How to Set Up Maintenance Intervals & Clear Trouble Codes on Your John Deere S700 Combine
Step-by-Step Guide for Using the Generation 4 Display
Maintaining your John Deere S700 Combine is easier than ever thanks to the intuitive Generation 4 display. This article walks you through setting up maintenance intervals and clearing trouble codes so you can keep your machine running smoothly throughout the season.
Setting Up Maintenance Intervals
Maintenance intervals help you track regular service needs and make timely adjustments to keep your combine in top shape.
How to Add a New Service Interval
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Access Maintenance Settings
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Press the Menu button.
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Select the Maintenance icon under Machine Settings.
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Create a Service Interval
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If it's a new machine, you'll see no service intervals set up yet.
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Tap Add Service Interval.
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Enter a name for your interval (e.g., “Break-in Oil Change”).
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Choose your interval duration (e.g., 100 hours for your first oil change).
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Select Engine Hours for the interval counter.
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Optional: Add notes for reminders (e.g., “Use regular oil”).
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Tap OK and then Save.
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Review & Track Intervals
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The new interval appears with elapsed and remaining hours.
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You’ll get a notification when it's time for the scheduled service.
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Example Maintenance Intervals
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Break-in Oil Change: 100 engine hours
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Standard Service: 50 engine hours (for recurring maintenance)
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You can set up multiple intervals for different kinds of service work to suit your operation's needs.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
If trouble codes arise, it's important to address and clear them to ensure your combine continues to operate safely.
How to Clear Codes
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Open Diagnostic Center
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From the Menu, select System.
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Tap on Diagnostic Center.
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View and Clear Codes
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Select Trouble Codes to view any codes (active/inactive).
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To clear inactive codes, press Clear All Codes.
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Once cleared, exit to return to your main run page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I set up more than one maintenance interval?
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Yes, the Generation 4 display lets you create as many intervals as needed for various service tasks.
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What happens when an interval is reached?
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You’ll receive a notification on the display, reminding you to perform the specified maintenance.
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Do I need to enter notes for each interval?
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No, notes are optional but can be helpful for specific reminders or oil types.
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