John Deere 318E and 320E Skid Steer Loader 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 Oils
    • Work In Ventilated Area
    • Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
    • Prevent Fires
    • 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
    • Avoid Work Site Hazards
    • Keep Riders Off Machine
    • Avoid Backover Accidents
    • Avoid Machine Tip Over
    • Operating On Slopes
    • Operating or Traveling On Public Roads
    • Inspect and Maintain ROPS
    • Add and Operate Attachments Safely
  • 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
    • Service Tires Safely
    • Handle Cab Door Safely
  • Safety—Safety Signs
    • Safety Signs
  • Operation—Operator’s Station
    • Machine Control
    • Control Panel—Key Start
    • Control Panel—Keyless Start
    • Sealed Switch Module (SSM)
    • Gauges and Indicators
    • Interlocking Seat Bar
    • Cab Door—If Equipped
    • Side Windows—If Equipped
    • Top Window
    • Rear Window (Secondary Exit)
    • Fire Extinguisher Location
    • 12-Volt Power Outlet
    • Heating/Defrosting Controls—If Equipped
    • Air Conditioning Controls—If Equipped
    • Seat Adjustment
    • Dome Light
    • Radio—If Equipped
    • Horn Button—If Equipped
    • Beacon—If Equipped
  • Operation—Operating the Machine
    • Before Starting Work
    • Operator’s Daily Machine Check Before Starting
    • Entering and Exiting Skid Steer Loader
    • Starting the Engine
    • Cold Weather Starting
    • Engine Block Heater—If Equipped
    • Engine Speed Control
    • Stopping the Engine
    • Boom Lock
    • Boom Release
    • Steering—Manual Controls
    • Operating Boom—Manual Controls
    • Operating Bucket—Manual Controls
    • Steering—EH Controls
    • Operating Boom—EH Controls
    • Operating Bucket—EH Controls
    • Joystick Performance Package—If Equipped
    • Transmission Response Rate (Travel and Steer)—If Equipped
    • Switchable Controls—If Equipped
    • Hydraulic Response Rate (Boom and Bucket)—If Equipped
    • Creep Mode—If Equipped
    • Attachment Mounting System—Quik-Tatch™
    • Auto-Idle
    • Connecting and Disconnecting Auxiliary Hydraulics
    • Operating Auxiliary Hydraulics
    • Hydraulic System Pressure Release—Manual Controls
    • Hydraulic System Pressure Release—EH Controls
    • Self Leveling Hydraulics—If Equipped
    • Ride Control—If Equipped
    • High Flow Hydraulics—If Equipped
    • Two-Speed Operation—If Equipped
    • Loading Machine On a Trailer
  • Operation—Monitor Operation
    • Engagement and Monitor Unit (EMU)
    • Engagement and Monitor Unit (EMU)—Normal Display
    • Engagement and Monitor Unit (EMU) Display Messages
    • Engagement and Monitor Unit (EMU)—Main Menu
    • Engagement and Monitor Unit (EMU)—Main Menu—Auxiliary Hydraulic Override
    • Engagement and Monitor Unit (EMU)—Main Menu—Creep Limit
    • Engagement and Monitor Unit (EMU)—Main Menu—Courtesy Lighting
    • Engagement and Monitor Unit (EMU)—Main Menu—Fan Reverse Interval
    • Engagement and Monitor Unit (EMU)—Main Menu—Codes
    • Engagement and Monitor Unit (EMU)—Main Menu—Monitor
    • Engagement and Monitor Unit (EMU)—Main Menu—Job Timer
    • Engagement and Monitor Unit (EMU)—Main Menu—Auto-Idle
    • Engagement and Monitor Unit (EMU)—Anti-Theft—If Equipped
    • Auto-Shutdown With Alarm
  • Maintenance—Machine
    • Diesel Fuel
    • Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
    • Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
    • Biodiesel Fuel
    • Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives
    • Testing Diesel Fuel
    • Fuel Filters
    • Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
    • Operating in Cold Temperature Climates
    • Operating at High Altitude
    • Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
    • Diesel Engine Break-In Oil
    • Diesel Engine Oil
    • Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals
    • Oil Filters
    • Diesel Engine Coolant (engine without wet sleeve cylinder liners)
    • Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant
    • John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender
    • Supplemental Coolant Additives
    • Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
    • Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender
    • Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
    • Hydraulic and Hydrostatic Oil
    • Chain Case Oil
    • Grease
  • Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance
    • Engine Identification
    • Service Machine at Specified Intervals
    • Fuel Tank
    • Raising and Blocking Machine
    • Raising Operator’s Station
    • Opening and Closing Engine Cover
    • Engine Side Panels—Remove and Install
    • Footwell Removal
    • Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit
    • Service Intervals
    • Required Parts
    • Maintenance Legend
  • Maintenance—As Required
    • Check and Clean Cooling Package
    • Check Coolant
    • Check Tire Pressure
    • Check Wheel Lug Nut Torque
    • Check Cab Fresh Air and Recirculation Air Filters—If Equipped
    • Check Fuel Tank Breather
    • Replace Primary Engine Air Filter
    • Replace Secondary Engine Air Filter
    • Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator
    • Check Accessory Drive Belt
    • Lubricate Steering Centering Mechanism—If Equipped
  • Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily
    • Check Engine Oil Level
    • Check Hydraulic Oil Level
    • Check Coolant Level
    • Lubricate Boom Linkage, Cylinder Pivot Points, and Quik-Tatch™ Linkage
  • Maintenance—Every 50 Hours
    • Check and Clean Dust Unloader Valve
  • Maintenance—Every 100 Hours
    • Check and Adjust Accessory Drive Belt Tension
  • Maintenance—Every 250 Hours
    • Take Engine Oil Sample
  • Maintenance—Every 500 Hours
    • Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter
    • Replace Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator
    • Replace Final Fuel Filter
    • Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter
    • Lubricate Steering Linkage—If Equipped
    • Check Chain Case Oil Level
    • Take Fluid Samples
  • Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours
    • Check Coolant
    • Replace Fuel Tank Breather
    • Replace Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Breather
    • Change Hydraulic Oil
    • Change Chain Case Oil
  • Maintenance—Every 1500 Hours
    • Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash
  • Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours
    • Drain Cooling System
    • Flush Cooling System
    • Fill Cooling System
  • Miscellaneous—Machine
    • Bleed Fuel System
    • Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors
    • Precautions for Alternator and Regulator
    • Handling Batteries Safely
    • Using Battery Charger
    • Using Booster Batteries—12-Volt System
    • Removing Battery
    • Replacing Battery
    • Welding On Machine
    • Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
    • Remove and Install Halogen Bulbs
    • Adding Rear Counterweights
    • Replacing Accessory Drive Belt
    • Adjusting Boom and Bucket Linkage—Manual Hands Only Controls
    • Adjusting Pedal Angle—Manual Hand and Foot Controls
    • Replacing Fuses
    • Replacing Air Heater Fuse
    • Hardware Torque Specifications
    • Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
    • Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
  • Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout
    • Operational Checkout
      • Diagnostic Trouble Code Check
      • Operational Checks—Switched Power OFF, Engine OFF Checks
      • Operational Checks—Switched Power ON, Engine OFF Checks
      • Operational Checks—Switched Power ON, Engine ON Checks
  • Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshooting Procedure
    • Engine
    • Electrical System
    • Hydraulic System
  • Miscellaneous—Machine Storage
    • Prepare Machine for Storage
    • Monthly Storage Procedure
  • Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers
    • Record Product Identification Number (PIN)
    • Record Engine Serial Number
    • Keep Proof of Ownership
    • Keep Machines Secure
  • Miscellaneous—Specifications
    • 318E Machine Dimensions
    • 318E Machine Specifications
    • 318E Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 320E Machine Dimensions
    • 320E Machine Specifications
    • 320E Drain and Refill Capacities
    • Rated Operating Capacity
    • Pallet Fork Lift Chart
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