842 - 852 - 854 - 862 - 864 Round Balers - Operator's Manual - Issue C6

Oct 24, 2026

Operator’s manual for John Deere 842, 852, 854, 862, and 864 round balers. Provides safety and intended-use guidance, including correct operation, servicing, and repair by qualified personnel, and emphasizes observance of accident prevention and road traffic regulations. Includes instructions to record product identification numbers, perform predelivery inspection checks before delivery, and schedule after-sale inspection after the first 100 hours. Covers specific pre-delivery tasks such as torque checks, tire inflation, lubrication, belt tracking, sensor adjustment, hydraulic leak checks, net tensioning, and test run confirmation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages374

Reading Time15 h 42 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Foreword

Predelivery Inspection

Contents

Identification Views

Safety

Recognize Safety Information

Follow Safety Instructions

Understand Signal Words

Observe Road Traffic Regulations

Store Attachments Safely

Prepare for Emergencies

Wear Protective Clothing

Handling of Knives

*OMCC59839* 842, 852, 854, 862, and 864 Round Balers OPERATOR'S MANUAL 842, 852, 854, 862, and 864 Round Balers OMCC59839 ISSUE C6 (ANGLAIS) John Deere Arc-lès-Gray European Edition PRINTED IN 8􀀑6􀀑$􀀑 Introduction | Foreword
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate and service your machine correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. This manual and safety signs on your machine may also be available in other languages (see your John Deere dealer to order) .
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it.
MEASUREMENTS in this manual are given in both metric and customary U.S. unit equivalents. Use only correct replacement parts and fasteners. Metric and inch fasteners may require a specific metric or inch wrench.
RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides are determined by facing the direction the implement will travel when going forward.
WRITE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (P.I.N.) in the Specifications or Serial Number section. Accurately record all the numbers to help in tracing the machine should it be stolen. Your dealer also needs these numbers when you order parts. File the identification numbers in a secure place off the machine.
BEFORE DELIVERING THIS MACHINE, your dealer performed a predelivery inspection. After operating for the first 100 hours, schedule an after-sale inspection with your dealer to ensure best performance.
THIS ROUND BALER IS DESIGNED SOLELY for use in customary agricultural or similar operations (”INTENDED USE”) . Use in any other way is considered as contrary to | the intended use. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage or injury resulting from this misuse, and these risks must be borne solely by the user. Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of operation, service and repair as specified by the manufacturer also constitute essential elements for the intended use.
THIS ROUND BALER SHOULD BE OPERATED, serviced and repaired only by persons familiar with all its particular characteristics and acquainted with the relevant safety rules (accident prevention) . The accident prevention regulations, all other generally recognized regulations on safety and occupational medicine and the road traffic regulations must be observed at all times. Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this round baler will relieve the manufacturer of all liability for any resulting damage or injury.
REGISTER USED PRODUCTS. If you purchased used John Deere products from an authorized John Deere dealer, the warranty registration information was updated by the dealer and requires no further information on your part.
If you purchased any used John Deere product from an auction, through a trader or from a farmer, please register it now. John Deere and John Deere dealers value their customer’s safety and satisfaction. Your local John Deere dealer is best equipped to provide you superior levels of support for your machine. Please enter your product details and your address online, using the John Deere website corresponding to your country, and select the dealer of your choice. | | --- | --- | | CC03745,0001132 -19-19NOV13-1/1 | | Introduction | Predelivery Inspection | | | --- | --- | | The following checks, adjustments and service jobs were performed prior to delivery of the machine:
1. □ Wheel nuts have been tightened to specified torque. See Check Wheel Nut Torque in Preparing the Baler section.
2. □ Tire pressure has been checked and adjusted (if necessary) . See Tire Inflation in Preparing the Baler section.
3. □ Tongue frame and trailer hitch fixing screws have been tightened to specified torque. See Yearly-Tongue Frame and Hitch in Lubrication and Maintenance section.
4. □ Gear case oil level checked and topped up (if necessary) . See Lubrication and Maintenance section.
5. □ All grease fittings lubricated. See Lubrication and Mai

FAQs

What must operators do before using the round baler for service and operation?

Read the manual carefully and follow operation, service, and repair instructions. The manual must remain with the machine when sold.

What safety rules are emphasized in the manual?

Operate, service, and repair only by persons familiar with machine characteristics and relevant safety rules. Follow accident prevention regulations, generally recognized safety and occupational medicine regulations, and road traffic regulations.

What checks are performed during predelivery inspection before delivering the machine?

Wheel nuts are tightened to specified torque, tire pressure is checked, tongue frame and hitch screws tightened, gear case oil level topped up, grease fittings lubricated, slip clutch setting checked, chains tensioned and lubricated, belt tracking verified, and sensors and hydraulics checked for proper function and leaks. A test run and gate operation checks are also included.

Oct 24, 2026

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