John Deere 444J Loader Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 444J Loader Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 444J Loader Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

P/N: OMT229863_PZ
Language: English
Division: Construction
Product Lines: Loaders
Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
Associated Models: 444J
Series: J SERIES

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John Deere 444J Loader Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Contents 15
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 19
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 19
Safety—General Precautions 20
Recognize Safety Information 20
Follow Safety Instructions 20
Operate Only If Qualified 20
Wear Protective Equipment 20
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 21
Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses 21
Inspect Machine 21
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 22
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 22
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 22
Beware of Exhaust Fumes 23
Prevent Fires 23
Prevent Battery Explosions 24
Handle Chemical Products Safely 24
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 25
Prepare for Emergencies 25
Safety—Operating Precautions 27
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 27
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 27
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 27
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 27
Avoid Work Site Hazards 27
Use Special Care When Operating Loader 28
Keep Riders Off Machine 28
Avoid Backover Accidents 29
Avoid Machine Tip Over 29
Operating on Slopes 30
Operating or Traveling On Public Roads 30
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 31
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 31
Prevent Unintended Detonation of Explosive Devices 31
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 32
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 32
Service Tires Safely 32
Service Cooling System Safely 32
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 33
Make Welding Repairs Safely 33
Drive Metal Pins Safely 33
Safety—Safety Signs 35
Safety Signs 35
Operation—Operator’s Station 37
Levers 37
Pedals 37
Monitor Panel (CMU) 39
Monitor Panel Functions 39
Switch Pad 42
Switch and Accessory Functions 42
Monitor Display Unit—Normal Display 45
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu 46
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes 46
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes—Active Codes 46
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes—Stored Codes 47
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings 48
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Quick Shift 48
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Auto to 1st 49
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Job Timer 49
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Stopwatch 50
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Ride Control—If Equipped 50
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics 50
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Battery Monitor 51
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Engine Sensors 51
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Transmission 53
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Hydraulic 54
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine 54
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine Switches 55
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Switch Module 58
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine I D 58
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—More Diagnostics 60
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings 60
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings—Units 60
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings—Backlighting 61
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings—LCD Contrast 61
Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings—Hide Main Menu 61
Horn Button 62
Turn Signals 62
Adjusting Steering Wheel Tilt 62
Air Conditioning Controls and Heater Operation 63
Opening and Securing Side Door 64
Opening Side Window/Secondary Exit 64
Opening Rear Side Window 65
Adjusting Seat 65
Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location 66
Operation—Operating the Machine 68
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 68
Check Instruments Before Starting 68
Starting the Engine 68
Starting Fluid—If Equipped (Cold Weather Starting Aid) 70
Engine Heater—If Equipped 72
Using Coolant Heater—If Equipped 72
Warm-Up 72
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 72
Cold Weather Warm-Up 73
Neutral Lock 74
Shifting the Transmission 74
Park Brake Switch 75
Boom and Bucket Control Lever—One Lever Design 77
Boom and Bucket Control Lever—Two Lever Design 78
Quick Shift Switch 79
Ride Control—If Equipped 79
Secondary Steering—If Equipped 81
Differential Lock Switch 82
Boom Height Kickout Adjustment 82
Return-to-Carry Kickout Adjustment 82
Return-To-Dig Adjustment for Z-Bar Linkage Only 82
Return-To-Dig Adjustment—If Equipped With Powerllel Linkage 83
Using the Loader Bucket 84
Backdragging 86
Fork Attachment 86
Parking the Machine 88
Loading Machine on a Trailer 88
Towing Procedure 90
Lifting the Machine 92
Maintenance—Machine 93
Diesel Fuel 93
Biodiesel Fuel 93
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 95
Testing Diesel Fuel 95
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 95
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 95
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil 96
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage III 96
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals 97
Transmission, Park Brake, and Axle Oil 98
Hydraulic Reservoir Oil 99
Grease 100
Lubricant Storage 100
Mixing of Lubricants 101
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 101
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 103
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 103
Check Hour Meter Regularly 103
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 103
Locking Machine Frame 105
Boom Lock 105
Pin Removal—If Equipped With Powerllel Linkage 105
Opening Engine Service Doors and Side Shields 106
Opening Grille Door 107
Fuel Tank 108
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 108
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 109
Service Intervals 109
Required Parts 112
Maintenance—As Required 113
Inspect Tires and Check Pressure 113
Tire Pressures (Z-Bars and High Lifts) 113
Tire Pressures (Powerllels) 115
Check Wheel Bolt Torque 117
Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Elements 117
Inspect A/C Compressor and Alternator Belt 117
Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level 118
Drain Water From Primary Fuel Filter and Clean Strainer 118
Replace Final Fuel Filter 119
Check Cab Fresh Air Filter—If Equipped With Cab 120
Check Cab Recirculating Air Filter—If Equipped With Cab 120
Check Coolant 121
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 122
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 122
Check Coolant Level in Surge Tank 122
Check Engine Oil Level 122
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 124
Check Transmission Oil Level 124
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 126
Lubricate Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots—If Equipped 126
Lubricate Front Steering Cylinder Pivots—If Equipped 127
Lubricate Rear Steering Cylinder Pivots and Oscillating Rear Axle Pivots—If Equipped 128
Maintenance—Initial Service – 250 Hours 129
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 129
Change Front and Rear Axle Oil 131
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 132
Take Engine Oil Sample 132
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 133
Lubricate Upper and Lower Drive Line Sliding Joints 133
Check Air Intake and Charged Air Cooler Hoses 133
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 134
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 136
Replace Primary and Final Fuel Filters 138
Replace In-Line Fuel Strainer 138
Replace Hydraulic System Return Filter 139
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter 139
Check Park Brake Oil Level 139
Check Front and Rear Axle Oil Level 140
Take Fluid Samples 140
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 141
Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube 141
Replace Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 141
Replace Air Cleaner Elements 141
Check Radiator Hoses 142
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 143
Inspect and Clean Hydraulic Pump Case Drain Fittings 145
Lubricate Frame Hinge Pivots 145
Change Park Brake Oil 145
Check Coolant 146
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 147
Change Transmission Oil 147
Change Front and Rear Axle Oil 148
Clean Axle Oil Recirculation Screen—If Equipped 148
Adjust Engine Valve Lash (Clearance) 149
Re-Run Clutch Calibration 149
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 150
Change Hydraulic Oil 150
Clean Hydraulic System Strainer 151
Maintenance—Every 5000 Hours 152
Draining the Cooling System 152
Filling the Cooling System 152
Inspect Output Dampener 153
Miscellaneous—Machine 154
Inspect Fuel Tank Vent Hose and Breather 154
Bleeding the Fuel System 154
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 154
Handling Batteries Safely 154
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 156
Using Battery Charger 156
Battery Disconnect Switch 157
Replacing Batteries 157
Removing and Installing Batteries 157
JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 158
Replacing Fuses 159
Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes 161
Replacing Halogen Bulbs 161
Engine Speeds 162
Fluid Sampling Test Ports—If Equipped 162
Checking Neutral Start System 164
Servicing Air Conditioning System 164
Welding On Machine 165
External Service Brake Inspection 165
Checking Brake Accumulators 166
Checking Ride Control Accumulator—If Equipped 167
Transmission Cooler and Radiator External Cleaning Procedure 169
Service Recommendations For Snap-To-Connect (STC®) Fittings 169
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors 170
Keep ROPS Installed Properly 170
Hardware Torque Specifications 170
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 170
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 171
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 173
Operational Checkout 173
Engine Off Checks 173
Engine Running Checks 175
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 188
Troubleshooting Procedure 188
Engine 188
Transmission 190
Differential and Axle 192
Service Brake 194
Drive Line 194
Park Brake 194
Hydraulic System 195
Steering 197
Air Conditioning System 197
Heater System 199
Miscellaneous—Storage 200
Prepare Machine for Storage 200
Monthly Storage Procedure 200
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 202
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 202
Record Engine Serial Number 202
Record Transmission Serial Number 202
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number 202
Record Axle Serial Number 203
Keep Proof of Ownership 203
Keep Machines Secure 203
Miscellaneous—Specifications 205
Specifications 205
High Lift Specifications 206
Powerllel Specifications 208
Drain and Refill Capacities 210
Page Number 15
Section 1-1 19
Section 1-2 20
Section 1-3 27
Section 1-4 32
Section 1-5 35
Section 2-1 37
Section 2-2 68
Section 3-1 93
Section 3-2 103
Section 3-3 113
Section 3-4 122
Section 3-5 126
Section 3-6 129
Section 3-7 132
Section 3-8 133
Section 3-9 141
Section 3-10 147
Section 3-11 150
Section 3-13 152
Section 4-1 154
Section 4-2 173
Section 4-3 188
Section 4-4 200
Section 4-5 202
Section 4-6 205

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