John Deere 250C Articulated Dump Truck Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 250C Articulated Dump Truck Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 250C Articulated Dump Truck Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

• P/N: OMT166941_30
• Language: English
• Division: Construction
• Product Lines: Articulated Dump Trucks
• Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
• Associated Models: 250C
• Series: C SERIES

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John Deere 250C Articulated Dump Truck Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Contents 5
Safety 9
John Deere Articulated Dump Truck Features Page 9
Recognize Safety Information 10
Understand Signal Words 10
Follow Safety Instructions 10
Avoid Injury From Rollover Accidents Wear Your Seat Belt Do Not Attempt to Jump Clear of Tipping Machine—Serious or Fatal Crushing Injuries Will Result Machine Will Tip Over Faster Than You Can Jump Free 11
램Ă When Using a Signal Person, Keep Person in View at All Times, Be Sure Signal Person Is Clear Before Backing Up 11
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 Mount or Stop a Moving Machine 11
Inspect Machine 12
Use Handholds and Steps 12
Use Seat Belt 12
Maintain Seat Belt 12
Move and Operate Machine Safely 13
Drive Machine Safely 13
Avoid Power Lines 13
Beware of Exhaust Fumes 13
Keep Riders off Machine 13
Handle Fluids Safely—Avoid Fires 14
Prepare for Emergencies 14
Clean Trash from Machine 15
Protect Against Flying Debris 15
Wear Protective Clothing 15
Handle Chemical Products Safely 16
Warn Others of Service Work 16
Practice Safe Maintenance 17
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 17
Support Machine Properly 18
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 18
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines 18
Avoid High Pressure Fluids 19
Prevent Battery Explosions 19
Clean the Machine Regularly 19
Dispose of Waste Properly 20
Safety Signs 21
Safety Signs 21
Operator’s Station 27
Operator Controls and Instruments 27
Center Instrument Panel 28
Right Control Panel 29
Circuit Breaker Panel 29
Speedometer 31
Tachometer 31
Main Warning Indicator 32
Engine Overspeed Indicator 32
Brake System Low Pressure Indicator 33
Secondary Steering Indicator 33
Low Engine Coolant Level Indicator 33
High Hydraulic Oil Temperature Indicator 34
Battery Charge Indicator 34
Do Not Shift Indicator 35
Low Pneumatic Pressure Indicator 35
Cold Start Indicator 36
Exhaust Brake/Retarder Indicator 36
Park Brake Indicator 36
Inter Axle Lock Indicator 37
Body Raised Indicator 37
Turn Signals 37
High Beam Indicator 38
Master Display Unit (MDU) 38
Default Display 39
Engine Coolant Temperature Button 40
Transmission Oil Temperature Button 41
Fuel Button 41
System Air Pressure Button 42
Engine Oil Pressure Button 42
System Voltage Button 43
Trip Button 43
Dome Light 44
Light Switch 44
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch 44
Inter Axle Lock Switch 45
Hazard Indicator Switch 45
Range Hold Switch 45
Battery Disconnect Switch 46
Key Switch 46
Start Button 47
Battery Circuit Breaker 47
Steering Column Switch 47
Retarder Pedal 48
Steering Wheel 49
Accelerator and Brake Pedals 49
Gear Shift Control 50
Park Brake Control 50
Body Control Lever 51
Seat Controls 51
Seat Belt 53
Seat Belt—Maintenance 54
Climate Control Vents 54
Lights 55
Hood Release Lever 56
12 Volt Accessory Outlet 56
Manual Holder 57
Wheel Wrench and Brace 57
Windshield Washer Reservoir 57
Windshield Wiper and Washer Nozzle 58
Instructional Seat 58
Horn 59
Reverse Warning Alarm 59
Break In 60
Every 10 Hours or Daily 60
After the First 50 Hours 60
After the First 100 Hours 60
Pre Start Inspection 61
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 61
Operating the Engine 62
Check Instruments Before Starting 62
Starting the Engine 62
Cold Weather Start Up 63
Engine Air Heater—If Equipped 63
Using Booster Batteries—24 Volt System 64
Stopping the Engine 64
Driving the Machine 65
Driving the Machine 65
Steering 65
Shifting the Transmission 66
Using Range Hold 68
Diagnostic Codes 69
Diagnostic Code Display Procedure 70
Exhaust Brake and Retarder Pedal 70
Service Brakes and Park Brakes 71
Travel Speeds 71
Parking the Machine 72
Lock All Compartments 72
Operating the Machine 73
Inter Axle Lock 73
Uphill Operation 73
Downhill Operation 73
Using the Engine to Slow Machine 74
Off Road Operation 74
Loading 74
Unloading 75
Stuck Machine 75
Rocking Out 75
Transporting 76
Towing a Machine with Inoperable Engine 76
Towing a Machine with Operable Engine 76
Towing a Machine with Inoperable Steering System 76
Machine Lifting Points 77
Loading Machine on a Trailer 78
Machine Tie Down Points 79
Unloading Machine from Trailer 79
Fuels and Lubricants 80
Diesel Fuel 80
Lubricity of Diesel Fuels 80
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 80
Diesel Fuel Storage 81
Fuel Tank 81
Do Not Use Galvanized Containers 81
Diesel Engine Oil — Non Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1 and Stage I 82
Hydraulic Oil and Transfer Case Oil 83
Transmission Oil 83
Multipurpose Lubricant (Axles and Final Drives) 84
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease 84
Oil Filters 85
Lubricant Storage 85
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 85
Mixing of Lubricants 85
Periodic Maintenance 86
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals 86
Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants 86
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 86
Install Body Prop 86
Install Articulation Safety Locking Bar 87
Lower and Raise Bottom Guard 88
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 89
OILSCAN Plus, OILSCAN Plus is a registered trademark of Deere & Company® CoolScan Plus CoolScan Plus is a registered trademark of Deere & Company® and 3 Way Coolant Test Kit 90
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 91
Maintenance—As Required 94
Check Axle Restraining Cable 94
Check Belt Tension 94
Inspect Tires, Check Pressure 94
Check Service Brake and Park Brake Pads 95
Check Radiator, Charge Air Cooler and Transmission Cooler 95
Clean Radiator, Charge Air Cooler and Transmission Cooler 96
Clean Fuel Screen 96
Drain Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) 97
Check Air Cleaner Service Indicator 97
Clean or Replace Primary Air Filter Element 98
Clean or Replace Secondary Air Filter Element 99
Check and Clean Air Cleaner Pre Cleaner Bowl 99
Check and Clean Crankcase Breather (Oil Separator) 100
Clean and Check Retarder Cooler (Hydraulic System) 101
Grease Door Hinges, Battery Box Hinges and Grille Pivot Cap Screws 101
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 102
Check Axle Breathers 102
Check Engine Oil Level 102
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 103
Check Transmission Oil Level—Dipstick Method 103
Check Transmission Oil Level—Electronic Method 105
Drain Pneumatic Air Reservoirs 106
Check Hydraulic Tank Breather Filter 106
Grease Steering Cylinders and Front Axle Suspension Pivot Pins 106
Grease Oscillation, Articulation Joints and Body Tip Pivot Pins 107
Grease Body Lift Cylinders 108
Grease Walking Beam Pivot Pins 108
Check Hood Components 108
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 110
Check Coolant Level in Radiator and Overflow Recovery Tank 110
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 110
Check and Clean Transmission Breather 112
Check Transfer Case Oil Level 113
Check and Clean Transfer Case Breather 113
Check Axle Oil Level 113
Clean Axle Breathers 114
Check Final Drive Oil Level 114
Check and Clean Air Conditioner Fresh Air Filter 114
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 116
Check Coolant Conditioner in Radiator 116
Replace Hydraulic Tank Breather Filter 117
Adjust Engine Valve Clearance 117
Check Battery, Clean and Tighten Terminals 117
Check Air Intake System 118
Grease Oscillation Drive Shaft Bearing 119
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 120
Sample Transmission Oil 120
Replace Transmission Filters 120
Change Transfer Case Oil 120
Replace Hydraulic System Oil Return Filters 121
Service Fuel Injectors 121
Replace Air Conditioner and Alternator Drive Belts 122
Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) 123
Replace Secondary Fuel Filters 124
Replace Pneumatic System Air Dryer Filter 124
Replace Air Conditioner Fresh Air Filter 125
Clean or Replace Air Conditioner Recirculating Filter 125
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 127
Change Transmission Oil 127
Add Transmission Oil 127
Change Hydraulic Tank Oil 127
Clean or Replace Fuel Injectors 128
Change Axle Oil 128
Change Final Drive Oil 128
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 129
Service and Calibrate Injection Pump 129
Replace Crankcase Breather (Oil Separator) 129
Maintenance 130
Draining the Cooling System 130
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 132
Do Not Service Injection Nozzles 133
Do Not Adjust Injection Pump 133
Adjusting Alternator Drive Belts 133
Adjusting Air Conditioner Drive Belts 133
Check All Exterior Lights, Reverse Alarm and Horn 134
Cleaning Dust Unloader Valve 134
Bleeding Fuel System 135
Replacing Transmission Breather 135
Replacing Transfer Case Breather 136
Checking Oil Filler Cap and Seal 136
Checking Steering Cylinder Pins for Free Play 136
Checking Park Brake 137
Bleeding Brake System 138
Checking Wheel Nuts 138
Removing and Installing Wheels 139
Removing and Installing Tire 140
Using Battery Charger 141
Replacing Batteries 141
Replacing Headlights and Front Park Lights 142
Adjusting Headlights 143
Replacing Front Turn Signal Bulb 144
Replacing Tail Lights and Rear Turn Signals 144
Replacing Backup Lights 145
Replacing Indicator Bulb 146
Replacing Rocker Switch Indicator Bulbs 146
Replacing Dome Light Bulb 147
Adjusting Hood Latch 147
Replacing Wiper Blade 148
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors 148
Hardware Torque Specifications 148
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 149
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 150
Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values 151
Metric Cap Screw and Nut Torque Values 152
Imperial and SAE (Inch) Cap Screw and Nut Torque Values 153
Check Oil Lines And Fittings 154
Service Recommendations for O Ring Boss Fittings 154
Service Recommendations For Flat Face O Ring Seal Fittings 156
Service Recommendations for 37° Flare and 30° Cone Seat Connectors 157
Service Recommendations for Flared Connections—Straight or Tapered Threads 158
Service Recommendations For Inch Series Four Bolt Flange Fittings 159
Service Recommendations for Metric Series Four Bolt Flange Fitting 160
Welding on Machine 160
Operational Checkout 161
Operational Checkout 161
Visual Checks 161
Operator Station Checks—Key Switch On, Engine Off 194
Operator Station Checks—Key Switch On, Engine On 201
Park Brake System Checks 207
Service Brake System Checks 210
Steering System Checks 213
Engine Cooling System Checks 213
Transmission System Checks 222
Air Intake System Checks 225
Fuel System Checks 229
Pneumatic System Checks 234
Hydraulic System Checks 235
Driving Checks 240
Miscellaneous Checks 243
Troubleshooting 249
Using Troubleshooting Charts 249
Engine 250
Transmission 253
Axle 254
Wheel 254
Tires 255
Brakes 256
Hydraulic System 256
Instruments and Controls 257
Electrical System 258
Rear Frame and Cab 260
Transmission Diagnostic Codes 261
Storage 271
Prepare Machine for Storage 271
Monthly Storage Procedure 272
Machine Numbers 273
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 273
Record Engine Serial Number 273
Record Transmission Serial Number 273
Front Axle Serial Number 274
Middle Axle Serial Number 274
Rear Axle Serial Number 274
Specifications 276
Articulated Dump Truck Specifications 276
Engine Specifications 278
Travel Speeds 278
Drain and Refill Capacities 278
Crime Prevention Tips 279
Help Prevent Crime 279
Record Construction Identification Numbers 279
Keep Proof of Ownership 279
Park Indoors Out of Sight 280
When Parking Outdoors 280
Reduce Vandalism 280
Report Thefts Immediately 281
Checklists 289
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 289
John Deere Service Keeps You On the Job 293
AT YOUR SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT 293
Page Number 5
Section 05 9
Section 06 21
Section 10 27
Section 15 60
Section 20 61
Section 25 62
Section 30 65
Section 35 73
Section 40 76
Section 45 80
Section 50 86
Section 55 94
Section 60 102
Section 65 110
Section 70 116
Section 75 120
Section 80 127
Section 85 129
Section 90 130
Section 95 161
Section 100 249
Section 105 271
Section 110 273
Section 115 276
Section 120 279

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