John Deere 540H, 548H, 640H, 648H, 748H & 848H Skidder Operator’s Manual PDF

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John Deere 540H, 548H, 640H, 648H, 748H & 848H Skidder Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 540H, 548H, 640H, 648H, 748H & 848H Skidder Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

P/N: OMT255825_91
Language: English
Division: Forestry
Product Lines: Skidders
Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
Associated Models: 540H, 548H, 640H, 648H, 748H, 848H
Series: H SERIES
Serial: 630436–
Complete Service Information: T278115

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John Deere 540H, 548H, 640H, 648H, 748H & 848H Skidder Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Contents 17
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 23
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 23
Safety—General Precautions 24
Information for European Union Directives Compliance 24
Recognize Safety Information 25
Follow Safety Instructions 25
Operate Only If Qualified 26
Wear Protective Equipment 26
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 26
Inspect Machine 26
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 27
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 27
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 27
Do Not Use Starting Fluid 28
Work In Ventilated Area 28
Prevent Fires 29
Prevent Battery Explosions 29
Handle Chemical Products Safely 30
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 30
Prepare for Emergencies 31
Clean Debris from Machine 31
Safety—Operating Precautions 32
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 32
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 32
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 32
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 33
Avoid Work Site Hazards 33
Operate Machine Safely 34
Keep Riders Off Machine 34
Avoid Backover Accidents 34
Avoid Machine Tip Over 35
Operating on Slopes 35
Operating or Traveling On Public Roads 36
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 36
Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place 36
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 36
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 37
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 37
Service Tires Safely 38
Service Cooling System Safely 38
Service Accumulator Systems Safely 39
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 39
Make Welding Repairs Safely 39
Drive Metal Pins Safely 40
Safety—Safety Signs 41
Skidder Safety Signs 41
Operation—Operator’s Station 44
Adjusting Seat 44
Steering Wheel 44
Horn Button 45
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) 46
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Functions 47
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) 50
Pedals 52
Levers 53
Switches 55
Dual Mode Steering—If Equipped 56
Dome Light 56
Temperature and Blower Controls 57
Windshield Washer Fluid Tank 57
Removing Operator’s Station Door Window Screens 57
Opening Secondary Exit 58
Operator’s Manual Holder 58
Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location 59
Pressurized Water System—If Equipped 60
Radio—If Equipped 61
Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Timer—If Equipped 62
Operation—Operating the Machine 63
Before Starting Work 63
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 63
Engine Break-In Period 64
Starting the Engine 65
Check Standard Display Monitor (SDM) 66
Engine Warm-Up 66
Cold Weather Transmission Disconnect Handle—Direct Drive Machines Only—If Equipped 66
Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Operation—If Equipped 67
Cold Weather Warm-Up 68
Blade Control Lever Operation 69
Winch Control Lever Operation—If Equipped 70
Single Lever Pilot Control Operation—If Equipped 71
Differential Lock Switch 72
Engine Speed Control 74
Service Brake 76
Operating on a Downhill Grade 76
Transmission Gear Selector—Direct Drive Machines 77
Transmission Gear Selector—Torque Converter Machines 82
Inching Pedal Operation—Direct Drive Machines 86
Declutch Function Operation—Torque Converter Machines 87
Declutch Function Operation—Direct Drive Machines 87
Lockup Torque Converter Operation—If Equipped 88
Parking the Machine 89
Lowering Hydraulic Equipment to Ground With Engine Off 90
Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—4000 Series 92
Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—6000 Series 95
Winch Free Spool Drag Adjustment 96
Grapple Head 96
Grapple Dampener 97
Grapple Shock 97
Transporting Grapple—If Equipped 98
Tiedown and Lift Points 98
Loading Machine on a Trailer 99
Towing Procedure 100
Lifting 102
Operation—Monitor Operation 103
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Display 103
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu 104
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Codes 104
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Codes—Active Codes 104
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Codes—Stored Codes 104
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Codes—Clear Codes 104
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Diagnostics 104
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Diagnostics 105
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor 105
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Units 105
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Contrast 105
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Language 105
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Hide Menu 105
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Defaults 106
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Configuration 106
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Job Timer 106
Maintenance—Machine 107
Diesel Fuel 107
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 108
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 108
Biodiesel Fuel 109
Testing Diesel Fuel 110
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 111
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 112
Lubricant Storage 112
Mixing of Lubricants 112
Diesel Engine Break-In™ Oil— Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III 113
Diesel Engine Oil—Tier 3 and Stage III A Engines 114
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA — PowerTech™ Plus Engines 115
Diesel Engine Oil—Tier 2 and Stage II Engines 116
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 2 and Stage II Engines 117
Hydraulic System Oil 118
Transmission, Park Brake, Differential, Cab Tilt Hydraulic Pump and Winch Oil 119
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease 119
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 120
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant 121
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 121
Supplemental Coolant Additives 122
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 122
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 123
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant 124
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 125
Engine Identification 125
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals 131
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 131
Fuel Tank 131
Battery Disconnect 131
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 132
Locking Machine Frames 132
Opening the Grille 133
Opening Engine Side Shields 134
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 134
Service Intervals 135
Required Parts 137
Maintenance—As Required 140
Clean Debris from Coolers 140
Inspect Serpentine Belt 140
Inspecting and Cleaning Dusty Primary and Secondary Element 141
Check Tire Pressure 142
Check Wheel Bolt Torque 143
Clean Fuel Tank Filler Screen 144
Fill and Charge Pressurized Water System—If Equipped 145
Check Fire Extinguisher Charge 146
Clean Hydraulic Tank Filler Screen 146
Clean Cab Recirculating Air Filter 147
Clean Fresh Air (Air Conditioning) Filter 148
Check Coolant 149
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 150
Check Coolant Level 150
Check Engine Oil Level 151
Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter Water Separator 151
Check and Drain Severe Duty Fuel Filter Water Separator 152
Clean Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 152
Lubricate Frame Hinge Pivots 153
Lubricate Boom and Arch Cylinder Pins and Arch-to-Frame Pivot—If Equipped 154
Lubricate Damper, Yoke, and Crosshead Pins—If Equipped 155
Lubricate Tongs and Tong Cylinders—If Equipped 156
Lubricate Boom-to-Arch Pivot—If Equipped 156
Check Transmission Oil Level 157
Check Hydraulic System Oil Level 158
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 159
Lubricate Stacking Blade and Cylinder Pivots 159
Lubricate Front Axle Pivots and Front Steering Cylinder Pins 159
Lubricate Axle Pinion Seals 160
Lubricate Rear Steering Cylinder Pins 161
Lubricate Winch Fairlead Rollers 161
Lubricate Front Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints and Transmission Output Shaft Seal 162
Lubricate Rear Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints, Telescoping Splines, Support Bearing, and Transmission Output Shaft Seal 162
Lubriacate Winch Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines 163
Lubricate Engine Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines 163
Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours 164
Change Engine Break-In Oil and Replace Filter 164
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 166
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter 167
Replace Hydraulic Cooler Filter 167
Change Front Axle Oil 168
Change Rear Axle Oil 169
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 170
Take Engine Oil Sample 170
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 171
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 171
Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) 173
Replace Severe Duty Fuel Filter (Water Separator) 174
Replace Final Fuel Filter 175
Check Brake Accumulator Action 175
Check Front Axle Oil Level 176
Check Rear Axle Oil Level 177
Check Air Intake Hoses 177
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 178
Take Fluid Samples 179
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 180
Replace Air Cleaner Elements 180
Replace Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 181
Change Front Axle Oil 181
Change Rear Axle Oil 181
Lubricate Grapple Rotate Bearing—If Equipped 181
Check Coolant 181
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 182
Replace Hydraulic Cooler Filter 182
Change Transmission Oil, Replace Filter, and Clean Suction Screen 182
Replace Transmission Breather Filter 185
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter 185
Change Hydraulic Oil 186
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter 188
Change Winch Oil—If Equipped 189
Inspect Crankshaft Dampener 189
Check and Adjust Valve Lash 189
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 190
Replace Engine Crankshaft Dampener 190
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 191
Draining the Cooling System 191
Filling the Cooling System 193
Miscellaneous—Machine 195
Drain Final Fuel Filter 195
Clean Crankcase Vent Tube 195
Check Receiver-Dryer Moisture Indicator—If Equipped 196
Hydraulic Cab Tilt Procedure 196
Check Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH)—If Equipped 199
Checking Coolant System 199
Testing the Coolant Level—Protection Level 200
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or Injection Pump 200
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 200
Bleed Fuel System 201
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 202
Handling, Checking and Servicing Batteries Carefully 203
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 204
Using Battery Charger 205
Remove and Install Batteries 207
Replacing Batteries 208
Welding On Machine 209
Welding Near Electronic Control Units 209
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean 209
Replacing Fuses 210
Checking Neutral Start System 214
Servicing Air Conditioning System 214
Checking Park Brake 215
Grapple Damper Adjustment—If Equipped 216
Grapple Shock Replace—If Equipped 217
Brake Pedal Adjustment 217
Inspect and Clean Windows 218
Keeping ROPS Installed Properly 219
JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 219
Check Oil Lines and Fittings 219
Dual Wheel Installation 220
Fluid Sampling Test Ports 221
Hardware Torque Specifications 221
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 222
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 223
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 224
Complete Machine Operational Checkout 224
Diagnostic Trouble Code Check 224
Operational Checks—Key Switch OFF, Engine OFF Checks 224
Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine OFF 225
Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine ON 232
Miscellaneous Checks 270
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 272
Troubleshooting Procedure 272
Engine Troubleshooting 273
Electrical System Troubleshooting 278
Transmission and Park Brake Troubleshooting 281
Lockup Torque Converter Troubleshooting 284
Axle Differential Troubleshooting 285
Service Brakes Troubleshooting 285
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting 286
Steering System Troubleshooting 287
Dual Mode Steering System Troubleshooting 287
Winch Troubleshooting 288
Air Conditioning System Troubleshooting 289
Heater System Troubleshooting 290
Miscellaneous—Storage 291
Prepare Machine for Storage 291
Monthly Storage Procedure 292
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 293
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 293
Record Engine Serial Number 293
Record Winch Serial Number 294
Record Transmission Serial Number 294
Record Rear Axle Housing Serial Number 294
Record Front Axle Housing Serial Number 295
Keep Proof of Ownership 295
Keep Machines Secure 295
Miscellaneous—Specifications 296
540H—Cable Skidder Dimensions 296
540H—Cable Skidder Specifications 298
540H—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 299
540H—Drain and Refill Capacities 300
540H—Ground Speeds 301
548H—Grapple Skidder Dimensions 302
548H—Grapple Dimensions 304
548H—Grapple Skidder Specifications 305
548H—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 306
548H—Drain and Refill Capacities 307
548H—Ground Speeds 308
640H With Direct Drive—Cable Skidder Dimensions 309
640H with Direct Drive—Cable Skidder Specifications 312
640H with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 314
640H with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—6000 Series 315
640H With Torque Converter—Cable Skidder Dimensions 316
640H with Torque Converter—Cable Skidder Specifications 319
640H with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 321
640H with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—6000 Series 322
640H—Drain and Refill Capacities 323
640H—Ground Speeds 324
648H with Direct Drive—Grapple Skidder Dimensions 325
648H with Direct Drive—Grapple Skidder Specifications 329
648H with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 331
648H with Torque Converter—Grapple Skidder Dimensions 333
648H with Torque Converter—Grapple Skidder Specifications 337
648H with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 339
648H—Grapple Dimensions 341
648H—Drain and Refill Capacities 342
648H—Ground Speeds 343
748H Grapple Skidder—Machine Dimensions 344
748H Grapple Skidder—Grapple Dimensions 347
748H Grapple Skidder—Machine Specifications 348
748H Grapple Skidder—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 350
748H Grapple Skidder—Winch Specifications—6000 Series 351
748H—Drain and Refill Capacities 352
748H—Ground Speeds 353
848H Grapple Skidder—Machine Dimensions 354
848H Grapple Skidder—Grapple Dimensions 357
848H Grapple Skidder — Machine Specifications 358
848H Grapple Skidder—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 360
848H Grapple Skidder—Winch Specifications—6000 Series 361
848H—Drain and Refill Capacities 362
848H—Ground Speeds 362
EC Declaration of Conformity 363
Page Number 17
Section 1-1 23
Section 1-2 24
Section 1-3 32
Section 1-4 37
Section 1-5 41
Section 2-1 44
Section 2-2 63
Section 2-3 103
Section 3-1 107
Section 3-2 125
Section 3-3 140
Section 3-4 150
Section 3-5 159
Section 3-6 164
Section 3-7 170
Section 3-8 171
Section 3-9 180
Section 3-10 182
Section 3-11 190
Section 3-12 191
Section 4-1 195
Section 4-2 224
Section 4-3 272
Section 4-4 291
Section 4-5 293
Section 4-6 296

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