My John Deere 950 Operator’s Manual

Our John Deere 950 tackling a manure pile.

We scanned our John Deere 950 tractor manual so we could call it up on a smart phone. If it helps other users of this lovely old tractor,  for which there is very poor documentation online, especially documentation that works on a smart phone while you are out working on the tractor, enjoy!

We will add the text under the photos as time permits so it is easier to find where issues are located.

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The warranty on this tractor appears on your copy of the purchase order which you should have received from your deal when making your purchase. This warranty provides you the assurance that John Deere will back its products where defts appear within the warranty period. In some circumstances, John Deere also provides field improvements, often without charge tot he customer, even if the product is out of warranty.
Warranty and field improvements are a part of John Deere’s product support program for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. Should the equipment be abused, or modified to change its performance beyond the original factory specifications, the warranty will become void and field improvements may be denied. Setting fuel deliver above specifications or otherwise overpowering machines will result in such action.

This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury and carefully read the message that follows.

 

john deere 950 manual - table of contents

 

Contents:

Safety ………………………… 2

Controls and Instruments ………………………….. 5

Operator ‘s Station ………………………………. 6

Engine Break-in ……………………………………….. 7

Prestarting Checks ……………………………………………. 8

Operating the Engine …………………………………………….. 10

Operating the Tractor ……………………………………………..17

Rockshaft and Three-Point Hitch …………………………………… 21
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Remote Hydraulic Cylinders ………………………………………. 27 I

Drawbar and PTO ………………………………………………….. 31

Ballast …………………………………………………… 35

Wheels, Tires, and Tread …………………………………………. 40

Transporting …………………………………………………… 47

Lighting and Signals …………………………………………. 49

Fuels and Lubricants ………………………………………………. 51

Lubrication and Maintenance …………………………………………… 53

Service …………………………………………………… 62

Storage ……………………………………………….. 74

Trouble Shooting …………………………………………… 77

Specifications ……………………………………………… 81

Index ………………………………………………….. 84

Lubrication and Maintenance Record ……………………………………….. 90

john deere 950 manual - safety

Safety

Operate Tractor Safely

Never allow riders on the tractor.

Slow down for hillsides, rough ground, and sharp turns. Couple the brake pedals together before driving at transport speeds.

To avoid exhaust gas hazards, never run the engine in a closed building.

Avoid Tip-Overs

If your tractor is equipped with a Roll-Gard, use the seat belt under almost all operating conditions.

Use of seat belt is not recommended for tractors without a rollover protective device.

Avoid holes, ditches, etc. which may cause the tractor to tip, especially on hillsides.

Never drive near the edge of a gully or steep embankment. It might cave in.

Driving forward out of a ditch or mired condition or up a steep slope could cause tractor to tip over rearward. Back out of these situations if possible.

Hitch towed loads only to the drawbar. When using a chain, take up the slack slowly.

Handle Chemicals Properly

When using agricultural chemicals, follow the instructions given in the implement operator’s manual and those given by the chemical manufacturer.

Avoid Exhaust Fumes

Do not operate engine inside a closed building.

If a Roll-Gard canopy is installed, also install an exhaust extension.

A horizontal exhaust system is available for applications where a vertical exhaust would be in the way. See your John Deere dealer.
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20 Comments

  1. Michel G

    Your John Deere 950 Operator’s Manual is very useful. Like you said it is really not easy to find good information about this old one online. My question is , is it possible to put online eventually the other section of your book, page 60 and over? Thank you very much and I wish you the best.

    Reply
    • prstables

      We finally got the rest of the pages up. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Bob T

    thank you for posting this manual

    Reply
    • prstables

      You are very welcome! I find it helpful when I am outside, trying to figure something out about my 950 compact utility tractor and I’ve left the manual inside.I can still use the smartphone.

      Reply
  3. steve

    Thanks for taking the time to do this.

    Reply
  4. Jim

    Good Morning,

    Thank you so much for this information! I just bought a 950 that needs the engine rebuilt. Do you know a source to buy rings, pistons, etc. from that you could refer me to? Also, is it possible to download the whole manual at once instead of individual pages?

    Thanks Again and Happy New Year!

    Jim

    Reply
    • prstables

      You are welcome!

      Reply
  5. Al H.

    Thank you for doing this! I just bought an 850 and have a ton of question on it. This is a great help.

    Reply
    • prstables

      Hope it helps!

      Reply
  6. Frances

    Thank you SO MUCH for posting this manual! I just got a JD 950 (I think it’s around a 1986) and this manual is SO very helpful.
    Bless you for sharing!!!

    Reply
    • prstables

      You are welcome. Good luck!

      Reply
  7. Caleb

    Very helpful!!! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • prstables

      You are most welcome. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Les

    Just bought an old Jimmy JD 950 your info is brilliant Thank you. My tractor lights are all non functioning ,broken wires mainly missing rear lights etc I really need a wiring schematic to help me follow up the colours of each cut wire I don’t suppose you would Know where I could source one ????

    Reply
    • prstables

      You are most welcome. Glad to help.

      Reply
  9. Bret Maverick

    Over at https://www.tractorforum.com we have a section called MANUALS. There, we have the JD 850/950/1050 and the twin siblings of Yanmar YM2500 and YM2610. Plus, the power steering manual and the Power-Shift as well. These are in downloadable PDF. 🙂

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  10. Clayton Pulley

    Thanks so much for scanning the JD 850/950 manual. I have a 1986 JD 950. This information has really helped me with the maintenance, repairs and just getting to know the tractor. All the best!

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  11. David Grice

    G’Day from Australia ! , Cant thank you enough for this information . Dave G
    suzook91@hotmail.com

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  12. Larry

    how do I get a copy of the john deere 850 operators manual?

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  13. BMaverick

    As of mid-Spring 2021, John Deere now offers all of their Operations Manuals On-Line in PDF format for FREE in English, French and Spanish.
    https://techpubs.deere.com/en-US/Search/Equipment

    Type in 850 or 950 or 1050 or any other JD machine. In the results pick PDF for FREE download. CD/DVD and print books still cost money. Makes sense really.

    Why do I mention this? Because the older original manuals have errors and the newer manuals have updates due to obsolete info. Sure, this page is alright, but it’s now incomplete.

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