John Deere 344J 4WD Loader Operator’s Manual OMT251428 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 344J 4WD Loader Operator’s Manual OMT251428 – PDF DOWNLOAD

• Product Number (P/N): OMT251428_24
• Language: English
• Division: Construction
• Series: J SERIES
• Product Lines: Loaders
• Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
• Associated Models: 344J

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

John Deere 344J 4WD Loader Operator’s Manual OMT251428 – PDF DOWNLOAD

344J 4WD Loader 1
Introduction 2
Foreword 2
EPA Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement—Compression Ignition 3
CARB Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement—Compression Ignition 5
Required Emission-Related Information 11
Technical Information Feedback Form 11
Contents 13
Safety—Safety and Operator Convenience 17
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 17
Safety—General Precautions 18
Recognize Safety Information 18
Follow Safety Instructions 18
Operate Only If Qualified 18
Wear Protective Equipment 19
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 19
Add Cab Guarding For Special Uses 19
Inspect Machine 20
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 20
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 20
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 21
Work In Ventilated Area 21
Prevent Fires 22
Prevent Battery Explosions 22
Handle Chemical Products Safely 23
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 23
Prepare for Emergencies 24
Clean Debris from Machine 24
Safety—Operating Precautions 25
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 25
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 25
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 25
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 25
Avoid Worksite Hazards 26
Use Special Care When Operating Loader 26
Keep Riders Off Machine 27
Avoid Backover Accidents 27
Avoid Machine Tip Over and Machine Damage 28
Operating on Slopes 28
Operating Or Traveling On Public Roads 29
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 29
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 29
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 30
Park and Prepare For Service Safely 30
Service Tires Safely 30
Service Cooling System Safely 31
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 31
Make Welding Repairs Safely 31
Drive Metal Pins Safely 32
Safety—Safety Signs 33
Safety Signs 33
Replace Safety Signs 35
Operation—Operator Station 36
Loader Control Switches and Levers 36
Multi-Function Lever 36
Pedals 37
Monitor Display 37
Monitor Display Functions 38
Switch Panel 39
Switch Panel Functions 40
Audible Alarm 41
Cab Climate Controls 41
Opening and Securing Side Door and Secondary Exit 42
Adjusting Steering Column Tilt 42
Adjusting Seat 43
Operation—Operating the Machine 44
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 44
Battery Disconnect Switch 44
Check Instruments Before Starting 45
Engine Break-In Period 45
Starting the Engine 46
Warm-Up 46
Starting Fluid (Cold Weather Starting Aid)—If Equipped 47
Cold Weather Warmup 48
Park Brake Switch 48
Selecting Travel Direction 48
Selecting Travel Speed Range 49
Slowing and Stopping the Machine 49
Verifying Bucket Stop 50
Loader Control Lever 51
Differential Lock Button 51
Operating Boom Float 52
Operating 3rd Function Hydraulics—If Equipped 52
Operating 4th Function Hydraulics—If Equipped 53
Operating Ride Control—If Equipped 54
Operating Secondary Steering—If Equipped 55
Operating Quick Disconnect 56
Fork Attachment 57
Parking the Machine 58
Loading Machine on a Trailer 59
Towing Procedure Without Engine Running 60
Towing Procedure With Engine Running 60
Maintenance—Machine 62
Diesel Fuel 62
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 63
Biodiesel Fuel 64
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 65
Testing Diesel Fuel 65
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 65
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 66
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 67
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA 67
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals 68
Hydraulic Reservoir Oil 69
Differentials, Gearbox, and Final Drive Oil 69
Service (Drum) Brake Oil 70
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease 70
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 71
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant 72
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 72
Supplemental Coolant Additives 72
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 73
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 73
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant 74
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 75
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals 75
Check Hour Meter Regularly 75
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 76
Drain Hose Storage 76
Opening Hood and Removing Grille 77
Fuel Tank 77
Locking Machine Frame 78
Loader Boom Lock 78
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 79
Service Intervals 80
Required Parts 81
Maintenance—As Required 82
Inspecting and Replacing Serpentine Belt 82
Drain Fuel Tank Sediment 83
Drain and Replace Primary Fuel Filter 83
Drain and Replace Final Fuel Filter 84
Cleaning or Replacing Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 84
Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Cleaner Elements 85
Lubricating Door Hinges 86
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque 86
Checking Tire Pressure 87
Tire Pressures 88
Check Coolant 88
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 89
Checking Recovery Tank Coolant Level 89
Checking Engine Oil Level 89
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 90
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level 90
Grease and Operate Euro Quick Disconnect Pins and Bushings 91
Maintenance—Every 50 Hours 92
Greasing Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots 92
Greasing Drive Shaft 92
Greasing Steering Cylinder 93
Greasing Frame Hinge Pivots 93
Greasing Rear Oscillating Axle 93
Maintenance—Initial Service – 100 Hours 95
Changing Engine Break-in Oil and Replacing Filter 95
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 96
Take Engine Oil Sample 96
Checking Service (Drum) Brake Oil Level 96
Cleaning or Replacing Cab Recirculating Air Filter 96
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 97
Greasing Rear Axle Steering Pivots 97
Checking Final Drives Oil Level 97
Checking and Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Cooler/Radiator and Air Conditioning Condenser—If Equipped 97
Checking Rear Axle Differential and Gearbox Oil Levels 98
Checking Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 99
Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Filter 101
Drain and Replace Primary Fuel Filter 102
Drain and Replace Final Fuel Filter 102
Checking Air Intake Hoses 103
Replacing Closed Crankcase Ventilation System Filter—If Equipped 103
Replacing Hydraulic System Return Suction Filter 104
Checking and Adjusting Inching Linkage 104
Checking Front Axle Differential Oil Level 104
Take Fluid Samples 104
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 105
Inspecting Park (Wet) Brake Pads 105
Inspecting Service (Drum) Brake Pads 105
Changing Final Drive Oil 106
Changing Rear Axle Differential and Gearbox Oil 106
Cleaning Engine Crankcase Vent Tube 107
Replacing Air Cleaner Elements 108
Replacing Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 109
Replacing Hydraulic Tank Breather 109
Replacing Cab Recirculating Air Filter 110
Changing Front Axle Differential Oil 110
Check Coolant 110
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 111
Changing Hydraulic Oil 111
Cleaning Hydraulic System Strainer 112
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 113
Draining the Cooling System 113
Filling the Cooling System 114
Miscellaneous—Machine 115
Checking Windshield Washer Fluid Level 115
Checking Radiator Coolant Level 115
Draining Final and Primary Fuel Filter Sediment 116
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 116
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 117
Using Booster Batteries—12-Volt System 118
Using Battery Charger 119
Replacing Batteries 120
Removing Batteries 121
Replacing Fuses 121
Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes 123
Checking Radiator Hoses 123
Return-to-Dig Adjustment 124
Replacing Drive and Marker Light Bulbs 124
Bleeding Fuel System 125
Welding on Machine 126
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 126
Servicing Air Conditioning System—If Equipped 126
ROPS Torque Specifications 127
Hardware Torque Specifications 127
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 128
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 129
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 130
Operational Checkout 130
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 143
Troubleshooting Procedure 143
Engine 144
Hydrostatic Transmission 146
Differential and Axle 147
Service Brake 148
Drive Line 148
Park Brake 148
Hydraulic System 149
Steering 150
Air Conditioning System 151
Heater System 152
Miscellaneous—Machine Storage 153
Prepare Machine for Storage 153
Monthly Storage Procedure 153
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 155
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 155
Record Engine Serial Number 155
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number 155
Record Axle Serial Numbers 156
Keep Proof of Ownership 156
Keep Machines Secure 157
Miscellaneous—Specifications 158
Engine Specifications 158
Specifications 159
Drain and Refill Capacities 161
Page Number 17
Section 1-1 17
Section 1-2 18
Section 1-3 25
Section 1-4 30
Section 1-5 33
Section 2-1 36
Section 2-2 44
Section 3-1 62
Section 3-2 75
Section 3-3 82
Section 3-4 89
Section 3-5 92
Section 3-6 95
Section 3-7 96
Section 3-8 97
Section 3-9 105
Section 3-10 111
Section 3-11 113
Section 4-1 115
Section 4-2 130
Section 4-3 143
Section 4-4 153
Section 4-5 155
Section 4-6 158

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