John Deere 848H Skidder Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 848H Skidder Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 848H Skidder Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

P/N: OMT230201_WQ
Language: English
Division: Forestry
Product Lines: Skidders
Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
Associated Models: 848H
Series: H SERIES
Serial: -630435

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John Deere 848H 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 10
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 Oils 12
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 13
Do Not Use Starting Fluid With Tier III Engine 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 Cooling System Safely 22
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 22
Make Welding Repairs Safely 23
Service Tires Safely 23
Drive Metal Pins Safely 24
Safety—Safety Signs 25
Skidder Safety Signs 25
Replace Safety Signs 27
Operation—Operator’s Station 29
Adjusting Seat 29
Steering Wheel 29
Dual Mode Steering 29
Horn Button 30
Monitor Panel Functions 30
Pedals 32
Levers 32
Switches 33
Deluxe Work Lights—If Equipped 34
Dome Light—If Equipped 34
Defrosting, Heating, and Air Conditioning Controls—If Equipped 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 37
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 Warm-Up 41
Blade Control Lever Operation 41
Winch Control Lever Operation 42
Single Lever Pilot Control Operation 43
Differential Lock Switch 44
Engine Speed Control 44
Service Brake 45
Transmission Gear Selector 45
De-clutch Function Operation 47
Lockup Torque Converter Operation 47
Reversing Fan Operation 48
Parking the Machine 49
Lowering Hydraulic Equipment to Ground With Engine Off 50
Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—4000 Series 51
Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—6000 Series 54
Winch Free Spool Drag Adjustment 55
Grapple Head 56
Grapple Dampener 56
Grapple Shock 57
Transporting Grapple 57
Loading Machine on a Trailer 58
Towing Procedure 58
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 System 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 79
Service Intervals 79
Required Parts 81
Maintenance—As Required 84
Clean Debris From Coolers 84
Clean Cab Recirculating Air Filter 84
Clean Fresh Air (Air Conditioning) Filter 84
Inspect Serpentine Belt 85
Inspecting and Cleaning Dusty Primary and Secondary Element 85
Check Tire Pressure 86
Check Wheel Bolt Torque 87
Clean Fuel Tank Filler Screen 88
Fill and Charge Pressurized Water System—If Equipped 88
Check Fire Extinguisher Charge 90
Clean Hydraulic Tank Filler Screen 90
Check Coolant 91
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 92
Check Coolant Level 92
Check Engine Oil Level 92
Check and Drain Water Separator 93
Clean Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 93
Grease Frame Hinge Pivots 94
Grease Boom and Arch Cylinder Pins and Arch-to-Frame Pivot 95
Grease Dampener, Yoke, and Crosshead Pins 96
Grease Tongs and Tong Cylinders 97
Grease Boom-to-Arch Pivot 98
Check Transmission Oil Level 98
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 104
Grease Winch Fairlead Rollers 105
Grease Front Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints and Transmission Output S 105
Grease Rear Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints, Telescoping Splines, Supp 106
Grease Winch Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines 106
Grease Engine Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines 107
Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours 108
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 108
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter 108
Replace Reversing Cooling Fan Filter 109
Change Engine Break-in Oil and Replace Filter 109
Change Front Axle Oil 111
Change Rear Axle Oil 113
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 114
Take Engine Oil Sample 114
Take Sample of Hydraulic Oil 114
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 115
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 115
Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) 117
Replace Final Fuel Filter 118
Check Brake Accumulator Action 119
Check Rear Axle Oil Level 119
Check Front Axle Oil Level 121
Check Air Intake Hoses 121
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 121
Take Fluid Samples 123
Take Samples of Coolant, Axle, Transmission and Hydraulic Fluids 123
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 124
Replace Air Cleaner Elements 124
Replace Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 124
Change Front Axle Oil 125
Change Rear Axle Oil 127
Grease Grapple Rotate Bearing 127
Check Coolant System Radiator, Tubes, Connectors 127
Check Coolant 128
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 129
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter 129
Replace Reversing Cooling Fan Filter 129
Transmission Breather Filter—Replace 129
Change Winch Oil 129
Change Transmission Oil, Replace Filter, and Clean Suction Scree 131
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 133
Change Hydraulic Oil 134
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter 136
Inspect Crankshaft Dampener 137
Check and Adjust Valve Lash 137
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 138
Replace Engine Crankshaft Dampener 138
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 139
Draining the Cooling System 139
Filling the Cooling System 140
Miscellaneous—Machine 143
Drain Final Fuel Filter 143
Clean Crankcase Vent Tube 143
Check Receiver-Dryer Moisture Indicator 143
Hydraulic Cab Tilt Procedure 144
Checking Coolant System 149
Testing the Coolant Level—Protection Level 149
Check Engine Idle Speeds 150
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or Injection Pump 150
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors 150
Bleed Fuel System 150
Precautions for Alternator 151
Handling, Checking and Servicing Batteries Carefully 151
Using Booster Batteries 153
Using Battery Charger 154
Replacing Batteries 154
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 154
Welding On Machine 155
Replacing Fuses 155
Checking Neutral Start System 159
Servicing Air Conditioning System 159
Checking Park Brake 160
Grapple Dampener Adjustment 160
Grapple Shock Replace 162
Brake Pedal Adjustment 162
Checking Windshield Regularly 163
Keeping ROPS Installed Properly 163
Hardware Torque Specifications 164
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 164
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 164
Check Oil Lines And Fittings 165
Dual Wheel Installation 166
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 167
Operational Checkout 167
Operator Station Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine Stopped 167
Operator Station Checks—Key Switch ON, Engine Running 169
Miscellaneous Checks 182
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 186
Using Troubleshooting Charts 186
Engine Troubleshooting 186
Electrical System Troubleshooting 190
Transmission and Park Brake Troubleshooting 193
Lockup Torque Converter Troubleshooting 197
Axle Differential Troubleshooting 197
Service Brakes Troubleshooting 197
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting 197
Hydraulic Fan Troubleshooting 198
Steering System Troubleshooting 199
Dual Mode Steering System Troubleshooting 199
Winch Troubleshooting 199
Air Conditioning System Troubleshooting 200
Heater System Troubleshooting 201
Miscellaneous—Storage 203
Prepare Machine for Storage 203
Monthly Storage Procedure 203
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 205
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 205
Record Engine Serial Number 205
Record Winch Serial Number 205
Record Transmission Serial Number 205
Keep Proof of Ownership 206
Keep Machines Secure 206
Miscellaneous—Specifications 207
848H Grapple Skidder—Machine Dimensions 207
848H Grapple Skidder—Grapple Dimensions 208
848H Grapple Skidder — Machine Specifications 209
848H Grapple Skidder—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 211
848H Grapple Skidder—Winch Specifications—6000 Series 213
848H Grapple Skidder—Drain and Refill Capacities 213
Ground Speeds Torque Converter Machines with Six Forward and Thr 214
EC Declaration of Conformity 214
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 29
Section 2-2 39
Section 3-1 62
Section 3-2 76
Section 3-3 84
Section 3-4 92
Section 3-5 102
Section 3-6 108
Section 3-7 114
Section 3-8 115
Section 3-9 124
Section 3-10 129
Section 3-11 138
Section 3-12 139
Section 4-1 143
Section 4-2 167
Section 4-3 186
Section 4-4 203
Section 4-5 205
Section 4-6 207

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