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

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

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

• P/N: OMT249502_UZ
• Language: English
• Division: Forestry
• Product Lines: Wheeled Feller Bunchers
• Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
• Associated Models: 643K, 843K
• Series: K SERIES
• For complete service information also see: T253694

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

Contents 15
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 19
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 19
Safety—General Precautions 20
Information for European Union Directives Compliance 20
Recognize Safety Information 22
Follow Safety Instructions 22
Operate Only If Qualified 22
Wear Protective Equipment 22
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 23
Inspect Machine 23
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 23
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 23
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 24
Work In Ventilated Area 24
Prevent Fires 25
In Case of Machine Fire 25
Prevent Battery Explosions 26
Handle Chemical Products Safely 26
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 26
Prepare for Emergencies 27
Clean Debris from Machine 27
Safety—Operating Precautions 29
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 29
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 29
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 29
Operating or Traveling On Public Roads 29
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 29
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 30
Avoid Work Site Hazards 30
Operate Machine Safely 30
Keep Riders Off Machine 30
Avoid Backover Accidents 31
Avoid Machine Tip Over 31
Operating on Slopes 32
Use Special Care When Operating 32
Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place 33
Travel Safely 33
Avoid Power Lines 33
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 35
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 35
Service Machines Safely 35
Service Cooling System Safely 35
Service Accumulator Systems Safely 35
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 36
Make Welding Repairs Safely 36
Drive Metal Pins Safely 36
Service Tires Safely 37
Safety—Safety Signs 38
Safety Signs 38
Replace Safety Signs 40
Operation—Operator’s Station 42
Operator Controls—Wheel Steer Saw Machine 42
Operator Controls—Wheel Steer Shear Machine—If Equipped 42
Operator Controls—Lever Steer Saw Machine 43
Operator Controls—Lever Steer Shear Machine—If Equipped 43
Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Functions 43
Switch Panel Functions 45
Heating and Air Conditioning Operation 48
Battery Master Disconnect Switch 48
Lift/Tilt Control Lever 48
Differential Lock Indicator and Switch 49
Adjusting Operator’s Seat 49
Fan 51
AM/FM Radio 51
CB Radio Mounting Location 51
Opening Secondary Exits 52
Opening Windows 53
Removing Operator’s Station Door Window Screens 54
Boom Lock 54
Frame Locking Pin 55
Fire Extinguisher 55
Pressurized Water System 55
Operation—Operating the Machine 57
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 57
Engine Break-In Period 58
Starting the Engine 58
Check Monitor Panel 59
Cold Weather Warm-Up 60
Shifting the Two-Speed Transmission 60
Starting and Stopping the Machine 61
Using the Park Brake 61
Stopping the Engine and Parking the Machine 62
Operating in Water and Mud 63
Operating Continuous Saw Controls 63
Operating Shear Controls—If Equipped 64
Loading Machine on a Trailer 65
Tie Down and Lift Points 65
Machine Recovery 65
Towing Procedure 65
Lowering Hydraulic Equipment to Ground 66
Maintenance—Machine 68
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 68
Differential, Pump Drive Gear Case, Two-Speed Gear Case, Park Brake, and Cab Tilt Pump Reservoir Oil 68
Hydraulic System Oil 68
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease 69
Diesel Fuel 69
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 70
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 71
Biodiesel Fuel 71
Testing Diesel Fuel 73
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 73
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 74
Diesel Engine Break-In™ Oil 75
Diesel Engine Oil—Tier 2 and Stage II Engines 75
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 2 and Stage II Engines 76
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 77
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant 78
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 79
Supplemental Coolant Additives 79
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 80
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 80
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant 81
Lubricant Storage 82
Mixing of Lubricants 82
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 83
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 83
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 83
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 83
Fuel Tank 84
Locking and Unlocking Machine Frame 84
Boom Lock—Installation 86
Opening the Grille 86
Engine Side Panels 87
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 88
Service Intervals 88
Required Parts 90
Attachment Service Intervals 92
Maintenance—As Required 93
Check Tire Pressure 93
Check Wheel Cap Screw Torque 93
Clean or Replace Engine Air Filter at Monitor Indication 93
Check Coolant 94
Fill and Charge Pressurized Water System 95
Drain Water from Fuel Tank 97
Drain Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator 97
Drain Auxiliary Fuel Filter/Water Separator—If Equipped 98
Check Fire Extinguisher 99
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 100
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 100
Check and Clean Rear Grille/Debris Screen, A/C Condenser Fins, Radiator, and Coolers 100
Check Engine Oil Level 101
Check Coolant Level 102
Check and Clean Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 103
Maintenance—Every 25 Hours 104
Lubricate Lift (Cylinders and Arms) and Tilt (Cylinders, Arms, and Links) 104
Lubricate Front Steering Cylinder Pivots 104
Lubricate Articulation Points 104
Lubricate Rear Steering Cylinder Pivots and Oscillation Supports 105
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 106
Lubricate Axle Pinion Seals 106
Maintenance—Initial Service – 250 Hours 107
Change Park Brake Oil 107
Change Two-Speed Gear Case Oil 107
Change Engine Break-In Oil and Filter 108
Change Pump Drive Gear Case Oil 110
Change Front Differential Oil 110
Change Rear Differential Oil 112
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 113
Lubricate Drivelines—Front, Center, and Rear 113
Check Receiver Dryer Moisture Indicator 113
Check and Clean Cab Recirculating Air Filter 113
Check and Clean Cab Fresh Air Filter 114
Check Skylight Latch Tension 114
Take Engine Oil Sample 115
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 116
Check Park Brake Oil Level 116
Check Two-Speed Gear Case Oil Level 116
Check Belt Tensioner and Belt Wear 117
Change Engine Oil and Filter 118
Replace Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator and Final Fuel Filter 120
Replace Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped 122
Check Pump Drive Gear Case Oil Level 123
Check Front Differential Oil Level 123
Check Rear Differential Oil Level 125
Take Fluid Samples 125
Maintenance—Initial Service – 1000 Hours 126
Replace Hydrostatic Filter 126
Replace Hydraulic Return Filter 126
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 127
Change Park Brake Oil 127
Change Two-Speed Gear Case Oil 127
Check Coolant 128
Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube 128
Change Pump Drive Gear Case Oil 129
Change Front Differential Oil 129
Change Rear Differential Oil 131
Replace Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 132
Replace Air Filter Elements 132
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 133
Test Glow Plugs 133
Replace Hydrostatic Filter 133
Replace Hydraulic Return Filter 133
Adjust Engine Valve Lash Clearance 134
Change Hydraulic Oil 134
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 136
Replace Engine Crankshaft Dampener 136
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 137
Change Engine Coolant 137
Miscellaneous—Machine 139
Check Engine Idle Speeds 139
Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter 139
Hydraulic Cab Tilt Procedure 139
Coolant System Maintenance and Checks 143
Test the Coolant Freeze—Protection Level 143
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or Injection Pump 144
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 144
Bleeding Fuel System 144
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 145
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 145
Using Booster Batteries—12-Volt System 146
Using Battery Charger 147
Replacing Batteries 147
Replacing Fuses and Relays 148
JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 151
Welding On Machine 151
Welding Near Electronic Control Units 151
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean 152
Servicing Air Conditioning System 152
Adding Attachments/Accessories to Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) 153
Check Oil Lines and Fittings 153
Inspect and Clean Windows 154
Fluid Sampling Test Ports—If Equipped 154
Hardware Torque Specifications 155
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 155
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 156
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 158
Operational Checkout 158
Diagnostic Trouble Code Check 158
Operational Checks—Key Switch OFF, Engine OFF 158
Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine OFF 166
Operational Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine ON 168
Steering System Checks 173
Driving Checks 174
Hydraulic System Checks 176
Cooling System Checks 179
Accessory Checks 180
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 182
Troubleshooting Procedure 182
Engine 182
Electrical System 188
Hydraulic System 191
Diagnose Oil Cooler 193
Steering Circuit (Wheel Steer) 193
Steering Circuit (Lever Steer) 193
Lift, Tilt, Accumulator Arms, and Grapple Arms 194
Pilot Circuit 195
Transmission 196
Differential/Axle 199
Drive Lines 199
Service Brakes 199
Park Brake 200
Air Conditioning 200
Miscellaneous—Storage 202
Prepare Machine for Storage 202
Monthly Storage Procedure 203
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 205
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 205
Record Engine Serial Number 205
Record Differential Serial Number 205
Record Transmission Serial Number 205
Keep Proof of Ownership 206
Keep Machines Secure 206
Miscellaneous—Specifications 207
643K Dimensions 207
643K Engine Specifications 208
643K Machine Specifications 208
643K Drain and Refill Capacities 209
843K Dimensions 209
843K Engine Specifications 211
843K Machine Specifications 211
843K Drain and Refill Capacities 212
EC Declaration of Conformity 212
Page Number 15
Section 1-1 19
Section 1-2 20
Section 1-3 29
Section 1-4 35
Section 1-5 38
Section 2-1 42
Section 2-2 57
Section 3-1 68
Section 3-2 83
Section 3-3 93
Section 3-4 100
Section 3-5 104
Section 3-6 106
Section 3-7 107
Section 3-8 113
Section 3-9 116
Section 3-10 126
Section 3-11 127
Section 3-12 133
Section 3-13 136
Section 3-14 137
Section 4-1 139
Section 4-2 158
Section 4-3 182
Section 4-4 202
Section 4-5 205
Section 4-6 207

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