John Deere 250D And 300D Articulated Dump Trucks Index:

Safety—Safety Features
Safety Features ………………………………………….1-1-1
Safety—General Precautions
Recognize Safety Information ………………………1-2-1
Follow Safety Instructions…………………………….1-2-1
Operate Only If Qualified ……………………………..1-2-1
Wear Protective Equipment………………………….1-2-1
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications…….1-2-2
Inspect Machine …………………………………………1-2-2
Stay Clear of Moving Parts…………………………..1-2-2
Avoid High-Pressure Oils …………………………….1-2-3
Beware of Exhaust Fumes …………………………..1-2-3
Prevent Fires ……………………………………………..1-2-4
Prevent Battery Explosions ………………………….1-2-4
Handle Chemical Products Safely …………………1-2-4
Dispose of Waste Properly …………………………..1-2-5
Prepare for Emergencies……………………………..1-2-5
Safety—Operating Precautions
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly ……………..1-3-1
Start Only From Operator’s Seat …………………..1-3-1
Use and Maintain Seat Belt ………………………….1-3-1
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement ……….1-3-1
Avoid Work Site Hazards……………………………..1-3-2
Keep Riders Off Machine …………………………….1-3-2
Avoid Backover Accidents ……………………………1-3-2
Avoid Machine Tip Over ………………………………1-3-3
Operating on Slopes……………………………………1-3-3
Operating Or Traveling On Public Roads ……….1-3-3
Inspect and Maintain ROPS …………………………1-3-4
Add and Operate Attachments Safely ……………1-3-4
Safety—Maintenance Precautions
Park And Prepare For Service Safely…………….1-4-1
Service Tires Safely…………………………………….1-4-1
Service Cooling System Safely …………………….1-4-2
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating………1-4-2
Make Welding Repairs Safely ………………………1-4-2
Drive Metal Pins Safely ……………………………….1-4-3
Safety—Safety Signs
Safety Signs ………………………………………………1-5-1
Operation—Operator’s Station
Operator Controls ……………………………………….2-1-1
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Operator Control Functions ………………………….2-1-3
Instrument Panel ………………………………………..2-1-4
Instrument Panel Functions………………………….2-1-5
Heater and Air Conditioner Controls………………2-1-6
Steering Column Lever………………………………..2-1-7
Circuit Breaker Compartment ……………………….2-1-8
Operator Seat and Instructional Seat …………….2-1-9
Air Suspension Seat—If Equipped ………………2-1-10
Seat Belt ………………………………………………….2-1-10
Battery Disconnect Switch and Battery
Circuit Breakers…………………………………….2-1-11
Miscellaneous Equipment…………………………..2-1-12
Monitor Display Unit—Default Display Menu…2-1-14
Monitor Display Unit—Menu Function ………….2-1-16
Operation—Operating the Machine
Before Starting Work …………………………………..2-2-1
Operator’s Daily Machine Check
Before Starting ……………………………………….2-2-1
Starting Engine …………………………………………..2-2-2
Replace Start Aid Can …………………………………2-2-3
Driving Machine………………………………………….2-2-3
Steering Machine………………………………………..2-2-4
Shifting Transmission ………………………………….2-2-5
Using Range Hold ………………………………………2-2-6
Using Inter-Axle Lock ………………………………….2-2-6
Slowing and Stopping the Machine ……………….2-2-7
Operating on a Hill………………………………………2-2-8
Off-Road Operation …………………………………….2-2-8
Loading and Unloading Dump Body………………2-2-9
Freeing Stuck Machine………………………………2-2-10
Parking the Machine………………………………….2-2-10
Towing the Machine…………………………………..2-2-11
Releasing Park Brake for Towing ………………..2-2-12
Mechanically Releasing Park Brake …………….2-2-12
Machine Lifting Points ……………………………….2-2-13
Loading and Unloading Machine from Trailer ..2-2-14
Lock All Compartments ……………………………..2-2-15
Maintenance—Machine
Diesel Fuel…………………………………………………3-1-1
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner ……………….3-1-1
Testing Diesel Fuel ……………………………………..3-1-1
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel ………………….3-1-2
Diesel Engine Oil ………………………………………..3-1-2
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals …3-1-3
Hydraulic Oil ………………………………………………3-1-4

Transmission and Transfer Case Oil ……………..3-1-4
Axle Gear Oil ……………………………………………..3-1-5
Diesel Engine Coolant …………………………………3-1-5
Grease………………………………………………………3-1-6
Oil Filters …………………………………………………..3-1-6
Lubricant Storage ……………………………………….3-1-6
Alternative And Synthetic Lubricants……………..3-1-7
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals …..3-2-1
Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants …………………3-2-1
Prepare Machine for Maintenance ………………..3-2-1
Install Dump Body Prop……………………………….3-2-2
Install Articulation Safety Lock Bar ………………..3-2-2
Lower and Raise Bottom Guard ……………………3-2-2
Relieve Pneumatic Pressure ………………………..3-2-3
Tilt Cab ……………………………………………………..3-2-4
Maintenance and Repair Record
Keeping System ……………………………………..3-2-5
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and
3-Way Coolant Test Kit…………………………….3-2-5
Maintenance and Repair Record
Keeping System ……………………………………..3-2-6
Maintenance—As Required
Service Engine Air Intake System …………………3-3-1
Inspect and Clean Cooling Systems………………3-3-2
Clean, Inspect, and Replace—Transmission,
Transfer Case, and Axle
Breathers……………………………………………….3-3-3
Inspect Tires, Check Pressure ……………………..3-3-4
Drain Fuel Filters (S.N.—201014) …………………3-3-6
Drain Fuel Filters (S.N. 201015—) ………………..3-3-6
Inspect Serpentine Belt ……………………………….3-3-6
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily
Check Engine Coolant Level ………………………..3-4-1
Check Engine Oil Level ……………………………….3-4-1
Check Transfer Case Oil Level……………………..3-4-2
Check Hydraulic Oil Level ……………………………3-4-2
Grease Dump Body Pivot Pins ……………………..3-4-3
Lubricate Tailgate Pivots—If Equipped…………..3-4-3
Maintenance—Initial Service – 100 Hours
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter …………..3-5-1
Replace Hydraulic System Oil Return Filter ……3-5-2
Replace Primary Fuel Filter (S.N. 201015—) ….3-5-3
Change Transfer Case Oil……………………………3-5-3
Change Axle Oil………………………………………….3-5-4
Change Final Drive Oil ………………………………..3-5-4
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours
Check Park Brake Pad Wear………………………..3-6-1
Check Dry Caliper Service Brake Pad Wear …..3-6-1
Check Front Axle Suspension Struts……………..3-6-2
Inspect, Clean, and Replace Cab Air Filter …….3-6-3
Check Batteries, Clean and Tighten Terminals ..3-6-4
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Lubricate Oscillation Tube, Articulation
Joints, Steering Cylinder Rod Ends,
and Oscillation Tube Through Drive
Shaft Bearings………………………………………..3-6-5
Check Transmission Oil Level ………………………3-6-6
Clean and Inspect Hydraulic Reservoir
Breather ………………………………………………..3-6-7
Replace In-line Fuel Filter (S.N. 201015—)…….3-6-7
Replace Fuel Filters (S.N.—201014)……………..3-6-8
Replace Final Fuel Filter (S.N. 201015—)………3-6-8
Check Coolant Conditioner in Radiator ………….3-6-9
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours
Check Axle Oil Levels………………………………….3-7-1
Check Final Drive Oil Levels ………………………..3-7-1
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather …………..3-7-2
Check and Adjust Bin Shock Pad………………….3-7-3
Grease Prop Shaft Slip Joint ………………………..3-7-3
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours
Adjust Engine Valve Clearance …………………….3-8-1
Change Transmission Oil …………………………….3-8-1
Replace Transmission Oil Filter…………………….3-8-2
Change Transfer Case Oil……………………………3-8-3
Change Axle Oil………………………………………….3-8-3
Change Final Drive Oil ………………………………..3-8-4
Replace Pneumatic System Dryer-Filter ………..3-8-4
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours
Change Hydraulic Oil…………………………………..3-9-1
Replace Hydraulic Suction Screen ………………..3-9-2
Replace Pneumatic Block Silencer Filter………..3-9-2
Maintenance—Every 4500 Hours
Replace Engine Crankshaft Dampener ………..3-10-1
Maintenance—Every 5000 Hours
Drain, Flush and Refill Engine Cooling
System ………………………………………………..3-11-1
Miscellaneous—Machine
Do Not Service Control Valves,
Cylinders, Pumps or Motors……………………..4-1-1
Do Not Service Injection Nozzles ………………….4-1-1
Bleeding Fuel System………………………………….4-1-1
Check Engine Air Intake System …………………..4-1-2
Check Brake Accumulators ………………………….4-1-3
Check Wheel Nuts………………………………………4-1-3
Lubricate Hinges…………………………………………4-1-3
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System ………4-1-3
Using Battery Charger …………………………………4-1-4
Handling, Checking And Servicing
Batteries Carefully…………………………………..4-1-5
Replace Batteries ……………………………………….4-1-6
Replace Front Turn Signal Bulb,
Headlight Bulb, and Front Park Light Bulb ….4-1-7
Adjust Headlights………………………………………..4-1-9
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Replace Backup Light and Work
Light—If Equipped…………………………………4-1-10
Replace Tail and Brake Light and Rear
Turn Signal …………………………………………..4-1-10
Replace Dome Light Bulb and Circuit
Breaker Compartment Light Bulb…………….4-1-11
Clean The Machine Regularly …………………….4-1-11
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values…..4-1-12
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values…………..4-1-13
Imperial and SAE (Inch) Cap Screw
and Nut Torque Values…………………………..4-1-14
Metric Cap Screw and Nut Torque Values…….4-1-15
Welding on Machine ………………………………….4-1-16
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout
Operational Checkout………………………………….4-2-1
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Charts ………………………4-3-1
Engine ………………………………………………………4-3-2
Transmission ……………………………………………..4-3-4
Axle…………………………………………………………..4-3-5
Tires………………………………………………………….4-3-6
Brakes ………………………………………………………4-3-6
Hydraulic System………………………………………..4-3-7
Instruments and Controls …………………………….4-3-7
Electrical System ………………………………………..4-3-8
Rear Frame and Cab…………………………………..4-3-9
MDU Displayed Service Codes …………………..4-3-10
Miscellaneous—Storage
Prepare Machine for Storage ……………………….4-4-1
Miscellaneous—Serial Numbers
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) …..4-5-1
Record Engine Serial Number………………………4-5-1
Record Transmission Serial Number……………..4-5-1
Front Axle Serial Number …………………………….4-5-2
Middle Axle Serial Number …………………………..4-5-2
Rear Axle Serial Number……………………………..4-5-2
Miscellaneous—Specifications
250D Articulated Dump Truck Specifications ….4-6-1
300D Articulated Dump Truck Specifications ….4-6-5
250D and 300D Engine Specifications …………..4-6-8
250D and 300D Travel Speeds …………………….4-6-9
250D and 300D Drain and Refill Capacities ……4-6-9