John Deere 230LC Excavator Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 230LC Excavator Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 230LC Excavator Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Contents 7
Safety 11
John Deere Excavator Safety Features 11
Recognize Safety Information 12
Understand Signal Words 12
Follow Safety Instructions 12
Avoid Injury From: Loading Machine on a Trailer, fastening Machine to Trailer, Unloading Machine from Trailer Always Use Caution when Loading and Unloading Machines on a Trailer Always 13
Avoid Injury from Backover Accidents Before Moving Machine, be Sure All Persons are Clear of Area Always be Alert for Bystanders Moving into the Work Area Use Horn or Other Signal to W 14
Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents To Prevent Rollaway, Always Make Sure Machine is Properly Secured Before Leaving Operator’s Seat Death or Serious Injury may Result if You Attempt to Mo 15
Inspect Machine 15
Use Handholds and Steps 16
Use Seat Belt 16
Maintain Seat Belt 17
Move and Operate Machine Safely 17
Operate Only from Operator’s Seat 18
Secondary Exits 18
Operate Machine Safely 18
Dig with Caution 19
Operate with Caution 19
Avoid Tipping 19
Avoid Power Lines 20
Drive Machine Safely 20
Beware of Exhaust Fumes 20
Park Machine Safely 21
Keep Riders off Machine 21
Operate Attachment Safely 22
Handle Fluids Safely—Avoid Fires 22
Prepare for Emergencies 23
Handle Starting Fluid Safely 23
Clean Trash from Machine 23
Protect Against Flying Debris 24
Wear Protective Clothing 24
Protect Against Noise 24
Handle Chemical Products Safely 25
Warn Others of Service Work 25
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 26
Support Machine Properly 26
Service Cooling System Safely 26
Practice Safe Maintenance 27
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 28
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines 28
Avoid High Pressure Fluids 29
Prevent Battery Explosions 29
Clean the Machine Regularly 30
Store Attachments Safely 30
Dispose of Waste Properly 31
Safety Signs 32
Safety Signs 32
Operator’s Station 39
Pedals, Levers, and Panels 39
Right Front Panel and Right Console Panel 40
Monitor Panel 41
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 41
Warm up Indicator 41
Fuel Gauge 42
H/P (High Power) Mode Indicator 42
E (Economy) Mode Indicator 42
Auto idle Indicator 42
Hydraulic Oil Level Indicator 43
Fuel Level Indicator 43
Air Filter Restriction Indicator 43
Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator 44
Charge Air Temperature Indicator 44
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator 45
Alternator Voltage Indicator 45
Engine Oil Level Indicator 45
Coolant Level Indicator 46
Switch Panel 46
Buzzer and Buzzer Stop Switch 47
Wiper Switch 47
Washer Switch 48
Operating Lights Switch 48
Cab Light 49
Key Switch 49
Engine RPM Dial 49
Power Boost Switch 49
Horn 50
Hour Meter 50
Heater 50
Control Panel Levers and Switches 51
Defroster Operation 51
Cab Heater and Air Conditioner—If Equipped 52
Control Panel Switches 53
Cab Heater Operation 54
Air Conditioner Operation 55
Defroster Operation 55
Front Console 56
Operating the AM/FM Radio 56
Setting the Clock 57
Cab Door Release Lever 57
Secondary Exit Tool 57
Opening Upper Front (Secondary Exit) Window 58
Closing Upper Front Window 58
Removing and Storing the Lower Front Window 59
Opening Side Windows 60
Opening and Closing the Roof Exit Cover 60
Adjusting the Seat 61
Adjusting the Armrest 61
Seat Belt 62
Operator’s Manual Compartment 62
Break In 63
Engine Break In Oil 63
Every 4 Hours 63
Every 10 Hours or Daily 64
After the First 50 Hours 64
After the First 100 Hours 65
Pre Start Inspection 66
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 66
Operating the Engine 67
Check Instruments Before Starting 67
Level Check 67
Starting the Engine 68
Using Booster Batteries—24 Volt System 69
Check Instruments After Starting 70
Warming the Machine 70
Cold Weather Warm Up 71
Stopping the Engine 72
Driving the Machine 73
Steering the Machine Using Pedals 73
Steering the Machine Using Levers 75
Removing Propel Levers 76
Propel Speed Switch 76
Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch 77
Parking the Machine 77
Parking Machine During Freezing Weather 78
Lock All Compartments 78
Operating the Machine 79
ISO/SAE Excavator Control Pattern 79
Control Lever Pattern Conversion 80
Deere Backhoe Control Pattern 82
Pilot Control Shut Off Lever 83
Auto Idle Switch 84
Mode Selection Switch 85
Power Boost Switch 85
E (Economy) Mode 86
H/P (High Power) Mode 87
Standard Mode 87
Operating Tips 88
Driving Machine 88
Driving on Slopes 89
Driving Down a Slope 89
Driving Up a Slope 89
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope—Boom on Uphill End of Machine 90
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope—Boom on Downhill End of Machine 90
Moving Machine off an Embankment 91
Leveling Machine 92
Using Bucket 92
Planning Spoil Piles 94
Trenching 94
Backfilling 95
Truck Loading 96
Operating in Water and Mud 97
Clean Track Frame Area 97
Lifting 98
Hydraulic Breaker and Crusher Attachments 100
Lower Boom with Engine Stopped 100
Transporting 102
Loading Machine on a Trailer 102
Fasten Machine to Trailer 103
Unloading Machine from Trailer 104
Towing Machine 105
Lifting the Machine 106
Fuels and Lubricants 107
Diesel Fuel 107
Lubricity of Diesel Fuels 107
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 108
Diesel Fuel Storage 108
Fuel Tank 109
Do Not Use Galvanized Containers 109
Diesel Engine Oil 110
Hydraulic Oil 111
Swing Gearbox, Propel Gearbox and Pump Gearbox Oils 112
Track Roller, Front Idler, and Carrier Roller Oil 112
Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivot, Swing Bearing, and Swing Bearing Gear Grease 113
Oil Filters 113
Lubricant Storage 114
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 114
Mixing of Lubricants 115
Periodic Maintenance 116
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals 116
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 116
Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants 116
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 117
Open Access Doors for Service 117
Open Hood for Service 118
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 119
OILSCAN Plus,® CoolScan Plus® and 3 Way Coolant Test Kit 120
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 121
Maintenance—As Required 124
Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen 124
Drain Fuel Tank Sump 124
Clean Radiator Air Inlet Screens 125
Drain Water Separator 125
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 126
Check Track Sag 126
Adjusting Track Sag 127
Windshield Washer Fluid Level 128
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 129
Check Engine Oil Level 129
Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level 130
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 131
Maintenance—Every 50 Hours 133
Grease Working Tool Pivots 133
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 135
Check Swing Gearbox Oil Level 135
Drain Hydraulic Tank Sump 135
Check Pump Drive Gearbox Oil Level 136
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 137
Check Radiator Coolant Level 139
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 139
Check Propel Gearbox Oil Level 142
Clean Dusty Primary Element 143
Inspect Element 144
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 145
Grease Swing Bearing 145
Grease Swing Bearing Gear 146
Replace Final Fuel Filter 147
Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) 148
Check Air Intake Hoses 149
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter 150
Check Coolant In Radiator 152
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 153
Change Swing Gearbox Oil 153
Change Pilot Control Oil Filter 153
Change Pump Drive Gearbox Oil 155
Inspect Fan Belt 156
Change Air Cleaner Elements 156
Replace Air Cleaner Dust Valve 157
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 158
Change Hydraulic Oil 158
Drain Cooling System 161
Diesel Engine Coolant 163
Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure 164
Change Propel Gearbox Oil 165
Clean the Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube 166
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash (Clearance) 166
Firing Order 6—Cylinder Engine: 168
Check Engine Speeds 169
Engine Speed Learning Procedure 169
Maintenance 170
Do Not Service Injection Nozzles 170
Do Not Adjust Injection Pump 170
Bleeding the Fuel System 171
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 171
Service Batteries Carefully 172
Checking Electrolyte Specific Gravity 174
Using Battery Charger 175
Replacing Batteries 176
Removing Batteries 176
Welding on Machine 177
Adding 12—Volt Accessories 177
Replacing Fuses 178
Fuse (Blade Type) Color Codes 179
Checking Travel Alarm System 179
Replacing Bucket Teeth 180
Replacing Bucket Tooth Tip—Heavy Duty Bucket 181
Adjusting Bucket Linkage 181
Removing the Bucket 183
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors 183
Track Sag General Information 184
Hardware Torque Specifications 184
Check Track Shoe Torque 185
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 186
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 187
Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values 188
Check Oil Lines And Fittings 190
Service Recommendations for O Ring Boss Fittings 191
Service Recommendations for Flat Face O Ring Seal Fittings 193
Service Recommendations for 37° Flare and 30° Cone Seat Connectors 194
Service Recommendations For Flared Connections—Straight or Tapered Threads 195
Service Recommendations For Inch Series Four Bolt Flange Fittings 196
Service Recommendations for Metric Series Four Bolt Flange Fitting 197
Operational Checkout 198
Operational Checkout 198
Operator Station Checks—Key Switch On, Engine Off 198
Operator Station Checks—Engine On 200
Hydraulic System Checks 203
Undercarriage Checks 210
Accessories Checks 212
Seat, Doors, Windows, Latches, and Locks Checks 214
Coolant Checks 219
Troubleshooting 222
Using Troubleshooting Charts 222
Engine 223
Electrical System 230
Hydraulic System 236
Storage 241
Prepare Machine for Storage 241
Monthly Storage Procedure 243
Machine Numbers 246
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 246
Record Engine Serial Number 246
Record Propel Motor Serial Numbers 246
Record Swing Motor Serial Number 246
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number 247
Specifications 248
230CLC 248
230CLC Working Ranges 250
230CLC Engine Specifications 252
230CLC Drain and Refill Capacities 252
230CLC Lift Capacity—KG (LB) 253
230CLC Lift Capacity—KG (LB) 254
230CLC Lift Capacity—KG (LB) 255
230CLC Lift Capacity—KG (LB) 256
230CLC Lift Capacity—KG (LB) 257
230CLC Lift Capacity—KG (LB) 258
Crime Prevention Tips 259
Help Prevent Crime 259
Record Identification Numbers 259
Keep Proof of Ownership 259
Park Indoors Out of Sight 259
When Parking Outdoors 260
Reduce Vandalism 260
Report Thefts Immediately 261
Checklists 269
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 269
John Deere Service Literature Available 273
Technical Information 273

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