John Deere 444K 4WD Loader Operator’s Manual OMT260588 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 444K 4WD Loader Operator’s Manual OMT260588 – PDF DOWNLOAD

• Product Number (P/N): OMT260588_24
• Language: English
• Division: Construction
• Series: K SERIES
• Product Lines: Loaders
• Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
• Associated Models: 444K
• Serial: PIN: 1DW444K___E642682—

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

John Deere 444K 4WD Loader Operator’s Manual OMT260588 – PDF DOWNLOAD

444K 4WD Loader 1
Introduction 2
Foreword 2
Manual Identification—READ THIS FIRST! 2
IMPORTANT 4
EPA Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement—Compression Ignition 5
CARB Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement—Compression Ignition 7
Required Emission-Related Information 13
FCC Notifications to User 13
Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR)—SOFTWARE TERMS AND CONDITIONS 14
Technical Information Feedback Form 18
Contents 19
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 23
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 23
Safety—General Precautions 24
Recognize Safety Information 24
Follow Safety Instructions 24
Operate Only If Qualified 24
Wear Protective Equipment 25
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 25
Inspect Machine 25
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 25
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 26
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 26
Work In Ventilated Area 27
Prevent Fires, Clean Debris From Machine 27
Clean Debris from Machine 28
Prevent Battery Explosions 28
Handle Chemical Products Safely 28
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 29
Exhaust Filter Ash Handling and Disposal 29
Prepare for Emergencies 30
Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses 30
Safety—Operating Precautions 31
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 31
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 31
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 31
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 32
Avoid Work Site Hazards 33
Use Special Care When Operating Loader 34
Keep Riders Off Machine 34
Avoid Backover Accidents 34
Avoid Machine Tip Over and Machine Damage 35
Operating on Slopes 35
Operating or Traveling On Public Roads 36
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 36
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 36
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 37
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 37
Clean Exhaust Filter Safely 38
Service Cooling System Safely 39
Service Tires Safely 39
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 40
Make Welding Repairs Safely 40
Drive Metal Pins Safely 40
Safety—Safety Signs 41
Safety Signs 41
Operation—Operator’s Station 47
Levers—Two Function Hydraulic Control 47
Levers—Three Function Hydraulic Control 48
Levers—Four Function Hydraulic Control 49
Pedals 50
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) 51
Switch Module Functions 52
Advanced Display Unit (ADU) 55
Display Unit Functions 56
Display Unit—Normal Display 61
Display Unit—Main Menu 62
Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes 63
Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes—Active Codes 63
Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes—Stored Codes 64
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings 65
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Reverse Fan Cycle 66
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Courtesy Lights 66
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Quick Shift 67
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Job Timer 67
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Stopwatch 68
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Ride Control—If Equipped 68
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Counters 68
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Camera Mode 69
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Operator Configuration 69
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics 70
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine ID 71
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Battery Monitor 71
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Engine Sensors 72
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Transmission/Axle 72
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Hydraulic Sensors 73
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine Sensors 73
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—FNR Selector 74
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Cab Switches 74
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Switch Module 74
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Joystick Steering 74
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Tire Pressure—If Equipped 75
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Object Detect—If Equipped 75
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Auto Diff Lock—If Equipped 76
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Payload Scale—If Equipped 76
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—JDLink™ System Info 77
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Park Brake Test 77
Display Unit—Main Menu—Payload Scale—If Equipped 78
Display Unit—Main Menu—Payload Scale—Long Total 78
Display Unit—Main Menu—Payload Scale—Display Units 79
Display Unit—Main Menu—Payload Scale—Auto Add 79
Display Unit—Main Menu—Payload Scale—Diagnostics 79
Display Unit—Main Menu—Payload Scale—Setup 79
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security 80
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Security 81
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Change Owner PIN 81
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Manage Operator PINs 82
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Manage Transport PIN 83
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Delayed Operator Logout 83
Display Unit—Main Menu—Exhaust Filter 84
Display Unit—Main Menu—Exhaust Filter—Auto Cleaning 85
Display Unit—Main Menu—Exhaust Filter—Parked Cleaning 86
Display Unit—Main Menu—Software Delivery 87
Display Unit—Main Menu—Software Delivery—Software Update 88
Horn Button 89
Turn Signals 89
Air Conditioner and Heater Operation 90
Counter Switch 91
Opening and Securing Side Door 92
Opening Side Window/Secondary Exit 93
Opening Rear Side Window 93
Seat Adjustment 94
Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location 95
Operation—Operating the Machine 96
Before Starting Work 96
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 96
Check Instruments Before Starting 96
Security System 97
Battery Disconnect Switch 97
Engine Break-In Period 98
Starting the Engine 99
Cold Start Aid—Glow Plug 101
Cold Start Aid—Block Heater—If Equipped 101
Warmup 101
Cold Weather Warmup 102
Park Brake Switch 103
Shifting the Transmission 104
Automatic Idle and Automatic Shutdown 106
Turbocharger Cool Down 106
Joystick Bucket and Boom Control 107
Two Lever Bucket and Boom Control 108
Auxiliary Control 108
Ride Control—If Equipped 110
Secondary Steering—If Equipped 112
Differential Lock Operation 112
Exhaust Filter 113
Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Software Delivery Process 115
Rear Camera and Radar Object Detection (ROD) System—If Equipped 116
Counter Switch Operation 118
Embedded Payload Scale—If Equipped 119
Boom Height Kickout Adjustment 123
Return-to-Carry Kickout Adjustment 123
Return-to-Dig Adjustment for Z-Bar Linkage 124
Return-to-Dig Adjustment for Powerllel™ Linkage—If Equipped 126
Operating Loader Coupler—If Equipped 127
Using the Loader Bucket 128
Backdragging 129
Fork Attachment 130
Operating in Water and Mud 131
Parking the Machine 131
Loading Machine on a Trailer 132
Towing Procedure 134
Lifting the Machine 136
Maintenance—Machine 137
Diesel Fuel 137
Diesel Fuel Specifications 137
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 138
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 138
Biodiesel Fuel 139
Testing Diesel Fuel 140
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 141
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 142
Lubricant Storage 142
Mixing of Lubricants 142
John Deere Break-In Plus™ Engine Oil 143
Diesel Engine Oil—Interim Tier 4 and Stage III B Engines 143
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V Engines 144
Transmission, Park Brake, and Axle Oil 144
Hydraulic Oil 145
Grease 146
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 147
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate 148
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 148
Testing Coolant Freeze Point 149
Disposing of Coolant 149
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 150
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 150
Check Hour Meter Regularly 150
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 151
Frame Locking Bar 152
Boom Lock 153
Pin Removal—If Equipped With Powerllel™ Linkage 154
Engine Service Doors and Side Shields 155
Cooling System Doors 156
Fuel Tank 157
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 157
Service Intervals 158
Required Parts 160
Maintenance—As Required 161
Inspect Tires and Check Pressure 161
Tire Pressures 162
Check Wheel Bolt Torque 164
Inspect Engine Air Cleaner Elements 165
Inspect Air Conditioner Compressor and Alternator Belt 166
Clean Cooler Cores 167
Check Rear Camera and Radar Object Detection (ROD) System—If Equipped 168
Service Exhaust Filter 169
Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level 169
Drain Water From Primary Fuel Filter 170
Check and Clean or Replace Cab Fresh Air Filter 170
Check and Clean or Replace Cab Recirculating Air Filter 171
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 172
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 172
Check Coolant Level in Surge Tank 172
Check Engine Oil Level 173
Check Hydraulic System Oil Level 173
Check Transmission Oil Level 174
Inspect Outer Pin Seals 175
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 176
Lubricate Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots—Z-Bar Linkage 176
Lubricate Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots—Powerllel™ Linkage 177
Lubricate Oscillating Rear Axle Pivot 178
Maintenance—Initial Service – 250 Hours 179
Drain and Refill Front and Rear Axle Oil 179
Replace Axle Oil Filters—If Equipped 179
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 180
Take Engine Oil Sample 180
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 181
Lubricate Driveline Upper and Lower Sliding Joints and Lower U-Joints 181
Check Front and Rear Axle Oil Level 182
Check Battery Water Level and Terminals 182
Check Air Intake Hoses and Charge Air Cooler Tube Couplings 185
Take Fluid Samples 185
Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter 186
Replace Primary Fuel Filter 187
Replace In-Line Fuel Strainer 188
Replace Final Fuel Filter 188
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter 189
Check Park Brake Oil Level 189
Lubricate Front and Rear Shaft Seals on Park Brake 190
Check Ride Control Accumulator—If Equipped 191
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 192
Replace Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 192
Replace Engine Air Cleaner Elements 192
Replace Fuel Tank Breather Filter 193
Check Coolant Condition 193
Replace Axle Oil Filters—If Equipped 193
Lubricate Frame Hinge Pivots 194
Drain and Refill Park Brake Oil 194
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 195
Replace Outer Pin Seals 195
Drain and Refill Transmission Oil and Replace Filter 195
Drain and Refill Front and Rear Axle Oil 197
Clean Front and Rear Axle Oil Recirculation Screens—If Equipped 198
Replace Open Crankcase Ventilation (OCV) Filter 198
Rerun Transmission Clutch Calibration 198
Adjust Engine Valve Lash (Clearance) 198
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 199
Clean Hydraulic Pump Case Drain In-Line Screen 199
Replace Hydraulic Return Filter 201
Drain, Flush, and Refill Hydraulic System Oil 202
Clean Hydraulic System Fill Strainer 203
Maintenance—Every 5000 Hours 204
Check Driveline Damper For Cracks 204
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 205
Drain Cooling System 205
Refill Cooling System 206
Miscellaneous—Machine 207
Tire Removal With Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) System—If Equipped 207
Check Air Inlet Cover 207
Bleed Fuel System 207
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 208
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 208
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 209
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 210
Using Battery Charger 211
Replacement Batteries 211
Remove and Install Batteries 212
12-Volt Auxiliary Power Outlet—If Equipped 213
JDLink Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 213
Replacing Fuses 214
Remove and Install Halogen Bulbs 216
Fluid Sampling Test Ports—If Equipped 216
Air Conditioning System Service 218
Welding On Machine 219
Welding Near Electronic Control Units 219
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean 220
External Service Brake Inspection 221
Service Recommendations For Snap-To-Connect (STC®) Fittings 222
Replacing Bucket Teeth—TK Series 223
Keep ROPS Installed Properly 223
Hardware Torque Specifications 223
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 224
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 225
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 226
Operational Checkout 226
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 251
Troubleshooting Procedure 251
Engine 252
Transmission 255
Differential and Axle 258
Service Brake 259
Driveline 260
Park Brake 260
Hydraulic System 261
Steering 263
Air Conditioning System 264
Heater System 266
Software Update 266
Miscellaneous—Storage 267
Prepare Machine for Storage 267
Monthly Storage Procedure 267
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 269
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 269
Record Engine Serial Number 269
Record Transmission Serial Number 269
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number 270
Record Front and Rear Axle Housing Serial Numbers 270
Keep Proof of Ownership 270
Keep Machines Secure 271
Miscellaneous—Specifications 272
Engine Specifications 272
Drain and Refill Capacities 272
Standard Z-Bar Specifications 273
High Lift Z-Bar Specifications 275
Powerllel™ Specifications 277
Travel Speeds 278
Page Number 23
Section 1-1 23
Section 1-2 24
Section 1-3 31
Section 1-4 37
Section 1-5 41
Section 2-1 47
Section 2-2 96
Section 3-1 137
Section 3-2 150
Section 3-3 161
Section 3-4 172
Section 3-5 176
Section 3-6 179
Section 3-7 180
Section 3-8 181
Section 3-9 192
Section 3-10 195
Section 3-11 199
Section 3-12 204
Section 3-13 205
Section 4-1 207
Section 4-2 226
Section 4-3 251
Section 4-4 267
Section 4-5 269
Section 4-6 272

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