John Deere 450J, 550J, 650J Crawler Dozer Operators Manual (OMT204685)

John Deere 450J, 550J, 650J Crawler Dozer Operators Manual (OMT204685)

Format: PDF (Printable Document)

File Language: English

File Pages: 220

File Size: 5.37 MB (Speed Download Link)

Brand: John Deere

Model: 450J, 550J, 650J Crawler Dozer

Book No: OMT204685

Type of Document: Operators Manual

Categories: John Deere PDF, PDF

$ 40

John Deere 450J, 550J, 650J Crawler Dozer Operators Manual (OMT204685)

These J‑series Deere dozers usually spend their life pushing fill, cutting grades, and working slopes in mud, dust, and cold starts. This operator’s manual is what I’d keep in the cab to make sure the machine is started, run, and shut down the way it was designed, so you don’t cook a transmission or track system by accident. When someone calls saying the dozer won’t move after startup, this is the book I use to walk them through the control checks and lockouts before we assume something major has failed.

Applications & Use Cases

Verify correct startup and shutdown sequence so you don’t fight interlocks or leave systems pressurized overnight.
Learn what each control and indicator is telling you, so you can trace simple operator errors before calling a mechanic.
Set good daily inspection habits—fluids, track condition, blade hardware—so you catch problems before they turn into downtime.
Check proper operating practices on slopes and near edges to avoid stressing the drivetrain and undercarriage.
Confirm safe parking and transport positions to protect cylinders, hoses, and structure between jobs.

FAQ

Q: Can I keep this manual on a tablet or phone in the cab?

A: Yes, it’s practical to use a digital copy; just make sure the screen is readable in sunlight and protected from dust and vibration.

Q: Is it worth printing parts of this manual?

A: Many operators print the startup checklist and daily inspection pages and keep them in a plastic sleeve right in the machine.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s startup, lockout, and shutdown steps before working around or under the blade or tracks.

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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
Page Number
- Section 1-1
- Section 1-2
- Section 1-3
- Section 1-4
- Section 1-5
- Section 2-1
- Section 2-2
- Section 3-1
- Section 3-2
- Section 3-3
- Section 3-4
- Section 3-5
- Section 3-6
- Section 3-7
- Section 3-8
- Section 3-9
- Section 3-10
- Section 4-1
- Section 4-2
- Section 4-3
- Section 4-4
- Section 4-5
- Section 4-6