John Deere 903M, 953M & 959M Buncher Operator’s Manual OMT444763X019 PDF

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John Deere 903M, 953M & 959M Track Feller Buncher Operator’s Manual OMT444763X019 – PDF DOWNLOAD

• Part Number (P/N): OMT444763X019_34
• Language: English
• Division: Forestry
• Product Lines: Tracked Feller Bunchers
• Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
• Associated Models: 903M, 953M, 959M
• Serial Number Ranges:
  • 903M:
    • Version C: 1T0903MX_ _ C409163—
    • Version D: 1T0903MX_ _ D409163—
    • Version F: 1T0903MX_ _ F409163—
    • Version L: 1T0903MX_ _ L409163—
  • 953M:
    • Version C: 1T0953MX_ _ C409163—
    • Version D: 1T0953MX_ _ D409163—
    • Version F: 1T0953MX_ _ F409163—
    • Version L: 1T0953MX_ _ L409163—
  • 959M:
    • Version C: 1T0959MX_ _ C409163—
    • Version D: 1T0959MX_ _ D409163—
    • Version F: 1T0959MX_ _ F409163—
    • Version L: 1T0959MX_ _ L409163—

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

John Deere 903M, 953M & 959M Track Feller Buncher Operator’s Manual OMT444763X019 – PDF DOWNLOAD

Contents 31
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 37
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 37
Safety—General Precautions 38
Information for European Union Directives and Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulations Compliance 38
Recognize Safety Information 39
Follow Safety Instructions 40
Operate Only If Qualified 40
Wear Protective Equipment 40
Protect Against Noise 41
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 41
Inspect Machine 41
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 41
Avoid High-Pressure Oils and Fluids 42
Work In Ventilated Area 42
Handle Starting Fluid Safely 42
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling 43
Prevent Fires, Clean Debris From Machine 44
In Case of Machine Fire 44
Prevent Battery Explosions 45
Handle Chemical Products Safely 45
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 46
Prepare for Emergencies 46
Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses 46
Control Pattern 47
Exhaust Filter Ash Handling and Disposal 47
Safety—Operating Precautions 48
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 48
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 48
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 48
Avoid Work Site Hazards 49
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 49
Operate Machine Safely 50
Avoid Machine Tip Over and Machine Damage 51
Keep Riders Off Machine 51
Use Care When Swinging Machine 52
Operate Boom With Care 52
Avoid Backover Accidents 52
Operating On Slopes 52
Prevent Acid Burns 53
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 53
Travel Safely 53
Avoid Power Lines 54
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 54
Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place 54
Tool Storage 55
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 56
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 56
Service Machines Safely 56
Service Cooling System Safely 57
Service Accumulator Systems Safely 57
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 57
Make Welding Repairs Safely 58
Drive Metal Pins Safely 58
Use Proper Lifting Equipment 58
Clean Exhaust Filter Safely 59
Safety—Safety Signs and Other Instructions 60
Safety Signs and Other Instructions 60
Operation—Operator’s Station 75
Operator Controls and Instruments 75
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) 76
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Functions 77
Primary Display Unit (PDU) Functions 81
Using the Seat Belt 84
Dome Light 85
Vacuum pump 86
Radio—If Equipped 87
Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Timer—If Equipped 87
Horn 87
Accessory Outlets 88
Air Conditioning and Heating Controls 89
Operator’s Seat—Air Suspension 90
Fire Extinguisher 91
Alternative Exits 92
Cab Door Handles 94
Cab Door Stop 94
Operation—Operating the Machine 95
Before Starting Work 95
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope 95
Off Level Operation 95
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 96
Battery Disconnect Switch 97
Engine Break-In Period 97
Before Starting Engine 98
Operator Ability 98
Engine Block Heater—If Equipped 98
Normal Starting Procedure—Above 0°C (32°F) 99
Cold Weather Starting—Below 0°C (32°F) 100
Hydraulic Warm-Up Procedure 101
Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Operation—If Equipped 102
Stopping Procedure 104
Required Machine Stop Warning 104
Operating the Track Drive 106
Extend Undercarriage Life 107
Operating the Implements—General 107
Operating Functions—Left Joystick 108
Operating Functions—Right Joystick 111
Operating Functions—Leveling Platform—If Equipped 114
Lowering Boom With Engine Stopped 116
Operating Slope Indicator System—If Equipped 117
Preparation of Machine Before Leaving for Cutting Area 118
Felling Technique 119
Felling Head 120
Recovering the Machine 120
Loading Machine on Trailer 122
Operating in Water and Mud 123
Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Software Delivery Process 123
Parking the Machine 124
Lifting the Machine 125
Exhaust Filter 126
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System Overview 128
US EPA Qualified Emergency Use — SCR Derate Override Option 129
EU Qualified Emergency Use — SCR Derate Override Option 130
Operation—Monitor Operation 131
Main Menu 131
Operation—Motions 131
Operation—RCS Adjustments—If Equipped 132
Operation—Tree Counter 132
Operation—Joystick Lever Pattern 133
Operation—Joystick Button Pattern 134
Operation—Aux Leveling Control—If Equipped 134
Operation—Copy Operator Settings 135
Operation—Exhaust Filter 135
Operation—Exhaust Filter Auto Cleaning 136
Operation—Exhaust Filter Parked Cleaning 137
Operation—Fluid Economy 138
Operation—Change Operator 138
Operation—Engine Speed Adjustments 139
Operation—Restore All Factory Defaults 139
Diagnostics—Machine Readings 140
Diagnostics—Codes 142
Diagnostics—Controller ID 143
Diagnostics—Engine Readings 143
Diagnostics—Machine ID 144
Diagnostics—Software Delivery 145
Diagnostics—JDLink Readings 146
Setup—Monitor 147
Setup—Calibration 147
Setup—Anti-Theft/Security 148
Setup—Machine Configuration 149
Setup—Auto Fan Reversing 149
Aftertreatment Indicators Overview 150
Operation—Boom Control Systems 151
Boom Control System Options 151
Rapid Cycle System (RCS) General Operation 151
Rapid Cycle System (RCS) Joystick Controls 151
Rapid Cycle System (RCS) Monitor Adjustments 152
Maintenance—Machine 153
Required Emission-Related Information 153
John Deere Break-In Plus™ Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V 153
Diesel Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V 154
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V Engines 155
Engines With Tier 3-Stage IIIA/MAR-I Emission Control 155
Diesel Engine Break-In™ Oil 156
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA 157
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tier 3 and Stage IIIA Engines 158
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II 159
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 2 and Stage II Engines 160
Diesel Engine Oil Service Interval for Operation at High Altitude 160
Oil Filters 161
Track Drive and Swing Drive Gear Case Oil 161
Hydraulic Oil 162
Enclosure Door Pump Oil 163
Diesel Fuel 164
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 164
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 165
Biodiesel Fuel 166
Testing Diesel Fuel 167
Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives 167
Fuel Filters 167
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 168
Starting Aid Can Replacement 169
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease 170
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 170
Lubricant Storage 170
Mixing of Lubricants 171
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 172
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate 173
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 173
Testing Coolant Freeze Point 174
Disposing of Coolant 174
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) — Use in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Equipped Engines 175
Refilling Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 176
Testing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 177
Storing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 177
Disposal of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 178
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 179
Engine Identification 179
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 180
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 180
Service Lights 180
Enclosure Door and Maintenance Doors 181
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 185
Machine Service Position—Attachment 185
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 186
Fuel Tank 186
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 187
Service Intervals 188
Required Parts 192
Maintenance—As Required 195
Inspect Serpentine Belt 195
Replace Engine Air Filter Elements 196
Lubricate Door Hinges 197
Lubricate Toolbox Door Hinges—If Equipped 197
Service Exhaust Filter 198
Check and Clean Cooling System and Condenser Fins 198
Clean and Tighten Battery Terminals 199
Replace Cab Fresh Air and Cab Recirculation Filters 200
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 201
Lubricate Leveler Pivot Joints and Cylinders—If Equipped 201
Check Fire Suppression System—If Equipped 203
Check Swing Drive Gear Case Oil Level 203
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 204
Check Engine Oil Level 205
Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator 206
Check and Drain Final Fuel Filter 208
Check and Drain Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped 209
Check Engine Coolant Level 210
Lubricate Boom Joints and Cylinder Ends 211
Lubricate Swing Drive Pinion and Bearing 212
Check Track Sag 213
Adjust Track Sag 213
Lubricate Crank and Link 214
Inspect Fire Extinguisher 215
Maintenance—Initial Service—100 Hours 216
Check Track Shoe Cap Screw Torque 216
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 217
Lubricate Swing Drive Gear Case Bearing 217
Check Idler Oil Level 217
Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours 218
Drain and Refill Swing Drive Gear Case Oil 218
Drain and Refill Track Drive Planetary Oil 219
Check Lower Roller Mounting Cap Screw Torque 219
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 220
Check Rear Window Alternative Exit Latches and Retainer Knobs 220
Check Skylight Latch Tension 221
Take Engine Oil Sample 221
Check Track Drive Planetary Oil Level 221
Check Track Shoe Cap Screw Torque 222
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 223
Replace Fuel Prefilter—If Equipped 223
Replace Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator 224
Replace Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped 226
Replace Final Fuel Filter 227
Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter 229
Check Hybrid Battery Electrolyte Level—If Equipped 231
Check Enclosure Door Pump Oil Level 233
Check Air Intake Hoses 233
Drain Water and Sediment From Fuel Tank 234
Take Fluid Samples 234
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 235
Drain and Refill Swing Drive Gear Case Oil 235
Check Coolant Condition 236
Drain and Refill Track Drive Planetary Oil 236
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 237
Drain and Refill Hydraulic Oil 237
Replace Hydraulic Oil Return Filters 239
Replace Hydraulic Oil Breather Filter 240
Drain and Refill Enclosure Door Pump Oil 241
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash 241
Replace Fuel Cap Breather Element 242
Replace Fuel Tank Breather 242
Access Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Unit Filter 243
Replace Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Unit Filter 244
Check Open Crankcase Vent (OCV) 245
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 246
Replace Engine Crankshaft Damper 246
Replace Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Breather Filter 246
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 247
Drain and Refill Engine Coolant 247
Replace Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) In-Line Filter—If Equipped 251
Miscellaneous—Machine 255
Clean Machine Regularly 255
Inspect and Clean Polycarbonate Windows 256
Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen 257
Circuit Breakers 257
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 258
Using Battery Charger 259
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 261
Replacing Batteries 262
Removing and Installing Batteries 263
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 264
Welding On Machine 264
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean 265
Bleed Fuel System 265
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High-Pressure Fuel Pump 265
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 266
Clean the Crankcase Vent Tube 266
Fluid Sampling Test Ports 266
Replacing Fuses 267
JDLinkJDLink is a trademark of Deere & Company™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 269
Inspect Seat Belt 270
Replacing Seat Belt 272
Remove and Install Halogen Bulbs 274
Remove and Install Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lights 275
Track Sag General Information 278
Check Track Shoe Hardware 279
Hardware Torque Specifications 279
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 280
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 281
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 282
Operational Checkout 282
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Check 282
Operational Checks—Switched Power Off, Engine Off Checks 282
Operational Checks—Switched Power On, Engine Off Checks 283
Operational Checks—Switched Power On, Engine On Checks 285
Cycle Times 296
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 301
Troubleshooting Procedure 301
Engine 302
Electrical System 307
Hydraulic System 309
Software Update 310
Miscellaneous—Storage 311
Prepare Machine for Storage 311
Monthly Storage Procedure 312
Preparing Engine for Long-Term Storage 313
Removing Engine From Long-Term Storage 314
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 315
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 315
Record Engine Serial Number 315
Record Attachment Serial Number 315
Record Saw Hydraulic Motor Serial Number 316
Record Attachment Pump Serial Number 316
Record Main Pump Serial Number 316
Record Saw Pump Serial Number 316
Record Left-Hand Track Drive Planetary Serial Number 317
Record Left-Hand Track Drive Hydraulic Motor Serial Number 317
Record Right-Hand Track Drive Planetary Serial Number 317
Record Right-Hand Track Drive Hydraulic Motor Serial Number 318
Record Swing Drive Gear Case Serial Numbers 318
Record Primary Display Unit (PDU) Serial Number 318
Record Engine Control Unit (ECU) Serial Number 319
Record Cab Controller (CAB) Serial Number 320
Record Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) Serial Number 320
Record Head Control Unit (HCU) Serial Number 321
Record Hydraulic Motor Controller (HMC) Serial Number 321
Record Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Serial Number 321
Record Lower Angle Sensor (VSS) Serial Number—If Equipped 322
Record Steep Slope Lower Controller (HMC) Serial Number—If Equipped 323
Keep Proof of Ownership 323
Keep Machines Secure 324
Miscellaneous—Specifications 325
Engine Specifications 325
System Specifications 326
Undercarriage Specifications 327
Drain and Refill Capacities 328
903M Working Ranges 329
953M Working Ranges 331
959M Working Ranges 333
903M Machine Weights and Ground Pressures 335
953M Machine Weights and Ground Pressures 336
959M Machine Weights and Ground Pressures 337
Machine Cutting Specifications 338
903M Shipping Dimensions 340
953M Shipping Dimensions 342
959M Shipping Dimensions 344
Eurasian Economic Union 345
Machine Design Life 345
Page Number 31
Section 1-1 37
Section 1-2 38
Section 1-3 48
Section 1-4 56
Section 1-5 60
Section 2-1 75
Section 2-2 95
Section 2-3 131
Section 2-4 151
Section 3-1 153
Section 3-2 179
Section 3-3 195
Section 3-4 201
Section 3-5 216
Section 3-6 217
Section 3-7 218
Section 3-8 220
Section 3-9 223
Section 3-10 235
Section 3-11 237
Section 3-12 246
Section 3-13 247
Section 4-1 255
Section 4-2 282
Section 4-3 301
Section 4-4 311
Section 4-5 315
Section 4-6 325

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