John Deere 770G, 770GP, 772G, 772GP Motor Graders Index:

• Contents
  • Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences
    • Safety and Operator Convenience Features
  • Safety—General Precautions
    • Information for European Union Directives and Eurasian Economic 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
    • Work In Ventilated Area
    • Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
    • Prevent Fires
    • In Case of Machine Fire
    • Prevent Battery Explosions
    • Handle Chemical Products Safely
    • Handle Starting Fluid Safely
    • Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
    • 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 Unintended Machine Movement
    • Avoid Work Site Hazards
    • Keep Riders Off Machine
    • Avoid Backover Accidents
    • Avoid Machine Tip-Over
    • Operating or Traveling On Public Roads
    • Inspect and Maintain ROPS
    • Travel Safely
    • Prevent Acid Burns
    • 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
    • Service Tires Safely
  • Safety—Safety Signs
    • Safety Signs
  • Operation—Operator’s Station
    • Advanced Display Unit (ADU)
    • Display Unit Functions
    • Sealed Switch Module
    • Switch Module Functions
    • Front Console
    • Adjusting Front Console
    • Engine Speed Control and 6WD Switches
    • Levers
    • Levers—Grade Pro Machines Only
    • Pedals
    • Lights
    • Heating and Fan Controls
    • Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location
    • Opening Lower Front Windows—If Equipped
    • Opening Side Windows
    • Cab Door Release
    • Adjusting Seat
    • Adjusting Premium Seat—If Equipped
    • Adjusting Premium Seat—Grade Pro Machines Only
    • 12-Volt Auxiliary Power Outlet
    • Radio—If Equipped
  • Operation—Operating the Machine
    • Before Starting Work
    • Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting
    • Check Instruments Before Starting
    • Battery Disconnect Switch
    • Engine Break-In Period
    • Starting the Engine
    • Cold Weather Starting
    • Using Coolant Heater—If Equipped
    • Using Hydraulic Pump Softstart Valve—If Equipped
    • Check Instruments After Starting
    • Stopping the Engine
    • Secondary Steering—If Equipped
    • Emergency Stopping
    • Engine Speed Control Operation
    • 6WD Operation—If Equipped
    • Precision Mode Operation—If Equipped
    • Operation on a Grade
    • Transmission Control and Park Brake Lever Operation
    • Hydraulic Control Lever Operation
    • Hydraulic Control Lever Operation—Grade Pro Machines Only
    • Cross Slope Control System Operation—Grade Pro Machines Only
    • Using Differential Lock
    • Disengaging and Engaging Saddle Lock Pin
    • Moving Blade to Bank Position
    • Parking the Machine
    • Transmission—Limp Home
    • Transmission Operation
    • Rear Camera—If Equipped
    • Tire Changing Tip
    • Lifting the Machine
    • Loading Machine on a Trailer
    • Towing Procedure
  • Operation—Monitor Operation
    • Display Unit—Normal Display
    • Display Unit—Main Menu
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes—Active Codes and Stored Codes
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Reverse Fan Cycle—If Equipped
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Manual Fan Reversal—If Equipped
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Job Timer
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Stopwatch
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Auto Shutdown
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Rear Camera Mode—If Equipped
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine ID
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Battery Monitor
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Engine Sensors
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Transmission Sensors
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Hydraulic Sensors
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Switch Module
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine Sensors
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine Switches
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—6WD Sensors—If Equipped
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Sensors (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Controls (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Security
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Security
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Change Owner PIN
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Manage Operator PINs
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Manage Transport PIN
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Delayed Operator Logout
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Cross Slope Sensor Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Cross Slope Sensor Cal—Roll Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Cross Slope Sensor Cal—Circle Rotate Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Cross Slope Sensor Cal—Pitch Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Cross Slope Sensor Cal—Roll and Pitch Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Articulation (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Blade Side Shift (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Circle Rotate Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Circle Side Shift Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Left Blade Lift Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Right Blade Lift Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Wheel Lean Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Steering Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Blade Pitch Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only)
    • Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Rear Aux 1, 2, 3 and Front Aux 1, 2, 3 Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only)
  • Maintenance—Machine
    • Diesel Fuel
    • Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
    • Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
    • BioDiesel Fuel
    • Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives
    • Testing Diesel Fuel
    • 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
    • Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage III
    • Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals
    • Oil Filters
    • Hydraulic Oil
    • Transmission, Differential Housing, Tandem Drive, 6WD Hubs—If Equipped, and Circle Gear Case Oil
    • Grease
    • Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
    • Mixing of Lubricants
    • Lubricant Storage
    • Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
    • Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate
    • Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
    • Testing Coolant Freeze Point
    • Disposing of Coolant
  • Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance
    • Engine Identification
    • Service Machine at Specified Intervals
    • Check the Hour Meter Regularly
    • Fuel Tank
    • Prepare Machine for Maintenance
    • Locking Machine Frame
    • Service Doors
    • Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit
    • Service Intervals
    • Required Parts
  • Maintenance—As Required
    • Clean Cooler Cores
    • Clean and Tighten Battery Terminals
    • Clean or Replace Cab Fresh Air and Cab Recirculation Filters
    • Lubricate Circle Pinion
    • Check Tire Pressure
    • Check Blade Circle and Draft Frame Wear Inserts
    • Check Blade Lift Cylinder Sockets
    • Lubricate Saddle Locking Pin Holes
    • Blade Side Shift Wear Insert Adjustment
    • Inspect Accessory Belt and Belt Tensioner Spring
    • Replace Engine Air Intake Filter Elements
    • Replace Starting Fluid Cylinder—If Equipped
    • Replace In-Line Fuel Strainer
    • Drain Fuel Tank Sump
    • Drain Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator
    • Drain Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped
    • Check Coolant
    • Check Rear Camera—If Equipped
    • Transmission Control Unit Calibration
    • 6WD Controller Calibration—If Equipped
    • Cross Slope Sensors Calibration—If Equipped
    • Hydraulic Valves Calibration—If Equipped
  • Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily
    • Check Hydraulic Tank Oil Level
    • Check Transmission Oil Level
    • Check Engine Oil Level
    • Check Engine Coolant Surge Tank Level
  • Maintenance—Every 50 Hours
    • Lubricate Frame Hinge Pivots
    • Lubricate Draft Frame Ball
    • Lubricate Front Mounted Scarifier or Dozer Blade—If Equipped
    • Lubricate Balderson™ Style Front Lift Group—If Equipped
    • Lubricate Front Axle Oscillation Pin
    • Lubricate Front Axle Lean Pivot Casting Pins
    • Lubricate Front Axle Lean Bar Pivot
    • Lubricate Front Axle Steering Pin
    • Lubricate Tie Rod Ends
    • Lubricate Steering Cylinders
    • Lubricate Midmount Scarifier—If Equipped
    • Lubricate Lift Cylinders
    • Lubricate Circle Side Shift Cylinder
    • Lubricate Saddle Locking Pin
  • Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours
    • Drain and Refill Engine Break-In Oil and Replace Filter
    • Drain and Refill Engine Break-In Oil (Quick Service)—If Equipped
    • Replace Axle Oil Filter
    • Replace Transmission Oil Filter
  • Maintenance—Every 250 Hours
    • Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals
    • Take Engine Oil Sample
  • Maintenance—Every 500 Hours
    • Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter
    • Drain and Refill Engine Oil (Quick Service)—If Equipped
    • Check Tandem Oil Level
    • Lubricate Tandem Pivots
    • Check Axle Oil Level
    • Check Receiver-Dryer Moisture Indicator—If Equipped
    • Check Circle Gear Case Oil Level
    • Check Brake Accumulator
    • Check 6WD Hub Oil Level—If Equipped
    • Replace Final Fuel Filter
    • Replace Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator
    • Replace Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped
    • Take Fluid Samples
  • Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours
    • Drain and Refill 6WD Hub Oil—If Equipped
    • Adjust Front Wheel Bearings—Standard Axle Only
    • Check Engine Air Intake Hoses
    • Check Coolant Condition
    • Replace Fast Fill Fuel Breather Filter—If Equipped
    • Replace Fuel Tank Breather
  • Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours
    • Drain and Refill Axle Oil
    • Drain and Refill Transmission Oil and Clean Transmission Pump Inlet Screen
    • Drain and Refill Transmission Oil (Quick Service)—If Equipped
    • Replace Rear Axle Breather Filter and Hydraulic Tank Breather Filter
    • Drain and Refill Circle Gear Case Oil
    • Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash
    • Clean Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube
    • Replace Axle Oil Filter
    • Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter
    • Replace Transmission Oil Filter
    • Transmission Control Unit Calibration
  • Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours
    • Drain and Refill Hydraulic Tank Oil
    • Drain and Refill Hydraulic Tank Oil (Quick Service)—If Equipped
    • Drain and Refill Tandem Oil
  • Maintenance—Every 4500 Hours
    • Replace Engine Crankshaft Damper
  • Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours
    • Drain, Flush, and Refill Cooling System
    • Drain, Flush, and Refill Cooling System (Quick Service)—If Equipped
  • Miscellaneous—Machine
    • Bleeding Service Brake
    • Bleeding the Fuel System
    • Check Fuel Tank Vent Hose
    • Clean Cab Drains
    • Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High-Pressure Fuel Pump
    • Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors
    • Precautions for Alternator and Regulator
    • Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully
    • Using Battery Charger
    • Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System
    • Remove and Replace Batteries
    • JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped
    • Circuit Breakers
    • Replacing Fuses
    • Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes
    • Welding on Machine
    • Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
    • Checking and Adjusting Cylinder Ball and Socket Clearances
    • Checking Draft Ball Pivot Clearance
    • Replacing Front and Midmount Scarifier Shank
    • Replacing Rear Scarifier Shank
    • Replacing Front, Midmount, and Rear Scarifier Teeth
    • Replacing Ripper Teeth
    • Fluid Sampling Test Ports
    • Inspect and Clean Polycarbonate Windows
    • Hardware Torque Specifications
    • Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
    • Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
  • Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout
    • Operational Checkout
      • Diagnostic Trouble Code Check
      • Ignition OFF, Engine OFF Checks
      • Ignition ON, Engine OFF Checks
      • Ignition ON, Engine ON Checks
  • Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshooting Procedure
    • Engine
    • Battery
    • Hydrostatic Front Wheel Drive
    • Transmission and Hydraulic Related
    • Park Brake
    • Differential
    • Hydraulic System
    • Steering System
    • Service Brake
    • Air Conditioning Electrical
    • Heater System
  • Miscellaneous—Storage
    • Prepare Machine for Storage
    • Monthly Storage Procedure
  • Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers
    • Record Product Identification Number (PIN)
    • Record Engine Serial Number
    • Record Transmission Serial Number
    • Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number
    • Keep Proof of Ownership
    • Keep Machines Secure
  • Miscellaneous—Specifications
    • Engine Specifications
    • Machine Specifications
    • Drain and Refill Capacities
    • Eurasian Economic Union
    • Machine Design Life
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