John Deere 315D Sideshift Backhoe Loader Index:

Safety
Safety Signs
Operator’s Station
Instrument Panel
Levers, Pedals, and Switches
Backhoe Controls
Seat
Lights
Break-In .
Pre-Start Inspection
Operating the Engine
Starting ..
Stopping
Driving the Backhoe Loader
Brake Pedals
Speed Controls
Clutch Controls
FNR Lever .
Transaxle Gear Shift Lever .
Parking the Backhoe Loader
Operating the Backhoe Loader
Stabilizer Control Levers
Backhoe Control Levers .
Loader Control Lever
Mechanical Front Wheel Drive
Differential Lock
Backhoe Bucket Position
Craning .
Transporting
Trailer Loading
Towing
Fuels and Lubricants
Fuel
Engine Oil
Transaxle Oil .
Hydraulic and Reverser Oil
Mechanical Front Wheel Drive Oil
Grease
Extendible Dipperstick Grease
Synthetic Lubricants .
Periodic Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Prepare Machine for Maintenance
Maintenance Records …
Maintenance-As Required
Check Precleaner
Clean Air Cleaner Elements
Clean Cab Fresh Air Filter
Check Tire Pressure
Check and Adjust Park Brake
Check and Adjust Belt Tension
Drain Fuel Tank Sump
Lubricate Side Shift Frame .
Lubricate Stabilizer Leg Wear Strips .
Maintenance-Every IO Hours or Daily
Check Coolant Level
Check Engine Oil Level
Lubricate Loader Pivots
Lubricate Front Axle and Steering
Cylinder Pivots
Lubricate Backhoe Pivot Points
Lubricate Backhoe Bucket Pivot and
Cylinder Rod End
Lubricate Extendible Dipperstick Bearing
Strips
Lubricate MFWD Front Axle IJ-Joints
Lubricate MFWD Driveshaft U-Joints
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Maintenance-Every 250 Hours
Change Engine Oil and Filter
Check Hydraulic Oil Level …
Check Reverser Oil Level .
Check Battery Electrolyte Level
Check Transaxle Oil Level and (MFWD)
Transfer Case Oil Level-If Equipp .
Check MFWD Front Axle Housing Oil .
Check MFWD Front Wheel Planetary
Housing Oil
Maintenance-Every 500 Hours
Check Air Intake Hoses .
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter
Change Fuel Filter …..
Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings
Add Coolant Conditioner to Radiator
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather
Maintenance-Every 1000 Hours
Adjust Engine Valve Lash .
Clean Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube
Check Engine Speeds
Adjust Engine Speed Control Linkage .
Check and Adjust Park Brake
Change Hydraulic Reservoir Oil
Clean, Pack, and Adjust Non-Powered
Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate Non-Powered Front Wheel
Bearings
Change Transaxle Oil ……
Drain MFWD Transfer Case Oil
Change Reverser and Torque Converter
Oil
Change MFWD Front Axle Housing Oil
Change MFWD Front Wheel Planetary
Housing Oil
Maintenance
Cooling System
Fuel System
Electrical System
Miscellaneous
Driving Checks, MFWD ..
Hydraulic System Checks
Accessories Checks
Cab Component Checks
Miscellaneous Checks
Troubleshooting
Engine
Electrical System .
Hydraulic System
Power Train
Gauges and Indicators
Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD)
Storage
Crime Prevention Tips
Specifications
315D Sideshift Backhoe Loader .
Machine Numbers