John Deere 744J and 824J Loaders Index:

• Contents
  • Safety—Safety Features
    • 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
    • Add Cab Guarding For Special Uses
    • Inspect Machine
    • Stay Clear of Moving Parts
    • Avoid High-Pressure Oils
    • Beware of Exhaust Fumes
    • Prevent Fires
    • Prevent Battery Explosions
    • Handle Chemical Products Safely
    • Dispose of Waste Properly
    • Prepare for Emergencies
  • 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
    • Use Special Care When Operating Loader
    • 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
  • Safety—Safety Signs
    • Safety Signs
  • Operation—Operator’s Station
    • Levers
    • Pedals
    • Deluxe Monitor Panel
    • Deluxe Monitor Panel Functions
    • Console Switches and Accessories (Single Lever Design)
    • Console Switch and Accessory Functions (Single Lever Design)
    • Console Switches and Accessories (Two Lever Design)
    • Console Switch and Accessory Functions (Two Lever Design)
    • Monitor Display Unit
    • Monitor Display Unit—Normal Display
    • Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Clutch Cut-Off (A 01)
    • Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Quick Shift Mode (A 02)
    • Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Auto Mode to First (A 03)
    • Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Job Timer Mode (A 04)
    • Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Stop Watch Mode (A 05)
    • Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—0.1 Hour Meter Mode (A 06)
    • Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Metric Units Mode (A 07)
    • Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Service Codes (d 01)
    • Monitor Display Unit–User Diagnostics Menu
      • Continuity Check (d 02)
    • Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu
      • Battery Monitor (d 03)
      • Engine Sensors (d 04)
      • Transmission Sensors (d 05)
      • Hydraulic Sensors (d 06)
      • Fuel Sensor (d 07)
      • (d08)-Not Used
    • Monitor Display Unit–User Diagnostics Menu
      • Spin Control Mode (d 09)
    • Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu
      • Machine I.D. Mode (d 10)
    • Horn Button
    • Turn Signals
    • Heating and Air Conditioning Controls
    • Air Flow Knob
    • Adjusting Steering Wheel Tilt
    • Opening and Securing Side Door
    • Opening Side Window/Secondary Exit
    • Opening Rear Side Window
    • Adjusting Seat
    • Seat Belt
    • 12-Volt Power Plug
  • Operation—Operating the Machine
    • Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting
    • Check Instruments Before Starting
    • Starting the Engine
    • Starting Fluid—If Equipped (Cold Weather Starting Aid)
    • Battery
      • Using Booster Batteries—24 Volt System
    • Engine Air Heater—If Equipped
    • Using Coolant Heater—If Equipped
    • Warm-Up
    • Cold Weather Warm-Up
    • Spin Control—If Equipped
    • Neutral Lock
    • Shifting the Transmission
    • Park Brake Switch
    • Boom and Bucket Control Lever
      • One Lever Design
      • Two Lever Design
    • Quick Shift Switch
    • Ride Control—If Equipped
    • Secondary Steering—If Equipped
    • Differential Lock Switch
    • Boom Height Kickout Adjustment
    • Return-to-Carry Kickout Adjustment
    • Return-To-Dig Adjustment
    • Fork Attachment
    • Arm Attachment
    • Parking the Machine
    • Loading Machine on a Trailer
    • Towing Procedure
    • Lifting the Machine
  • Maintenance—Machine
    • Diesel Fuel
    • Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner
    • Testing Diesel Fuel
    • Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
    • Alternative And Synthetic Lubricants
    • Diesel Engine Break-In Oil
    • Diesel Engine Oil
    • Transmission, Hydraulic System, Park Brake, and Differential Oil
    • Grease
    • Diesel Engine Coolant
  • Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance
    • Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals
    • Check the Monitor Display Unit Regularly
    • Prepare Machine for Maintenance
    • Locking Machine Frame
    • Boom Lock
    • Opening Engine Side Shields and Service Doors
    • Opening Grille Door
    • Fuel Tank
    • Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level
    • Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System
    • OILSCAN PLUS®, COOLSCAN PLUS®, and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit
    • Service Intervals
    • Required Parts
  • Maintenance—As Required
    • Check Tire Pressure
    • Tire Pressures (744J)
    • Tire Pressures (824J)
    • Tighten Wheel Retainer Cap Screws
    • Replace Air Cleaner Elements
    • Check Air Inlet Cover
    • Inspect Serpentine Belts
    • Drain Fuel Tank Sediment
    • Inspect Fuel Filler Drain Hose and Tank Breather Hose
    • Drain Primary Fuel Filter
    • Replace Primary Fuel Filter
    • Clean Water Separator Bowl
  • Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily
    • Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level
    • Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve
    • Check Engine Oil Level
    • Check Hydraulic Oil Level
    • Check Transmission Oil Level
  • Maintenance—After 100 Hours
    • Change Engine Break-In Oil and Replace Filter
    • Change Transmission Oil
    • Replace Transmission Oil Filter
  • Maintenance—Every 100 Hours
    • Grease Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots
    • Grease Front Steering Cylinder Pivots
    • Grease Oscillating Rear Axle and Rear Steering Cylinder Pivots
    • Check Cab Fresh Air Filter—If Equipped
    • Check Cab Recirculating Air Filter
  • Maintenance—Every 250 Hours
    • Grease Front Driveline Sliding Joints
    • Check Radiator Coolant Level
    • Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter
  • Maintenance—Every 500 Hours
    • Grease Rear Driveline Sliding Joint and U-Joints
    • Check Air Intake Hoses
    • Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals
    • Replace Primary Fuel Filter
    • Replace Primary Fuel Filter Strainer
    • Replace Hydraulic System Return Filters
    • Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter
    • Replace Transmission Oil Filter
    • Check Park Brake Oil Level
    • Check Front Differential Oil Level—If Equipped With Differential Lock Axle
    • Check Rear Differential Oil Level—If Equipped With Differential Lock Axle
    • Check Front Differential Oil Level—If Equipped With Standard Axle
    • Check Rear Differential Oil Level—If Equipped With Standard Axle
  • Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours
    • Replace Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve
    • Replace Air Cleaner Elements
    • Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube
    • Check Radiator Hoses
    • Change Transmission Oil
    • Grease Frame Hinge Pivots
    • Change Park Brake Oil
    • Check Park Brake
  • Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours
    • Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash and Electronic Injector Preload
  • Maintenance—Every 3000 Hours
    • Change Hydraulic System Oil
    • Clean Hydraulic System Strainer
    • Replace Differential Lock Return Filter(s)—If Equipped
    • Change Front and Rear Differential Oil
  • Miscellaneous—Machine
    • Draining the Cooling System
    • Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure
    • Replacing Engine Vibration Damper
    • Adjusting Pilot Controller Tower
    • Checking Fuel Tank Vent Hose
    • Bleeding Fuel System
    • Cleaning Water Separator Bowl
    • Checking Fire Extinguisher—If Equipped
    • Precautions for Alternator and Regulator
    • Handling, Checking And Servicing Batteries Carefully
    • Batteries
      • Using Charger
      • Remove and Install
    • Replacing Fuses
    • Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes
    • Resetting Circuit Breakers
    • Replacing Halogen Bulbs
    • Checking Neutral Start System
    • Servicing Air Conditioning System—If Equipped
    • Welding On Machine
    • External Service Brake Inspection
    • Checking Brake Accumulators
    • Checking Ride Control Accumulator—If Equipped
    • Bleeding Brakes
    • Radiator, Oil Cooler, and Charge Air Cooler
      • Cleaning Procedure
    • Service Recommendations For STC®1 Fittings
    • Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors
    • Keep ROPS Installed Properly
    • Hardware Torque Specifications
    • Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
    • Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
  • Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout
    • Operational Checkout
    • Checking and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes From Monitor