John Deere 324H & 344H Loader Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 324H & 344H Loader Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 324H & 344H Loader Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

P/N: OMT183945_RI
Language: English
Division: Construction
Product Lines: Loaders
Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
Associated Models: 324H, 344H
Series: H SERIES
1510E Operator’s instructions for Tier 3 (Stage IIIA) engine options build on IT4 platform equipped with Gen II Rotating and Levelling Cabin.

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John Deere 324H & 344H Loader Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Contents 5
Safety 9
324H and 344H Wheel Loader 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 Mach 11
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 12
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 Attem 13
Inspect Machine 13
Use Handholds and Steps 14
Prevent Machine Runaway 14
Use Seat Belt Properly 14
Maintain Seat Belt 15
Travel Safely 15
Drive Machine Safely 16
Operate Machine with Caution 16
Operating on Slopes 17
Carrying Loads 17
Avoid Power Lines 18
Beware of Exhaust Fumes 18
Keep Riders off Machine 18
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires 19
Prepare for Emergencies 19
Handle Starting Fluid Safely 19
Clean Trash from Machine 20
Protect Against Flying Debris 20
Wear Protective Clothing 20
Protect Against Noise 21
Handle Chemical Products Safely 21
Use Safety Lights and Devices 22
Keep ROPS Installed Properly 22
Warn Others of Service Work 23
Practice Safe Maintenance 24
Support Machine Properly 24
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 25
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines 25
Avoid High Pressure Fluids 26
Clean the Machine Regularly 26
Service Cooling System Safely 27
Store Attachments Safely 27
Dispose of Waste Properly 27
Safety Signs 28
Safety Signs 28
Operator’s Station 36
Monitor Gauges, Indicators and Dash Switches 36
Side Console Switches 37
Warning Alarm 37
Battery Voltage Indicator 38
Low Engine Oil Pressure Indicator 38
Forward Direction Indicator 38
Reverse Direction Indicator 39
Hydraulic Oil Temperature Indicator 39
Park Brake Indicator 39
Clock, Hour Meter, and Speedometer 40
Monitor Message—344H (S N —710261) 40
Monitor Message—324H and 344H (S N 710262— ) 41
High Speed Indicator 41
Low Speed Indicator 42
Pilot Disable Indicator 42
Engine Air Filter Restriction Indicator 42
Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator 42
Seat Belt Indicator 43
High Beams ON Indicator 43
Turn Signal Indicator 43
Fuel Gauge 43
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 44
Boom and Bucket Control Lever 44
FNR Lever and Speed Selector 45
Turn Signal Lever 45
Neutral Lock Latch 45
Pedals 46
Horn Button 46
Operating Front Windshield Wiper and Washer 47
Operating Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer 47
Adjusting Steering Column Tilt 47
Setting the Clock 48
Opening and Securing Side Door 48
Secondary Exit 49
Drive Lights 50
Work Lights—If Equipped 51
Heater Operation 52
Air Conditioner—If Equipped 52
Air Conditioner—If Equipped 52
Air Flow Control 53
Adjusting Seat 53
Cab Removal and Installation 54
Pre Start Inspection 55
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 55
Operating the Engine 56
Check Instruments Before Starting 56
Starting the Engine 57
Starting Fluid (Cold Weather Starting Aid)—If Equipped 59
Using Booster Batteries—12 Volt System 61
Check Instruments After Starting 62
Warm Up 62
Cold Weather Warm Up 63
Stopping the Engine 63
Driving the Machine 65
Driving on Public Roads 65
General Driving Precautions 65
Neutral Lock Latch 66
Shifting the Machine 66
Slowing and Stopping the Machine 67
Park Brake Switch 68
Parking the Machine 69
Lock All Compartments 69
Operating the Machine 70
Boom and Bucket Control Lever 70
Pilot Enable/Boom Down Switch 71
Brake/Inching Pedal 71
Boom Height Kickout Adjustment 72
Return to Dig Adjustment 73
General Operating Tips 74
Turning the Machine 75
Excavating Banks or Stockpiles 75
Using the Loader Bucket 77
Backdragging 78
Backfilling 79
Truck Loading 80
Transporting 81
Transporting Precautions 81
Loading Machine on a Trailer 81
Towing Procedure 83
Lifting the Machine 88
Fuels and Lubricants 89
Diesel Fuel 89
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 89
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 90
Diesel Fuel Storage 90
Fuel Tank 91
Diesel Engine Oil 91
Differentials and Final Drives Oil 92
Hydraulic System Oil 93
Service Brake Oil 93
Grease 94
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 94
Lubricant Storage 95
Mixing of Lubricants 95
Periodic Maintenance 96
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals 96
Drain Hose Storage 96
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 97
Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants 97
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 98
Locking Machine Frame 99
Boom Lock 100
Opening Hood 100
Opening Engine Access Door 102
Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level 102
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 103
OILSCAN Plus,® CoolScan Plus® and 3 Way Coolant Test Kit 104
Service Intervals 105
Maintenance—As Required 107
Drain Fuel Tank Sediment 107
Inspect Serpentine Belt 108
Drain Fuel Filter Sediment 111
Clean Air Cleaner Elements 112
Inspect Element 113
Clean Dusty Primary Element 114
Lubricate Door, Engine Cover, and Engine Access Door Hinges 114
Check Tire Pressure 115
Tire Pressures 116
Tighten Wheel Lug Nuts 116
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 117
Check Coolant Level 117
Check Engine Oil Level 118
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 119
Maintenance—Every 50 Hours 120
Lubricate Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots 120
Lubricate Gear Case to Front Axle Shaft 121
Lubricate Rear Axle Knuckle Joint 122
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 123
Lubricate Front and Rear Steering Cylinder Pivots 123
Lubricate Oscillating Rear Axle 123
Lubricate Frame Hinge Pivot 124
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 125
Clean Cab Air Filter 125
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 126
Check Brake Oil Level 129
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 130
Check Coolant Conditioner 130
Lubricate Rear Steering Axle Pivots 131
Check and Clean Hydraulic Oil Cooler and Radiator 131
Replace Fuel Filter 132
Check Air Intake Hose 133
Replace Hydraulic Oil Return Suction Filter 133
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 135
Check Rear Differential and Gearcase Oil Level 137
Check Front Differential Oil Level 137
Check Front and Rear Final Drives Oil Level 138
Check Brake/Inching Pedal Linkage Adjustment 138
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 139
Check Park Brake and Service Brake Pads 139
Replace Cab Air Filter 140
Speed Control Linkage Adjustment 141
Change Rear Differential and Gear Case Oil—324H Loader 142
Change Rear Differential and Gear Case Oil—344H Loader 142
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash 143
Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube 144
Replace Air Cleaner Elements 145
Replace Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 146
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather 146
Change Rear Final Drive Oil 147
Change Front Differential and Front Final Drives Oil 148
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 149
Clean Hydraulic Oil Return Strainer 149
Change Hydraulic System Oil 150
Maintenance 152
Draining the Cooling System 152
Diesel Engine Coolant 154
Filling the Cooling System 155
Test the Coolant Freeze Protection Level 157
Bleeding Fuel System 157
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 158
Service Batteries Carefully 159
Checking Electrolyte Specific Gravity 161
Using Battery Charger 162
Replacing Batteries 163
Removing Batteries 163
Replacing Fuses 164
Fuse Specifications—344H (S N —710261) 165
Fuse Specifications—324H (S N 610262—618724) 344H (S N 710262—718724 ) 166
Fuse Specifications—324H (S N 618725—) 344H (S N 718725—) 168
Fuse (Blade Type) Color Codes 169
Engine Speeds 169
Checking Neutral Start System 170
Do Not Service Pilot Accumulator or Park Brake Accumulator 170
Adding Attachments/Accessories to Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) 170
Welding on Machine 171
Park Brake Adjustment 171
Service Brake Adjustment 172
Replace Marker Light and Drive Light Bulbs 173
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors 174
Hardware Torque Specifications 174
Keep ROPS Installed Properly 175
Brake/Inching Pedal Linkage Adjustment 176
Check Receiver/Dryer Moisture Indicator—If Equipped 178
Check Receiver Dryer Moisture Indicator—If Equipped 179
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 180
Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values 181
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 183
Check Oil Lines and Fittings 184
Service Recommendations For Metric 24° O Ring Seal DIN 20078 185
Service Recommendations For Non Restricted Banjo (Adjustable) Fittings 187
Service Recommendations For O Ring Boss Fittings With Shoulder 189
Service Recommendations for Metric Series Four Bolt Flange Fitting 192
Service Recommendations for Inch Series Four Bolt Flange Fittings 193
Operational Checkout 194
Operational Checkout 194
Monitor Messages 194
Key Switch, Monitor Indicator and Gauge Checks 195
Power Train and Engine Linkages, Neutral Start Switch, and Reverse Warning Alarm Checks 197
Optional Equipment Checks 199
Brake System Checks 200
Steering System Checks 201
Driving Checks 202
Hydraulic System Checks 204
Accessory and Vandal Protection Checks 208
Cab Component Checks 212
Troubleshooting 217
Using Troubleshooting Charts 217
Engine 218
Hydrostatic System 228
Differential and Axle 231
Service Brake 232
Driveline 232
Park Brake 233
Hydraulic System 234
Steering 238
Hydraulic Fan Motor and Pump 240
Heater System 241
Air Conditioning—If Equipped 242
Storage 244
Prepare Machine for Storage 244
Monthly Storage Procedure 245
Machine Numbers 247
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 247
Record Engine Serial Number 247
Record Gear Case Serial Number 247
Record Hydrostatic Pump Serial Number 248
Record Front Axle Serial Number 248
Record Rear Axle Serial Number 248
Record Hydrostatic Motor Serial Number 249
Specifications 250
324H Specifications 250
344H Specifications 253
Drain and Refill Capacities 256
Crime Prevention Tips 257
Help Prevent Crime 257
Record Identification Numbers 257
Keep Proof of Ownership 257
Park Indoors Out of Sight 257
When Parking Outdoors 258
Reduce Vandalism 258
Report Thefts Immediately 259
Checklists 267
Service Intervals 267

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