5750 Tr

    NTS CAN FALLttachment unless it is adequately supported or suspended to prevent it from

    YDRAULIC PRESSUREthe hydraulic system before disconnecting hoses or performing other work on the system

    in hoses where residual pressure may exist, slowly loosen the fitting until oil begins too stop before disconnecting the fitting. Ensure all connections are tight and hoses are ipplying pressure to the system.

    e to follow any of the preceding safety instructions or those that follow within this mnjury or death. This machine is to be used only for those purposes for which it was iperator's Manual.

  • Shutdown Procedure

    V5750 Tractor Main 11-1

    Section 11: Shutdown ProcedureSTOPPING THE ENGINE

    IMPORTANT: For your safety and the safety of others, this procedure must be followed before working on the machine for any reason, including servicing, cleaning, inspecting, or transporting the machine.

    A variation of this procedure may be used if so instructed within this manual or if an emergency requires it.

    Step 1: Place GStep 2: DisengStep 3: EngageStep 4: Lower Step 5: ReduceStep 6: Shut otenance

    round Drive controls in NEUTRAL.

    age power to all attachments.

    Park Brake.

    attachments.

    engine speed to idle.

    ff engine and remove key.

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  • V5750 Tractor Main vice Hours or Daily 12-1

    Section 12: Maintenance - 10 Service Hours or DailyENGINE MAINTENANCE

    Perform visual walk-around inspection.

    Refer to Engine Operation Manual supplied with machine for instructions.

    MACHINE - GRAs a general rule e seals from corrosion ca

    Ensure all fitting re missing, replace tenance 10 Ser

    EASE, grease the machine after it is shut down for the day. This protects the metal under thused by condensation as the temperature drops.

    s and grease applicator nozzle are clean before applying grease. If any grease fittings athem immediately.

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    FUEL TANK - FILL

    WARNING: Fuel and fumes can catch fire or explode and can result in serious burns or death. Never refuel machine while smoking or with engine running. Fill fuel tank outdoors. Clean up spilled fuel. Do not allow any hot or burning material near the machine.

    Fill fuel tank at the endvery top; leave room forLubricants, page 95-1,(1) Fill Cap Daily V5750 Tr

    of each day to reduce condensation. Do not fill tank to the expansion. Refer to Specifications section, Fuel and for requirements.

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  • V5750 Tractor Main vice Hours or Daily 12-3

    FLUID LEVELS - CHECKCheck fluid levels daily before operating the machine. In addition, inspect machine and make any necessary adjustments and repairs before starting the engine (refer to Engine Operation Manual).

    Engine Oil Level - CheckWith engine level, fill to full mark on dipstick. Do not overfill. Refer to Specifications section, Fuel and Lubricants, page 95-1, for requirements.(1) Dipstick(2) Oil Fill C

    Hydraulic Fluid Clean hydraulic the tank. Filter aRefer to Specifica

    NOTE: Check Step 1: Tip seaStep 2: RemovStep 3: Check

    lines on

    Step 4: InstallNOTE: If fluid

    contam

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    ap

    Level - Checkfluid is very important. Do not spill dirt or other contaminants into ll hydraulic fluid through a 10-micron filter before adding it to tank. tions section, Fuel and Lubricants, page 95-1, for requirements.

    hydraulic fluid before and after machine operation.

    t forward. Secure seat to steering wheel using seat latching cable.

    e fill cap (1).

    fluid level using dipstick. Fluid level must fall between the two the dipstick. Add fluid if necessary.

    fill cap and lower seat.

    smells burnt, contains air bubbles, or appears milky or otherwise inated, consult Vermeer dealer immediately.

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    COOLING SYSTEM - CHECK Check grille screen and shrouding for debris.

    Check engine belt(s) and cooling fan (refer to Engine Operation Manual).

    Check hydraulic oil cooler for debris.

    Check oil cooler fan condition.

    AIR CLEANER ANDAir cleaner restriction idirty. Replace filter elemAs Required section, A

    NOTE: Red indicatorThe air restriction indi

    Element is damage

    Air cleaner mounti

    Air cleaner body is

    Air transfer duct bloose.

    Air duct between a

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    RESTRICTION INDICATOR - CHECKndicator (1) enables you to see when the filter element is ent when the red indicator is visible (refer to Maintenance -

    ir Cleaner - Service, page 18-3). Push button (2) to reset. is only visible when engine is running.

    cator will not function correctly if any of the following occurs:

    d or not seated properly in inlet housing.

    ng clamps are loose.

    damaged, allowing unfiltered air to enter the engine.

    etween air cleaner and engine is damaged or clamps are

    ir cleaner and restriction indicator is damaged or pinched.

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  • V5750 Tractor Main e Hours or Weekly 13-1

    Section 13: Maintenance - 50 Service Hours or WeeklyENGINE BELT CONDITION - CHECK

    An Engine Operation Manual is supplied with each machine. Refer to the manual for engine service requirements.

    AXLE DRIVELINE - GREASE(1) Two shots

    1tenance 50 Servic

    grease....................................................................... three fittings

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    DANA STEERABLE AXLE - GREASE(1) Two shots grease....................................................... four fittings each end of axle

    PLANETARY AXLE (1) Two shots grease

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    PIVOT - GREASE................two fittings, one each on front and back of front axle

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  • V5750 Tractor Main e Hours or Weekly 13-3

    AXLE DIFFERENTIAL OIL - CHECK(1) Check and Fill Plug

    Maintain check plug level.

    (2) Drain Plug

    PLANETARY AStep 1: Park mStep 2: FollowStep 3: RotateStep 4: Clean aStep 5: RemovStep 6: MaintaStep 7: Fill wit

    page 9Step 8: InstallStep 9: Repeat

    1tenance 50 Servic

    XLE HUB OIL - CHECKachine on a level surface.

    Shutdown Procedure, page 11-1. planetary hub so plug (1) is at 3:00 or 9:00 position.

    rea around plug.

    e plug.

    in check plug level.

    h new oil (refer to Specifications section, Fuel and Lubricants, 5-1). Cavity is full when oil level reaches plug hole. plug.

    procedure for the other axle planetary hubs (two axles).

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    PLANETARY AXLE DIFFERENTIAL OIL - CHECK(1) Check and Fill Plug

    Maintain check plug level.

    (2) Drain Plug

    DRIVE COUPLER C(1) Brush a light coa

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    HAIN - OILting of oil over chain.

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  • V5750 Tractor Main e Hours or Weekly 13-5

    CONTROL PEDALS - GREASE(1) Two shots grease..........................................................................two fittings

    CONTROL LEV(1) Place a lig

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    ERS LINKAGE - OILht coating of oil on linkage attachment points.

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  • V5750 Tractor Main 100 Service Hours 14-1

    Section 14: Maintenance - 100 Service HoursBRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FLUID - CHECK

    Keep master cylinder (1), located inside right engine shield, filled with recommended fluid (refer to Specifications section, Fuel and Lubricants, page 95-1).IMPORTANT: Check brake fluid level before recommended interval if brake pedal travel increases.

    OIL COOLER -Clean fins with wand engine opera

    1tenance

    CLEANater or air pressure. Partially blocked fins will increase hydraulic oil ting temperature.

  • 14-2 100 Service Hours actor Maintenance

    TIRES AND RIMS - CHECKCheck tires and rims for damage.

    WARNING: Tire explosion can result in serious injury. Keep tires inflated to correct pressure. Do not over-inflate. Replace damaged tires and rims.

    Check tire pressure:

    Check for loose or miss

    OVERALL MACHINEShields and Guards -machine. Replace or re

    Decals - Check machin d Machine Controls SectioHardware - Check mareplace any worn or mi

    Frame - Check frame,

    Side Steps - The side s s help you climb onto the e damaged, repair or rep

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    31 x 15.5 x 15 tire: 45 psi (3.1 bar)35 x 19 x 16.1 tire: 55 psi (3.8 bar)

    ing lug nuts. Check lug nuts for tightness. Torque to:

    DANA 60 axles - rigid only: 85 ft-lb (115 Nm)DANA 60 steerable, DANA 70 steerable, and rigid: 200 ft-lb (271 Nm)Sige planetary axle: 190 ft-lb (258 Nm)

    - CHECK Check that all shields and guards are installed and are fastened securely to the pair any shields or guards that are damaged or have missing parts.

    e for any worn or missing safety and operating decals (refer to Safety Decals Section ann in the Operators Manual).chine for loose, worn, or missing parts and hardware. Tighten any loose parts and ssing parts (refer to Parts Manual for replacement parts).and contact dealer immediately if you notice any bending or cracking.

    teps to the tractor operators station are there for your convenience and safety. The step machine and act as a barrier to help keep you away from the wheels. If these steps arlace as necessary.

    p engine compartment, battery, hydraulic lines, fuel tank, and operators station clean oase, and debris.

  • V5750 Tractor Main 100 Service Hours 14-3

    NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK - CHECKNeutral start interlock system must operate correctly for safety. Contact Vermeer dealer if system requires repair or adjustment.

    Check that engine will not turn over unless the attachment drive and ground drive are in NEUTRAL and indicator lights are on.

    Contact Vermeer dealer if engine will turn over when the attachment drive or ground drive is out of NEUTRAL.

    INDICATOR LIGCheck indicator lights should light. If a

    OPERATOR PRFollow Starting Pcheck that Opera

    Operator pr

    Ground drivwhen groun

    Attachmentattachment

    Contact Ver

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    HTS - CHECKlight operation. Turn ignition key counterclockwise to Bulb Test. All indicator cluster ny bulbs do not light, check bulb and replace if necessary.

    ESENCE SYSTEM - CHECKrocedure (refer to Operators Manual). After starting the machine, tor Presence system operates correctly.

    esence indicator (1) must light whenever operator is in seat.

    e indicator (2) must light and tractor ground drive must not move d drive is in NEUTRAL.

    drive indicator (3) must light and attachment must not turn when is in NEUTRAL.

    meer dealer if system does not work correctly.

  • 14-4 100 Service Hours actor Maintenance

    OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM - TESTWhenever the Operator Presence system is activated (light on) by engaging the attachment drive or ground drive, the engine must shut down (light off) approximately five seconds after the operator leaves the seat.

    If the operator is not in the seat and a ground drive or attachment drive control is moved out of NEUTRArequired. For both testarea of observers.

    Test 1:

    Step 1: While seated,Step 2: Remove opera

    go out and en

    Step 3: Restart engin(3).

    Test 2:

    Step 1: With attachmoperator weig

    Step 2: Push Attachmdown imme

    Step 3: Restart engin(3).

    Contact Vermeer deale

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    L, the engine must shut down immediately. Two tests are s, follow Starting Procedure in Operators Manual, then clear

    push Attachment Drive Lever (1) out of NEUTRAL.

    tor weight from seat. Within five seconds, indicator light will gine must shut down.

    e and repeat test for Ground Drive Pedal (2) and Creep Lever

    ent drive and ground drive controls in NEUTRAL, remove ht from seat. Indicator light will go out immediately.

    ent Drive Lever (1) out of NEUTRAL. Engine must shut diately.

    e and repeat test for Ground Drive Pedal (2) and Creep Lever

    r if system does not work correctly.

  • V5750 Tractor Main 100 Service Hours 14-5

    HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - CHECK

    WARNING: Pressurized fluid can penetrate body tissue and result in serious injury or death. Leaks can be invisible. Relieve pressure before working on system. When searching for a leak, use an object like cardboard - not your hand. Fluid injected under the skin must be removed immediately by a surgeon familiar with this type of injury.

    Check hydraulic(refer to the Part

    CONTROL LEVCheck control lev

    Check that levertenance

    system for leaks, kinked hoses, and hoses or other parts that rub against each other s Manual for replacement parts).

    ERS - CHECKers for freedom of movement.

    s spring-return to NEUTRAL.

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  • V5750 Tractor Main 250 Service Hours 15-1

    Section 15: Maintenance - 250 Service HoursENGINE OIL AND FILTER - CHANGE

    An Engine Operation Manual is supplied with each machine. Refer to the manual for engine service requirements.

    (1) Engine Oil Fill Cap(2) Dipstick(3) Engine O

    HYDRAULIC FLChange hydrauli

    after initial

    at normal 50

    whenever hy

    Refer to Mainten

    3 2

    1tenance

    il Filter

    UID FILTERS - INITIAL CHANGEc fluid filters:

    250 service hours

    0 service hour intervals thereafter

    draulic fluid is changed

    ance - 500 Service Hours section, Hydraulic Fluid Filters - Change, page 16-1.

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  • V5750 Tractor Main 500 Service Hours 16-1

    Section 16: Maintenance - 500 Service HoursFUEL FILTER - CHANGE

    An Engine Operation Manual is supplied with each machine. Refer to the manual for engine service requirements.

    (1) Fuel Filter

    HYDRAULIC FLChange hydrauli

    after first 25

    at normal 50

    whenever hy

    The filters will ntime, such as thrfilters before s

    To change fluid filStep 1: Thorou

    hydrau

    Step 2: Use a f

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    1tenance

    UID FILTERS - CHANGEc fluid filters (1):

    0 service hours

    0 service hour intervals thereafter

    draulic fluid is changed

    eed to be changed earlier if the machine is in storage for a long period of ough the winter. After a long storage period, be sure to change tarting the machine.

    ter:

    ghly clean area around return filter to keep contaminants out of lic system.

    ilter wrench to turn filter counterclockwise to remove.

  • 16-2 500 Service Hours actor Maintenance

    Step 3: Clean filter head surface.Step 4: Apply a thin film of oil to gasket of new filter.Step 5: Install filter onto filter head. Tighten clockwise by hand until it contacts filter head.Step 6: Tighten with filter wrench.

    Hydraulic System - RStep 1: Disconnect fuStep 2: Install a low

    pressure of 50

    Step 3: Connect fuel four minutes

    IMPORTANT: Do not opraise engine speed abov

    Step 4: Follow Shutdofor leaks arou

    IMPORTANT: If leaks a

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    estoreel solenoid wire (1) to disable fuel system.

    pressure gauge. Crank engine until a minimum charge psi (3.4 bar) is reached.

    solenoid wire, then follow Starting Procedure. Idle engine for while checking for leaks.

    erate any hydraulic, attachment, or ground drive controls, or e idle for four minutes.

    wn Procedure, page 11-1. Check hydraulic fluid level. Check nd filter.

    re found, tighten filter only enough to stop leak.

  • V5750 Tractor Main 500 Service Hours 16-3

    BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVELS AND TERMINALS - CHECK

    WARNING: Battery contains highly explosive hydrogen gas.Battery contains sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns. Wear safety glasses or face shield and rubber gloves. Use a flashlight to check electrolyte level. Work in a well-ventilated area. Avoid bre Avoid con Keep flam Keep out Do not sh frame. Do not juIn case of ac

    EXTERNAL:minutes and

    INTERNAL: egg, or vege

    WARNING: compoundsharm. Washtenance

    athing fumes from battery.tact with skin, eyes, or clothing.e and sparks away, and do not smoke.of reach of children.ort across battery terminals or allow tools to short from battery terminals to

    mp-start or charge a battery with frozen electrolyte.id contact:

    Flush with plenty of water. If eyes have been exposed, flush with water for 15 get prompt medical attention. Drink large quantities of water or milk, follow with milk of magnesia, beaten table oil. Call a physician immediately.

    Battery post, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead , chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive hands after handling.

  • 16-4 500 Service Hours actor Maintenance

    Battery Terminals - Clean and Check Electrolyte LevelStep 1: Open battery cover.Step 2: Remove negative (-) cable (1), then positive (+) cable (2).Step 3: Clean terminals and clamps with a stiff wire brush.Step 4: Apply a light coating of petroleum jelly around the base of each terminal.Step 5: If equipped, r

    acid); then re

    IMPORTANT: In freezito allow water and elec

    Step 6: Install positivStep 7: Close cover.

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    emove cell caps (3); fill each cell with distilled water (never add place cell caps.

    ng weather, run the engine immediately after filling the battery trolyte to mix.

    e (+) cable (2) and red cover; then negative (-) cable (1).

  • V5750 Tractor Main ice Hours or Yearly 17-1

    Section 17: Maintenance - 1,000 Service HoursHYDRAULIC FLUID - CHANGE

    Change hydraulic fluid and inspect strainer every 1,000 service hours or yearly, whichever comes first.

    NOTE: If fluid smells burnt, contains air bubbles, or appears milky or otherwise contaminated, consult Vermeer dealer immediately.

    IMPORTANT: Hysand, or other cocomplete failure

    Hydraulic Fluid Step 1: Run en

    before

    Step 2: RemovStep 3: Drain fStep 4: Clean a

    Hydraulic Fluid Step 1: RemovStep 2: UnscreStep 3: Clean s iner

    with a

    3 2tenance 1,000 Serv

    drostatic systems require absolutely clean fluid. Any dirt, water, ntaminants allowed into hydraulic lines or fittings could cause of a pump or motor.

    Tank - Draingine until it reaches operating temperature to warm hydraulic fluid draining. Follow Shutdown Procedure, page 11-1.e fill cap; drain tank by removing drain plug (1).

    luid into a suitable container, capacity 30 gal (115 L) minimum.

    nd inspect drain plug. Install drain plug.

    Strainer - Inspect and Cleane implement suction hose (2).

    w tube fittings and strainer (3).

    trainer with a petroleum-base paint thinner or other good cleaning solvent. Scrub strasoft-bristled brush.

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    Step 4: Inspect strainer. Consult Vermeer dealer for service recommendations if you find any of the following: lacquers which may have formed as a result of hot spots in the hydraulic system an extremely dirty strainer that will not come clean metallic particles on screen mesh any evidence of hydraulic system failure any evidence of holes or other damage that would allow unfiltered oil to circulate in hydraulic system

    WARNING: Wear blowing solvent-c

    Step 5: Rinse straineStep 6: Apply a suita

    use tape-typ

    Step 7: Change hydraFilters - Chan

    Hydraulic Fluid StrainStep 1: Install and tiStep 2: Connect and IMPORTANT: Clean hycomponents. Take care fluid. Filter all hydraul

    Step 3: Fill hydraulicrequirements

    Step 4: Install and ti or Yearly V5750 Tr

    proper clothing, including a face shield, when using compressed air for oated parts dry.

    r with clean solvent or thinner. Use compressed air to blow it clean.

    ble paste-type thread sealant such as Loctite Vibra-Seal to fitting and strainer. Do note sealer.

    ulic fluid filters (refer to Maintenance - 500 Service Hours section, Hydraulic Fluid ge, page 16-1).

    er - Installghten the hydraulic fluid strainers and fittings.

    tighten hose.

    draulic fluid is very important for longer life and good operation of hydraulic not to spill dirt or other contaminants into the tank when checking or adding hydraulicic fluid through a 10-micron filter before adding it to the tank.

    fluid tank (refer to Specifications section, Fuel and Lubricants, page 95-1, for ).

    ghten fill cap.

  • V5750 Tractor Main ice Hours or Yearly 17-3

    Hydraulic System - RestoreStep 1: Disconnect fuel solenoid wire (1) to disable fuel system.Step 2: Install a low pressure gauge. Crank engine until a minimum charge

    pressure of 50 psi (3.4 bar) is reached.

    Step 3: Connect fuel solenoid wire, then follow Starting Procedure. Idle engine for four minutes while checking for leaks.

    IMPORTANT: Do not operate any hydraulic, attachment, or ground drive controls, or raise engine spee

    Step 4: FollowTighte

    GEARBOX OILStep 1: Clean a

    drain o

    Step 2: InstallStep 3: Fill to

    Lubric

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    d above idle for at least four minutes.

    Shutdown Procedure, page 11-1. Check hydraulic fluid level.n filter, if necessary, only enough to stop leaking.

    - CHANGErea around check/fill plug (1) and drain plug (2); remove plugs to il.

    drain plug (2).

    check/fill plug (1) level (refer to Specifications section, Fuel and ants, page 95-1), and install plug (1). 1

  • 17-4 1,000 Service Hours actor Maintenance

    AXLE DIFFERENTIAL OIL - CHANGEDana Axle Oil - Change

    Step 1: Remove differential cover (1) and drain oil.Step 2: Clean sealing surface and install differential cover.Step 3: Fill with new

    and Lubrican

    Step 4: Repeat for oth

    Planetary Axle Oil - CStep 1: Drain oil: Re

    plug (1). Rem

    Step 2: Install drain level (refer toFuel and Lu

    Step 3: Install check Step 4: Repeat for oth or Yearly V5750 Tr

    oil to check plug (2) level (refer to Specifications section, Fuel ts, page 95-1).er axle.

    hangemove check plug (2) and fill ove drain plug (3).

    plug. Fill to check plug Specifications section, bricants, page 95-1).plug and fill plug.

    er axle

    2

    1

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  • V5750 Tractor Main ice Hours or Yearly 17-5

    AXLE PLANETARY OIL - CHANGEStep 1: Rotate planetary hub so plug (1) is on the bottom; clean around plug, then

    remove plug to drain oil.

    Step 2: Rotate planetary hub so plug (1) is at 3:00 or 9:00 position and fill with oil to plug level (refer to Specifications section, Fuel and Lubricants, page 95-1). Install plug.

    Step 3: Repeat for remaining planetary hubs.1tenance 1,000 Serv

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  • V5750 Tractor Main As Required 18-1

    Section 18: Maintenance - As RequiredENGINE - CHECK

    An Engine Operation Manual is supplied with each machine. Refer to the manual for service requirements.

    BATTERY - REPLACE

    WARNING:compoundsharm. Wash

    Replacement batMachine Specifi

    WARNING:away from and face.tenance

    Battery post, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead , chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive hands after handling.

    tery must meet standard battery specifications provided in Specifications section, cations, page 95-2.

    Battery fumes are flammable and can explode. Keep all burning materials battery. Do not smoke. Tools and cable clamps can make sparks. Shield eyes

  • 18-2 As Required actor Maintenance

    Step 1: Remove negative (-) cable (1). Then remove positive (+) cable (2).Step 2: Loosen hold-down bracket bolts and pull angle (3) away from battery.Step 3: Remove battery.Step 4: Install new battery.Step 5: If so equipped

    terminal.

    Step 6: Install positivCheck that re

    Step 7: Push angle ag

    AIR CLEANER - INSInspect the air cleaner maximum service life.

    Air cleaner mounti

    Check for cracks orenter the engine.

    Inspect air transfetight, all flange joi

    Ensure air inlet is

    Check rubber evacdamaged, replace v

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    , apply a light coating of petroleum jelly around the base of each

    e (+) cable (2). Then install negative (-) cable (1) and tighten. d cap is properly installed over positive cable clamp.

    ainst battery and tighten hold-down bracket bolts.

    PECT(1) periodically to maintain maximum engine protection and

    ng bolts and clamps must be tight to hold air cleaner securely.

    other damage to air cleaner which could allow unfiltered air to

    r hose between the air cleaner and engine to be sure all clamps are nts are tight, and there are no cracks in the hose.

    free of obstructions.

    uator valve (2) on bottom of filter housing for cracks or tears. If alve.

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  • V5750 Tractor Main As Required 18-3

    AIR CLEANER - SERVICEWhen the air cleaner restriction indicator is checked (refer to Maintenance - 10 Service Hours or Daily section, Air Cleaner and Restriction Indicator - Check, page 12-4) and indicates that service is required, the air cleaner element must be replaced. The air cleaner element is not to be cleaned at any time by washing or blowing off dirt with compressed air. Doing so may cause engine damage and void engine warranty.

    To replace element:

    Step 1: Remove end of air cleaner assembly.Step 2: RemovStep 3: If equipNOTE: The se otection

    during

    Step 4: Check Step 5: Install end of

    air clea

    Step 6: Installtenance

    e dirty primary element.

    ped, check secondary element; replace if dirty or damaged.

    condary element that fits inside the primary filter element is provided for additional pr field changes and should not be removed except in a clean environment.

    replacement air cleaner element(s) for damage.

    air cleaner element(s). Ensure end of element with a gasket is installed against closed ner assembly, and is seated properly.

    end of air cleaner assembly; ensure all fasteners and/or clamps are tight.

  • 18-4 As Required actor Maintenance

    ROLLOVER PROTECTION STRUCTURE - CHECK

    WARNING: The rollover protection structure (ROPS) is intended to protect the tractor operator in the event of a rollover. In order for you to be protected by the ROPS, you must wear the seat belts. Follow instructions below relating to ROPS safety precautions:

    Do not operate ma

    Do not modify ROPcutting, or adding

    If ROPS has been

    The ROPS has bee the ROPS. Under the ROPS label.

    If ROPS must be r

    SEAT BELTS - CHE

    WARNING: Seat btractor seat. Thes

    Immediately repla e part.

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    chine with the ROPS removed.

    S in any manner. Unauthorized modifications, such as welding, drilling, attachments, could weaken the structure and reduce your protection.

    damaged or subjected to a rollover, replace it. Do not attempt any repairs.

    n certified to a maximum gross machine weight as stated on the ROPS label located onno circumstances may the total gross weight of machine exceed the weight specified on

    eplaced, be sure to use original parts ordered from Vermeer Manufacturing Company.

    CK

    elts are to be worn at all times while operating the tractor from the e seat belts must be properly maintained as explained below:

    ce any belts that have been cut, weakened, or become inoperable. If in doubt, replace th

    ning, use a mild soap solution and lukewarm water. Do not use bleach, dye, solvents, oich may weaken the belts.

  • V5750 Tractor Main As Required 18-5

    CONTROL LEVER TENSION - ADJUSTSpring tension holds control levers (throttle, creep, attachment drive) in position. Tighten or loosen nut D so levers operate smoothly and do not move during machine operation.

    Typical lever:

    A - Spring Tension Bolt

    B - Friction Plat

    C - Spring Wash

    D - Lock nut

    PARK BRAKE Park Brake - Tes

    Test and adjust pmachine on a levwith the transm

    Park Brake HandAdjust park brakover-tightening.

    1tenance

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    ers

    - ADJUSTtark brake periodically to ensure brake will hold machine. Test the el surface. The park brake must prevent the machine from moving ission in high gear and the engine at full RPM.

    le - Adjuste by tightening cap (1) on the end of the park brake lever. Avoid

    If cap cannot be tightened further, adjust linkage under machine.

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    SERVICE BRAKE (OPTION) - CHECK Check that brakes apply with 23 (58 cm) brake pedal travel. If brake travel is not within this range, the

    brake system must be serviced.

    Test service brake on a level, unobstructed surface. Place range lever in high. Depress brake pedal and attempt to move tractor with ground drive lever. If tractor moves, the brake system must be serviced.

    STORAGE - MACHIStorage - Prepare Ma

    WARNING: Use S

    Store machine insi

    Clean off foreign m

    Repair or replace w

    Refer to Engine Op

    Disconnect batteryElectrolyte Levels 0 days and charge if

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    hutdown Procedure, page 11-1, when preparing the machine for storage.

    de or under cover.

    aterial and wash machine. Repaint bare metal to inhibit rust.

    orn or broken parts or damaged decals.

    eration Manual for engine storage instructions.

    cables or remove battery (refer to Maintenance - 500 Service Hours section, Battery and Terminals - Check, page 16-3). Check fluid level and charge fully; re-check every 3 necessary.

    e points on machine. Coat all exposed hydraulic cylinder rods with grease.

  • V5750 Tractor Main As Required 18-7

    Storage - Remove Machine From Remove all protective coverings.

    Drain any water and sediment from fuel tank that may have built up during storage. Fill fuel tank.

    Check battery fluid level. Charge battery and install in machine if removed or reconnect cables.

    Refer to Engine Operation Manual for restoring engine to operation.

    NOTE: Disable fuel system and crank engine to provide crankshaft lubrication. Lubricate al

    Remove greatenance

    l grease points on machine.

    se from cylinder rods.

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  • V5750 Tractor Main e Hours or Weekly 20-1

    Section 20: Backfill Blade Maintenance - 50 Service Hours or Weekly

    BACKFILL BLADE - GREASE(1) Two shots grease, one fitting(2) Two shots

    cylindertenance Backfill Blade - 50 Servic

    grease, one fitting each end of

    2

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  • V5750 Tractor Main riodic Maintenance 30-1

    Section 30: Porta Bore Periodic Maintenance

    PORTA BORE MAINTENANCE - 10 SERVICE HOURS/DAILYPorta Bore Drive - Grease

    (1) One shot grease............................................................................two fittings

    PORTA BORE Porta Bore Com

    Keep boring rod, hreads with 1 NC nuts.

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    MAINTENANCE AS REQUIREDponents - Clean extension shaft, and adapter shaft threads clean and free of rust. Protect unused rod t

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  • V5750 Tractor Main riodic Maintenance 40-1

    Section 40: Backhoe Periodic Maintenance

    WARNING: Operate the backhoe only while seated at the backhoe controls with feet positioned on the platforms. Do not move any controls while standing on the ground. Death or serious injury can occur if struck or crushed by the backhoe.

    WARNING: from falling tenance Backhoe Pe

    Never work under an attachment unless it is adequately supported to prevent it unexpectedly.

  • 40-2 Backhoe Periodic M actor Maintenance

    BACKHOE MAINTENANCE - 10 SERVICE HOURS/DAILYSwing Pin - Grease

    (1) Four shots grease......................................................................... two fittings

    Main Boom Pin (Grea(1) Four shots greas

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    seable Pin Option) - Greasee...........................................................................one fitting

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    Swing Cylinder Pins (Greaseable Pin Option) - Grease(1) Four shots grease .................................................... two fittings per cylinder

    Stabilizer Pivot (1) Four shots

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    Pin (Greaseable Pin Option) - Grease grease ....................................................one fitting per stabilizer

  • 40-4 Backhoe Periodic M actor Maintenance

    Stabilizer Cylinder Pins (Greaseable Pin Option) - Grease(1) Four shots grease.................................................... two fittings per cylinder

    B500 Dipperstick Pin(1) Four shots greas

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    (Greaseable Option) - Greasee...........................................................................one fitting

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    B500 Dipperstick Cylinder Pins (Greaseable Option) - Grease(1) Four shots grease .........................................................................two fittings

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    B500 Bucket Cylinder and Bucket Pins (Greaseable Option) - Grease(1) Four shots grease......................................................................... two fittings(2) Four shots grease...........................................................................one fittingaintenance V5750 Tr

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    B500 Main Boom Cylinder Pins (Greaseable Option) - Grease(1) Four shots grease .........................................................................two fittings

    B600 Dipperstic(1) Four shots

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    k Pin (Greaseable Option) - Grease grease ...........................................................................one fitting

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    B600 Bucket Cylinder Pins (Greaseable Option) - Grease(1) Four shots grease......................................................................... two fittings

    B600 Bucket Linkage Pins (Greaseable Option) - Grease(2) Four shots grease......................................................................... two fittings

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    B600 Dipperstick Cylinder Pins (Greaseable Option) - Grease(1) Four shots grease .........................................................................two fittings

    B600 Boom Cylinder Pins (Greaseable Option) - Grease(2) Four shots grease .........................................................................two fittings 1

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  • 40-10 Backhoe Periodic M actor Maintenance

    BACKHOE MAINTENANCE - 50 SERVICE HOURS/WEEKLYBoom Lift Lock - Grease

    (1) Two shots grease............................................................................one fitting

    BACKHOE MAINTENBackhoe - Check

    Check condition ofReplace, page 40-

    Check bucket for s

    Tighten/replace an

    Check control leve

    Check that levers s

    Check backhoe joyaintenance V5750 Tr

    ANCE - 100 SERVICE HOURS

    backhoe bucket teeth. Replace broken or missing teeth (refer to Bucket Teeth - 11 in this section).igns of excessive wear or fatigue.

    y loose or missing bolts, nuts, and/or fittings.

    rs for freedom of movement.

    pring-return to NEUTRAL.

    stick control levers position. Position levers so knobs are under or on far side of handra

    1il.

  • V5750 Tractor Main odic Maintenance 40-11

    BACKHOE MAINTENANCE AS REQUIREDBucket Teeth - Replace

    Backhoe bucket teeth require little or no maintenance. Tooth points are replaceable if they become worn or broken.

    The tooth point can be removed by hammering at point (A) on tooth point or driving a chisel at point (B) between the tooth point box section and the tooth shank. Anchor new tooth point to tooth shank by peening at location shown.

    Bucket - ChangeThe bucket is attattachment pins

    Extending buckepin will make rebucket to the gropressure on dipp

    To change bucket

    Step 1: B500 (lock nuB600 (Remov

    Step 2: Place n pin. Install

    Step 3: B500: bolt througB600: Install flange

    Tooth PointTooth Shank

    Peen Metal into Tooth Shank Recess

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    ached to the bucket linkage by two (1).

    t so it hangs on dipperstick attachment moval and installation easier. Lower und and lift boom slightly to release erstick attachment pin.

    :

    left photo): Remove flange bolt (3), t, and flange bolt (2). right photo): Remove flange bolts (2).e pins and bucket.

    ew bucket in the same position as the previous bucket. Install dipperstick attachment flange bolt through pin flange and secure.

    Extend cylinder rod to align pin holes and install attachment pin. Install 3/8 x 1 flangeh pin flange and secure with lock nut.Extend cylinder rod to align the bucket link and the bucket and install attachment pin.bolt through pin flange and secure.

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    Storage - Backhoe

    WARNING: Use Shutdown Procedure, page 11-1 when preparing the machine for storage.

    Prepare Backhoe Fo

    Lower bucket onto the machine.

    Lubricate all greas

    Coat exposed cylin

    Remove Backhoe Fro

    Remove excess oil

    Check all hoses forfittings.aintenance V5750 Tr

    r Storage

    blocking to keep bucket teeth from contacting the ground when backhoe is removed from

    e points on machine.

    der rods with grease, Valvoline Tectyl 506 oil, or equivalent.

    m Storage

    or grease from cylinder rods.

    deterioration and replace if necessary. Tighten any loose bolts, nuts, and hydraulic

  • V5750 Tractor Main riodic Maintenance 50-1

    Section 50: Trencher Periodic MaintenanceTRENCHER MAINTENANCE - 5 SERVICE HOURS OR TWICE DAILYTrencher End Idler - Grease

    The end idler is equipped with tapered roller bearings and lip-type seals. The lip of the seal is turned out to help seal out dirt and other contaminants. Contaminants which do get into the bearings are carried out with the grease during lu

    (1) One fitting

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    brication.

    ................. purge with grease

  • 50-2 Trencher Periodic M actor Maintenance

    Trencher Boom Head Pivots - Grease(1) Two shots grease, two fittingsLeft: TR5750 TrencherRight: PT5750 Combo Trencher

    Auger Bearings - Gre(1) Four shots greasLeft: TR5750 TrenchRight: PT5750 Comb

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    e, one fitting each side

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  • V5750 Tractor Main riodic Maintenance 50-3

    TRENCHER MAINTENANCE - 10 SERVICE HOURS OR DAILYTrencher Lift Cylinders - Grease

    (1) Two shots grease.....................................................one fitting each cylinder

    Hydraulic Trenc(1) Two shots

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    h Cleaner (Option) Cylinder - Grease grease..........................................................................two fittings

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  • 50-4 Trencher Periodic M actor Maintenance

    Motor Housing Bearings - Grease(1) Two shots grease.......................................................................... two fittings

    Bearing Tube - Greas(1) Two shots grease

    End Idler Side Play - Check end idler assembto apply pressure betwe

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    e (PT5750 Trencher).......................................................................... two fittings

    Checkly for side play. There should be no end idler sideways movement when a pry bar is useen the end idler and guide plate.

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  • V5750 Tractor Main riodic Maintenance 50-5

    Tapered Bearings - Check

    Step 1: Remove bolt lock plate (1).Step 2: Tighten bolt (2) until: a noticeable drag is felt on the end idler.

    there is no end idler sideways movement when a pry bar is used to apply pressure between the end idler and guide plate (3).

    NOTE: Ensure proper spacer washers are used so bearings can be tightened withou

    TRENCHER MATrencher Boom

    (1) Two shots

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    t bending boom side plates.

    INTENANCE - 50 SERVICE HOURS OR WEEKLYTightener Grease Tube - Grease grease..........................................................................two fittings

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  • 50-6 Trencher Periodic M actor Maintenance

    TRENCHER MAINTENANCE - 100 SERVICE HOURSTrencher Components - Check

    Check end idler (1) for side play (refer to End Idler Side Play - Check, page 50-4 in this section).

    Check condition and tightness of digging chain drive sprocket (2) (refer to Digger Drive Sprocket - R

    Check condition of

    Check presence, cobar (refer to TrenAdjust, page 50-1

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    everse/Replace, page 50-8 in this section). auger bearings, shaft, and spoil augers (3).

    ndition, and adjustment of trench cleaner bridge (4) or restraint ch Cleaner Bridge - Adjust, page 50-17, or Restraint Bar - 8 in this section).

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  • V5750 Tractor Main riodic Maintenance 50-7

    Trencher Digging Chain - Check Check condition of cutters (1). Keep cutters tight. Replace broken, bent, or

    missing teeth (refer to Cutters - Replace, page 50-15 in this section). Check condition and tension of digging chain (2) (refer to Digging Chain -

    Maintain, page 50-9 in this section).

    Trencher HydrauStep 1: Check Step 2: Check

    hoses t

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    lic Components - Checkhydraulic motor (1) and cylinders (2) for leaks or damage.

    condition of hoses (3). Check for leaking hoses, kinked hoses, and hat rub against each other or other parts.

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  • 50-8 Trencher Periodic M actor Maintenance

    Trencher Digging Chain Control - Check Check lever (1) for freedom of movement. Check control linkage and cable for

    damage. Check neutral safety switch for proper operation. (Contact your Vermeer dealer for adjustment).

    Check that digging chain does not move when lever is in NEUTRAL. Checking for digging chain movement must be done after all other inspection checks are complete and whil

    Trencher AttachmentFrame - Check for sign

    Decals - Check attachmto Trencher Safety DecaShields and Guards -attachment. Replace oManual for replacementHardware - Check attreplace any worn or mi

    TRENCHER MAINTEDigger Drive Sprocke

    The digger chain drive be reversed once to exte

    When installing a new will not fit a worn spro

    The two sprocket halveTorque bolts to 195240

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    e the engine is running.

    - Overall Checks of fatigue.

    ent for any worn or missing safety and operating decals (refer ls section and Trencher Controls section of Operators Manual). Check that all shields and guards are installed and are fastened securely to the r repair any shields or guards that are damaged or have missing parts (refer to Parts parts).

    achment for loose, worn, or missing parts and hardware. Tighten any loose parts and ssing parts (refer to Parts Manual for replacement parts).

    NANCE AS REQUIREDt - Reverse/Replacesprocket is a two-piece, bolt-on type for easy replacement. It can nd its useful life.

    digger chain always reverse or replace the sprocket. A new chain cket correctly and will wear prematurely.

    s bolt to the sprocket hub with six 5/8 NF x 2-1/2 grade 8 bolts. ft-lb (264325 Nm).

  • V5750 Tractor Main riodic Maintenance 50-9

    Digger Shaft Bearings - ReplaceThe digger shaft assembly must be removed to replace digger shaft bearings. Instructions for removing the shaft are provided in the Service Manual.

    Trencher Rock and Frost Slide - MaintainThe trencher boom can be equipped with a rock and frost slide (1). The slide has proven to be very effective in tough digging conditions.

    The slide supporand sidebars cauare kept at a con

    The slide wear pstyles are replac

    Adjustable wearend idler.

    Digging Chain -The trencher can

    The 2960 ch

    The 3990 ch

    Both are availabK style attachm

    With K attachm

    With M attachmattachment links of the link when boltin

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    ts the chain where it is cutting in the trench, reducing wear on rollers sed by backbending the chain. Also, cutters are more efficient as they stant cutting angle all along the trench.

    late may be either bolted on or welded on to trencher boom. Both eable and should be changed when the slide has excessive wear.

    tab (1) at the end of the slide must be kept within 1/4 (6 mm) of the

    Maintain be equipped with one of two chain options.

    ain with 2 (5.1 cm) pitch is rated at 60,000 lb (27,215 kg) tensile strength.

    ain with 3 (7.5 cm) pitch is rated at 90,000 lb (40,825 kg) tensile strength.

    le with M style attachment links. The 3990 chain is also available with ent links.

    ent links, cutters are bolted to a plate which is attached to the chain.

    ent links, cutters are bolted to the vertical link itself with spacers used between the for chain rigidity. The proper length spacers are very important to prevent distortion

    g cutters to the chain. Contact your Vermeer dealer for proper chain setup.

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  • 50-10 Trencher Periodic actor Maintenance

    Maintenance of the digging chain should include the following:

    Maintain digging chain tension - overtightening the digging chain will cause unnecessary wear. Excessive slack will cause poor cutter efficiency.

    Keep digging drive sprocket, auger drive sprocket, and end idler in-line.

    Keep cutters in good condition. Broken or badly worn cutters can shorten chain life.

    WARNING: Neverdigging chain will

    Clean and oil diggifrom rusting tight.

    Digging Chain - AdjuStep 1: Follow Shutdo

    the ground.

    Step 2: Loosen bolts Step 3: Loosen lock nStep 4: Turn adjustm

    bottom of the

    Step 5: Tighten lock Step 6: Tighten boltsStep 7: Trench Clea

    trench cleanein this section

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    oil the digging chain with the machine running. Contact with the moving result in serious injury or death.

    ng chain when not in use for an extended period of time. This will prevent the rollers

    stwn Procedure, page 11-1, except leave the boom horizontal to

    (1).

    ut (2) on the adjustment bolt.

    ent nut (3) until there is a 12 (2.55 cm) gap between the boom and the digging chain.

    nut (2).

    (1).

    ner Shoe: Adjust clearance between the cutter tips and r shoe (refer to Trench Cleaner Bridge - Adjust, page 50-17 ).

    r: Adjust restraint bar (refer to Restraint Bar - Adjust, page 50-18 in this section).

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  • V5750 Tractor Main odic Maintenance 50-11

    Digging Chain - Remove

    WARNING: Ensure all spectators and other workers are clear of the machine and surrounding area before pulling on digging chain or log chain with a power source. The use of an adequate hoist is preferred when removing or installing a digging chain.

    Step 1: Locate master pin (1). The master pin is identified by a stud driven throug

    Step 2: PositioIf chainbe neadigging

    Step 3: Followthe gro

    WARNING:drive sprocDo not allo

    Step 4: Drive s

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    h a hole in the roller pin.

    n master pin so it is on top of the boom and in the desired location. is being split to provide access to the end idler, master pin should

    r the end idler. In other situations, master pin should be near drive sprocket.

    Shutdown Procedure, page 11-1, except leave boom 6 (15 cm) above und.

    The disconnected digger chain could unwind rapidly from the end idler and ket when the chain is unpinned. Injury can result if you are struck by the chain. w anyone to stand behind the end idler when the chain is unpinned.

    tud out of master pin. Drive master pin out of chain.

  • 50-12 Trencher Periodic actor Maintenance

    Digging Chain - InstallStep 1: Spread chain out on the ground.Step 2: Drive trencher over the chain so that approximately 2 ft (60 cm) of chain

    extends past the digging drive sprocket.

    Step 3: Lower boom so it is just above the digging chain.

    Step 4: Loosen bolts adjustment npulled togeth

    Step 5: Pull digging cis preferred.

    Step 6: Slowly run thchain is on th

    Step 7: Pull other enuse of a hoist

    Step 8: Pull the two enot available,

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    (1). Loosen lock nut (2) on the adjustment bolt. Loosen ut (3) so boom can retract, if necessary, as the digging chain is er.

    hain onto the drive sprocket. The use of a hoist, if available,

    e digging drive sprocket forward until the end of digging e top of the boom near center of wear strip.

    d of digging chain up over the end idler and onto boom. The , if available, is preferred.

    nds of the digging chain together with a winch. If a winch is follow Steps 9 and 10.

    2 ft

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    WARNING: Use a chain with a 6000-lb (2722 kg) working load limit to chain the digging chain to the boom.

    Step 9: Securely tie the end of the digging chain referred to in Step 6 to the boom with a heavy chain.

    WARNING:could resul

    Step 10: Run di g chain will be

    Step 11: Shut oStep 12: While s ot come

    loose.

    Step 13: Align h

    Digging Chain WAs the digging chthe chain pivot pstretched 6%. Ccenter of seventh

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    Keep everyone clear of the boom area. Serious injury t if the chain comes loose and strikes a bystander.

    gging drive sprocket forward with the engine at idle until the chain stops moving. The lo excessively strained if engine speed is above idle.

    ff engine.

    tanding at a safe distance, visually check that log chain is securely attached and will n

    oles in the chain and install master pin. Drive stud through master pin.

    ear - Checkain is used it will stretch. This is caused by wear at all of oints. The digging chain is worn out when it has heck measurement (1) from the center of first pin to the pin.

  • 50-14 Trencher Periodic actor Maintenance

    On a new 3990 digging chain, the measurement is 18 (45.7 cm). If measurement exceeds 19-1/16 (48.4 cm), the chain is worn out.

    On a new 2960 digging chain, the measurement is 12 (30.5 cm). If measurement exceeds 12 3/4 (32.4 cm), the chain is worn out.

    As the digging chain wears, adjust boom length to maintain proper chain tension as explained in Digging Chain - Adjust, page 50-10 in two chain links. The di

    Digging Chain - Remo

    WARNING: The ddrive sprocket whDo not allow anyo

    Step 1: If the diggingThe end idler

    Step 2: Drive stud ouend of the cha

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    this section. If boom cannot be extended farther to compensate for chain wear, removegging chain can then be installed with the boom retracted.

    ve Portion

    isconnected digger chain could unwind rapidly from the end idler and en the chain is unpinned. Injury can result if you are struck by the chain. ne to stand behind the end idler when the chain is unpinned.

    chain is on the trencher, position master pin (1) on end idler. will give the chain support as pin is driven out.

    t of master pin. Drive master pin out of the chain and lay the in on the ground.

  • V5750 Tractor Main odic Maintenance 50-15

    NOTE: The foot of each pin is D-shaped. Determine which end is the foot end by checking the holes for the master pin. The foot of each pin is on the same side of the chain as the D-shaped hole.On the 3990 chain, the foot end of the pin has a smaller internal diameter. The foot end is rounded while the pin head is flat.

    Step 3: If digging chain is on the trencher, secure digging chain with a rope or chain to prevent end of digging chain from sliding off the end idler when pin is driven out.

    Step 4: Locatecuttingalter th

    Step 5: Drive pNOTE: The foo

    be driv

    Cutters - ReplacThe cutting teeth

    Keep base p

    Check teeth badly worn teeth o adly worn teeth r ear excessively.

    The cup cutters h d for digging in sand,

    Rotary bits are c tly reduced if you us

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    the pin you want to remove and grind off the foot. Do not use a torch. A cutting torch may fuse the pin to the chain's sidebar or e strength of the sidebar's steel.

    in out of digging chain.

    t of the pin is D-shaped or has a smaller diameter. The pin can only en out of the digging chain from the foot end of the pin.

    e

    are cup cutters or rotary bits.

    lates or cup cutters tight.

    regularly for wear. Replace broken or missing teeth immediately. Broken, missing, or n one side will cause the machine to pull toward the side with worn teeth. Broken or bob engine power, slow down trenching speed, and may cause the heel of chain links to w

    ave hard surfacing applied to the main wearing surface. Cup cutters are recommendedirt, and clay.

    arbide-tipped for hard and dry or rocky conditions. Your productivity will be significane rotary bits in wet or sticky digging conditions.

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  • 50-16 Trencher Periodic actor Maintenance

    Cup Cutters - Replace

    NOTE: The preferred method is to replace one cup cutter at a time, matching the new cup cutter to the old cup cutter as it is removed. To assemble a new chain, refer to Parts Manual for complete patterns.

    Step 1: Remove grade 8 bolts (1) from digging chain. Keep track of all spacers (2) as cup cutters are removed.

    Step 2: Place new cupnew grade 8 l

    Torque 5/8 nuts to 240

    Torque 1/2 nuts to 120

    Rotary Bits - Replace

    WARNING: Wear

    The rotary bits are drivtypes of tooth puller toosliding weight which fu

    To remove a tooth, slip tooth puller tool to driv

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    cutter(s) in position. Install spacers as needed. Install bolts. Install ock nuts.

    ft-lb (325 Nm).

    ft-lb (165 Nm).

    eye protection when installing or removing rotary bits with a tooth puller.

    en in and out of the pockets with a tooth puller tool. Two ls are available - hammer and inertia. The inertia type has a nctions as a hammer.

    tooth puller around the notch in the tooth. Hammer against e tooth out of pocket.

  • V5750 Tractor Main odic Maintenance 50-17

    Tooth - Install

    To install a tooth, place tooth in the pocket. Slip tooth puller around the notch in the tooth. Hammer against tooth puller tool to drive tooth into the pocket.

    Base Plates - ReplaceNOTE: The preferred method is to replace one base plate at a time, matching the

    new base plate to the old base plate as it is removed. To assemble a new chain, refer to Parts Manual for complete patterns.

    Step 1: Removbase pl

    Step 2: Place ngrade 8

    Trench Cleaner The trench cleantrench cleaner ex

    Whenever the diadjusted to keepis 1-1/22 (45 ccleaner shoe is rotenance Trencher Peri

    e 5/8 grade 8 bolts from digging chain. Keep track of all spacers as ates are removed.

    ew base plate(s) in position. Install spacers and bolts. Install new lock nuts. Torque nuts to 240 ft-lb (325 Nm).

    Bridge - Adjuster is designed to clean loose soil from the bottom of the trench. The tension plates are set 1 (2.5 cm) narrower than the cutter setup.

    gging chain is adjusted, the trench cleaner bridge must also be cutters from hitting the trench cleaner shoe. The proper clearance m) between the trench cleaner shoe and cutter tips when the trench lled down on the arch.

  • 50-18 Trencher Periodic actor Maintenance

    NOTE: Use the following procedure for adjusting either the trench cleaner bridge or restraint bar.

    Step 1: Determine how much adjustment is needed.Step 2: Support end of trench cleaner bridge or restraint bar and remove bolt (1).Step 3: Slide trench cleaner bridge or restraint bar to obtain proper adjustment.Step 4: Align holes anStep 5: Tighten bolt.

    Restraint Bar - AdjusA restraint bar can be urestraint bar is 69 (1restraint bar. Adjustmadjusted or replaced.

    Augers - MaintainThe augers are driven bHard-surfaced augers aprevent early failure ofcontact with any object

    NOTE: The two augethe trench, itMaintenance V5750 Tr

    d install bolt (1).

    tsed instead of the trench cleaner. The proper position of the

    523 cm) from the rear-most point of cutters to the end of the ent of this position is required every time the digging chain is

    y the digger chain. Standard augers are not hard-surfaced. re available from your dealer if needed to reduce wear. To auger shaft bearings, do not allow augers to run in solid such as rocks or the ground.

    rs are the converse of each other. If an auger returns spoil to is installed on the wrong side of the trencher.

    69 (1523 cm)

  • V5750 Tractor Main odic Maintenance 50-19

    Slide Wear Pads (SO5750) - AdjustKeep bolts (1) properly adjusted. If bolts are too tight, the trencher will not shift.

    To check and adjust wear pad play:

    Step 1: Follow Shutdown Procedure, page 11-1,with trencher 12 (2.55 cm) off the ground.

    Step 2: Check gap between wear pad (2) and tubes. If gap is more than 1/8 (3 mm), tighten bolts (1) evenly until gap is less than 1/16 (1.6 mm).

    Step 3: After toperati

    Slide Wear PadsThe slide wear pmaintenance. Thattachment shift

    To prevent rust ofinish wax to me

    The wear pads (1

    Refer to Service replaced.

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    ightening bolts, restart the machine and check for smooth on of the trencher shift.

    (SO5750) - Maintainads are made from a self-lubricating material and require no ey are intended to be run dry. Adding lubrication may lead to

    ing problems and/or excessive wear of slide wear pads.

    n the metal tubes and to improve shifting, apply an automotive tal tubes.

    ) should be replaced when pad thickness is .3 (8 mm) or less.

    Manual or contact your Vermeer dealer when pads need to be

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  • V5750 Tractor Main dic Maintenance 60-1

    Section 60: Plow Periodic MaintenancePLOW MAINTENANCE - 10 SERVICE HOURS OR DAILYPlow Lift Cylinder - Grease

    (1) One shot grease, one fitting each end of cylinder

    Plow Lift - Greas(2) Two shots

    tube

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    e grease, one fitting at pivot 1

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  • 60-2 Plow Periodic Main tor Maintenance

    Plow Swing Pivot - G(1) Three shots grea

    Plow Pull Arm Pivots(2) Two shots grease

    Plow Steer Pivot - Gr(3) Three shots grea

    Plow Steer Cylinder ((4) One shot grease

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    rease

    se.........................................................................one fitting

    - Grease............................. one fitting each pivot tube (four tubes)

    ease

    se.........................................................................one fitting

    Option) - Greaseone fitting on end of cylinder, two fittings on trunion mount

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    4

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  • V5750 Tractor Main dic Maintenance 60-3

    Shaker Gearbox Oil - Initial ChangeThe shaker gearbox oil on a new machine needs to be changed after the first 10 service hours of operation and every 500 service hours thereafter. To change shaker gearbox oil, refer to Shaker Gearbox Oil - Change, page 60-4 in this section.

    Shaker Gearbox Oil - CheckMaintain both sight gauge and check plug levels.

    (1) Fill plugs(2) Sight gau(3) Check pl(4) Drain plu

    The shaker gearb(1.4 L) (refer to SFuel and Lubric

    Use pipe thread

    When checking o

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    ge

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    gs

    ox capacity is 1-1/2 qt pecifications section, ants, page 95-1). sealer on fill and drain plugs. Use care not to overtighten plugs.

    il level, also check for any signs of oil leakage.

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  • 60-4 Plow Periodic Main tor Maintenance

    Plow Tamping Feet - Check ConditionRubber joint (1) is clamp-bolted to the tamping foot (3).

    Tamping feet are bolted to the tamping foot mounts (2).

    Plow Blade - Check ConditionKeep plow blade sharp.

    The plow blade is instabolts to at least 500 ft-l

    PLOW MAINTENANShaker Gearbox Oil -

    Change shaker gearboxcover oil.

    (1) Fill Plugs(2) Sight Gauge(3) Check Plugs(4) Drain Plugs

    Fill shaker gearbox to swith shaker box level. Fbearings to check plug

    The shaker gearbox capLubricants, page 95-1)Use pipe thread sealer

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    3tenance V5750 Trac

    A dull blade will greatly reduce plowing efficiency.

    lled with two 1-1/2 NC grade 8 bolts and nuts. Torque the b (678 Nm)

    CE - 500 SERVICE HOURS Change oil and bearing

    ight gauge (2) ill cover

    level (3).

    acity is approximately 1 1/2 qt (1.4 L) (refer to Specifications section, Fuel and .

    on fill (1) and drain (4) plugs. Use care not to overtighten plugs.

    3

    1

    4

    3

    2

    1

    4

  • V5750 Tractor Main dic Maintenance 60-5

    PLOW MAINTENANCE AS REQUIREDPlow Blade - Check Condition

    Refer to Plow Blade - Check Condition, page 60-4.

    Sod Knife - Check ConditionKeep sod knife (1) sharp.

    A dull sod knife

    STORAGE - PLStorage - Prepa

    WARNING:storage.

    Step 1: Remov d.Step 2: Place aStep 3: Thorou cylinder

    rods w

    Step 4: Lubric

    1tenance Plow Perio

    will reduce plowing efficiency.

    OWre Plow For

    Use the Shutdown Procedure, page 11-1 when preparing the machine for

    e the blade or lower the plow onto blocking to keep the blade from contacting the groun

    light coating of oil on all control valve linkage attachment points.

    ghly coat the plow blade with a rust preventive compound. Coat the exposed hydraulic ith grease, Valvoline Tectyl 506 oil, or equivalent.

    ate all grease points on the attachment.

  • 60-6 Plow Periodic Main tor Maintenance

    Storage - Remove Plow FromStep 1: Remove excess oil or grease from cylinder rod(s).Step 2: Check all hoses for deterioration. Replace, if necessary. Tighten any loose bolts, nuts, and hydraulic

    fittings.

    Step 3: Lubricate all grease points on attachment. Refer to Plow Maintenance - 10 Service Hours or Daily, page 60-1 in ttenance V5750 Trac

    his section.

  • V5750 Tractor Main Hours or Weekly 70-1

    Section 70: Reel Carrier Maintenance - 50 Service Hoursor Weekly

    REEL CARRIER - GREASE(1) Four fittings .............................................. two shots grease each

    1tenance Reel Carrier - 50 Service

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  • 70-2 Reel Carrier - 50 Se ctor Maintenance

    REEL CARRIER LIFT CYLINDERS - GREASE(1) Two fittings each cylinder...................................... two shots grease each

    REEL CARRIER RO(1) Two fittings each

    1rvice Hours or Weekly V5750 Tra

    LLERS - GREASElift arm.......................................... one shot grease each

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  • V5750 Tractor Main odic Maintenance 80-1

    Section 80: Rock Wheel Periodic MaintenanceRefer to the Rock Wheel Operation Manual supplied with the machine for rock wheel maintenance information, or contact your Vermeer dealer.

    SLIDE FRAME WEAR PADS AND BOLTS (SO5750 OPTION) - CHECKCheck pads for wear. Replace when pad thickness has been reduced to 1/4 (6 mm).

    With attachmentwear pad and sliovertightening, wshifting. After ad

    2tenance Rock Wheel Peri

    raised 1-2 (2.5-5 cm) off the ground, check for gap between front de frame. Tighten nuts just enough to remove gap. Avoid hich creates excessive wear on pads and prevents attachment from justment, check shift for smooth operation.

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  • V5750 Tractor Main Troubleshooting 90-1

    Section 90: TroubleshootingPOWER SYSTEM

    PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

    Engine wont turn over Ground drive or rear attachment drive control levers not centered Center control levers.

    and replace if defective.

    Engine hard to stawill not start

    ction.replace fuel filter.

    em.

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    tenance

    Weak battery Check condition of batteryStarter interlock switches out of adjustment or need repair Contact Vermeer dealer.

    Defective ignition switch, starter relay or solenoid Contact Vermeer dealer.rt or No fuel Add fuel.

    Wrong fuel Use correct fuel.Leak in fuel line Check fuel line and conneDirt or water in fuel system Remove fuel, clean tank, No power to fuel shutoff solenoid at injector pump Repair electrical circuit.Air in fuel system Remove air from fuel systFuel filter is dirty. Replace fuel filter.Wrong weight engine oil Use correct oil.Restricted air filter. Clean or replace air filter.Injectors dirty Contact Vermeer dealer.

  • 90-2 Troubleshooting tor Maintenance

    Low cranking speed - weak battery or poor connections

    Check condition of battery and replace if defective. Clean terminals and cables.

    Lack of engine powerlace fuel.

    Low battery output.

    Battery uses too much water

    POWER SYSTEM (CONTINUED)PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

    (Page 2 of 3)V5750 Trac

    Wrong fuel Use correct fuel.Dirt or water in fuel system Remove fuel, clean tank, and repAir in fuel system Remove air from feed system.Fuel filter is d