John Deere 250D And 300D Articulated Dump Trucks Operators Manual (OMT201340)

John Deere 250D And 300D Articulated Dump Trucks Operators Manual (OMT201340)

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

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