John Deere 540H, 548H, 640H, 648H, 748H, and 848H Skidder Operators Manual (OMT255825)

John Deere 540H, 548H, 640H, 648H, 748H, and 848H Skidder Index:

• Contents
  • Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences
    • Safety and Operator Convenience Features
  • Safety—General Precautions
    • Information for European Union Directives 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
    • Do Not Use Starting Fluid
    • Work In Ventilated Area
    • 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
    • Operate Machine Safely
    • Keep Riders Off Machine
    • Avoid Backover Accidents
    • Avoid Machine Tip Over
    • Operating on Slopes
    • Operating or Traveling On Public Roads
    • Inspect and Maintain ROPS
    • Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place
    • Add and Operate Attachments Safely
  • Safety—Maintenance Precautions
    • Park and Prepare for Service Safely
    • Service Tires Safely
    • Service Cooling System Safely
    • Service Accumulator Systems Safely
    • Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
    • Make Welding Repairs Safely
    • Drive Metal Pins Safely
  • Safety—Safety Signs
    • Skidder Safety Signs
  • Operation—Operator’s Station
    • Adjusting Seat
    • Steering Wheel
    • Horn Button
    • Sealed Switch Module (SSM)
    • Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Functions
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM)
    • Pedals
    • Levers
    • Switches
    • Dual Mode Steering—If Equipped
    • Dome Light
    • Temperature and Blower Controls
    • Windshield Washer Fluid Tank
    • Removing Operator’s Station Door Window Screens
    • Opening Secondary Exit
    • Operator’s Manual Holder
    • Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location
    • Pressurized Water System—If Equipped
    • Radio—If Equipped
    • Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Timer—If Equipped
  • Operation—Operating the Machine
    • Before Starting Work
    • Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting
    • Engine Break-In Period
    • Starting the Engine
    • Check Standard Display Monitor (SDM)
    • Engine Warm-Up
    • Cold Weather Transmission Disconnect Handle—Direct Drive Machines Only—If Equipped
    • Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Operation—If Equipped
    • Cold Weather Warm-Up
    • Blade Control Lever Operation
    • Winch Control Lever Operation—If Equipped
    • Single Lever Pilot Control Operation—If Equipped
    • Differential Lock Switch
    • Engine Speed Control
    • Service Brake
    • Operating on a Downhill Grade
    • Transmission Gear Selector—Direct Drive Machines
    • Transmission Gear Selector—Torque Converter Machines
    • Inching Pedal Operation—Direct Drive Machines
    • Declutch Function Operation—Torque Converter Machines
    • Declutch Function Operation—Direct Drive Machines
    • Lockup Torque Converter Operation—If Equipped
    • Parking the Machine
    • Lowering Hydraulic Equipment to Ground With Engine Off
    • Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—4000 Series
    • Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—6000 Series
    • Winch Free Spool Drag Adjustment
    • Grapple Head
    • Grapple Dampener
    • Grapple Shock
    • Transporting Grapple—If Equipped
    • Tiedown and Lift Points
    • Loading Machine on a Trailer
    • Towing Procedure
    • Lifting
  • Operation—Monitor Operation
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Display
    • 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—Codes—Clear Codes
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Diagnostics
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Diagnostics
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Units
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Contrast
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Language
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Hide Menu
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Defaults
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Configuration
    • Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Job Timer
  • 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
    • Lubricant Storage
    • Mixing of Lubricants
    • Diesel Engine Break-In™ Oil
    • Diesel Engine Oil—Tier 3 and Stage III A Engines
    • Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA — PowerTech™ Plus Engines
    • Diesel Engine Oil—Tier 2 and Stage II Engines
    • Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 2 and Stage II Engines
    • Hydraulic System Oil
    • Transmission, Park Brake, Differential, Cab Tilt Hydraulic Pump and Winch Oil
    • Grease
    • Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with 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
  • Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance
    • Engine Identification
    • Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals
    • Check the Hour Meter Regularly
    • Fuel Tank
    • Battery Disconnect
    • Prepare Machine for Maintenance
    • Locking Machine Frames
    • Opening the Grille
    • Opening Engine Side Shields
    • Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit
    • Service Intervals
    • Required Parts
  • Maintenance—As Required
    • Clean Debris from Coolers
    • Inspect Serpentine Belt
    • Inspecting and Cleaning Dusty Primary and Secondary Element
    • Check Tire Pressure
    • Check Wheel Bolt Torque
    • Clean Fuel Tank Filler Screen
    • Fill and Charge Pressurized Water System—If Equipped
    • Check Fire Extinguisher Charge
    • Clean Hydraulic Tank Filler Screen
    • Clean Cab Recirculating Air Filter
    • Clean Fresh Air (Air Conditioning) Filter
    • Check Coolant
  • Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily
    • Check Coolant Level
    • Check Engine Oil Level
    • Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter Water Separator
    • Check and Drain Severe Duty Fuel Filter Water Separator
    • Clean Air Cleaner Unloader Valve
    • Lubricate Frame Hinge Pivots
    • Lubricate Boom and Arch Cylinder Pins and Arch-to-Frame Pivot—If Equipped
    • Lubricate Damper, Yoke, and Crosshead Pins—If Equipped
    • Lubricate Tongs and Tong Cylinders—If Equipped
    • Lubricate Boom-to-Arch Pivot—If Equipped
    • Check Transmission Oil Level
    • Check Hydraulic System Oil Level
  • Maintenance—Every 100 Hours
    • Lubricate Stacking Blade and Cylinder Pivots
    • Lubricate Front Axle Pivots and Front Steering Cylinder Pins
    • Lubricate Axle Pinion Seals
    • Lubricate Rear Steering Cylinder Pins
    • Lubricate Winch Fairlead Rollers
    • Lubricate Front Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints and Transmission Output Shaft Seal
    • Lubricate Rear Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints, Telescoping Splines, Support Bearing, and Transmission Output Shaft Seal
    • Lubriacate Winch Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines
    • Lubricate Engine Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines
  • Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours
    • Change Engine Break-In Oil and Replace Filter
    • Replace Transmission Oil Filter
    • Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter
    • Replace Hydraulic Cooler Filter
    • Change Front Axle Oil
    • Change Rear Axle Oil
  • Maintenance—Every 250 Hours
    • Take Engine Oil Sample
  • Maintenance—Every 500 Hours
    • Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter
    • Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator)
    • Replace Severe Duty Fuel Filter (Water Separator)
    • Replace Final Fuel Filter
    • Check Brake Accumulator Action
    • Check Front Axle Oil Level
    • Check Rear Axle Oil Level
    • Check Air Intake Hoses
    • Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals
    • Take Fluid Samples
  • Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours
    • Replace Air Cleaner Elements
    • Replace Air Cleaner Unloader Valve
    • Change Front Axle Oil
    • Change Rear Axle Oil
    • Lubricate Grapple Rotate Bearing—If Equipped
    • Check Coolant
  • Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours
    • Replace Hydraulic Cooler Filter
    • Change Transmission Oil, Replace Filter, and Clean Suction Screen
    • Replace Transmission Breather Filter
    • Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter
    • Change Hydraulic Oil
    • Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter
    • Change Winch Oil—If Equipped
    • Inspect Crankshaft Dampener
    • Check and Adjust Valve Lash
  • Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours
    • Replace Engine Crankshaft Dampener
  • Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours
    • Draining the Cooling System
    • Filling the Cooling System
  • Miscellaneous—Machine
    • Drain Final Fuel Filter
    • Clean Crankcase Vent Tube
    • Check Receiver-Dryer Moisture Indicator—If Equipped
    • Hydraulic Cab Tilt Procedure
    • Check Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH)—If Equipped
    • Checking Coolant System
    • Testing the Coolant Level—Protection Level
    • Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or Injection Pump
    • Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors
    • Bleed Fuel System
    • Precautions for Alternator and Regulator
    • Handling, Checking and Servicing Batteries Carefully
    • Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System
    • Using Battery Charger
    • Remove and Install Batteries
    • Replacing Batteries
    • Welding On Machine
    • Welding Near Electronic Control Units
    • Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
    • Replacing Fuses
    • Checking Neutral Start System
    • Servicing Air Conditioning System
    • Checking Park Brake
    • Grapple Damper Adjustment—If Equipped
    • Grapple Shock Replace—If Equipped
    • Brake Pedal Adjustment
    • Inspect and Clean Windows
    • Keeping ROPS Installed Properly
    • JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped
    • Check Oil Lines and Fittings
    • Dual Wheel Installation
    • Fluid Sampling Test Ports
    • Hardware Torque Specifications
    • Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
    • Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
  • Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout
    • Complete Machine Operational Checkout
      • Diagnostic Trouble Code Check
      • Operational Checks—Key Switch OFF, Engine OFF Checks
      • Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine OFF
      • Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine ON
      • Miscellaneous Checks
  • Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshooting Procedure
    • Engine Troubleshooting
    • Electrical System Troubleshooting
    • Transmission and Park Brake Troubleshooting
    • Lockup Torque Converter Troubleshooting
    • Axle Differential Troubleshooting
    • Service Brakes Troubleshooting
    • Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
    • Steering System Troubleshooting
    • Dual Mode Steering System Troubleshooting
    • Winch Troubleshooting
    • Air Conditioning System Troubleshooting
    • Heater System Troubleshooting
  • Miscellaneous—Storage
    • Prepare Machine for Storage
    • Monthly Storage Procedure
  • Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers
    • Record Product Identification Number (PIN)
    • Record Engine Serial Number
    • Record Winch Serial Number
    • Record Transmission Serial Number
    • Record Rear Axle Housing Serial Number
    • Record Front Axle Housing Serial Number
    • Keep Proof of Ownership
    • Keep Machines Secure
  • Miscellaneous—Specifications
    • 540H—Cable Skidder Dimensions
    • 540H—Cable Skidder Specifications
    • 540H—Winch Specifications—4000 Series
    • 540H—Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 540H—Ground Speeds
    • 548H—Grapple Skidder Dimensions
    • 548H—Grapple Dimensions
    • 548H—Grapple Skidder Specifications
    • 548H—Winch Specifications—4000 Series
    • 548H—Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 548H—Ground Speeds
    • 640H With Direct Drive—Cable Skidder Dimensions
    • 640H with Direct Drive—Cable Skidder Specifications
    • 640H with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—4000 Series
    • 640H with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—6000 Series
    • 640H With Torque Converter—Cable Skidder Dimensions
    • 640H with Torque Converter—Cable Skidder Specifications
    • 640H with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—4000 Series
    • 640H with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—6000 Series
    • 640H—Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 640H—Ground Speeds
    • 648H with Direct Drive—Grapple Skidder Dimensions
    • 648H with Direct Drive—Grapple Skidder Specifications
    • 648H with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—4000 Series
    • 648H with Torque Converter—Grapple Skidder Dimensions
    • 648H with Torque Converter—Grapple Skidder Specifications
    • 648H with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—4000 Series
    • 648H—Grapple Dimensions
    • 648H—Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 648H—Ground Speeds
    • 748H Grapple Skidder—Machine Dimensions
    • 748H Grapple Skidder—Grapple Dimensions
    • 748H Grapple Skidder—Machine Specifications
    • 748H Grapple Skidder—Winch Specifications—4000 Series
    • 748H Grapple Skidder—Winch Specifications—6000 Series
    • 748H—Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 748H—Ground Speeds
    • 848H Grapple Skidder—Machine Dimensions
    • 848H Grapple Skidder—Grapple Dimensions
    • 848H Grapple Skidder — Machine Specifications
    • 848H Grapple Skidder—Winch Specifications—4000 Series
    • 848H Grapple Skidder—Winch Specifications—6000 Series
    • 848H—Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 848H—Ground Speeds
    • EC Declaration of Conformity
• Page Number
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  • Section 1-5
  • Section 2-1
  • Section 2-2
  • Section 2-3
  • 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 3-11
  • Section 3-12
  • Section 4-1
  • Section 4-2
  • Section 4-3
  • Section 4-4
  • Section 4-5
  • Section 4-6

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