John Deere 744J and 824J Loaders Operator's Manual is divided into different sections. Each section covers a specific component or system with detailed illustrations. A table of contents is placed at the beginning of each section. Pages are easily found by category, and each page is expandable for great detail. The printer-ready PDF documents work like a charm on all kinds of devices. This document is printable, without restrictions, contains searchable text, bookmarks, crosslinks for easy navigation.

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Category: Operator's Manual
Language: Spanish English French
Published on 2008/08/22

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1-1: Safety—Safety Features...14
  Safety and Operator Convenience Features...15
Section 1-2: Safety—General Precautions...16
  Recognize Safety Information...17
  Follow Safety Instructions...18
  Operate Only If Qualified...19
  Wear Protective Equipment...20
  Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications...21
  Add Cab Guarding For Special Uses...22
  Inspect Machine...23
  Stay Clear of Moving Parts...24
  Avoid High-Pressure Oils...25
  Beware of Exhaust Fumes...26
  Prevent Fires...27
  Prevent Battery Explosions...28
  Handle Chemical Products Safely...29
  Dispose of Waste Properly...30
  Prepare for Emergencies...31
Section 1-3: Safety—Operating Precautions...32
  Use Steps and Handholds Correctly...33
  Start Only From Operator's Seat...34
  Use and Maintain Seat Belt...125
  Prevent Unintended Machine Movement...36
  Avoid Work Site Hazards...37
  Use Special Care When Operating Loader...39
  Keep Riders Off Machine...40
  Avoid Backover Accidents...41
  Avoid Machine Tip Over...42
  Operating on Slopes...44
  Operating or Traveling On Public Roads...45
  Inspect and Maintain ROPS...46
  Add and Operate Attachments Safely...47
Section 1-4: Safety—Maintenance Precautions...48
  Park And Prepare For Service Safely...49
  Service Cooling System Safely...50
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating...51
  Make Welding Repairs Safely...52
  Drive Metal Pins Safely...53
Section 1-5: Safety—Safety Signs...55
  Safety Signs...55
Section 2-1: Operation—Operator’s Station...57
  Levers...59
  Pedals...61
  Deluxe Monitor Panel...62
  Deluxe Monitor Panel Functions...64
  Console Switches and Accessories (Single Lever Design)...68
  Console Switch and Accessory Functions (Single Lever Design)...69
  Console Switches and Accessories (Two Lever Design)...72
  Console Switch and Accessory Functions (Two Lever Design)...73
  Monitor Display Unit...76
  Monitor Display Unit—Normal Display...77
  Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Clutch Cut-Off (A 01)...79
  Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Quick Shift Mode (A 02)...81
  Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Auto Mode to First (A 03)...84
  Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Job Timer Mode (A 04)...85
  Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Stop Watch Mode (A 05)...86
  Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—0.1 Hour Meter Mode (A 06)...87
  Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Metric Units Mode (A 07)...88
  Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Service Codes (d 01)...89
  Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Continuity Check (d 02)...92
  Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Battery Monitor (d 03)...94
  Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Engine Sensors (d 04)...96
  Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Transmission Sensors (d 05)...103
  Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Hydraulic Sensors (d 06)...105
  Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Fuel Sensor (d 07)...107
  Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—(d 08)—Not Used...108
  Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Spin Control Mode (d 09)...109
  Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Machine I.D. Mode (d 10)...110
  Horn Button...114
  Turn Signals...115
  Heating and Air Conditioning Controls...116
  Air Flow Knob...117
  Adjusting Steering Wheel Tilt...118
  Opening and Securing Side Door...119
  Opening Side Window/Secondary Exit...121
  Opening Rear Side Window...122
  Adjusting Seat...123
  Seat Belt...125
  12-Volt Power Plug...126
Section 2-2: Operation—Operating the Machine...127
  Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting...128
  Check Instruments Before Starting...130
  Starting the Engine...374
  Starting Fluid—If Equipped (Cold Weather Starting Aid)...133
  Using Booster Batteries—24 Volt System...135
  Engine Air Heater—If Equipped...137
  Using Coolant Heater—If Equipped...138
  Warm-Up...139
  Cold Weather Warm-Up...140
  Spin Control—If Equipped...141
  Neutral Lock...142
  Shifting the Transmission...376
  Park Brake Switch...145
  Boom and Bucket Control Lever—One Lever Design...147
  Boom and Bucket Control Lever—Two Lever Design...149
  Quick Shift Switch...151
  Ride Control—If Equipped...152
  Secondary Steering—If Equipped...154
  Differential Lock Switch...155
  Boom Height Kickout Adjustment...156
  Return-to-Carry Kickout Adjustment...157
  Return-To-Dig Adjustment...158
  Fork Attachment...160
  Arm Attachment...163
  Parking the Machine...165
  Loading Machine on a Trailer...166
  Towing Procedure...168
  Lifting the Machine...171
Section 3-1: Maintenance—Machine...173
  Diesel Fuel...174
  Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner...175
  Testing Diesel Fuel...176
  Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel...177
  Alternative And Synthetic Lubricants...178
  Diesel Engine Break-In Oil...179
  Diesel Engine Oil...180
  Transmission, Hydraulic System, Park Brake, and Differential Oil...182
  Grease...183
  Diesel Engine Coolant...184
Section 3-2: Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance...186
  Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals...187
  Check the Monitor Display Unit Regularly...188
  Prepare Machine for Maintenance...189
  Locking Machine Frame...192
  Boom Lock...193
  Opening Engine Side Shields and Service Doors...194
  Opening Grille Door...196
  Fuel Tank...197
  Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level...198
  Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System...199
  OILSCAN PLUS OILSCAN PLUS is a trademark of Deere & Company. , COOLSCAN PLUS COOLSCAN PLUS is a trademark of Deere & Company. , and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit...186
  Service Intervals...201
  Required Parts...204
Section 3-3: Maintenance—As Required...205
  Check Tire Pressure...206
  Tire Pressures (744J)...208
  Tire Pressures (824J)...211
  Tighten Wheel Retainer Cap Screws...214
  Replace Air Cleaner Elements...283
  Check Air Inlet Cover...216
  Inspect Serpentine Belts...217
  Drain Fuel Tank Sediment...218
  Inspect Fuel Filler Drain Hose and Tank Breather Hose...220
  Drain Primary Fuel Filter...221
  Replace Primary Fuel Filter...265
  Clean Water Separator Bowl...225
Section 3-4: Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily...227
  Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level...228
  Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve...230
  Check Engine Oil Level...231
  Check Hydraulic Oil Level...232
  Check Transmission Oil Level...233
Section 3-5: Maintenance—After 100 Hours...235
  Change Engine Break-In Oil and Replace Filter...236
  Change Transmission Oil...286
  Replace Transmission Oil Filter...271
Section 3-6: Maintenance—Every 250 Hours...249
  Grease Front Driveline Sliding Joints...250
  Check Radiator Coolant Level...252
  Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter...253
Section 3-7: Maintenance—Every 500 Hours...256
  Grease Rear Driveline Sliding Joint and U-Joints...257
  Check Air Intake Hoses...259
  Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals...261
  Replace Primary Fuel Filter...265
  Replace Primary Fuel Filter Strainer...268
  Replace Hydraulic System Return Filters...269
  Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter...270
  Replace Transmission Oil Filter...271
  Check Park Brake Oil Level...273
  Check Front Differential Oil Level—If Equipped With Differential Lock Axle...274
  Check Rear Differential Oil Level—If Equipped With Differential Lock Axle...276
  Check Front Differential Oil Level—If Equipped With Standard Axle...278
  Check Rear Differential Oil Level—If Equipped With Standard Axle...280
Section 3-8: Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours...281
  Replace Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve...282
  Replace Air Cleaner Elements...283
  Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube...284
  Check Radiator Hoses...285
  Change Transmission Oil...286
  Grease Frame Hinge Pivots...288
  Change Park Brake Oil...289
  Check Park Brake...383
Section 3-9: Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours...291
  Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash and Electronic Injector Preload...292
Section 3-10: Maintenance—Every 3000 Hours...293
  Change Hydraulic System Oil...294
  Clean Hydraulic System Strainer...297
  Replace Differential Lock Return Filter(s)—If Equipped...298
  Change Front and Rear Differential Oil...299
Section 4-1: Miscellaneous—Machine...302
  Draining the Cooling System...303
  Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure...305
  Replacing Engine Vibration Damper...306
  Adjusting Pilot Controller Tower...307
  Checking Fuel Tank Vent Hose...308
  Bleeding Fuel System...309
  Cleaning Water Separator Bowl...310
  Checking Fire Extinguisher—If Equipped...312
  Precautions for Alternator and Regulator...313
  Handling, Checking And Servicing Batteries Carefully...314
  Using Battery Charger...317
  Removing and Installing Batteries...318
  Replacing Fuses...320
  Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes...322
  Resetting Circuit Breakers...323
  Replacing Halogen Bulbs...324
  Checking Neutral Start System...326
  Servicing Air Conditioning System—If Equipped...327
  Welding On Machine...328
  External Service Brake Inspection...329
  Checking Brake Accumulators...331
  Checking Ride Control Accumulator—If Equipped...333
  Bleeding Brakes...336
  Radiator, Oil Cooler, and Charge Air Cooler External Cleaning Procedure...338
  Service Recommendations For STC® STC is a registered trademark of the Aeroquip Corporation. Fittings...302
  Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors...341
  Keep ROPS Installed Properly...342
  Hardware Torque Specifications...343
  Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values...344
  Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values...346
Section 4-2: Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout...349
  Operational Checkout...349
Section 4-3: Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting...368
  Troubleshooting Procedure...369
  Diagnostic Trouble Codes Quick Reference List...370
  Engine...374
  Transmission...376
  Differential And Axle...379
  Service Brake...381
  Drive Line...382
  Park Brake...383
  Hydraulic System...384
  Steering...387
  Air Conditioning System...388
  Heater System...390
Section 4-4: Miscellaneous—Storage...391
  Prepare Machine For Storage...392
Section 4-5: Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers...393
  Record Product Identification Number (PIN)...394
  Record Engine Serial Number...395
  Record Transmission Serial Number...396
  Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number...397
Section 4-6: Miscellaneous—Specifications...398
  744J Specifications...399
  Drain and Refill Capacities—744J...402
  824J Specifications...403
  Drain and Refill Capacities—824J...406
Section 4-7: Miscellaneous—Crime Prevention Tips...407
  Help Prevent Crime...408
  Keep Proof of Ownership...409
  Park Indoors Out of Sight...410
  When Parking Outdoors...411
  Reduce Vandalism...412
  Report Thefts Immediately...413

John Deere 744J and 824J Loaders Operator's Manual (OMT182029)