John Deere 643J & 843J Wheeled Feller Buncher Operator’s Manual PDF

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John Deere 643J & 843J Wheeled Feller Buncher Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 643J & 843J Wheeled Feller Buncher Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

• P/N: F392131_UZ
• Language: English
• Division: Forestry
• Product Lines: Wheeled Feller Bunchers
• Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
• Associated Models: 643J, 843J
• Series: J SERIES
• Serial: 770001—

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John Deere 643J & 843J Wheeled Feller Buncher 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
Use Allied Equipment Information 12
Recognize Safety Information 13
Follow Safety Instructions 13
Operate Only If Qualified 13
Wear Protective Equipment 13
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 14
Inspect Machine 14
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 14
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 14
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 15
Handle Starting Fluid Safely 15
Work In Ventilated Area 16
Prevent Fires 16
Clean Debris from Machine 17
Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses 17
Handle Chemical Products Safely 17
Prepare for Emergencies 18
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 18
Prevent Battery Explosions 19
Handle Engine Side Panels Safely 19
Safety—Operating Precautions 20
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 20
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 20
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 20
Operating or Traveling On Public Roads 20
Avoid Backover Accidents 20
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 21
Keep Riders Off Machine 21
Avoid Machine Tip Over 21
Avoid Work Site Hazards 22
Operating on Slopes 22
Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place 23
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 23
Use Safety Lights and Devices 23
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 25
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 25
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 25
Make Welding Repairs Safely 25
Service Cooling System Safely 26
Store Attachments Safely 26
Service Accumulator Systems Safely 26
Drive Metal Pins Safely 27
Service Tires Safely 27
Safety—Safety Signs 28
Safety Signs 28
Replace Safety Signs 30
Operation—Operator’s Station 32
Wheel Steer Operator Controls 32
Lever Steer Operator Controls 33
Gauges 36
Warning Lights 37
Using Diagnostic Gauge To Access Engine Information 38
Using Touch Switches To Display Information 38
Changing Units of Measure (ENGLISH OR METRIC) 40
Viewing Active Engine Service Codes (DTC) 40
Viewing Stored Service Codes (DTC) In The Engine ECU 41
Engine Fault Codes 42
Engine Throttle Speed Dial 43
Two-Speed Gear Case Selector Switch 43
Ground Speed Limiter Knob 44
Saw Indicator and Switch—Continuous Saw Machines 44
Differential Lock Indicator and Switch 45
Park Brake Switch and Indicator 46
Hour Meter 46
Battery Master Disconnect Switch 47
Heating and Air Conditioning Controls 47
Pilot Hydraulic Circuit Switch 48
Glow Plug Indicator 48
Front and Rear Cab Lights 49
Adjusting Operator’s Seat 49
Adjusting Steering Wheel Tilt and Height 50
Horn 51
Defroster Fan 51
AM/FM Radio and CD Player 52
CB Radio (Optional) 52
Opening Windows 53
Opening Alternative Exits 53
Cup Holder 54
Seat Belt 54
Fire Extinguisher 55
Pressurized Water System 56
Reversing Fan 56
Cab Air Filter 56
ECU Unit 57
ECU Diagnostic Port 57
Baffle 58
Saw Pressure Gauge 58
Operation—Pre-Start Inspection 60
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 60
Operation—Operating the Engine 62
Glow Plug (Cold Weather Start Aid) 62
Engine Break-In Period 62
Starting the Engine 62
Cold Weather Warm-Up 64
Stopping the Engine 64
Operation—Driving the Machine 65
Driving on Public Roads 65
General Driving Precautions 65
Travel Speeds 65
Shifting the Two-Speed Gearbox 65
Starting and Stopping the Machine 66
Using the Park Brake 66
Parking the Machine 66
Operating in Water and Mud 67
Lock All Compartments 67
Operation—Operating the Machine 68
Shifting the Two-Speed Gearbox 68
Differential Lock Indicator and Switch 68
Operating Lift/Tilt Control Lever 68
Operating Lever Steer Control Lever 69
Operating Shear Controls 69
Operating Continuous Saw Controls 69
Stopping Saw Blade Rotation—Continuous Saw 70
Operating Saws or Shears 70
Maintenance—Machine 71
Diesel Fuel 71
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 71
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 72
Biodiesel Fuel 72
Testing Diesel Fuel 74
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 74
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 75
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II 76
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 2 and Stage II Engines 76
Differential, Pump Drive Gear Case, Two-Speed Gear Case and Cab Tilt Pump Reservoir Oil 77
Hydraulic System Oil 78
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease 78
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 79
Lubricant Storage 79
Mixing of Lubricants 79
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 80
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant 81
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 82
Supplemental Coolant Additives 82
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 83
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 83
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant 84
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 86
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 86
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 86
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 86
Fuel Tank 87
Conversion Table for Pressures 87
Locking and Unlocking Machine Frame 88
Boom Lock 89
Grille Door Stop 89
Machine Service Position—Saw 89
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 90
Service Intervals 90
Required Parts 92
Maintenance—As Required 95
Check Tire Pressure 95
Check Wheel Cap Screw Torque 95
Check Air Filter Restriction Indicator 95
Fill and Charge Pressurized Water System 96
Drain Water from Fuel Tank 97
Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) 97
Check Fire Extinguisher 98
Check and Clean Alternator Screen 99
Check and Inspect Saw/Shear 99
Check Coolant 99
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 101
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 101
Check Engine Oil Level 101
Check Coolant Level 102
Check Air Filter Restriction Indicator and Precleaner 103
Check Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 103
Check and Clean Radiator, Coolers and A/C Condenser Fins 104
Maintenance—Every 25 Hours 106
Lubricate Tilt and Lift Cylinders, and Articulation Points 106
Lubricate Front Steering Cylinder Pivots 106
Lubricate Oscillation Supports and Rear Steering Cylinder Pivots 106
Check Cab Fresh Air Filter 107
Maintenance—Every 125 Hours 108
Check Skylight Latch Tension 108
Check Engine Mounting Bolt Torque 108
Maintenance—Initial Service – 250 Hours 110
Change Engine Break-In Oil and Filter 110
Replace Differential Lock Filter 111
Replace Hydrostatic Transmission Filter 111
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 113
Lubricate Drive Shafts 113
Check Receiver Dryer Moisture Indicator 113
Check Cab Recirculating Air Filter 113
Check Front Differential Oil Level 114
Check Rear Differential Oil Level 115
Take Engine Oil Sample 115
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 116
Check Park Brake Oil Level 116
Check Two-Speed Gear Case Oil Level 116
Replace Differential Lock Filter 117
Replace Hydrostatic Transmission Filter 118
Replace Hydraulic Return Oil Filter 118
Check Belt Tensioner Spring Tension and Belt Wear 122
Change Engine Oil and Filter 122
Replace Primary (Water Separator) and Final Fuel Filter 124
Check Pump Drive Gear Case Oil Level 125
Take Fluid Samples 125
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 126
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter 126
Change Park Brake Oil 126
Change Two-Speed Gear Case Oil 128
Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube 129
Change Pump Drive Gear Case Oil 129
Change Front Differential Oil 130
Change Rear Differential Oil 132
Replace Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 132
Change Air Filter Elements 132
Check Coolant 133
Maintenance—Every 1500 Hours 134
Drain Hydraulic Oil 134
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 135
Adjust Engine Valve Lash Clearance 135
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 136
Replacing Engine Crankshaft Dampener 136
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 137
Draining Cooling System 137
Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure 139
Miscellaneous—Machine 140
Test the Coolant Freeze—Protection Level 140
Coolant System Maintenance and Checks 140
Do Not Service Injection Nozzles 140
Do Not Adjust Injection Pump 140
Cleaning Fuel Inlet Strainer 141
Clean Dusty Primary Element 141
Clean Oily or Sooty Primary Element 142
Inspect Element 142
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 142
Handling Batteries Safely 142
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 143
Using Battery Charger 145
Replacing Batteries 145
Removing Batteries 145
Fuse and Relay Panel Location 146
Replacing Fuses and Relays 146
Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes 148
Welding On Machine 148
Welding Near Electronic Control Units 148
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean 149
Adding Attachments/Accessories to Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) 149
Servicing Air Conditioning System 149
Bleeding Brakes 150
Checking Engine Speeds 151
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 151
Keep ROPS Installed Properly 151
Hydraulic Cab Tilt Procedure 151
Bleeding Fuel System 155
Check Oil Lines and Fittings 156
Inspect and Clean Windows 156
Hardware Torque Specifications 157
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 157
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 158
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 160
Operational Checkout 160
Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine Stopped 160
Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine Running 160
Steering System Checks 163
Driving Checks 165
Hydraulic System Checks 169
Cooling System Checks 174
Accessory Checks 176
Cab Components Checks 179
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 184
Troubleshooting Procedure 184
Engine 184
Electrical System 192
Hydraulic System 196
Diagnose Oil Cooler 198
Steering Circuit (Wheel Steer) 198
Steering Circuit (Lever Steer) 198
Lift, Tilt, Accumulator Arms, and Grapple Arms 199
Shear Grapple Arm Circuit 200
Pilot Circuit 201
Transmission 202
Differential/Axle 205
Drive Lines 205
Service Brakes 205
Park Brake 206
Air Conditioning 206
Miscellaneous—Transporting 208
Loading Machine on a Trailer 208
Towing Procedure 208
Miscellaneous—Storage 210
Prepare Machine for Storage 210
Monthly Storage Procedure 211
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 213
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 213
Record Engine Serial Number 213
Record Axle Serial Number 213
Keep Proof of Ownership 213
Keep Machines Secure 214
Miscellaneous—Specifications 215
643J Machine Dimensions 215
643J Engine Specifications 216
643J Hydrostatic Transmission and Axles 216
643J Shear Specifications 217
643J Tire Specifications 217
Other Information—643J 217
643J Drain and Refill Capacities 217
843J Machine Dimensions 218
843J Engine Specifications 220
843J Hydrostatic Transmission and Axles 220
843J Saw Specifications 220
843J Tire Specifications 221
Other Information—843J 221
843J Drain and Refill Capacities 221
Page Number 5
Section 1-1 9
Section 1-2 10
Section 1-3 20
Section 1-4 25
Section 1-5 28
Section 2-1 32
Section 2-2 60
Section 2-3 62
Section 2-4 65
Section 2-5 68
Section 3-1 71
Section 3-2 86
Section 3-3 95
Section 3-4 101
Section 3-5 106
Section 3-6 108
Section 3-7 110
Section 3-8 113
Section 3-9 116
Section 3-10 126
Section 3-11 134
Section 3-12 135
Section 3-13 136
Section 3-14 137
Section 4-1 140
Section 4-2 160
Section 4-3 184
Section 4-4 208
Section 4-5 210
Section 4-6 213
Section 4-7 215

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