John Deere 312GR & 314G Loader Operator’s Manual OMT413077X19 PDF

For complete service information also see: T352525X19, OMT391298, PC15027, PC15028

312GR and 314G Skid Steer Loader 1
Introduction 2
Foreword 2
Manual Identification—READ THIS FIRST! 2
Serial Number Listing Information 4
IMPORTANT 4
License Agreement for John Deere Software 5
Conformity Marking for European Union (EU) and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) 8
Emissions Control Warranty Statement 9
Emissions Performance and Tampering 11
Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO₂) 11
FCC Notifications to User 12
John Deere Online Bookstore 12
Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR)—SOFTWARE TERMS AND CONDITIONS 13
Technical Information Feedback Form 17
Contents 19
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 23
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 23
Safety—General Precautions 24
Information for European Union Directives and Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulations Compliance 24
Recognize Safety Information 25
Follow Safety Instructions 26
Operate Only If Qualified 26
Wear Protective Equipment 26
Protect Against Noise 27
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 27
Control Pattern 27
Inspect Machine 27
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 28
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 28
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 28
Work In Ventilated Area 29
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling 29
High Debris Applications 29
Prevent Fires, Clean Debris From Machine 30
In Case of Machine Fire 30
Prevent Battery Explosions 31
Handle Chemical Products Safely 31
Handle Starting Fluid Safely 31
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 32
Prepare for Emergencies 32
Clean Debris from Machine 33
Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses 33
Safety—Operating Precautions 34
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 34
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 34
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 34
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 35
Avoid Work Site Hazards 36
Keep Riders Off Machine 36
Avoid Backover Accidents 37
Avoid Machine Tip Over and Machine Damage 37
Avoid Power Lines 38
Operating on Slopes 38
Operating or Traveling On Public Roads 38
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 39
Travel Safely 39
Prevent Acid Burns 40
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 40
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 41
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 41
Service Machines Safely 41
Service Cooling System Safely 42
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 42
Make Welding Repairs Safely 42
Drive Metal Pins Safely 43
Service Tires Safely 43
Use Proper Lifting Equipment 43
Handle Cab Door Safely—If Equipped 44
Safety—Safety Signs and Other Instructions 45
Safety Signs and Other Instructions 45
Operation—Operator’s Station 56
Machine Control 56
Control Panel—Key Start 57
Control Panel—Keyless Start 59
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) 60
Gauges and Indicators 62
Interlocking Seat Bar 63
Cab Door—If Equipped 63
Side Windows—If Equipped 67
Top Window 71
Rear Window (Alternative Exit) 72
Secondary Alternative Exit 72
Fire Extinguisher Location 75
12-Volt Power Outlet 75
Windshield Wiper and Washer 76
Heating/Defrosting Controls—If Equipped 76
Operator Seat 77
Dome Light 79
Radio—If Equipped 80
Horn 84
Rear Camera—If Equipped 84
Operation—Operating the Machine 85
Before Starting Work 85
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 85
Entering and Exiting Skid Steer Loader 86
Engine Break-In Period 86
Engine Block Heater—If Equipped 87
Starting the Engine 87
Cold Weather Starting 90
Cold Weather Warm-Up 90
Operator Ability 91
Driving the Machine 91
Engine Speed Control 91
Stopping the Engine 92
Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Software Delivery Process 92
Boom Lock 93
Boom Release 94
Steering—Manual Controls 95
Operating Boom—Manual Controls 96
Operating Bucket—Manual Controls 98
Attachment Mounting System—Quik-Tatch™ 100
Auto-Idle 102
Connecting and Disconnecting Auxiliary Hydraulics 102
Operating Auxiliary Hydraulics 103
Hydraulic System Pressure Release—Manual Controls 104
Self Leveling Hydraulics—If Equipped 105
Parking the Machine 106
Loading Machine for Transport 106
Operation—Monitor Operation 108
Engagement and Monitor Unit (EMU) 108
Main Menu (EMU) 109
Auxiliary Hydraulic Override—If Equipped (EMU) 109
Courtesy Lighting (EMU) 109
Codes (EMU) 110
Monitor (EMU) 110
Job Timer (EMU) 110
Auto-Idle (EMU) 110
Anti-Theft—If Equipped (EMU) 111
Software Delivery (EMU) 112
Auto-Shutdown 112
Maintenance—Machine 113
Required Emission-Related Information 113
Diesel Fuel 113
Diesel Fuel Specifications 113
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 114
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 114
Biodiesel Fuel 115
Testing Diesel Fuel 116
Fuel Filters 116
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 117
Operating in Cold Temperature Climates 117
Diesel Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V 118
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V Engines 119
Diesel Engine Oil Service Interval for Operation at High Altitude 119
Oil Filters 120
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine without wet sleeve cylinder liners) 121
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate 122
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 122
Testing Coolant Freeze Point 123
Disposing of Coolant 123
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 124
Hydraulic and Hydrostatic Oil 124
Chain Case Oil 125
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease 125
Lubricant Storage 126
Mixing of Lubricants 126
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 127
Engine Identification 127
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 128
Check Hour Meter Regularly 128
Fuel Tank 129
Raising and Blocking Machine 129
Raising Operator’s Station 130
Opening and Closing Engine Cover 131
Toe Guard Removal 131
Footwell Removal 132
Footwell Cleanout 135
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 135
Service Intervals 136
Required Parts 137
Maintenance Legend 138
Maintenance—As Required 140
Check and Clean Cooling Package 140
Check Tire Pressure 142
Check Wheel Lug Nut Torque 143
Replace Cab Fresh Air and Recirculation Air Filter Elements—If Equipped 144
Check Fuel Tank Breather 145
Replace Primary and Secondary Engine Air Filter Elements 146
Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator 147
Check Accessory Drive Belt 147
Lubricate Steering Centering Mechanism—If Equipped 147
Clean and Tighten Battery Terminals 148
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 149
Check Engine Oil Level 149
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 149
Check Coolant Level 150
Lubricate Boom Linkage, Cylinder, and Quik-Tatch™ Pivot Points 151
Maintenance—Every 50 Hours 153
Check and Clean Dust Unloader Valve 153
Lubricate Quik-Tatch™ Engagement Pins 153
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 154
Check and Adjust Accessory Drive Belt Tension 154
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 155
Take Engine Oil Sample 155
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 156
Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter 156
Replace Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator 157
Replace Final Fuel Filter 158
Drain Water and Sediment From Fuel Tank 158
Check Chain Case Oil Level 159
Take Fluid Samples 159
Lubricate Foot Pedals—If Equipped 159
Lubricate Steering Linkage 159
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 160
Check Coolant Condition 160
Replace Fuel Tank Breather 160
Replace Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Breather 161
Drain and Refill Hydraulic Oil and Replace Filter 161
Drain and Refill Chain Case Oil 163
Maintenance—Every 1500 Hours 164
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash 164
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 165
Drain, Flush, and Refill Cooling System 165
Miscellaneous—Machine 169
Clean Machine Regularly 169
Inspect and Clean Polycarbonate Windows 170
Bleed Fuel System 171
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High-Pressure Fuel Pump 171
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 171
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 172
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 172
Using Battery Charger 174
Using Booster Batteries—12-Volt System 176
Removing Battery 177
Replacing Battery 178
Welding on Machine 179
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean 179
JDLink Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 179
Keep ROPS Installed Properly 179
Remove and Install Halogen Bulbs 180
Adding Rear Counterweights 181
Replacing Accessory Drive Belt 184
Adjusting Boom and Bucket Linkage—Manual Hands Only Controls 184
Auxiliary Pedal Adjustment 185
Adjusting Pedal and Grip Angle—Manual Hand and Foot Controls 185
Replacing Seat Belt 186
Replacing Fuses 188
Replacing Air Heater Fuse 191
Hardware Torque Specifications 191
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 192
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 193
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 194
Operational Checkout 194
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 208
Troubleshooting Procedure 208
Engine 209
Electrical System 211
Hydraulic System 213
Miscellaneous—Machine Storage 215
Prepare Machine for Storage 215
Monthly Storage Procedure 216
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 217
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 217
Record Engine Serial Number 217
Keep Proof of Ownership 217
Keep Machines Secure 218
Miscellaneous—Specifications 219
312GR Machine Dimensions 219
312GR Machine Specifications 221
312GR Drain and Refill Capacities 221
314G Machine Dimensions 222
314G Machine Specifications 224
314G Drain and Refill Capacities 224
Rated Operating Capacity 225
Pallet Fork Lift Chart 225
Eurasian Economic Union 225
Machine Design Life 225
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Section 1-1 23
Section 1-2 24
Section 1-3 34
Section 1-4 41
Section 1-5 45
Section 2-1 56
Section 2-2 85
Section 2-3 108
Section 3-1 113
Section 3-2 127
Section 3-3 140
Section 3-4 149
Section 3-5 153
Section 3-6 154
Section 3-7 155
Section 3-8 156
Section 3-9 160
Section 3-10 164
Section 3-11 165
Section 4-1 169
Section 4-2 194
Section 4-3 208
Section 4-4 215
Section 4-5 217
Section 4-6 219