John Deere 315SL and 325SL Backhoe Loader Index:

• Contents
  • Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences
    • Safety and Operator Convenience Features
  • Safety—General Precautions
    • Information for European Union Directives and Customs Union Technical Regulations Compliance
    • 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 Oils
    • Work In Ventilated Area
    • Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
    • Prevent Fires
    • In Case of Machine Fire
    • Prevent Battery Explosions
    • Handle Chemical Products Safely
    • Dispose of Waste Properly
    • Prepare for Emergencies
    • Clean Debris from Machine
  • Safety—Operating Precautions
    • Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
    • Start Only From Operator’s Seat
    • Use and Maintain Seat Belt
    • Prevent Unintended Machine Movement
    • Prevent Unintended Machine Movement—If Equipped With Pilot Controls
    • Avoid Work Site Hazards
    • Keep Riders Off Machine
    • Avoid Backover Accidents
    • Avoid Machine Tipover
    • Operating or Traveling On Public Roads
    • Inspect and Maintain ROPS
    • Travel Safely
    • Prevent Acid Burns
    • Add and Operate Attachments Safely
    • Use Special Care When Operating
  • 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
    • Follow Tire Recommendations
    • Service Tires Safely
  • Safety—Safety Signs and Other Instructions
    • Safety Signs and Other Instructions
  • Operation—Operator’s Station
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Functions
    • Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Functions
    • Right Console Functions
    • Steering Console Controls
    • Engine Speed Control Knob
    • Defroster, Heater, and Air Conditioner Controls—If Equipped
    • Radio—If Equipped
    • Backhoe Controls
    • Pilot Enable Switch—If Equipped
    • Loader Controls
    • Seat Controls
    • Security System
    • Steering Wheel Tilt Lever
    • Opening Windows—Cab Machines
    • Dome Light Operation—Cab Machines
    • Accessory Power Outlet
    • Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location
  • Operation—Operating the Machine
    • Before Starting Work
    • Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting
    • Check Instruments Before Starting
    • Automatic Recall of Stored Functions and Settings
    • Engine Break-In Period
    • Starting the Engine
    • Cold Start Aid—Starting Fluid—If Equipped
    • Cold Start Aid—Engine Block Heater—If Equipped
    • Engine Warm-Up
    • Cold Weather Engine Warm-Up
    • Driving the Machine
    • Multi-Function Lever (MFL) Operation
    • Ride Control Operation—If Equipped
    • Pilot Control Operation—If Equipped
    • Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Software Delivery Process
    • Economy (ECO) Mode Operation—If Equipped
    • Auto-Shutdown Operation
    • Stabilizer Operation
    • Boom Lock Operation
    • Swing Lock Operation
    • Backhoe Operation—Two-Lever Controls—Backhoe Pattern
    • Backhoe Operation—Two-Lever Controls—Excavator Pattern
    • Backhoe Operation—Pilot Controls—Backhoe Pattern
    • Backhoe Operation—Pilot Controls—Excavator Pattern
    • Auto-Idle Operation—Backhoe Functions Only
    • Extendable Dipperstick Operation—If Equipped
    • Extendable Dipperstick Operation With Attachments—If Equipped
    • Extendable Dipperstick Lock Operation—If Equipped
    • Backhoe Auxiliary Hydraulic Selective Flow Operation—If Equipped
    • Backhoe Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation—If Equipped
    • Backhoe Boom Sideshift Operation
    • Loader Operation
    • Loader Clutch Disconnect Operation
    • Loader Auxiliary Hydraulic Operation—If Equipped
    • Differential Lock Operation
    • Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Operation—If Equipped
    • Lifting Objects
    • Parking Machine
    • Lifting Machine
    • Loading Machine Onto Trailer
    • Towing
  • Operation—Monitor Operation
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM)
    • Main Menu
    • Operation—Job Timer
    • Operation—Software Update
    • Operation—Software Version
    • Diagnostics—Codes
    • Setup—Monitor
    • Setup—Auto Idle
    • Setup—Security
    • Setup—Auto Shutdown
    • Setup—Economy Mode
    • Setup—Hydraulics
    • Setup—Transmission
    • Setup—Wiper Delay
  • Maintenance—Machine
    • Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
    • Hydraulic Oil
    • Transmission, Axles, and Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Oil
    • Grease
    • Lubricant Storage
    • Mixing of Lubricants
    • Diesel Fuel
    • Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
    • Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
    • BioDiesel Fuel
    • Testing Diesel Fuel
    • Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives
    • Fuel Filters
    • Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
    • Diesel Engine Break-In™ Oil
    • Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage III
    • Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II
    • Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals
    • Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 2 and Stage II Engines
    • Oil Filters
    • Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
    • John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender
    • Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate
    • Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
    • Testing Coolant Freeze Point
    • Disposing of Coolant
    • Grease For Sideshift Frame and Stabilizer Leg Wear Strips
  • Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance
    • Service Machine at Specified Intervals
    • Check Hour Meter Regularly
    • Prepare Machine for Maintenance
    • Fuel Tank
    • Loader Boom Service Lock
    • Opening and Closing Engine Hood
    • Battery Disconnect—If Equipped
    • Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit
    • Service Intervals
    • Required Parts
    • Maintenance Legend
  • Maintenance—As Required
    • Inspect Tires and Check Pressure
    • Tire Pressures
    • Check Wheel Fasteners
    • Inspect Cab Fresh Air and Recirculation Filters—If Equipped
    • Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Filters
    • Inspect and Replace Air Cleaner Elements
    • Inspect and Clean Cooling System
    • Lubricate Non-Powered Front Wheel Bearings—If Equipped
    • Lubricate Sideshift Frame
  • Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily
    • Check Engine Coolant Level
    • Check Hydraulic System Oil Level
    • Check Engine Oil Level
    • Lubricate Loader Pivots
    • Lubricate Front Axle Pivot Pin
    • Lubricate Backhoe Boom, Crowd Cylinders and Pivots
    • Lubricate Backhoe Coupler Mechanical Jack—If Equipped
    • Lubricate Backhoe Bucket Cylinder and Pivots
    • Lubricate Backhoe Swing Cylinder and Pivots
    • Lubricate MFWD Front Axle and Universal Joints—If Equipped
    • Lubricate Non-Powered Front Axle Steering Pivots—If Equipped
    • Lubricate Multipurpose Bucket Pivots—If Equipped
  • Maintenance—Every 250 Hours
    • Take Engine Oil Sample
    • Check MFWD Front Planetary Housing Oil Level—If Equipped
    • Check MFWD Front Axle Oil Level—If Equipped
    • Check Rear Axle Oil Level
    • Check Transmission Oil Level
    • Lubricate MFWD Drive Shaft Spline—If Equipped
    • Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter
  • Maintenance—Every 500 Hours
    • Take Fluid Samples
    • Check Air Intake Hose
    • Check Boom-to-Dipperstick Pin Bolt Torque
    • Drain Water and Sediment From Fuel Tank
    • Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter
    • Replace Fuel Filters
    • Clean Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube
  • Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours
    • Check Coolant Condition
    • Clean, Pack, and Adjust Non-Powered Front Wheel Bearings—If Equipped
    • Drain and Refill Transmission Oil and Replace Filter
    • Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter
    • Replace Cab Fresh Air and Recirculation Filters—If Equipped
    • Replace Hydraulic Tank Breather Filter
    • Replace Fuel Tank Breather
    • Inspect Accessory Drive Belt
  • Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours
    • Drain and Refill MFWD Front Planetary Housing Oil—If Equipped
    • Drain and Refill MFWD Front Axle Housing Oil—If Equipped
    • Drain and Refill Rear Axle and Planetary Housing Oil
    • Inspect and Clean Hydraulic Tank Fill Screen
    • Drain and Refill Hydraulic Tank Oil
  • Maintenance—Every 3000 Hours
    • Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash
  • Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours
    • Draining the Cooling System
    • Filling the Cooling System
  • Miscellaneous—Machine
    • Changing Loader Buckets
    • Changing Sideshift Backhoe Stabilizer Feet
    • Check and Adjust Backhoe Boom Lock
    • Check Receiver-Dryer—If Equipped
    • Checking Coolant Hoses and Radiator
    • Checking Ride Control Accumulator—If Equipped
    • Checking Starting System
    • Discharge Pilot Control System Hydraulic Pressure—If Equipped
    • Discharge Ride Control System Hydraulic Pressure—If Equipped
    • Inspect Loader Boom Service Lock
    • Lowering Boom Without Electrical Power—Machines With Pilot Controls
    • Adjust Stabilizer Leg
    • Service Recommendations for Snap-To-Connect® (STC) Fittings
    • Toe-In Check and Adjust
    • Steering Angle Check and Adjust
    • Adding Front Counterweights
    • Adding Liquid Ballast to Front Tires
    • Pilot Control Wrist Rest Adjustment—If Equipped
    • Fuel System Bleed Procedure
    • Service Brake Bleed Procedure
    • Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors
    • Precautions for Alternator and Regulator
    • Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully
    • Using Battery Charger
    • Using Booster Batteries—12-Volt System
    • Removing Batteries
    • Replacing Batteries
    • Welding on Machine
    • Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
    • Replacing Fuses
    • External Service Brake Inspection
    • Keep ROPS Installed Properly
    • JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped
    • Fluid Sampling Test Ports—If Equipped
    • Remove and Install Halogen Bulb
    • Hardware Torque Specifications
    • Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
    • Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
  • Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout
    • Operational Checkout Procedure
      • Diagnostic Trouble Code Check
      • Switched Power OFF, Engine OFF Checks
      • Switched Power ON, Engine OFF Checks
      • Switched Power ON, Engine ON Checks
  • Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshooting Procedure
    • Engine
    • Electrical System
    • Hydraulic System
    • Steering System
    • Power Train
    • MFWD—If Equipped
    • Rear Axle
    • Air Conditioning—If Equipped
    • Software Update
  • Miscellaneous—Storage
    • Prepare Machine for Storage
    • Monthly Storage Procedure
  • Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers
    • Record Product Identification Number (PIN)
    • Record Engine Serial Number
    • Record Transmission Serial Number
    • Record Rear Axle Housing Serial Number
    • Record Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Front Axle Housing Serial Number—If Equipped
    • Keep Proof of Ownership
    • Keep Machines Secure
  • Miscellaneous—Specifications
    • 315SL Backhoe Loader Engine Specifications
    • 325SL Backhoe Loader Engine Specifications
    • 315SL Travel Speeds
    • 325SL Travel Speeds
    • 315SL Backhoe Loader Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 325SL Backhoe Loader Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 315SL Backhoe Loader Dimensions
    • 325SL Backhoe Loader Dimensions
    • 315SL Backhoe Loader Weight
    • 325SL Backhoe Loader Weight
    • 315SL Buckets
    • 325SL Buckets
    • 315SL Backhoe Loader Lifting Capacities—Standard Dipperstick
    • 315SL Backhoe Loader Lifting Capacities—Extendable Dipperstick (Retracted)
    • 315SL Backhoe Loader Lifting Capacities—Extendable Dipperstick (Extended)
    • 325SL Backhoe Loader Lifting Capacities—Extendable Dipperstick (Retracted)
    • 325SL Backhoe Loader Lifting Capacities—Extendable Dipperstick (Extended)
    • Customs Union—EAC
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  • Section 2-1
  • Section 2-2
  • Section 2-3
  • Section 3-1
  • Section 3-2
  • Section 3-3
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  • Section 3-5
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  • Section 3-7
  • Section 3-8
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  • Section 3-10
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