John Deere 444J, 544J & 624J Loaders Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 444J, 544J & 624J Loaders Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 444J, 544J & 624J Loaders Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

P/N: OMT197190_TQ
Language: English
Division: Construction
Product Lines: Loaders
Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
Associated Models: 444J, 544J, 624J
Series: J SERIES
Serial: –611274
–611799
–611796

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John Deere 444J, 544J & 624J Loaders Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Contents 5
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 9
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 9
Safety—General Precautions 10
Recognize Safety Information 10
Follow Safety Instructions 10
Operate Only If Qualified 10
Wear Protective Equipment 10
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 11
Add Cab Guarding For Special Uses 11
Inspect Machine 11
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 12
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 12
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 12
Work In Ventilated Area 13
Prevent Fires 13
Prevent Battery Explosions 14
Handle Chemical Products Safely 14
Dispose of Waste Properly 14
Prepare for Emergencies 15
Clean Debris from Machine 15
Safety—Operating Precautions 16
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 16
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 16
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 16
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 16
Avoid Worksite Hazards 16
Use Special Care When Operating Loader 17
Keep Riders Off Machine 17
Avoid Backover Accidents 18
Avoid Machine Tip Over 18
Operating on Slopes 19
Operating or Traveling On Public Roads 19
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 20
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 20
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 21
Park And Prepare For Service Safely 21
Service Cooling System Safely 21
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 21
Make Welding Repairs Safely 22
Drive Metal Pins Safely 22
Safety—Safety Signs 23
Safety Signs 23
Safety Signs 23
Replace Safety Signs 24
Operation—Operator’s Station 26
Levers 26
Pedals 26
Monitor Panel (CMU) 28
Monitor Panel Functions 28
Switch Pad 31
Switch and Accessory Functions 31
Monitor Display Unit—Normal Display 33
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu 34
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes 34
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes—Active Codes 35
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes—Stored Codes 35
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings 36
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Quick Shift 36
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Auto to 1st 37
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Job Timer 37
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Stopwatch 38
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics 38
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Battery Monitor 38
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Engine Sensors 39
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Transmission 40
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Hydraulic 41
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine 42
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine Switches 42
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Switch Module 43
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine I D 44
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings 44
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings—Units 45
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings—Backlighting 45
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings—LCD Contrast 45
Horn Button 46
Turn Signals 46
Air Conditioning Controls and Heater Operation 46
Adjusting Steering Wheel Tilt 47
Opening and Securing Side Door 47
Opening Side Window/Secondary Exit 48
Opening Rear Side Window 49
Adjusting Seat 49
Seat Belt 50
Operation—Operating the Machine 51
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 51
Check Instruments Before Starting 51
Starting the Engine 51
Starting Fluid—If Equipped (Cold Weather Starting Aid) 53
Engine Heater—If Equipped 54
Using Coolant Heater—If Equipped 54
Warm-Up 54
Cold Weather Warm-Up 54
Neutral Lock 54
Shifting the Transmission 55
Park Brake Switch 55
Boom and Bucket Control Lever—One Lever Design 57
Boom and Bucket Control Lever—Two Lever Design 58
Quick Shift Switch 59
Ride Control—If Equipped 59
Secondary Steering—If Equipped 61
Differential Lock Switch 62
Boom Height Kickout Adjustment 62
Return-to-Carry Kickout Adjustment 62
Return-To-Dig Adjustment for Z-Bar Linkage Only 62
Return-To-Dig Adjustment—If Equipped With Powerllel Linkage 63
Using the Loader Bucket 64
Backdragging 66
Fork Attachment 66
Parking the Machine 68
Loading Machine on a Trailer 68
Towing Procedure 70
Lifting the Machine 73
Maintenance—Machine 74
Diesel Fuel 74
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 74
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 74
Biodiesel Fuel 75
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 76
Testing Diesel Fuel 77
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 77
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 78
Diesel Engine Oil 79
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals 79
Transmission, Park Brake, and Differential Oil 80
Hydraulic Reservoir Oil 81
Grease 81
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant 82
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 84
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals 84
Check Hour Meter Regularly 84
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 84
Opening Engine Side Shields and Service Doors 86
Locking Machine Frame 86
Boom Lock 86
Pin Removal—If Equipped With Powerllel Linkage 87
Opening Grille Door 88
Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level 88
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 89
Service Intervals 89
Required Parts 91
Maintenance—As Required 94
Check Tire Pressure 94
Tire Pressures (444J Z-Bars and High Lifts) 94
Tire Pressures (444J Powerllels and Tool Carriers) 95
Tire Pressures (544J Z-Bars and High Lifts) 96
Tire Pressures (544J Powerllels and Tool Carriers) 97
Tire Pressures (624J Z-Bars and High Lifts) 98
Tire Pressures (624J Powerllels and Tool Carriers) 99
Tighten Wheel Retainer Nuts 100
Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Elements 101
Drain and Clean Primary Fuel Filter 102
Check Cab Fresh Air Filter—If Equipped With Cab 103
Check Cab Recirculating Air Filter—If Equipped With Cab 105
Inspect Serpentine Belt 107
Replace Final Fuel Filter 107
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 108
Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level 108
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 108
Check Engine Oil Level 108
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 109
Check Transmission Oil Level 110
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 112
Grease Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots 112
Grease Front Steering Cylinder Pivots 114
Grease Oscillating Rear Axle and Rear Steering Cylinder Pivots 115
Maintenance—Initial Service – 250 Hours 116
Change Engine Break-In Oil and Replace Filter 116
Change Front and Rear Differential/Axle Oil 117
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 119
Grease Front Driveline Sliding Joint 119
Check Surge Tank Level 119
Take Engine Oil Sample 120
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 121
Grease Upper and Lower Drive Line Sliding Joints 121
Check Air Intake Hoses 121
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 122
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 123
Replace Primary Fuel Filter 125
Replace Primary Fuel Filter Strainer (444J, S N 598949—; 544J, 125
Replace Final Fuel Filter 125
Replace Hydraulic System Return Filter 125
Grease Rear Oscillating Support Cover 126
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter 126
Check Park Brake Oil Level 126
Check Front and Rear Differential/Axle Oil Level 127
Take Fluid Samples 128
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 129
Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube 129
Replace Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 129
Replace Air Cleaner Elements 129
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 130
Check Coolant 132
Check Radiator Hoses 133
Grease Frame Hinge Pivots 133
Change Park Brake Oil 133
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 135
Adjust Engine Valve Lash (Clearance) 135
Draining the Cooling System 135
Filling the Cooling System 135
Change Transmission Oil 136
Change Front and Rear Differential/Axle Oil 138
Clean Axle Differential Recirculation Screen 139
Re-Run Clutch Calibration 139
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 141
Change Hydraulic Oil 141
Clean Hydraulic System Strainer 141
Maintenance—Every 4500 Hours 143
Replace Engine Crankshaft Dampener (544J and 624J Only) 143
Miscellaneous—Machine 144
Bleed the Fuel System 144
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 146
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 146
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 148
Using Battery Charger 148
Replacing Batteries 149
Removing Batteries 149
Replacing Fuses 150
Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes 152
Replacing Halogen Bulbs 152
Engine Speeds 153
Checking Neutral Start System 153
Servicing Air Conditioning System 154
Welding on Machine 154
External Service Brake Inspection—444J (S N —604689), 544J, 624 154
External Service Brake Inspection—444J (S N 604690— ) 155
Checking Brake Accumulators—444J (S N —604689), 544J, 624J 156
Checking Brake Accumulators—444J (S N 604690— ) 157
Checking Ride Control Accumulator—If Equipped 158
Transmission Cooler and Radiator External Cleaning Procedure 159
Service Recommendations For Snap-To-Connect (STC®) Fittings 159
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors 161
Hardware Torque Specifications 161
Keep ROPS Installed Properly 161
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 161
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 162
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 164
Operational Checkout 164
Engine Off Checks 164
Engine Running Checks 166
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 179
Troubleshooting Procedure 179
Diagnostic Trouble Codes Quick Reference List 179
Engine 183
Transmission 185
Differential and Axle 187
Service Brake 189
Drive Line 189
Park Brake 189
Hydraulic System 190
Steering 192
Air Conditioning System 192
Heater System 194
Miscellaneous—Storage 195
Prepare Machine For Storage 195
Monthly Storage Procedure 195
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 197
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 197
Record Engine Serial Number 197
Record Transmission Serial Number 197
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number 197
Record Axle Serial Number 198
Keep Machines Secure 198
Keep Proof of Ownership 199
Miscellaneous—Specifications 200
444J Specifications 200
444J Tool Carrier Specifications 201
444J High Lift Specifications 203
444J Powerllel Specifications 205
444J Drain and Refill Capacities 207
544J Specifications 207
544J Tool Carrier Specifications 209
544J High Lift Specifications 211
544J Powerllel Specifications 213
544J Drain and Refill Capacities 215
624J Specifications 215
624J Tool Carrier Specifications 217
624J High Lift Specifications 219
624J Powerllel Specifications 221
624J Drain and Refill Capacities 223
Page Number 5
Section 1-1 9
Section 1-2 10
Section 1-3 16
Section 1-4 21
Section 1-5 23
Section 2-1 26
Section 2-2 51
Section 3-1 74
Section 3-2 84
Section 3-3 94
Section 3-4 108
Section 3-5 112
Section 3-6 116
Section 3-7 119
Section 3-8 121
Section 3-9 129
Section 3-10 135
Section 3-11 141
Section 3-12 143
Section 4-1 144
Section 4-2 164
Section 4-3 179
Section 4-4 195
Section 4-5 197
Section 4-6 200

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