John Deere 450LC Excavator Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 450LC Excavator Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 450LC Excavator Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Contents 7
Safety 11
John Deere Excavator Safety Features 11
Recognize Safety Information 12
Understand Signal Words 12
Follow Safety Instructions 12
Avoid Injury from: Loading Machine on a Trailer, Fastening Machine to Trailer, Unloading Machine from Trailer Always Use Caution When Loading and Unloading Machines on a Trailer Always 13
Avoid Injury from Backover Accidents Before Moving Machine, Be Sure All Persons Are Clear of Area Always Be Alert for Bystanders Moving Into the Work Area Use Horn or Other Signal to W 14
Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents To Prevent Rollaway, Always Make Sure Machine Is Properly Secured Before Leaving Operator’s Seat Death or Serious Injury May Result If You Attempt to Mo 15
Inspect Machine 15
Use Handholds and Steps 16
Use Seat Belt 16
Maintain Seat Belt 17
Move and Operate Machine Safely 17
Operate Only from Operator’s Seat 18
Secondary Exits 18
Operate Machine Safely 18
Dig with Caution 19
Operate with Caution 19
Avoid Tipping 19
Avoid Power Lines 20
Drive Machine Safely 20
Beware of Exhaust Fumes 20
Park Machine Safely 21
Keep Riders off Machine 21
Operate Attachment Safely 22
Handle Fluids Safely—Avoid Fires 22
Prepare for Emergencies 23
Handle Starting Fluid Safely 23
Clean Trash from Machine 23
Protect Against Flying Debris 24
Wear Protective Clothing 24
Protect Against Noise 24
Handle Chemical Products Safely 25
Warn Others of Service Work 25
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 26
Support Machine Properly 26
Service Cooling System Safely 26
Practice Safe Maintenance 27
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 28
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines 28
Avoid High Pressure Fluids 29
Prevent Battery Explosions 29
Clean the Machine Regularly 30
Store Attachments Safely 30
Dispose of Waste Properly 31
Safety Signs 32
Safety Signs 32
Operator’s Station 38
Pedals, Levers, and Panels 38
Right Front Panel and Right Console Panel 39
Monitor Panel 40
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 40
Warm Up Indicator 40
Fuel Gauge 41
H/P (High Power) Mode Indicator 41
E (Economy) Mode Indicator 41
Auto Idle Indicator 41
Hydraulic Oil Level Indicator 42
Fuel Level Indicator 42
Air Filter Restriction Indicator 42
Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator 43
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator 43
Alternator Voltage Indicator 43
Engine Oil Level Indicator 44
Coolant Level Indicator 44
Switch Panel 44
Buzzer Stop Switch 45
Wiper Switch 45
Washer Switch 46
Operating Lights Switch 46
Cab Light 47
Key Switch 47
Engine RPM Dial 47
Power Boost Switch 47
Horn 48
Hour Meter 48
Heater 48
Control Panel Levers and Switches 49
Defroster Operation 49
Cab Heater and Air Conditioner—If Equipped 50
Control Panel Switches 51
Cab Heater Operation 52
Air Conditioner Operation 53
Defroster Operation 53
Front Console 54
Operating the AM/FM Radio 54
Setting the Clock 55
Cab Door Release Lever 55
Secondary Exit Tool 55
Opening Upper Front (Secondary Exit) Window 56
Closing Upper Front Window 56
Removing and Storing the Lower Front Window 57
Opening Side Windows 58
Opening and Closing the Roof Exit Cover 58
Adjusting the Seat 59
Adjusting the Armrest 59
Seat Belt 60
Operator’s Manual Compartment 60
Break In 61
Engine Break In Oil 61
Every 4 Hours 61
Every 10 Hours or Daily 61
After the First 50 Hours 62
After the First 100 Hours 62
Pre Start Inspection 63
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 63
Operating the Engine 64
Check Instruments Before Starting 64
Level Check 64
Starting the Engine 65
Using Booster Batteries—24 Volt System 66
Check Instruments After Starting 67
Warming the Machine 67
Cold Weather Warm Up 68
Stopping the Engine 69
Driving the Machine 70
Steering the Machine Using Pedals 70
Steering the Machine Using Levers 72
Removing Propel Levers 73
Propel Speed Switch 73
Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch 74
Parking the Machine 74
Parking Machine During Freezing Weather 75
Lock All Compartments 75
Operating the Machine 76
ISO/SAE Excavator Control Pattern 76
Control Lever Pattern Conversion 77
Deere Backhoe Control Pattern 79
Pilot Control Shut Off Lever 80
Auto Idle Switch 81
Work Mode Selection Switch 82
Power Boost Switch 82
E (Economy) Mode 83
H/P (High Power) Mode 83
Standard Mode 84
Operating Tips 84
Driving Machine 84
Driving on Slopes 85
Driving Down a Slope 85
Driving Up a Slope 85
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope—Boom on Uphill End of Machine 86
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope—Boom on Downhill End of Machine 86
Moving Machine Off an Embankment 87
Leveling Machine 88
Using Bucket 88
Planning Spoil Piles 90
Trenching 90
Backfilling 91
Truck Loading 92
Operating in Water and Mud 93
Clean Track Frame Area 93
Lifting 94
Hydraulic Breaker and Crusher Attachments 96
Lower Boom With Engine Stopped 96
Using Quick Coupler Type Attachments 98
Electronic Control Bypass Procedure 99
Assembly 102
Install Boom, Arm, Bucket and Counterweight 102
Adjust Bucket Linkage 114
Attach Windshield Wiper 114
Moving Track Gauge to Work Position 114
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 114
Lubricate Working Tool Pivots 115
Install Counterweight (With Hydraulic Removal Option) 115
Install Counterweight (Without Hydraulic Removal Option) 116
Transporting 119
Prepare Machine for Loading On a Trailer 119
Weights 119
Counterweight Removal 120
Counterweight Removal/Installation Measurements 126
Counterweight Removal 127
Track Gauge Transport Position Adjustment 132
Loading Machine On a Trailer 134
Track Gauge Work Position Adjustment 135
Towing Machine 137
Lifting the Machine 138
Fuels and Lubricants 139
Diesel Fuel 139
Lubricity of Diesel Fuels 139
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 140
Diesel Fuel Storage 140
Fuel Tank 141
Do Not Use Galvanized Containers 141
Diesel Engine Oil 142
Hydraulic Oil 143
Swing Gearbox, Propel Gearbox and Pump Gearbox Oils 144
Track Roller, Front Idler, and Carrier Roller Oil 144
Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivot, Swing Bearing, and Swing Bearing Gear Grease 145
Oil Filters 145
Lubricant Storage 146
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 146
Mixing of Lubricants 147
Periodic Maintenance 148
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals 148
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 148
Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants 148
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 149
Open Access Doors for Service 149
Open Hood for Service 150
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 151
OILSCAN Plus,® CoolScan Plus® and 3 Way Coolant Test Kit 152
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 153
Maintenance—As Required 156
Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen 156
Drain Fuel Tank Sump 156
Clean Radiator Air Inlet Screen 157
Drain Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) 157
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 158
Check Track Sag 158
Adjusting Track Sag 159
Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level 160
Lubricate Counterweight Pivots—If Equipped 160
Inspect Belts, Check, and Adjust Tension 161
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 163
Check Engine Oil Level 163
Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level 164
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 165
Maintenance—Every 50 Hours 168
Lubricate Working Tool Pivots 168
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 169
Check Swing Gearbox Oil Level 169
Clean Dusty Primary Element 169
Inspect Element 170
Check Radiator Coolant Level 171
Check Propel Gearbox Oil Level 172
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 173
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 176
Check Pump Drive Gearbox Oil Level 177
Drain Hydraulic Tank Sump 178
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 180
Lubricate Swing Bearing 180
Lubricate Swing Bearing Gear 181
Replace Fuel Filter 182
Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) 183
Check Air Intake Hose 183
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter 184
Replace Coolant Conditioner Filter 186
Check Coolant In Radiator 187
Replace Pump Case Drain Filter 188
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 190
Change Swing Gearbox Oil 190
Change Air Cleaner Elements 190
Change Pump Drive Gearbox Oil 191
Change Pilot Control Oil Filter 191
Replace Hydraulic Cap Breather Element 192
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 194
Change Hydraulic Tank Oil 194
Drain Cooling System 198
Diesel Engine Coolant 200
Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure 200
Coolant System Maintenance and Checks 202
Change Propel Gearbox Oil 203
Engine Speed Control Linkage Adjustment 205
Engine Speed Programming Procedure 206
Clean Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube 207
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash (Clearance) 207
Maintenance 209
Do Not Service Injection Nozzles 209
Do Not Change Injection Pump 209
Drain Fuel Filter Sediment 209
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 210
Service Batteries Carefully 211
Checking Electrolyte Specific Gravity 213
Using Battery Charger 214
Replacing Batteries 215
Removing Batteries 215
Engine Speed Programming Procedure After Battery Disconnection 216
Replacing Fuses 217
Fuse (Blade Type) Color Codes 218
Adding 12—Volt Accessories 218
Welding On Machine 219
Checking Travel Alarm System 220
Replacing Bucket Teeth 220
Replacing Bucket Tooth Tip—Heavy Duty Bucket 222
Adjusting Bucket Linkage 222
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors 223
Track Sag General Information 224
Hardware Torque Specifications 224
Check Track Shoe Torque 225
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 226
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 227
Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values 228
Check Oil Lines And Fittings 230
Service Recommendations for O Ring Boss Fittings 231
Service Recommendations for Flat Face O Ring Seal Fittings 233
Service Recommendations for 37° Flare and 30° Cone Seat Connectors 234
Service Recommendations For Flared Connections—Straight or Tapered Threads 235
Service Recommendations For Inch Series Four Bolt Flange Fittings 236
Service Recommendations for Metric Series Four Bolt Flange Fitting 237
Operational Checkout 238
Operational Checkout 238
Operator Station Checks—Key Switch On, Engine Off 238
Operator Station Checks—Engine On 240
Hydraulic System Checks 244
Undercarriage Checks 250
Accessories Checks 252
Air Conditioning Checks 255
Seat, Doors, Windows, Latches, and Locks Checks 256
Coolant Checks 261
Troubleshooting 265
Using Troubleshooting Charts 265
Engine 266
Electrical System 273
Hydraulic System 279
Storage 286
Prepare Machine for Storage 286
Monthly Storage Procedure 288
Machine Numbers 291
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 291
Record Engine Serial Number 291
Record Propel Motor Serial Numbers 291
Record Swing Motor Serial Number 291
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number 292
Specifications 293
450LC 293
Working Ranges 295
Engine Specifications 297
Drain and Refill Capacities 298
Lift Capacity—KG (LB) 299
Crime Prevention Tips 307
Help Prevent Crime 307
Record Identification Numbers 307
Keep Proof of Ownership 307
Park Indoors Out of Sight 307
When Parking Outdoors 308
Reduce Vandalism 308
Report Thefts Immediately 309
Checklists 310
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 310
John Deere Service Literature Available 319
Technical Information 319

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