John Deere 450J, 550J, 650J Crawler Dozer Index:

• Contents
  • Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences
    • Safety and Operator Convenience Features
  • Safety—General Precautions
    • Recognize Safety Information
    • Follow Safety Instructions
    • Operate Only If Qualified
    • Wear Protective Equipment
    • Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications
    • Inspect Machine
    • Stay Clear of Moving Parts
    • Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
    • Avoid High-Pressure Oil
    • Work In Ventilated Area
    • Prevent Fires
    • Prevent Battery Explosions
    • Handle Chemical Products Safely
    • Dispose of Waste Properly
    • Prepare for Emergencies
    • Add Cab Guarding For Special Uses
    • Clean Debris from Machine
  • Safety—Operating Precautions
    • Start Only From Operator’s Seat
    • Prevent Unintended Machine Movement
    • Avoid Work Site Hazards
    • Keep Riders Off Machine
    • Avoid Backover Accidents
    • Avoid Machine Tip Over
  • Safety—Maintenance Precautions
    • Park And Prepare For Service Safely
    • Service Cooling System Safely
    • Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
    • Make Welding Repairs Safely
    • Drive Metal Pins Safely
  • Safety—Safety Signs
    • Safety Signs
    • Replace Safety Signs
  • Operation—Operator’s Station
    • Instrument Panel (S.N. —141178)
    • Instrument Panel Functions (S.N. —141178)
    • Instrument Panel (S.N. 141179— )
    • Instrument Panel Functions (S.N. 141179— )
    • Warm-Up Indicator
    • Transmission Controller Display Window
    • Air Conditioning and Cab Heater
    • Windshield Wiper and Washer Controls
    • Horn Switch
    • Auxiliary Power Outlet—If Equipped
    • Side Windows—Secondary Exits
    • Adjust Non-Suspension Seat
    • Adjust Suspension Seat—If Equipped
    • Adjust Armrest
    • Seat Belt
  • Operation—Operating The Machine
    • Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting
    • Check Instruments Before Starting (S.N. —141178)
    • Check Instruments Before Starting (S.N. 141179— )
    • Starting the Engine
    • Starting Fluid (Cold Weather Start Aid)—If Equipped (S.N. —141178)
    • Starting Fluid (Cold Weather Start Aid)—If Equipped (S.N. 141179— )
    • Using Coolant Heater—If Equipped
    • Operating Fuel-Fired Coolant Heater—If Equipped
    • Engine Warm-Up
    • Cold Weather Warm-Up
    • Transmission Speed Reverse Ratio Knob
    • Transmission Control Lever (TCL)
    • Driving the Machine
    • Steering the Machine
    • Using Engine Speed Control Knob
    • Travel Speed Using Transmission Control Lever (TCL)
    • Decelerator/Brake Pedal
    • Using Park Lock Lever
    • Stopping the Machine
    • Parking the Machine
    • Blade Pitch Operation
    • Operating Blade
    • Tilting Blade
    • Angling Blade
    • Blade Control Lever—Operation
    • Avoid Track Damage
    • Ripper Control Lever—If Equipped
    • Operating Winch—If Equipped
    • Fasten Cable to Winch Drum—4000S Series
    • Winch Free Spool Drag Adjustment
    • Loading Machine on a Trailer
    • Releasing Park Brake to Tow the Machine
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Codes
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Codes—Active Codes
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Codes—Stored Codes
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Machine Settings
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Machine Settings—Job Timer
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Machine Settings—Controller Info
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Machine Settings—Hydraulics (IGC Machines Only)
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Diagnostic
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Diagnostic—Live Values
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Units
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Monitor Config
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Contrast
  • Maintenance—Machine
    • Diesel Fuel
    • Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
    • Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
    • Biodiesel Fuel
    • Testing Diesel Fuel
    • Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
    • Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
    • Diesel Engine Oil
    • Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals
    • Track Rollers, Front Idler and Carrier Roller Oil
    • Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
    • Final Drive and Winch Oil
    • Grease
    • Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant
  • Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance
    • Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals
    • Check the Hour Meter Regularly
    • Prepare Machine for Maintenance
    • Fuel Tank
    • Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit
    • Service Intervals
    • Required Parts
  • Maintenance—As Required
    • Inspect Serpentine Belt
    • Check Track Sag
    • Adjust Track Sag
    • Operating in Mud or Snow
    • Check Blade Ball and Socket Joint
    • Inspecting and Cleaning Dusty Primary Element
    • Check Coolant
  • Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily
    • Check Coolant Level
    • Check Engine Oil Level
    • Grease Adjustable Pitch Link
    • Drain Water Separator Sediment
    • Check Hydraulic Oil Level
    • Check Transmission Oil Level
    • Clean Dust Unloader Valve
    • Grease Dozer Linkage and Blade Socket
    • Check Winch Oil—If Equipped
  • Maintenance—Every 50 Hours
    • Grease Ripper—If Equipped
  • Maintenance—Initial Service – 250 Hours
    • Drain and Refill Engine Break-In Oil and Replace Filter
  • Maintenance—Every 250 Hours
    • Drain Final Fuel Filter Sediment
    • Check Final Drives Oil Level
    • Check and Adjust Blade Pivot Clearance—If Equipped
    • Take Engine Oil Sample
  • Maintenance—Every 500 Hours
    • Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter
    • Check Air Intake Hose
    • Replace Final Fuel Filter
    • Replace Primary Fuel Filter
    • Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals
    • Replace Winch Oil Filter—If Equipped
    • Take Fluid Samples
  • Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours
    • Clean Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube
    • Change Final Drives Oil
    • Replace Air Cleaner Elements
    • Replace Dust Unloader Valve
    • Drain and Refill Winch Oil and Replace Filter—If Equipped
    • Clean or Replace Winch Hydraulic Breather Filter—If Equipped
    • Check Coolant
  • Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours
    • Adjust Engine Valve Lash (Clearance)
    • Drain and Refill Hydraulic Oil and Replace Filter
    • Change Transmission Oil and Filter
  • Miscellaneous—Machine
    • Drain the Cooling System
    • Fill the Cooling System
    • Clean the Engine Air Precleaner Screen
    • Blade Installation—Initial
    • Blade Pitch Linkage Adjustment
    • Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or Injection Pump
    • Inspecting and Cleaning Dusty Primary Element
    • Precautions for Alternator and Regulator
    • Handling, Checking and Servicing Batteries Carefully
    • Using Battery Charger
    • Using Booster Batteries—12 Volt System
    • Replacing Batteries
    • Removing Batteries
    • JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped
    • Fuse Specifications for ROPS Units (S.N. —153833)
    • Fuse Specifications for Cab Units—If Equipped (S.N. —150490)
    • Fuse Specification—IGC Machines
    • Fuse Specifications (S.N. 150491— )
    • Drain Fuel Tank Sump
    • Cleaning Fresh Cab Air Filter—If Equipped
    • Cleaning Cab Air Recirculation Filter—If Equipped
    • Check Air Conditioner Refrigerant Level—If Equipped
    • Track Sag General Information
    • Adding Oil to the Roller
    • Checking Track Carrier Roller Oil Level
    • Do Not Service Control Valves and Cylinders
    • Checking Neutral Start System (S.N. —141178)
    • Keep ROPS Installed Properly
    • Checking Track Shoe Cap Screw Torque
    • Hardware Torque Specifications
    • Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
    • Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
  • Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout
    • Operational Checkout
  • Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshooting Procedure
    • Engine
    • Electrical System
    • Hydraulic System
    • Hydrostatic Transmission
    • Gauges and Indicators
    • Access Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) (S.N. —141178)
    • Access Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
    • Engine Control Unit (ECU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
    • Monitor Display Unit (MDU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (S.N. —141178)
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
    • Transmission Controller Unit (TCU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
  • Miscellaneous—Storage
    • Prepare Machine for Storage
    • Monthly Storage Procedure
    • Avoid Track Damage
  • Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers
    • General
    • Record Engine Serial Number
    • Keep Machines Secure
    • Keep Proof of Ownership
  • Miscellaneous—Specifications
    • 450J-LT Crawler Dozer Dimensions
    • 450J-LT Crawler Dozer Specifications
    • 450J-LT Crawler Dozer Weights
    • 450J-LGP Crawler Dozer Dimensions
    • 450J-LGP Crawler Dozer Specifications
    • 450J-LGP Crawler Dozer Weights
    • 450J-LT and 450J-LGP Crawler Dozer Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 550J-LT Crawler Dozer Dimensions
    • 550J-LT Crawler Dozer Specifications
    • 550J-LT Crawler Dozer Weights
    • 550J-LGP Crawler Dozer Dimensions
    • 550J-LGP Crawler Dozer Specifications
    • 550J-LGP Crawler Dozer Weights
    • 550J-LT and 550J-LGP Crawler Dozer Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 650J-LT Crawler Dozer Dimensions
    • 650J-LT Crawler Dozer Specifications
    • 650J-LT Crawler Dozer Weights
    • 650J-LGP Crawler Dozer Dimensions
    • 650J-LGP Crawler Dozer Specifications
    • 650J-LGP Crawler Dozer Weights
    • 650J-XLT Crawler Dozer Dimensions
    • 650J-XLT Crawler Dozer Specifications
    • 650J-XLT Crawler Dozer Weights
    • 650J, 650J-LGP and 650J-XLT Crawler Dozer Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 550J and 650J Parallelogram Ripper
    • 4000S Winch
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