John Deere 953MH & 959MH Harvester Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 953MH & 959MH Harvester Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 953MH & 959MH Harvester Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

P/N: OMT401138X19_62
Language: English
Division: Forestry
Product Lines: Tracked Harvesters
Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
Associated Models: 953MH, 959MH
Serial:
1T0953MH_ _C317982—409162
1T0953MH_ _D317982—409162
1T0959MH_ _C317982—409162
1T0959MH_ _ D317982—409162
For complete service information also see: PC15178, PC15180, T401133X19, TM14267X19, TM14268X19

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John Deere 953MH & 959MH Harvester Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Contents 29
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 33
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 33
Safety—General Precautions 34
Information for European Union Directives and Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulations Compliance 34
Recognize Safety Information 35
Follow Safety Instructions 36
Operate Only If Qualified 36
Wear Protective Equipment 36
Protect Against Noise 37
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 37
Inspect Machine 37
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 37
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 38
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 38
Work In Ventilated Area 38
Handle Starting Fluid Safely 39
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling 39
Prevent Fires 40
In Case of Machine Fire 40
Prevent Battery Explosions 41
Handle Chemical Products Safely 41
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 42
Prepare for Emergencies 42
Clean Debris from Machine 43
Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses 43
Control Pattern 43
Safety—Operating Precautions 44
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 44
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 44
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 44
Avoid Work Site Hazards 45
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 45
Operate Machine Safely 46
Avoid Machine Tip Over and Machine Damage 47
Keep Riders Off Machine 47
Use Care When Swinging Machine 48
Operate Boom With Care 48
Avoid Backover Accidents 48
Operating On Slopes 48
Prevent Acid Burns 49
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 49
Travel Safely 49
Avoid Power Lines 50
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 50
Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place 50
Saw Chain Hazard 51
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 52
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 52
Service Machines Safely 52
Service Cooling System Safely 53
Service Accumulator Systems Safely 53
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 53
Make Welding Repairs Safely 54
Drive Metal Pins Safely 54
Use Proper Lifting Equipment 54
Chain Shot Guard Inspection 55
Safety—Safety Signs and Other Instructions 57
Safety Signs and Other Instructions 57
Operation—Operator’s Station 71
Operator Controls and Instruments 71
Left Joystick 72
Right Joystick 73
Track Drive Pedals 74
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) 75
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Functions 76
Primary Display Unit (PDU) 80
Primary Display Unit (PDU) Functions 81
Dome Light 83
Radio 84
Horn 87
Accessory Outlets 87
Air Conditioning and Heating Controls 88
Operator’s Seat—Mechanical Suspension 89
Operator’s Seat—Air Suspension 91
Fire Extinguisher 92
Alternative Exits 93
Cab Door Handles 95
Cab Door Stop 95
Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Timer—If Equipped 96
TimberRite™ System 96
Operation—Operating the Machine 97
Before Starting Work 97
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope 97
Off Level Operation 97
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 98
Battery Disconnect Switch 98
Engine Break-In Period 99
Before Starting Engine 99
Operator Ability 100
Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Operation—If Equipped 101
Engine Block Heater—If Equipped 102
Cold Weather Starting—Below 0°C (32°F) 103
Normal Starting Procedure—Above 0°C (32°F) 104
Hydraulic Warm-Up Procedure 105
Stopping Procedure 106
Operating in Water and Mud 107
Operating the Track Drive 108
Extend Undercarriage Life 109
Operating the Implements—General 110
Operating Functions—Left Joystick 111
Operating Functions—Right Joystick 113
Rapid Cycle System (RCS) Operation—If Equipped 114
Operating Functions—Leveling Platform—If Equipped 115
Lowering Boom With Engine Stopped 117
Operating Slope Indicator System—If Equipped 118
Preparation of Machine Before Leaving for Cutting Area 119
Harvesting Head 119
Harvesting Technique 120
Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Software Delivery Process 121
Parking the Machine 122
Loading Machine on Trailer 123
Recovering the Machine 124
Lifting the Machine 126
Operation—Monitor Operation 127
Main Menu 127
Operation—Motions 127
Operation—RCS Adjustments—If Equipped 128
Operation—Joystick Lever Pattern 128
Operation—Copy Operator Settings 128
Operation—Aux Leveling Control—If Equipped 128
Operation—Fluid Economy 129
Operation—Change Operator 129
Operation—Engine Speed Adjustments 130
Operation—Restore All Factory Defaults 130
Diagnostics—Codes 130
Diagnostics—Machine Readings 131
Diagnostics—Engine Readings 133
Diagnostics—Controller ID 133
Diagnostics—Machine ID 134
Diagnostics—Software Delivery 135
Diagnostics—JDLink Readings 136
Setup—Monitor 137
Setup—Antitheft/Security 138
Setup—Calibration 139
Setup—Auto Fan Reversing 139
Maintenance—Machine 140
Required Emission-Related Information 140
Engines With Tier 3-Stage IIIA/MAR-I Emission Control 140
Diesel Engine Break-In™ Oil— Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III 141
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA 142
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tier 3 and Stage IIIA Engines 143
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II 144
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 2 and Stage II Engines 145
Diesel Engine Oil Service Interval for Operation at High Altitude 145
Oil Filters 146
Track Drive and Swing Drive Gear Case Oil 146
Hydraulic Oil 147
Enclosure Door Pump Oil 148
Diesel Fuel 149
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 150
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 150
Biodiesel Fuel 151
Testing Diesel Fuel 152
Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives 152
Fuel Filters 152
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 153
Starting Aid Can Replacement 154
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease 155
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 155
Lubricant Storage 155
Mixing of Lubricants 156
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 157
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate 158
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 158
Testing Coolant Freeze Point 159
Disposing of Coolant 159
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 160
Engine Identification 160
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 160
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 161
Service Lights 161
Enclosure Door and Maintenance Doors 162
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 166
Machine Service Position—Attachment 166
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 167
Fuel Tank 167
Service Intervals 168
Required Parts 170
Maintenance—As Required 172
Check and Clean Cooling System and Condenser Fins 172
Inspect Serpentine Belt 173
Replace Engine Air Filter Elements 174
Replace Cab Fresh Air and Cab Recirculation Filters 175
Lubricate Toolbox Door Hinges—If Equipped 175
Lubricate Door Hinges 176
Clean and Tighten Battery Terminals 176
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 177
Lubricate Leveler Pivot Joints and Cylinders—If Equipped 177
Check Fire Suppression System—If Equipped 178
Check Swing Drive Gear Case Oil Level 178
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 179
Check Engine Oil Level 180
Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator 181
Check and Drain Final Fuel Filter 182
Check and Drain Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped 183
Check Engine Coolant Level 184
Lubricate Boom Joints and Cylinder Ends 185
Lubricate Swing Drive Pinion and Bearing 186
Inspect Chain Shot Guard 187
Inspect Fire Extinguisher 187
Check Track Sag 188
Adjust Track Sag 188
Maintenance—Initial Service—100 Hours 190
Check Track Shoe Cap Screw Torque 190
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 191
Lubricate Swing Drive Gear Case Bearing 191
Check Idler Oil Level 191
Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours 192
Drain and Refill Swing Drive Gear Case Oil 192
Drain and Refill Track Drive Planetary Oil 193
Check Lower Roller Mounting Cap Screw Torque 193
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 194
Check Track Drive Planetary Oil Level 194
Check Rear Window Alternative Exit Latches and Retainer Knobs 195
Check Skylight Latch Tension 195
Check Track Shoe Cap Screw Torque 196
Take Engine Oil Sample 196
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 197
Replace Fuel Prefilter—If Equipped 197
Replace Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator 198
Replace Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped 199
Replace Final Fuel Filter 200
Check Air Intake Hoses 200
Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter 201
Check Hybrid Battery Electrolyte Level—If Equipped 202
Check Enclosure Door Pump Oil Level 204
Drain Water and Sediment From Fuel Tank 205
Take Fluid Samples 205
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 206
Drain and Refill Swing Drive Gear Case Oil 206
Check Coolant Condition 207
Drain and Refill Track Drive Planetary Oil 207
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 208
Replace Hydraulic Oil Breather Filter 208
Drain and Refill Hydraulic Oil 209
Replace Hydraulic Oil Return Filters 211
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash 212
Drain and Refill Enclosure Door Pump Oil 212
Replace Fuel Cap Breather Element 213
Replace Fuel Tank Breather 213
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 214
Replace Engine Crankshaft Damper 214
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 215
Drain and Refill Engine Coolant 215
Miscellaneous—Machine 218
Clean Machine Regularly 218
Inspect and Clean Polycarbonate Windows 219
Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen 220
Circuit Breakers 220
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 221
Using Battery Charger 222
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 224
Replacing Batteries 225
Removing and Installing Batteries 226
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 227
Welding on Machine 227
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean 228
Lubricate Attachment 228
Bleed Fuel System 228
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High-Pressure Fuel Pump 229
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 229
Clean the Crankcase Vent Tube 229
Fluid Sampling Test Ports 229
Replacing Fuses 230
JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 232
Remove and Install Halogen Bulbs 232
Replacing Seat Belt 233
Remove and Install Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lights 234
Track Sag General Information 237
Check Track Shoe Hardware 237
Hardware Torque Specifications 237
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 238
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 239
Miscellaneous-Operational Checkout 240
Operational Checkout 240
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Check 240
Operational Checks—Switched Power Off, Engine Off Checks 240
Operational Checks—Switched Power On, Engine Off Checks 241
Operational Checks—Switched Power On, Engine On Checks 243
Cycle Times 252
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 256
Troubleshooting Procedure 256
Engine 257
Electrical System 262
Hydraulic System 264
Software Update 265
Miscellaneous—Storage 266
Prepare Machine for Storage 266
Monthly Storage Procedure 267
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 268
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 268
Record Engine Serial Number 268
Record Attachment Serial Number 268
Record Attachment Pump Serial Number 268
Record Main Pump Serial Number 269
Record Saw Hydraulic Motor Serial Number 269
Record Left-Hand Track Drive Planetary Serial Number 269
Record Left-Hand Track Drive Hydraulic Motor Serial Number 269
Record Right-Hand Track Drive Planetary Serial Number 270
Record Right-Hand Track Drive Hydraulic Motor Serial Number 270
Record Swing Drive Gear Case Serial Numbers 270
Record Primary Display Unit (PDU) Serial Number 271
Record Engine Control Unit (ECU) Serial Number 271
Record Left Armrest Control (ACL) Serial Number 272
Record Right Armrest Control (ACR) Serial Number 272
Record Head Control Unit (HCU) Serial Number 272
Record Hydraulic Motor Controller (HMC) Serial Number 273
Record Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Serial Number 273
Record Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) Serial Number 273
Record Lower Angle Sensor (VSS) Serial Number—If Equipped 274
Record Steep Slope Lower Controller (HMC) Serial Number—If Equipped 275
Keep Proof of Ownership 275
Keep Machines Secure 276
Miscellaneous—Specifications 277
Engine Specifications 277
System Specifications 278
Undercarriage Specifications 279
Drain and Refill Capacities 281
953MH Working Ranges 282
959MH Working Ranges 284
953MH Machine Weights and Ground Pressures 286
959MH Machine Weights and Ground Pressures 287
Machine Harvesting Specifications 288
953MH Shipping Dimensions 289
959MH Shipping Dimensions 291
EC Declaration of Conformity 292
Eurasian Economic Union 293
Machine Design Life 293
Page Number 29
Section 1-1 33
Section 1-2 34
Section 1-3 44
Section 1-4 52
Section 1-5 57
Section 2-1 71
Section 2-2 97
Section 2-3 127
Section 3-1 140
Section 3-2 160
Section 3-3 172
Section 3-4 177
Section 3-5 190
Section 3-6 191
Section 3-7 192
Section 3-8 194
Section 3-9 197
Section 3-10 206
Section 3-11 208
Section 3-12 214
Section 3-13 215
Section 4-1 218
Section 4-2 240
Section 4-3 256
Section 4-4 266
Section 4-5 268
Section 4-6 277

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