John Deere 640G-III, 648G-III & 460D Skidders Operator’s Manual PDF

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John Deere 640G-III, 648G-III & 460D Skidders Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 640G-III, 648G-III & 460D Skidders Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

P/N: OMT214469_TR
Language: English
Division: Forestry
Product Lines: Skidders
Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
Associated Models: 640GIII, 648GIII, 460D
Series: G SERIES III, D SERIES
Serial: 604614 –

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John Deere 640G-III, 648G-III & 460D Skidders Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Contents 5
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 9
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 9
Safety—General Precautions 10
Recognize Safety Information 10
Follow Safety Instructions 10
Operate Only If Qualified 10
Wear Protective Equipment 10
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 11
Inspect Machine 11
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 11
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 11
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 12
Do Not Use Starting Fluid With Tier III Engine 12
Work In Ventilated Area 12
Prevent Fires 13
Prevent Battery Explosions 13
Handle Chemical Products Safely 14
Dispose of Waste Properly 14
Prepare for Emergencies 14
Clean Debris from Machine 15
Safety—Operating Precautions 16
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 16
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 16
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 16
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 16
Avoid Work Site Hazards 17
Operate Machine Safely 17
Keep Riders Off Machine 18
Avoid Backover Accidents 18
Avoid Machine Tip Over 18
Operating on Slopes 19
Operating or Traveling On Public Roads 19
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 20
Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place 20
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 20
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 21
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 21
Service Tires Safely 21
Service Cooling System Safely 21
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 22
Make Welding Repairs Safely 22
Drive Metal Pins Safely 22
Safety—Safety Signs 24
Skidder Safety Signs 24
Operation—Operator’s Station 27
Adjusting Seat 27
Adjusting Air Ride Suspension Seat—If Equipped 27
Steering Wheel 28
Monitor Panel Functions 28
Pedals 31
Levers 31
Switches 32
Lights 33
Defrosting, Heating, and Air Conditioning Controls—If Equipped 34
Windshield Wiper and Washer 34
Windshield Washer Fluid Tank 34
Removing Operator’s Station Door Window Screens 35
Opening Secondary Exit 35
Operator’s Manual Holder 35
Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location 36
Pressurized Water System—If Equipped 37
Operation—Operating the Machine 38
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 38
Check Monitor Panel 38
Engine Break-In Period 38
Starting the Engine 39
Engine Warm-Up 40
Cold Weather Warm-Up 40
Cold Weather Transmission Disconnect Handle—Direct Drive Machine 40
Blade Control Lever Operation 41
Winch Control Lever Operation 41
Single-Function—Grapple and Arch Control Lever Operation 42
Single Lever Pilot Controller Operation 44
Differential Lock Switch 45
Engine Speed Controls 45
Service Brake 45
Transmission Gear Selector — Direct Drive Machines 47
Transmission Gear Selector—Torque Converter Machines 48
Inching Pedal Operation — Direct Drive Machines Only 49
De-clutch Function Operation — Torque Converter Machines Only 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
Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—6000 Series 55
Winch Free Spool Drag Adjustment 56
Grapple Head 57
Grapple Damper 57
Grapple Shock 58
Transporting Grapple—If Equipped 58
Loading Machine on a Trailer 59
Towing Procedure 59
Maintenance—Machine 63
Diesel Fuel 63
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 63
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 63
Biodiesel Fuel 64
Testing Diesel Fuel 65
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 65
Diesel Engine Oil 66
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals 67
Hydraulic System Oil 68
Transmission, Park Brake, Differential, Cab Tilt Hydraulic Pump 69
Grease 69
Lubricant Storage 70
Mixing of Lubricants 70
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant 70
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 72
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals 72
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 72
Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants 72
Fuel Tank 72
Battery Disconnect 72
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 73
Locking Machine Frames 73
Opening the Grille 74
Opening Engine Side Shields 74
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 74
Service Intervals 75
Required Parts 77
Maintenance—As Required 80
Clean Debris from Coolers 80
Inspect Serpentine Belt 80
Inspecting and Cleaning Dusty Primary and Secondary Element 80
Check Tire Pressure 81
Check Wheel Bolt Torque 83
Clean Fuel Tank Filler Screen 83
Fill and Charge Pressurized Water System—If Equipped 83
Check Fire Extinguisher Charge 85
Clean Hydraulic Tank Filler Screen 85
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 87
Check Coolant Level 87
Check Engine Oil Level 87
Check and Drain Water Separator 88
Clean Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 89
Lubricate Frame Hinge Pivots 89
Grease Boom and Arch Cylinder Pins and Arch-to-Frame Pivot—If Eq 90
Lubricate Dampener, Yoke, and Crosshead Pins—If Equipped 91
Lubricate Tongs and Tong Cylinders—If Equipped 92
Lubricate Boom-to-Arch Pivot—If Equipped 93
Check Transmission Oil Level 93
Check Hydraulic System Oil Level 95
Maintenance—Initial Service – 100 Hours 97
Change Engine Break-in Oil and Replace Filter 97
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 98
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter 99
Replace Cooling Loop Filter 99
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 101
Lubricate Stacking Blade and Cylinder Pivots 101
Lubricate Front Axle Pivots and Front Steering Cylinder Pins 101
Lubricate Rear Steering Cylinder Pins 101
Lubricate Winch Fairlead Rollers 102
Grease Front Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints and Transmission Output S 102
Lubricate Rear Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints, Telescoping Splines, S 103
Grease Winch Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines 103
Lubricate Engine-to-Transmission Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telesc 104
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 105
Take Engine Oil Sample 105
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 106
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 106
Check Coolant System Radiator, Tubes, Connectors 107
Replace Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator 108
Replace Final Fuel Filter 109
Check Brake Accumulator Action 110
Check Rear Differential Oil Level 110
Check Front Differential Oil Level 111
Replace Differential Lock Return Filter 111
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 112
Check Air Intake Hoses 113
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter 113
Replace Cooling Loop Filter 113
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 113
Take Fluid Samples 115
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 116
Replace Air Cleaner Elements 116
Replace Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 116
Change Front Differential Oil 117
Change Rear Differential Oil 119
Transmission Breather Filter—Replace 120
Change Winch Oil 120
Lubricate Grapple Rotate Bearing—If Equipped 121
Replace Differential Lock Inlet Filter 121
Change Transmission Oil, Replace Filter, and Clean Suction Scree 122
Inspect Engine Crankshaft Dampener 126
Change Hydraulic Oil 126
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter 128
Check Engine Idle Speeds 129
Check and Adjust Valve Lash 129
Maintenance—Every 4500 Hours 130
Replace Engine Crankshaft Dampener 130
Miscellaneous—Machine 131
Seat Belt 131
Clean Cab Recirculating Air Filter 131
Drain Final Fuel Filter 131
Clean Crankcase Vent Tube 132
Check Receiver-Dryer Moisture Indicator—If Equipped 132
Clean Fresh Air (Air Conditioning) Filter 133
Hydraulic Cab Tilt Procedure 133
Add Coolant Conditioner to Surge Tank 139
Draining the Cooling System 141
Checking Coolant System 142
Filling the Cooling System 142
Testing the Coolant Level—Protection Level 144
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or Injection Pump 144
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors 145
Bleed Fuel System 145
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 147
Handling, Checking and Servicing Batteries Carefully 147
Using Battery Charger 149
Using Booster Batteries 149
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 150
Replacing Batteries 151
Welding On Machine 151
Replacing Fuses 151
Changing Reverse Warning Alarm Volume 155
Checking Neutral Start System 156
Servicing Air Conditioning System—If Equipped 156
Checking Park Brake 157
External Service Brake Inspection 157
Grapple Damper Adjustment—If Equipped 158
Grapple Shock Replace—If Equipped 160
Brake Pedal Adjustment 160
Checking Windshield Regularly 160
Keeping ROPS Installed Properly 161
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 162
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 162
Check Oil Lines And Fittings 163
Dual Wheel Installation 164
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 165
Operational Checkout 165
Operator Station Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine Stopped 165
Operator Station Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine Running 167
Miscellaneous Checks 177
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 180
Troubleshooting Procedure 180
Engine Troubleshooting 180
Electrical System Troubleshooting 184
Transmission and Park Brake Troubleshooting 187
Axle Differential Troubleshooting 191
Service Brakes Troubleshooting 191
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting 192
Steering System Troubleshooting 194
Winch Troubleshooting 194
Air Conditioning System Troubleshooting 195
Heater System Troubleshooting 196
Miscellaneous—Storage 198
Prepare Machine for Storage 198
Monthly Storage Procedure 198
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 200
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 200
Record Engine Serial Number 200
Record Winch Serial Number 200
Record Transmission Serial Number 200
Keep Proof of Ownership 201
Keep Machines Secure 201
Miscellaneous—Specifications 202
640G-III and 460D Cable Skidder With Direct Drive—Machine Dimens 202
640G-III and 460D Cable Skidder With Direct Drive—Machine Specif 205
640G-III and 460D Cable Skidder With Direct Drive—Winch Specific 207
640G-III and 460D Cable Skidder With Direct Drive—Winch Specific 209
640G-III and 460D Cable Skidder With Torque Converter—Machine Sp 209
640G-III and 460D Cable Skidder With Torque Converter—Winch Spec 211
640G-III and 460D Cable Skidder With Torque Converter—Winch Spec 213
640G-III and 460D Cable Skidder—Drain and Refill Capacities 213
648G-III Grapple Skidder With Direct Drive — Machine Dimensions 214
648G-III Grapple Skidder With Torque Converter — Machine Dimensi 218
648G-III Grapple Skidder—Grapple Dimensions 223
648G-III Grapple Skidder With Direct Drive — Machine Specificati 223
648G-III Grapple Skidder With Direct Drive—Winch Specifications— 225
648G-III Grapple Skidder With Torque Converter—Machine Specifica 227
648G-III Grapple Skidder With Torque Converter—Winch Specificati 229
648G-III Grapple Skidder—Drain and Refill Capacities 231
Ground Speeds 231
Page Number 5
Section 1-1 9
Section 1-2 10
Section 1-3 16
Section 1-4 21
Section 1-5 24
Section 2-1 27
Section 2-2 38
Section 3-1 63
Section 3-2 72
Section 3-3 80
Section 3-4 87
Section 3-5 97
Section 3-6 101
Section 3-7 105
Section 3-8 106
Section 3-9 116
Section 3-10 130
Section 4-1 131
Section 4-2 165
Section 4-3 180
Section 4-4 198
Section 4-5 200
Section 4-6 202

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