John Deere 640H & 648H Skidders Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 640H & 648H Skidders Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 640H & 648H Skidders Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

P/N: OMT228656_TR
Language: English
Division: Forestry
Product Lines: Skidders
Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
Associated Models: 640H, 648H
Series: H SERIES
Serial: -630435

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John Deere 640H & 648H Skidders 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 25
Skidder Safety Signs 25
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 34
Work Lights—If Equipped 35
Dome Light 36
Defrosting, Heating, and Air Conditioning Controls 36
Windshield Wiper and Washer 36
Windshield Washer Fluid Tank 36
Removing Operator’s Station Door Window Screens 37
Opening Secondary Exit 37
Operator’s Manual Holder 37
Fire Extinguisher 37
Pressurized Water System—If Equipped 38
Operation—Operating the Machine 40
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 40
Engine Break-In Period 40
Starting the Engine 40
Check Monitor Panel 41
Engine Warm-Up 42
Cold Weather Transmission Disconnect Handle—Direct Drive Machine 42
Cold Weather Warm-Up 43
Blade Control Lever Operation 43
Winch Control Lever Operation 44
Single Function—Grapple and Arch Mechanical Control Lever Operat 45
Single Lever Pilot Control Operation 47
Differential Lock Switch 47
Engine Speed Control 48
Service Brake 50
Transmission Gear Selector—Direct Drive Machines 51
Transmission Gear Selector—Torque Converter Machines 52
Inching Pedal Operation—Direct Drive Machines 52
De-clutch Function Operation—Torque Converter Machines 53
De-clutch Function Operation—Direct Drive Machines (S N 620843— 53
Lockup Torque Converter Operation (S N 622375—) 54
Reversing Fan Operation 54
Parking the Machine 55
Lowering Hydraulic Equipment to Ground With Engine Off 55
Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—4000 Series 56
Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—6000 Series 59
Winch Free Spool Drag Adjustment 60
Grapple Head 61
Grapple Dampener 61
Grapple Shock 62
Transporting Grapple—If Equipped 62
Loading Machine on a Trailer 63
Towing Procedure 63
Maintenance—Machine 68
Diesel Fuel 68
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 68
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 68
Biodiesel Fuel 69
Testing Diesel Fuel 70
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 70
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 71
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil 72
Diesel Engine Oil 72
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals 72
Hydraulic System Oil 73
Transmission, Park Brake, Differential, Cab Tilt Hydraulic Pump 74
Grease 74
Lubricant Storage 75
Mixing of Lubricants 75
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant 75
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant 76
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 76
Supplemental Coolant Additives 77
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 77
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Dee 78
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant 79
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 81
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals 81
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 81
Fuel Tank 81
Battery Disconnect 81
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 82
Locking Machine Frames 82
Opening the Grille 83
Opening Engine Side Shields 83
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 83
Service Intervals 84
Required Parts 86
Maintenance—As Required 89
Clean Debris from Coolers 89
Inspect Serpentine Belt 89
Inspecting and Cleaning Dusty Primary and Secondary Element 89
Check Tire Pressure 90
Check Wheel Bolt Torque 92
Clean Fuel Tank Filler Screen 92
Fill and Charge Pressurized Water System—If Equipped 92
Check Fire Extinguisher Charge 94
Clean Hydraulic Tank Filler Screen 94
Check Coolant 95
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 96
Check Coolant Level 96
Check Engine Oil Level 96
Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter Water Separator 97
Clean Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 97
Clean Cab Recirculating Air Filter 98
Clean Fresh Air (Air Conditioning) Filter 98
Lubricate Frame Hinge Pivots 99
Lubricate Boom and Arch Cylinder Pins and Arch-to-Frame Pivot—If 100
Lubricate Damper, Yoke, and Crosshead Pins—If Equipped 101
Lubricate Tongs and Tong Cylinders—If Equipped 102
Lubricate Boom-to-Arch Pivot—If Equipped 103
Check Transmission Oil Level 103
Check Hydraulic System Oil Level 105
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 107
Lubricate Stacking Blade and Cylinder Pivots 107
Lubricate Front Axle Pivots and Front Steering Cylinder Pins 107
Lubricate Axle Pinion Seals 107
Lubricate Rear Steering Cylinder Pins 108
Lubricate Winch Fairlead Rollers 109
Lubricate Front Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints and Transmission Outpu 109
Lubricate Rear Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints, Telescoping Splines, S 110
Lubricate Winch Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines 110
Lubricate Engine Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines 111
Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours 112
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 112
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter 112
Replace Reversing Cooling Fan Filter 113
Change Front Axle Oil 113
Change Rear Axle Oil 115
Change Engine Break-in Oil and Replace Filter 116
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 119
Take Engine Oil Sample 119
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 120
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 120
Check Coolant System Radiator, Tubes, Connectors 122
Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) 122
Replace Final Fuel Filter 123
Check Brake Accumulator Action 124
Check Rear Axle Oil Level 124
Check Front Axle Oil Level 126
Check Air Intake Hoses 126
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 126
Take Fluid Samples 128
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 129
Replace Air Cleaner Elements 129
Replace Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 129
Change Front Axle Oil 130
Change Rear Axle Oil 132
Lubricate Grapple Rotate Bearing 133
Check Coolant 133
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 134
Change Hydraulic Oil 134
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter 135
Reversing Cooling Fan Oil Filter 136
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter 136
Change Winch Oil 137
Change Transmission Oil, Replace Filter, and Clean Suction Scree 138
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 142
Transmission Breather Filter—Replace 142
Inspect Crankshaft Dampener 142
Check and Adjust Valve Lash 142
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 144
Replace Engine Crankshaft Dampener 144
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 145
Draining the Cooling System 145
Filling the Cooling System 147
Miscellaneous—Machine 150
Check Engine Idle Speeds 150
Drain Final Fuel Filter 150
Clean Crankcase Vent Tube 150
Check Receiver-Dryer Moisture Indicator—If Equipped 150
Hydraulic Cab Tilt Procedure 151
Checking Coolant System 156
Testing the Coolant Level—Protection Level 157
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or Injection Pump 157
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors 158
Bleed Fuel System 158
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 158
Handling, Checking and Servicing Batteries Carefully 159
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 161
Using Battery Charger 162
Replacing Batteries 162
Welding On Machine 162
Replacing Fuses 162
Checking Neutral Start System 165
Servicing Air Conditioning System 165
Checking Park Brake 166
Grapple Damper Adjustment 166
Grapple Shock Replace 168
Brake Pedal Adjustment 168
Checking Windshield Regularly 168
Keeping ROPS Installed Properly 169
Hardware Torque Specifications 169
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 169
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 170
Check Oil Lines And Fittings 171
Dual Wheel Installation 172
Fluid Sampling Test Ports—If Equipped 172
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 174
Complete Machine Operational Checkout 174
Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine Stopped 174
Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine Running 181
Miscellaneous Checks 212
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 214
Troubleshooting Procedure 214
Engine Troubleshooting 214
Electrical System Troubleshooting 218
Transmission and Park Brake Troubleshooting 221
Lockup Torque Converter Troubleshooting 225
Axle Differential Troubleshooting 225
Service Brakes Troubleshooting 225
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting 225
Steering System Troubleshooting 226
Dual Mode Steering System Troubleshooting 227
Hydraulic Fan Troubleshooting 227
Winch Troubleshooting 227
Air Conditioning System Troubleshooting 228
Heater System Troubleshooting 229
Miscellaneous—Storage 231
Prepare Machine for Storage 231
Monthly Storage Procedure 231
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 233
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 233
Record Engine Serial Number 233
Record Winch Serial Number 233
Record Transmission Serial Number 233
Keep Proof of Ownership 234
Keep Machines Secure 234
Miscellaneous—Specifications 235
640H—Cable Skidder Dimensions 235
640H with Direct Drive—Cable Skidder Specifications 238
640H with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 240
640H with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—6000 Series 242
640H with Torque Converter—Cable Skidder Specifications 242
640H with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 243
640H with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—6000 Series 245
640H—Drain and Refill Capacities 245
648H—Grapple Skidder Dimensions 246
648H—Grapple Dimensions 248
648H with Direct Drive—Grapple Skidder Specifications 249
648H with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 251
648H with Torque Converter—Grapple Skidder Specifications 253
648H with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 255
648H—Drain and Refill Capacities 257
Ground Speeds 257
EC Declaration of Conformity 258
Page Number 5
Section 1-1 9
Section 1-2 10
Section 1-3 17
Section 1-4 22
Section 1-5 25
Section 2-1 28
Section 2-2 40
Section 3-1 68
Section 3-2 81
Section 3-3 89
Section 3-4 96
Section 3-5 107
Section 3-6 112
Section 3-7 119
Section 3-8 120
Section 3-9 129
Section 3-10 134
Section 3-11 144
Section 3-12 145
Section 4-1 150
Section 4-2 174
Section 4-3 214
Section 4-4 231
Section 4-5 233
Section 4-6 235

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