John Deere 640L, 648L, 748L, 848L, 948L Skidders Operator Manual (OMT335601X19)

John Deere 640L, 648L, 748L, 848L, 948L Skidders Operator Manual (OMT335601X19)

John Deere 640L, 648L, 748L, 848L, 948L Skidders 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
    • Do Not Use Starting Fluid—6.8L Engines Only
    • 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
    • Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses
  • Safety—Operating Precautions
    • Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
    • Start Only From Operator’s Seat
    • Use and Maintain Seat Belt
    • Prevent Acid Burns
    • Add and Operate Attachments Safely
    • 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
    • Use Special Care When Operating
    • Inspect and Maintain ROPS
    • Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place
    • Travel Safely
    • Avoid Power Lines
  • Safety—Maintenance Precautions
    • Park and Prepare for Service Safely
    • Follow Tire Recommendations
    • 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 and Other Instructions
    • Safety Signs and Other Instructions
  • Operation—Operator’s Station
    • Machine Control
    • Adjusting Operator’s Seat
    • Seat Rotation—If Equipped
    • Steering Wheel—If Equipped
    • Joystick Steering Control—If Equipped
    • Horn Button
    • Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Functions
    • Primary Display Unit (PDU) Functions
    • Pedals
    • Command Arm Controls
    • Dome Light
    • Temperature and Blower Controls
    • Windshield Washer Fluid Tank
    • Opening Windows—If Equipped
    • Removing Operator’s Station Door Window Screens—If Equipped
    • Opening Alternative Exit
    • Operator’s Manual Compartment
    • Radio—If Equipped
    • Auxiliary Power Supply
    • Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Timer—If Equipped
    • Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location
    • Pressurized Water System—If Equipped
    • Fire Suppression System—If Equipped
    • 12-Volt Power Outlet
  • Operation—Operating the Machine
    • Before Starting Work
    • Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting
    • Engine Break-In Period
    • Starting the Engine
    • Check Primary Display Unit (PDU)
    • Engine Warm-Up
    • Transmission Warm-Up
    • Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Operation—If Equipped
    • Cold Weather Warm-Up
    • Blade Control Lever Operation
    • Winch Control Lever Operation—If Equipped
    • Right Joystick Operation
    • Differential Lock
    • Joystick Steering Operation—If Equipped
    • Mappable Controls (Grapple Skidders Only)
    • Battery Disconnect Switch
    • Engine Speed Control
    • Service Brake
    • Parking the Machine
    • Driving the Machine
    • Operating on a Downhill Grade
    • Operating in Water and Mud
    • Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope
    • Setting Travel Speed
    • 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 Dampers
    • Transporting Grapple
    • Tiedown and Lift Points
    • Loading Machine on a Trailer
    • Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Software Delivery Process
    • Towing Procedure
    • Lifting
  • Operation—Monitor Operation
    • Primary Display Unit (PDU) Display
    • Primary Display Unit (PDU) Display Messages
    • Main Menu
    • Operation—Stop Watch
    • Operation—Job Timer
    • Operation—Fuel Consumption
    • Diagnostics—Codes
    • Diagnostics—Diagnostic Help Screens
    • Diagnostics—Machine Readings
    • Diagnostics—Engine Readings
    • Diagnostics—Hydraulic Readings
    • Diagnostics—Transmission Readings
    • Diagnostics—JDLink Readings
    • Diagnostics—Software Delivery
    • Setup—Operator Settings
    • Setup—Machine Settings
    • Setup—Machine Calibration
  • Maintenance—Machine
    • Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
    • Hydraulic Oil
    • Winch Oil
    • Differential and Cab Tilt Hydraulic Pump Oil
    • Park Brake Oil
    • Transmission 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 2 and Stage II
    • 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
  • Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance
    • Service Machine at Specified Intervals
    • Check the Hour Meter Regularly
    • Prepare Machine for Maintenance
    • Fuel Tank
    • Locking Machine Frame
    • Opening the Grille
    • Removing Engine Side Shields
    • Opening Cooler Doors
    • Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit
    • Service Intervals
    • Required Parts
    • Maintenance Legend
  • Maintenance—As Required
    • Clean Cooler Cores
    • Inspect Accessory Drive Belt
    • Replace Engine Air Cleaner Elements
    • Check Tire Pressure
    • Check Wheel Bolt Torque
    • Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen
    • Fill and Charge Pressurized Water System—If Equipped
    • Check Fire Extinguisher Charge
    • Lubricate Cab Door Hinges
    • Adjust Grapple Damper (Grapple Skidders Only)
    • Check Cab Recirculating Air Filter
    • Check Cab Fresh Air Filter
  • Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily
    • Check Engine Coolant Level
    • Check Engine Oil Level
    • Check Transmission Oil Level
    • Check Hydraulic System Oil Level
    • Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator
    • Check and Drain Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator
    • Clean Engine Air Intake Precleaner Screen
    • Check and Clean Engine Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve
    • Lubricate Articulation Points
    • Lubricate Yoke and Cross Head (Grapple Skidders Only)
    • Lubricate Tong Linkage and Cylinder Pivots (Grapple Skidders Only)
    • Lubricate Arch/Boom Linkage and Cylinder Pivots (Grapple Skidders Only)
    • Lubricate Winch Fairlead Rollers (Cable Skidders Only)
  • Maintenance—Every 100 Hours
    • Lubricate Rear Axle Pinion Seal and Park Brake Seals
    • Lubricate Front Axle Pivots, Pinion Seal, and Hydraulic Steering Cylinder Pins
    • Lubricate Blade and Cylinder Pivots
    • Lubricate Winch Fairlead Rollers (If Equipped, Grapple Skidders Only)
  • Maintenance—Inital Service—250 Hours
    • Drain and Refill Park Brake Oil
  • Maintenance—Every 250 Hours
    • Take Engine Oil Sample
  • Maintenance—Initial Service—500 Hours
    • Drain and Refill Axle Oil
    • Replace Axle Oil Filters
  • Maintenance—Every 500 Hours
    • Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter
    • Inspect Engine Crankshaft Damper (848L and 948L Only)
    • Replace Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator
    • Replace Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator
    • Replace Final Fuel Filter
    • Check Axle Oil Level
    • Check Park Brake Oil Level
    • Lubricate Front, Rear, and Articulation Drive Shafts
    • Remove and Clean Open Crankcase Ventilation (OCV) Hose
    • Check Engine Air Intake Hoses
    • Take Fluid Samples
  • Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours
    • Drain and Refill Park Brake Oil
    • Replace Axle Oil Filters
    • Lubricate Grapple Rotate Bearing (Grapple Skidders Only)
    • Check Coolant Condition
  • Maintenance—Initial Service—Every 2000 Hours
    • Replace Hydraulic System Oil Filter
  • Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours
    • Drain and Refill Transmission Oil and Replace Primary Transmission Oil Filter
    • Drain and Refill Axle Oil
    • Inspect Engine Crankshaft Damper (640L, 648L, and 748L Only)
    • Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash
  • Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours
    • Drain and Refill Hydraulic System Oil
    • Replace Hydraulic System Oil Filter
    • Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter
    • Drain and Refill Winch Oil—If Equipped
    • Replace Secondary Transmission Oil Filter
    • Replace Engine Crankshaft Damper
  • Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours
    • Drain and Refill Engine Cooling System
  • Maintenance—Every 10 000 Hours
    • Replace Engine Drive Shaft
  • Miscellaneous—Machine
    • Servicing Air Conditioning System—If Equipped
    • Hydraulic Cab Tilt Procedure
    • Check Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH)—If Equipped
    • Service Recommendations for Snap-To-Connect® (STC) Fittings
    • Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High-Pressure Fuel Pump
    • Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors
    • Secondary Steering—If Equipped
    • 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
    • Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
    • Replacing Fuses
    • Resetting Circuit Breaker
    • Inspect and Clean Polycarbonate Windows
    • JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped
    • Check Oil Lines and Fittings
    • Dual Wheel Installation
    • Fluid Sampling Ports
    • Hardware Torque Specifications
    • Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
    • Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
  • Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout
    • Operational Checkout
      • Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine Stopped
      • Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine Running
  • Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshooting Procedure
    • Engine Troubleshooting
    • Electrical System Troubleshooting
    • Transmission and Park Brake Troubleshooting
    • Axle Differential Troubleshooting
    • Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
    • 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
    • 640L Skidder—Machine Dimensions
    • 640L and 648L Skidder—Machine Specifications
    • 640L Skidder—Winch Specifications—4000 Series
    • 640L Skidder—Winch Specifications—6000 Series
    • 640L Skidder— Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 648L Skidder—Machine Dimensions
    • 648L, 748L, 848L, and 948L Skidder—Winch Specifications—4000 Series
    • 648L, 748L, 848L, and 948L Skidder—Winch Specifications—6000 Series
    • 648L Skidder—Grapple Dimensions
    • 648L Skidder—Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 748L Skidder—Machine Dimensions
    • 748L Skidder—Machine Specifications
    • 748L Skidder—Grapple Dimensions
    • 748L Skidder—Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 848L and 948L Skidder—Machine Dimensions
    • 848L Skidder—Machine Specifications
    • 848L Skidder—Grapple Dimensions
    • 848L and 948L Skidder—Drain and Refill Capacities
    • 948L Skidder—Machine Specifications
    • 948L Skidder—Grapple Dimensions
    • EC Declaration of Conformity
    • Customs Union—EAC
• Page Number
  • Section 1-1
  • Section 1-2
  • Section 1-3
  • Section 1-4
  • 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 3-13
  • Section 3-14
  • Section 3-15
  • Section 4-1
  • Section 4-2
  • Section 4.3
  • Section 4-4
  • Section 4-5
  • Section 4-6

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