John Deere 540H & 548H Skidder Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 540H & 548H Skidder Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 540H & 548H Skidder Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

P/N: OMT253887_WQ
Language: English
Division: Forestry
Product Lines: Skidders
Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
Associated Models: 540H, 548H
Series: H SERIES
Serial: -630435

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John Deere 540H & 548H Skidder Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Contents 5
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 9
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 9
Safety—General Precautions 10
Information for European Union Directives Compliance 10
Recognize Safety Information 11
Follow Safety Instructions 11
Operate Only If Qualified 11
Wear Protective Equipment 11
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 12
Inspect Machine 12
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 12
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 12
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 13
Do Not Use Starting Fluid 13
Work In Ventilated Area 13
Prevent Fires 14
Prevent Battery Explosions 14
Handle Chemical Products Safely 15
Dispose of Waste Properly 15
Prepare for Emergencies 15
Clean Debris from Machine 16
Safety—Operating Precautions 17
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 17
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 17
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 17
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 17
Avoid Work Site Hazards 17
Operate Machine Safely 18
Keep Riders Off Machine 18
Avoid Backover Accidents 18
Avoid Machine Tip Over 19
Operating on Slopes 19
Operating or Traveling On Public Roads 20
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 20
Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place 20
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 20
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 22
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 22
Service Tires Safely 22
Service Cooling System Safely 22
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 23
Make Welding Repairs Safely 23
Drive Metal Pins Safely 23
Safety—Safety Signs 24
Skidder Safety Signs 24
Replace Safety Signs 26
Operation—Operator’s Station 28
Adjusting Seat 28
Steering Wheel 28
Horn Button 28
Monitor Panel Functions 29
Pedals 31
Levers 31
Switches 33
Dual Mode Steering—If Equipped 34
Work Lights—If Equipped 34
Dome Light 35
Defrosting, Heating, and Air Conditioning Controls 35
Windshield Wiper and Washer 35
Windshield Washer Fluid Tank 35
Removing Operator’s Station Door Window Screens 36
Opening Secondary Exit 36
Operator’s Manual Holder 36
Fire Extinguisher 36
Pressurized Water System—If Equipped 37
Operation—Operating the Machine 39
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 39
Engine Break-In Period 39
Starting the Engine 39
Check Monitor Panel 40
Engine Warm-Up 41
Cold Weather Transmission Disconnect Handle—If Equipped 41
Cold Weather Warm-Up 42
Blade Control Lever Operation 42
Winch Control Lever Operation 43
Single Function—Grapple and Arch Mechanical Control Lever Operat 44
Single Lever Pilot Control Operation 46
Differential Lock Switch 46
Engine Speed Control 46
Service Brake 47
Transmission Gear Selector 48
Inching Pedal Operation 49
De-clutch Function Operation 49
Reversing Fan Operation 50
Parking the Machine 50
Lowering Hydraulic Equipment to Ground With Engine Off 51
Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—4000 Series 52
Winch Free Spool Drag Adjustment 55
Grapple Head 56
Grapple Dampener 56
Grapple Shock 56
Transporting Grapple—If Equipped 57
Loading Machine on a Trailer 57
Towing Procedure 57
Maintenance—Machine 62
Diesel Fuel 62
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 62
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 62
Biodiesel Fuel 63
Testing Diesel Fuel 64
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 64
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 65
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil 66
Diesel Engine Oil 66
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals 67
Hydraulic Oil 68
Transmission, Park Brake, Differential, Cab Tilt Hydraulic Pump 69
Grease 69
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant 70
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant 71
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II COOLANT EXTENDER 72
Supplemental Coolant Additives 72
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 73
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Dee 73
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant 74
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 76
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals 76
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 76
Fuel Tank 76
Battery Disconnect 76
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 77
Locking Machine Frames 77
Opening the Grille 78
Opening Engine Side Shields 78
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 78
Service Intervals 79
Required Parts 81
Maintenance—As Required 84
Clean Debris from Coolers 84
Inspect Serpentine Belt 84
Inspecting and Cleaning Dusty Primary and Secondary Element 84
Check Tire Pressure 85
Check Wheel Bolt Torque 86
Clean Fuel Tank Filler Screen 87
Fill and Charge Pressurized Water System—If Equipped 87
Check Fire Extinguisher Charge 89
Clean Hydraulic Tank Filler Screen 89
Clean Cab Recirculating Air Filter 90
Clean Fresh Air (Air Conditioning) Filter 90
Check Coolant 91
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 93
Check Surge Tank Coolant Level 93
Check Engine Oil Level 93
Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter Water Separator 94
Clean Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 94
Grease Frame Hinge Pivots 95
Grease Arch Cylinder Pins and Arch-to-Frame Pivot—If Equipped 96
Grease Dampener, Yoke, and Crosshead Pins—If Equipped 97
Grease Tongs and Tong Cylinders—If Equipped 98
Check Transmission Oil Level 99
Check Hydraulic System Oil Level 100
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 102
Grease Stacking Blade and Cylinder Pivots 102
Grease Front Axle Pivots and Front Steering Cylinder Pins 102
Grease Axle Pinion Seals 102
Grease Rear Steering Cylinder Pins 103
Grease Winch Fairlead Rollers 104
Grease Front Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints and Transmission Output S 104
Grease Rear Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints, Telescoping Splines, Supp 105
Grease Winch Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines 105
Grease Engine Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines 106
Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours 107
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 107
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter 107
Replace Reversing Cooling Fan Filter 108
Change Front Axle Oil 108
Change Rear Axle Oil 109
Change Engine Break-in Oil and Replace Filter 110
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 113
Take Engine Oil Sample 113
Take Hydraulic Oil Sample 113
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 114
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 114
Checking Coolant System—Radiator, Tubes and Connectors 116
Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) 116
Replace Final Fuel Filter 117
Check Brake Accumulator Action 118
Check Rear Axle Oil Level 118
Check Front Axle Oil Level 119
Check Air Intake Hoses 120
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 120
Take Fluid Samples 121
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 122
Replace Air Cleaner Elements 122
Replace Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 122
Change Front Axle Oil 123
Change Rear Axle Oil 125
Grease Grapple Rotate Bearing 125
Check Coolant 125
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 127
Change Hydraulic Oil 127
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter 128
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter 129
Replace Reversing Cooling Fan Filter 129
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 130
Change Transmission Oil, Replace Filter, and Clean Suction Scree 131
Transmission Breather Filter—Replace 133
Change Winch Oil 133
Inspect Crankshaft Dampener 134
Check and Adjust Valve Lash 134
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 135
Replace Engine Crankshaft Dampener 135
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 136
Draining the Cooling System 136
Filling the Cooling System 137
Miscellaneous—Machine 139
Check Engine Idle Speeds 139
Drain Final Fuel Filter 139
Clean Crankcase Vent Tube 139
Check Receiver-Dryer Moisture Indicator—If Equipped 139
Hydraulic Cab Tilt Procedure 140
Testing the Coolant Level—Protection Level 145
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or Injection Pump 145
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors 145
Bleed Fuel System 146
Precautions for Alternator 146
Handling, Checking and Servicing Batteries Carefully 146
Using Battery Charger 148
Replacing Batteries 148
Welding On Machine 148
Replacing Fuses 149
Checking Neutral Start System 152
Servicing Air Conditioning System 152
Checking Park Brake 153
Grapple Damper Adjustment 153
Grapple Shock Replace 155
Brake Pedal Adjustment 155
Checking Windshield Regularly 155
Keeping ROPS Installed Properly 156
Hardware Torque Specifications 156
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 156
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 157
Check Oil Lines And Fittings 158
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 160
Complete Machine Operational Checkout 160
Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine Stopped 160
Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine Running 167
Miscellaneous Checks 192
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 194
Using Troubleshooting Charts 194
Engine Troubleshooting 194
Electrical System Troubleshooting 198
Transmission and Park Brake Troubleshooting 201
Axle Differential Troubleshooting 205
Service Brakes Troubleshooting 205
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting 205
Steering System Troubleshooting 206
Dual Mode Steering System Troubleshooting 207
Hydraulic Fan Troubleshooting 207
Winch Troubleshooting 207
Air Conditioning System Troubleshooting 208
Heater System Troubleshooting 209
Miscellaneous—Storage 211
Prepare Machine for Storage 211
Monthly Storage Procedure 211
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 213
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 213
Record Engine Serial Number 213
Record Winch Serial Number 213
Record Transmission Serial Number 213
Keep Proof of Ownership 214
Keep Machines Secure 214
Miscellaneous—Specifications 215
540H—Cable Skidder Dimensions 215
540H—Cable Skidder Specifications 220
540H—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 220
540H—Drain and Refill Capacities 222
548H—Grapple Skidder Dimensions 222
548H—Grapple Dimensions 224
548H—Grapple Skidder Specifications 224
548H—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 225
548H—Drain and Refill Capacities 227
Ground Speeds 227
EC Declaration of Conformity 228
Page Number 5
Section 1-1 9
Section 1-2 10
Section 1-3 17
Section 1-4 22
Section 1-5 24
Section 2-1 28
Section 2-2 39
Section 3-1 62
Section 3-2 76
Section 3-3 84
Section 3-4 93
Section 3-5 102
Section 3-6 107
Section 3-7 113
Section 3-8 114
Section 3-9 122
Section 3-10 127
Section 3-11 135
Section 3-12 136
Section 4-1 139
Section 4-2 160
Section 4-3 194
Section 4-4 211
Section 4-5 213
Section 4-6 215

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