John Deere 953MH & 959MH Harvesters Operator’s Manual OMT444765X019 PDF

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John Deere 953MH & 959MH Tracked Harvesters Operator’s Manual OMT444765X019 – PDF DOWNLOAD

• Part Number (P/N): OMT444765X019_34
• Language: English
• Division: Forestry
• Product Lines: Tracked Harvesters
• Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
• Associated Models: 953MH, 959MH
• Serial Number Ranges:
  • 953MH:
    • Version C: 1T0953MH_ _ C409163—
    • Version D: 1T0953MH_ _ D409163—
    • Version F: 1T0953MH_ _ F409163—
    • Version L: 1T0953MH_ _ L409163—
  • 959MH:
    • Version C: 1T0959MH_ _ C409163—
    • Version D: 1T0959MH_ _ D409163—
    • Version F: 1T0959MH_ _ F409163—
    • Version L: 1T0959MH_ _ L409163—

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

John Deere 953MH & 959MH Tracked Harvesters Operator’s Manual OMT444765X019 – 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
Saw Chain Hazard 56
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 57
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 57
Service Machines Safely 57
Service Cooling System Safely 58
Service Accumulator Systems Safely 58
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 58
Make Welding Repairs Safely 59
Drive Metal Pins Safely 59
Use Proper Lifting Equipment 59
Clean Exhaust Filter Safely 60
Chain Shot Guard Inspection 61
Safety—Safety Signs and Other Instructions 63
Safety Signs and Other Instructions 63
Operation—Operator’s Station 78
Operator Controls and Instruments 78
TimberRite™ System 79
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) 80
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Functions 81
Primary Display Unit (PDU) Functions 85
Using the Seat Belt 88
Dome Light 89
Radio—If Equipped 89
Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Timer—If Equipped 89
Horn 90
Accessory Outlets 90
Air Conditioning and Heating Controls 91
Operator’s Seat—Air Suspension 92
Fire Extinguisher 93
Alternative Exits 94
Cab Door Handles 96
Cab Door Stop 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 99
Engine Break-In Period 99
Before Starting Engine 100
Operator Ability 100
Engine Block Heater—If Equipped 100
Normal Starting Procedure—Above 0°C (32°F) 101
Cold Weather Starting—Below 0°C (32°F) 102
Hydraulic Warm-Up Procedure 103
Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Operation—If Equipped 104
Stopping Procedure 106
Required Machine Stop Warning 106
Operating the Track Drive 108
Extend Undercarriage Life 109
Operating the Implements—General 109
Operating Functions—Left Joystick 110
Operating Functions—Right Joystick 113
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 Technique 120
Harvesting Head 120
Recovering the Machine 121
Loading Machine on Trailer 123
Operating in Water and Mud 124
Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Software Delivery Process 124
Parking the Machine 125
Lifting the Machine 126
Exhaust Filter 127
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System Overview 129
US EPA Qualified Emergency Use — SCR Derate Override Option 130
EU Qualified Emergency Use — SCR Derate Override Option 131
Operation—Monitor Operation 132
Main Menu 132
Operation—Motions 132
Operation—RCS Adjustments—If Equipped 133
Operation—IBC Adjustments—If Equipped 133
Operation—Joystick Lever Pattern 133
Operation—Aux Leveling Control—If Equipped 133
Operation—Copy Operator Settings 133
Operation—Exhaust Filter 134
Operation—Exhaust Filter Auto Cleaning 134
Operation—Exhaust Filter Parked Cleaning 135
Operation—Fluid Economy 136
Operation—Change Operator 136
Operation—Engine Speed Adjustments 137
Operation—Restore All Factory Defaults 137
Diagnostics—Machine Readings 138
Diagnostics—Codes 140
Diagnostics—Controller ID 141
Diagnostics—Engine Readings 141
Diagnostics—Machine ID 142
Diagnostics—Software Delivery 143
Diagnostics—JDLink Readings 144
Setup—Monitor 145
Setup—Calibration 145
Setup—Anti-Theft/Security 146
Setup—Auto Fan Reversing 147
Aftertreatment Indicators Overview 148
Operation—Boom Control Systems 149
Boom Control System Options 149
Rapid Cycle System (RCS) General Operation 149
Rapid Cycle System (RCS) Joystick Controls 149
Rapid Cycle System (RCS) Monitor Adjustments 150
Intelligent Boom Control (IBC) General Operation 150
Intelligent Boom Control (IBC) Joystick Controls 151
Intelligent Boom Control (IBC) Monitor Adjustments 152
Maintenance—Machine 154
Required Emission-Related Information 154
John Deere Break-In Plus™ Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V 154
Diesel Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V 155
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V Engines 156
Engines With Tier 3-Stage IIIA/MAR-I Emission Control 156
Diesel Engine Break-In™ Oil 157
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA 158
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tier 3 and Stage IIIA Engines 159
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II 160
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 2 and Stage II Engines 161
Diesel Engine Oil Service Interval for Operation at High Altitude 161
Oil Filters 162
Track Drive and Swing Drive Gear Case Oil 162
Hydraulic Oil 163
Enclosure Door Pump Oil 164
Diesel Fuel 165
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 165
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 166
Biodiesel Fuel 167
Testing Diesel Fuel 168
Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives 168
Fuel Filters 168
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 169
Starting Aid Can Replacement 170
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease 171
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 171
Lubricant Storage 171
Mixing of Lubricants 172
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 173
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate 174
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 174
Testing Coolant Freeze Point 175
Disposing of Coolant 175
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) — Use in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Equipped Engines 176
Refilling Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 177
Testing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 178
Storing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 178
Disposal of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 179
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 180
Engine Identification 180
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 181
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 181
Service Lights 181
Enclosure Door and Maintenance Doors 182
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 186
Machine Service Position—Attachment 186
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 187
Fuel Tank 187
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 188
Service Intervals 189
Required Parts 193
Maintenance—As Required 196
Inspect Serpentine Belt 196
Replace Engine Air Filter Elements 197
Lubricate Door Hinges 198
Lubricate Toolbox Door Hinges—If Equipped 198
Service Exhaust Filter 199
Check and Clean Cooling System and Condenser Fins 199
Clean and Tighten Battery Terminals 200
Replace Cab Fresh Air and Cab Recirculation Filters 201
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 202
Lubricate Leveler Pivot Joints and Cylinders—If Equipped 202
Check Fire Suppression System—If Equipped 204
Check Swing Drive Gear Case Oil Level 204
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 205
Check Engine Oil Level 206
Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator 207
Check and Drain Final Fuel Filter 209
Check and Drain Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped 210
Check Engine Coolant Level 211
Lubricate Boom Joints and Cylinder Ends 212
Lubricate Swing Drive Pinion and Bearing 213
Check Track Sag 214
Adjust Track Sag 214
Inspect Fire Extinguisher 215
Inspect Chain Shot Guard 216
Maintenance—Initial Service—100 Hours 217
Check Track Shoe Cap Screw Torque 217
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 218
Lubricate Swing Drive Gear Case Bearing 218
Check Idler Oil Level 218
Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours 219
Drain and Refill Swing Drive Gear Case Oil 219
Drain and Refill Track Drive Planetary Oil 220
Check Lower Roller Mounting Cap Screw Torque 220
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 221
Check Rear Window Alternative Exit Latches and Retainer Knobs 221
Check Skylight Latch Tension 222
Take Engine Oil Sample 222
Check Track Drive Planetary Oil Level 222
Check Track Shoe Cap Screw Torque 223
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 224
Replace Fuel Prefilter—If Equipped 224
Replace Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator 225
Replace Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped 227
Replace Final Fuel Filter 228
Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter 230
Check Hybrid Battery Electrolyte Level—If Equipped 232
Check Enclosure Door Pump Oil Level 234
Check Air Intake Hoses 234
Drain Water and Sediment From Fuel Tank 235
Take Fluid Samples 235
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 236
Drain and Refill Swing Drive Gear Case Oil 236
Check Coolant Condition 237
Drain and Refill Track Drive Planetary Oil 237
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 238
Drain and Refill Hydraulic Oil 238
Replace Hydraulic Oil Return Filters 240
Replace Hydraulic Oil Breather Filter 241
Drain and Refill Enclosure Door Pump Oil 242
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash 242
Replace Fuel Cap Breather Element 243
Replace Fuel Tank Breather 243
Access Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Unit Filter 244
Replace Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Unit Filter 245
Check Open Crankcase Vent (OCV) 246
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 247
Replace Engine Crankshaft Damper 247
Replace Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Breather Filter 247
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 248
Drain and Refill Engine Coolant 248
Replace Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) In-Line Filter—If Equipped 252
Miscellaneous—Machine 256
Clean Machine Regularly 256
Inspect and Clean Polycarbonate Windows 257
Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen 258
Circuit Breakers 258
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 259
Using Battery Charger 260
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 262
Replacing Batteries 263
Removing and Installing Batteries 264
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 265
Welding On Machine 265
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean 266
Lubricate Attachment 266
Bleed Fuel System 266
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High-Pressure Fuel Pump 267
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 267
Clean the Crankcase Vent Tube 267
Fluid Sampling Test Ports 268
Replacing Fuses 269
JDLink Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 271
Inspect Seat Belt 272
Replacing Seat Belt 274
Remove and Install Halogen Bulbs 276
Remove and Install Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lights 277
Track Sag General Information 280
Check Track Shoe Hardware 281
Hardware Torque Specifications 281
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 282
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 283
Miscellaneous-Operational Checkout 284
Operational Checkout 284
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Check 284
Operational Checks—Switched Power Off, Engine Off Checks 284
Operational Checks—Switched Power On, Engine Off Checks 285
Operational Checks—Switched Power On, Engine On Checks 287
Cycle Times 296
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 300
Troubleshooting Procedure 300
Engine 301
Electrical System 306
Hydraulic System 308
Software Update 309
Miscellaneous—Storage 310
Prepare Machine for Storage 310
Monthly Storage Procedure 311
Preparing Engine for Long-Term Storage 312
Removing Engine From Long-Term Storage 313
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 314
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 314
Record Engine Serial Number 314
Record Attachment Serial Number 314
Record Saw Hydraulic Motor Serial Number 315
Record Attachment Pump Serial Number 315
Record Main Pump Serial Number 315
Record Left-Hand Track Drive Planetary Serial Number 315
Record Left-Hand Track Drive Hydraulic Motor Serial Number 316
Record Right-Hand Track Drive Planetary Serial Number 316
Record Right-Hand Track Drive Hydraulic Motor Serial Number 316
Record Swing Drive Gear Case Serial Numbers 317
Record Primary Display Unit (PDU) Serial Number 317
Record Engine Control Unit (ECU) Serial Number 317
Record Cab Controller (CAB) Serial Number 318
Record Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) Serial Number 319
Record Head Control Unit (HCU) Serial Number 319
Record Hydraulic Motor Controller (HMC) Serial Number 319
Record Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Serial Number 320
Record Lower Angle Sensor (VSS) Serial Number—If Equipped 320
Record Steep Slope Lower Controller (HMC) Serial Number—If Equipped 321
Record Intelligent Boom Controller (IBC) Serial Number—If Equipped 322
Keep Proof of Ownership 322
Keep Machines Secure 322
Miscellaneous—Specifications 323
Engine Specifications 323
System Specifications 324
Undercarriage Specifications 325
Drain and Refill Capacities 327
953MH Working Ranges 328
959MH Working Ranges 330
953MH Machine Weights and Ground Pressures 332
959MH Machine Weights and Ground Pressures 333
Machine Harvesting Specifications 334
953MH Shipping Dimensions 335
959MH Shipping Dimensions 337
Eurasian Economic Union 338
Machine Design Life 338
Page Number 31
Section 1-1 37
Section 1-2 38
Section 1-3 48
Section 1-4 57
Section 1-5 63
Section 2-1 78
Section 2-2 97
Section 2-3 132
Section 2-4 149
Section 3-1 154
Section 3-2 180
Section 3-3 196
Section 3-4 202
Section 3-5 217
Section 3-6 218
Section 3-7 219
Section 3-8 221
Section 3-9 224
Section 3-10 236
Section 3-11 238
Section 3-12 247
Section 3-13 248
Section 4-1 256
Section 4-2 284
Section 4-3 300
Section 4-4 310
Section 4-5 314
Section 4-6 323

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