John Deere 444K 4WD Loader Operator’s Manual OMT275687 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 444K 4WD Loader Operator’s Manual OMT275687 – PDF DOWNLOAD

• P/N: OMT275687_24
• Language: English
• Division: Construction
• Product Lines: Loaders
• Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
• Associated Models: 444K
• Series: 0
• Serial: PIN: 1DW444KX__D642685

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

John Deere 444K 4WD Loader Operator’s Manual OMT275687 – PDF DOWNLOAD

444K 4WD Loader 1
Introduction 2
Foreword 2
Manual Identification—READ THIS FIRST! 2
Conformity Marking 4
IMPORTANT 5
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
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
Prepare for Emergencies 29
Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses 29
Safety—Operating Precautions 30
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 30
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 30
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 30
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 31
Avoid Work Site Hazards 32
Use Special Care When Operating Loader 33
Keep Riders Off Machine 33
Avoid Backover Accidents 33
Avoid Machine Tip Over and Machine Damage 34
Operating on Slopes 34
Operating or Traveling On Public Roads 35
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 35
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 35
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 36
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 36
Service Cooling System Safely 36
Service Tires Safely 37
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 37
Make Welding Repairs Safely 38
Drive Metal Pins Safely 38
Safety—Safety Signs 39
Safety Signs 39
Operation—Operator’s Station 45
Levers—Two Function Hydraulic Control 45
Levers—Three Function Hydraulic Control 46
Levers—Four Function Hydraulic Control 47
Pedals 48
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) 49
Switch Module Functions 50
Advanced Display Unit (ADU) 53
Display Unit Functions 54
Display Unit—Normal Display 58
Display Unit—Main Menu 59
Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes 60
Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes—Active Codes 60
Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes—Stored Codes 61
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings 62
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Reverse Fan Cycle 63
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Courtesy Lights 63
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Quick Shift 64
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Job Timer 64
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Stopwatch 65
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Ride Control—If Equipped 65
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Counters 65
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Camera Mode 66
Display Unit—Main Menu—Settings—Operator Configuration 66
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics 67
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine ID 68
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Battery Monitor 68
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Engine Sensors 69
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Transmission/Axle 69
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Hydraulic Sensors 70
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine Sensors 70
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—FNR Selector 71
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Cab Switches 71
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Switch Module 71
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Joystick Steering 71
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Tire Pressure—If Equipped 72
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Object Detect—If Equipped 72
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Auto Diff Lock—If Equipped 73
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Payload Scale—If Equipped 73
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—JDLink™ System Info 74
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Park Brake Test 74
Display Unit—Main Menu—Payload Scale—If Equipped 75
Display Unit—Main Menu—Payload Scale—Long Total 75
Display Unit—Main Menu—Payload Scale—Display Units 76
Display Unit—Main Menu—Payload Scale—Auto Add 76
Display Unit—Main Menu—Payload Scale—Diagnostics 76
Display Unit—Main Menu—Payload Scale—Setup 76
Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings 77
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security 78
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Security 79
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Change Owner PIN 79
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Manage Operator PINs 80
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Manage Transport PIN 81
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Delayed Operator Logout 81
Display Unit—Main Menu—Software Delivery 82
Display Unit—Main Menu—Software Delivery—Software Update 83
Horn Button 84
Turn Signals 84
Air Conditioner and Heater Operation 85
Counter Switch 86
Opening and Securing Side Door 87
Opening Side Window/Secondary Exit 88
Opening Rear Side Window 88
Seat Adjustment 89
Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location 90
Operation—Operating the Machine 91
Before Starting Work 91
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 91
Check Instruments Before Starting 91
Battery Disconnect Switch 92
Engine Break-In Period 92
Starting the Engine 93
Cold Start Aid—Starting Fluid—If Equipped 95
Cold Start Aid—Block Heater—If Equipped 95
Warmup 95
Cold Weather Warmup 96
Automatic Idle and Automatic Shutdown 96
Park Brake Switch 97
Shifting the Transmission 98
Joystick Bucket and Boom Control 100
Two Lever Bucket and Boom Control 101
Auxiliary Control 101
Ride Control—If Equipped 103
Secondary Steering—If Equipped 105
Differential Lock Operation 105
Counter Switch Operation 106
Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Software Delivery Process 107
Rear Camera and Radar Object Detection (ROD) System—If Equipped 108
Embedded Payload Scale—If Equipped 110
Security System 114
Boom Height Kickout Adjustment 114
Return-to-Carry Kickout Adjustment 115
Return-to-Dig Adjustment for Z-Bar Linkage 115
Return-to-Dig Adjustment for Powerllel™ Linkage—If Equipped 117
Operating Loader Coupler—If Equipped 118
Using the Loader Bucket 119
Backdragging 120
Fork Attachment 121
Operating in Water and Mud 122
Parking the Machine 123
Loading Machine on a Trailer 124
Towing Procedure 126
Lifting the Machine 128
Maintenance—Machine 129
Diesel Fuel 129
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 130
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 130
Biodiesel Fuel 131
Testing Diesel Fuel 132
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 133
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 134
Lubricant Storage 134
Mixing of Lubricants 134
Diesel Engine Break-In™ Oil 135
Diesel Engine Oil—Tier 3 and Stage III A Engines 135
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tier 3 and Stage IIIA — PowerTech™ Engines 136
Transmission, Park Brake, and Axle Oil 137
Hydraulic Oil 138
Grease 139
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 140
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant 141
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 141
Supplemental Coolant Additives 141
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 142
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 142
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant 143
Disposing of Coolant 143
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 144
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 144
Check Hour Meter Regularly 144
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 145
Frame Locking Bar 146
Boom Lock 147
Pin Removal—If Equipped With Powerllel™ Linkage 148
Engine Service Doors and Side Shields 149
Cooling System Doors 150
Fuel Tank 151
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 151
Service Intervals 152
Required Parts 154
Maintenance—As Required 155
Inspect Tires and Check Pressure 155
Tire Pressures 156
Check Wheel Bolt Torque 158
Inspect Engine Air Cleaner Elements 159
Inspect Air Conditioner Compressor and Alternator Belt 160
Check Coolant 161
Clean Cooler Cores 162
Check Rear Camera and Radar Object Detection (ROD) System—If Equipped 163
Drain Water From Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped 164
Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level 164
Drain Water From Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator 165
Drain Water From Final Fuel Filter 165
Check and Clean or Replace Cab Fresh Air Filter 166
Check and Clean or Replace Cab Recirculating Air Filter 167
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 168
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 168
Check Coolant Level in Surge Tank 168
Check Engine Oil Level 169
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 169
Check Transmission Oil Level 170
Inspect Outer Pin Seals 171
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 172
Lubricate Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots—Z-Bar Linkage 172
Lubricate Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots—Powerllel™ Linkage 173
Lubricate Oscillating Rear Axle Pivot 174
Maintenance—Initial Service – 250 Hours 175
Drain and Refill Front and Rear Axle Oil 175
Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter 176
Replace Axle Oil Filters—If Equipped 176
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 177
Take Engine Oil Sample 177
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 178
Lubricate Driveline Upper and Lower Sliding Joints and Lower U-Joints 178
Check Front and Rear Axle Oil Level 179
Check Battery Water Level and Terminals 179
Check Air Intake Hoses and Charge Air Cooler Tube Couplings 182
Take Fluid Samples 182
Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter 183
Replace Auxiliary Fuel Filter—If Equipped 184
Replace Primary Fuel Filter 184
Replace In-Line Fuel Strainer 185
Replace Final Fuel Filter 186
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter 186
Check Park Brake Oil Level 187
Lubricate Front and Rear Shaft Seals on Park Brake 187
Check Ride Control Accumulator—If Equipped 188
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 189
Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube 189
Replace Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 189
Replace Engine Air Cleaner Elements 190
Check Coolant 190
Replace Axle Oil Filters—If Equipped 191
Lubricate Frame Hinge Pivots 191
Drain and Refill Park Brake Oil 191
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 192
Replace Outer Pin Seals 192
Drain and Refill Transmission Oil and Replace Filter 192
Drain and Refill Front and Rear Axle Oil 195
Clean Front and Rear Axle Oil Recirculation Screens—If Equipped 196
Adjust Engine Valve Lash (Clearance) 196
Rerun Transmission Clutch Calibration 196
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 197
Clean Hydraulic Pump Case Drain In-Line Screen 197
Replace Hydraulic System Return Filter 199
Drain, Flush, and Refill Hydraulic System Oil 200
Clean Hydraulic System Fill Strainer 201
Maintenance—Every 5000 Hours 202
Inspect Driveline Damper 202
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 203
Drain Cooling System 203
Refill Cooling System 204
Miscellaneous—Machine 205
Tire Removal With Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) System—If Equipped 205
Check Air Inlet Cover 205
Inspect Fuel Tank Vent Hose and Breather Filter 205
Bleed Fuel System 206
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 206
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 206
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 207
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 208
Using Battery Charger 209
Replacement Batteries 209
Remove and Install Batteries 210
12-Volt Auxiliary Power Outlet—If Equipped 211
JDLink Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 211
Replacing Fuses 212
Remove and Install Halogen Bulbs 214
Fluid Sampling Test Ports—If Equipped 214
Air Conditioning System Service 216
External Service Brake Inspection 217
Service Recommendations For Snap-To-Connect (STC®) Fittings 218
Welding On Machine 219
Welding Near Electronic Control Units 219
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean 220
Replacing Bucket Teeth—TK Series 220
Keep ROPS Installed Properly 220
Hardware Torque Specifications 221
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 222
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 223
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 224
Operational Checkout 224
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 249
Troubleshooting Procedure 249
Engine 250
Transmission 253
Differential and Axle 256
Service Brake 257
Driveline 258
Park Brake 258
Hydraulic System 259
Steering 261
Air Conditioning System 262
Heater System 264
Software Update 264
Miscellaneous—Storage 265
Prepare Machine for Storage 265
Monthly Storage Procedure 265
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 267
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 267
Record Engine Serial Number 267
Record Transmission Serial Number 267
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number 268
Record Front and Rear Axle Housing Serial Numbers 268
Keep Proof of Ownership 268
Keep Machines Secure 269
Miscellaneous—Specifications 270
Engine Specifications 270
Drain and Refill Capacities 271
Standard Z-Bar Specifications 272
High Lift Z-Bar Specifications 274
Powerllel™ Specifications 276
Travel Speeds 277
Page Number 23
Section 1-1 23
Section 1-2 24
Section 1-3 30
Section 1-4 36
Section 1-5 39
Section 2-1 45
Section 2-2 91
Section 3-1 129
Section 3-2 144
Section 3-3 155
Section 3-4 168
Section 3-5 172
Section 3-6 175
Section 3-7 177
Section 3-8 178
Section 3-9 189
Section 3-10 192
Section 3-11 197
Section 3-12 202
Section 3-13 203
Section 4-1 205
Section 4-2 224
Section 4-3 249
Section 4-4 265
Section 4-5 267
Section 4-6 270

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