John Deere 244J and 304J Loaders Operator's Manual OMT209673 PDF Download - MJODOMT209673.zip

This complete Operator's manual covers the John Deere 244J (S.N. —23289) and 304J (S.N. —23371) Loaders, providing every technical detail needed to run and service the equipment.

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MAIN SECTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS..........1

Section 1-1: Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences..........22

Safety and Operator Convenience Features..........23

Section 1-2: Safety—General Precautions..........24

Recognize Safety Information..........25

Follow Safety Instructions..........26

Operate Only If Qualified..........27

Wear Protective Equipment..........28

Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications..........29

Add Cab Guarding For Special Uses..........30

Inspect Machine..........31

Stay Clear of Moving Parts..........32

Avoid High-Pressure Oils..........33

Avoid High-Pressure Fluids..........34

Work In Ventilated Area..........35

Prevent Fires..........36

Prevent Battery Explosions..........37

Handle Chemical Products Safely..........38

Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components..........39

Prepare for Emergencies..........40

Clean Debris from Machine..........41

Section 1-3: Safety—Operating Precautions..........42

Use Steps and Handholds Correctly..........43

Start Only From Operator's Seat..........44

Use and Maintain Seat Belt..........45

Prevent Unintended Machine Movement..........46

Avoid Work Site Hazards..........47

Use Special Care When Operating Loader..........49

Keep Riders Off Machine..........50

Avoid Backover Accidents..........51

Avoid Machine Tip Over..........52

Operating on Slopes..........54

Operating Or Traveling On Public Roads..........55

Inspect and Maintain ROPS..........56

Add and Operate Attachments Safely..........57

Section 1-4: Safety—Maintenance Precautions..........58

Park and Prepare For Service Safely..........59

Service Tires Safely..........60

Service Cooling System Safely..........61

Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating..........62

Make Welding Repairs Safely..........63

Drive Metal Pins Safely..........64

Section 1-5: Safety—Safety Signs..........66

Safety Signs..........66

Replace Safety Signs..........68

Section 2-1: Operation—Operator Station..........69

Loader Control Switches and Levers..........70

Multi-Function Lever..........71

Pedals..........72

Monitor Display..........73

Monitor Display Functions..........75

Switch Panel..........77

Switch Panel Functions..........78

Audible Alarm..........80

Cab Climate Controls..........81

Opening and Securing Side Door and Secondary Exit..........83

Opening Window..........85

Adjusting Steering Column Tilt..........86

Adjusting Seat..........87

Section 2-2: Operation—Operating the Machine..........89

Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting..........90

Battery Disconnect Switch..........92

Check Instruments Before Starting..........93

Engine Break-In Period..........95

Starting the Engine..........313

Warm-Up..........98

Cold Weather Start-Up..........99

Cold Weather Warm-Up..........101

Park Brake Switch..........102

Selecting Travel Direction..........104

Selecting Travel Speed Range..........105

Slowing and Stopping the Machine..........106

Verifying Bucket Stop..........107

Loader Control Lever..........109

Differential Lock Switch..........111

Operating Boom Float..........112

Operating 3rd Function Hydraulics..........114

Operating 4th Function Auxiliary Hydraulics—If Equipped..........115

Operating Ride Control—If Equipped..........116

Operating Quick Disconnect and Worksite Pro™ Adapter—If Equipped..........118

Fork Attachment..........121

Parking the Machine..........124

Loading Machine on a Trailer..........125

Towing Procedure Without Engine Running..........127

Towing Procedure With Engine Running..........131

Section 3-1: Maintenance—Machine..........133

Diesel Fuel..........134

Lubricity of Diesel Fuel..........136

Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel..........137

Biodiesel Fuel..........138

Testing Diesel Fuel..........140

Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines..........141

Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants..........143

Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II..........144

Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals..........174

Hydraulic Reservoir Oil..........148

Differentials, Gearbox, and Final Drive Oil..........150

Service (Drum) Brake Oil..........151

Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease..........152

Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)..........153

Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant..........155

John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender..........156

Supplemental Coolant Additives..........157

Operating in Warm Temperature Climates..........158

Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender..........159

Testing Diesel Engine Coolant..........161

Disposing of Coolant..........162

Section 3-2: Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance..........163

Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals..........164

Check Hour Meter Regularly..........165

Prepare Machine for Maintenance..........167

Drain Hose Storage..........169

Opening Hood and Removing Grille..........170

Locking Machine Frame..........171

Loader Boom Lock..........172

Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit..........173

Service Intervals..........174

Required Parts..........176

Section 3-3: Maintenance—As Required..........178

Inspecting and Replacing Serpentine Belt..........179

Replacing Final Fuel Filter..........181

Replacing Inline Fuel Filter..........183

Cleaning or Replacing Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve..........184

Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Cleaner Elements..........185

Lubricating Door Hinges..........187

Checking Wheel Bolt Torque..........188

Checking Tire Pressure..........189

Tire Pressures..........191

Check Coolant..........240

Section 3-4: Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily..........194

Checking Recovery Tank Coolant Level..........195

Checking Engine Oil Level..........197

Checking Hydraulic Oil Level..........198

Section 3-5: Maintenance—Every 50 Hours..........199

Greasing Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots..........200

Greasing Drive Shaft..........201

Greasing Steering Cylinder..........202

Greasing Frame Hinge Pivots..........203

Greasing Rear Oscillating Axle..........204

Section 3-7: Maintenance—Every 250 Hours..........205

Checking Service (Drum) Brake Oil Level..........206

Cleaning or Replacing Cab Recirculating Air Filter..........207

Take Engine Oil Sample..........209

Section 3-8: Maintenance—Every 500 Hours..........210

Greasing Rear Axle Steering Pivots..........211

Checking Final Drives Oil Level..........212

Checking and Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Cooler/Radiator and Air Conditioning Condenser—If Equipped..........213

Checking Rear Differential and Gearbox Oil Level..........214

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals..........216

Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Filter..........219

Checking Air Intake Hoses..........222

Replacing Hydraulic System Return Suction Filter..........223

Checking and Adjusting Inching Linkage..........225

Checking Front Differential Oil Level..........226

Take Fluid Samples..........227

Section 3-9: Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours..........228

Inspecting Park (Wet) Brake Pads—304J Only..........229

Inspecting Service (Drum) Brake Pads..........230

Changing Final Drive Oil..........231

Changing Rear Differential and Gearbox Oil..........232

Check and Adjust Engine Speed Linkage..........234

Cleaning Engine Crankcase Vent Tube..........236

Replacing Hydraulic Tank Breather..........237

Changing Front Differential Oil..........238

Check Coolant..........240

Section 3-10: Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours..........241

Changing Hydraulic Oil..........242

Cleaning Hydraulic System Strainer..........245

Section 3-11: Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours..........246

Draining the Cooling System..........247

Filling the Cooling System..........249

Section 4-1: Miscellaneous—Machine..........251

Checking Windshield Washer Fluid Level..........252

Checking Radiator Coolant Level..........253

Draining Fuel Filter Sediment..........254

Precautions for Alternator and Regulator..........255

Using Battery Charger..........256

Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully..........258

Using Booster Batteries—12 Volt System..........261

Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System..........262

Replacing Batteries..........264

Removing Batteries..........265

Replacing Fuses..........266

Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes..........269

Engine Speeds..........270

Checking Radiator Hoses..........271

Return-to-Dig Adjustment..........272

Replacing Drive and Marker Light Bulbs..........274

Bleeding Fuel System..........276

Welding on Machine..........277

Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors..........278

Servicing Air Conditioning System—If Equipped..........279

ROPS Torque Specifications..........280

Hardware Torque Specifications..........281

Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values..........282

Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values..........284

Section 4-2: Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout..........287

Operational Checkout..........287

Section 4-3: Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting..........311

Troubleshooting Procedure..........312

Engine..........313

Hydrostatic Transmission..........315

Differential and Axle..........317

Service Brake..........318

Drive Line..........319

Park Brake..........320

Hydraulic System..........321

Steering..........323

Air Conditioning System..........324

Heater System..........326

Section 4-4: Miscellaneous—Storage..........327

Prepare Machine For Storage..........328

Monthly Storage Procedure..........330

Section 4-5: Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers..........332

Record Product Identification Number (PIN)..........333

Record Engine Serial Number..........334

Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number..........335

Record Axle Serial Numbers..........336

Keep Proof of Ownership..........337

Keep Machines Secure..........338

Section 4-6: Miscellaneous—Specifications..........339

244J Specifications..........339

244J Drain and Refill Capacities..........339

304J Specifications..........339

304J Drain and Refill Capacities..........339

John Deere 244J (S.N. —23289) and 304J (S.N. —23371) Loaders Operator's Manual (OMT209673)