John Deere 244J & 304J Loaders Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 244J & 304J Loaders Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 244J & 304J Loaders Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

P/N: OMT209673_PZ
Language: English
Division: Construction
Product Lines: Loaders
Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
Associated Models: 244J, 304J
Series: J SERIES
Serial:

• 23289
• 23371

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

John Deere 244J & 304J Loaders Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Contents 15
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 19
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 19
Safety—General Precautions 20
Recognize Safety Information 20
Follow Safety Instructions 20
Operate Only If Qualified 20
Wear Protective Equipment 20
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 21
Add Cab Guarding For Special Uses 21
Inspect Machine 21
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 22
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 22
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 22
Work In Ventilated Area 23
Prevent Fires 23
Prevent Battery Explosions 24
Handle Chemical Products Safely 24
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 25
Prepare for Emergencies 25
Clean Debris from Machine 26
Safety—Operating Precautions 27
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 27
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 27
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 27
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 27
Avoid Work Site Hazards 27
Use Special Care When Operating Loader 28
Keep Riders Off Machine 28
Avoid Backover Accidents 29
Avoid Machine Tip Over 29
Operating on Slopes 30
Operating Or Traveling On Public Roads 30
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 31
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 31
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 32
Park and Prepare For Service Safely 32
Service Tires Safely 32
Service Cooling System Safely 32
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 33
Make Welding Repairs Safely 33
Drive Metal Pins Safely 33
Safety—Safety Signs 35
Safety Signs 35
Replace Safety Signs 36
Operation—Operator Station 38
Loader Control Switches and Levers 38
Multi-Function Lever 38
Pedals 39
Monitor Display 39
Monitor Display Functions 39
Switch Panel 41
Switch Panel Functions 41
Audible Alarm 42
Cab Climate Controls 43
Opening and Securing Side Door and Secondary Exit 43
Opening Window 44
Adjusting Steering Column Tilt 44
Adjusting Seat 45
Operation—Operating the Machine 46
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 46
Battery Disconnect Switch 46
Check Instruments Before Starting 46
Engine Break-In Period 47
Starting the Engine 48
Warm-Up 49
Cold Weather Start-Up 49
Cold Weather Warm-Up 50
Park Brake Switch 50
Selecting Travel Direction 51
Selecting Travel Speed Range 51
Slowing and Stopping the Machine 52
Verifying Bucket Stop 52
Loader Control Lever 53
Differential Lock Switch 54
Operating Boom Float 55
Operating 3rd Function Hydraulics 55
Operating 4th Function Auxiliary Hydraulics—If Equipped 55
Operating Ride Control—If Equipped 56
Operating Quick Disconnect and Worksite Pro™ Adapter—If Equipped 57
Fork Attachment 59
Parking the Machine 61
Loading Machine on a Trailer 62
Towing Procedure Without Engine Running 62
Towing Procedure With Engine Running 65
Maintenance—Machine 66
Diesel Fuel 66
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 66
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 67
Biodiesel Fuel 67
Testing Diesel Fuel 69
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 69
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 70
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II 71
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals 71
Hydraulic Reservoir Oil 72
Differentials, Gearbox, and Final Drive Oil 73
Service (Drum) Brake Oil 73
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease 74
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 74
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant 75
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 76
Supplemental Coolant Additives 76
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 77
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 77
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant 78
Disposing of Coolant 79
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 80
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals 80
Check Hour Meter Regularly 80
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 80
Drain Hose Storage 81
Opening Hood and Removing Grille 81
Locking Machine Frame 82
Loader Boom Lock 83
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 84
Service Intervals 84
Required Parts 85
Maintenance—As Required 87
Inspecting and Replacing Serpentine Belt 87
Replacing Final Fuel Filter 87
Replacing Inline Fuel Filter 88
Cleaning or Replacing Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 89
Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Cleaner Elements 90
Lubricating Door Hinges 90
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque 91
Checking Tire Pressure 91
Tire Pressures 92
Check Coolant 93
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 95
Checking Recovery Tank Coolant Level 95
Checking Engine Oil Level 95
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level 96
Maintenance—Every 50 Hours 97
Greasing Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots 97
Greasing Drive Shaft 97
Greasing Steering Cylinder 97
Greasing Frame Hinge Pivots 98
Greasing Rear Oscillating Axle 98
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 100
Checking Service (Drum) Brake Oil Level 100
Cleaning or Replacing Cab Recirculating Air Filter 100
Take Engine Oil Sample 100
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 101
Greasing Rear Axle Steering Pivots 101
Checking Final Drives Oil Level 101
Checking and Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Cooler/Radiator and Air Conditioning Condenser—If Equipped 101
Checking Rear Differential and Gearbox Oil Level 102
Checking Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 102
Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Filter 104
Checking Air Intake Hoses 106
Replacing Hydraulic System Return Suction Filter 106
Checking and Adjusting Inching Linkage 107
Checking Front Differential Oil Level 107
Take Fluid Samples 107
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 108
Inspecting Park (Wet) Brake Pads—304J Only 108
Inspecting Service (Drum) Brake Pads 108
Changing Final Drive Oil 109
Changing Rear Differential and Gearbox Oil 109
Check and Adjust Engine Speed Linkage 111
Cleaning Engine Crankcase Vent Tube 111
Replacing Hydraulic Tank Breather 112
Changing Front Differential Oil 112
Check Coolant 112
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 114
Changing Hydraulic Oil 114
Cleaning Hydraulic System Strainer 114
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 116
Draining the Cooling System 116
Filling the Cooling System 117
Miscellaneous—Machine 118
Checking Windshield Washer Fluid Level 118
Checking Radiator Coolant Level 118
Draining Fuel Filter Sediment 118
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 118
Using Battery Charger 119
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 119
Using Booster Batteries—12 Volt System 120
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 121
Replacing Batteries 122
Removing Batteries 122
Replacing Fuses 123
Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes 125
Engine Speeds 125
Checking Radiator Hoses 125
Return-to-Dig Adjustment 125
Replacing Drive and Marker Light Bulbs 126
Bleeding Fuel System 127
Welding on Machine 127
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors 128
Servicing Air Conditioning System—If Equipped 128
ROPS Torque Specifications 129
Hardware Torque Specifications 129
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 129
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 130
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 132
Operational Checkout 132
Key Switch Off, Engine Off Checks 132
Key Switch On, Engine Off Checks 133
Key Switch On, Engine On Checks 136
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 144
Troubleshooting Procedure 144
Engine 144
Hydrostatic Transmission 146
Differential and Axle 149
Service Brake 149
Drive Line 150
Park Brake 150
Hydraulic System 150
Steering 152
Air Conditioning System 152
Heater System 153
Miscellaneous—Storage 155
Prepare Machine For Storage 155
Monthly Storage Procedure 155
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 157
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 157
Record Engine Serial Number 157
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number 157
Record Axle Serial Numbers 157
Keep Proof of Ownership 158
Keep Machines Secure 158
Miscellaneous—Specifications 160
244J Specifications 160
244J Drain and Refill Capacities 161
304J Specifications 161
304J Drain and Refill Capacities 163
Page Number 15
Section 1-1 19
Section 1-2 20
Section 1-3 27
Section 1-4 32
Section 1-5 35
Section 2-1 38
Section 2-2 46
Section 3-1 66
Section 3-2 80
Section 3-3 87
Section 3-4 95
Section 3-5 97
Section 3-7 100
Section 3-8 101
Section 3-9 108
Section 3-10 114
Section 3-11 116
Section 4-1 118
Section 4-2 132
Section 4-3 144
Section 4-4 155
Section 4-5 157
Section 4-6 160

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