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Published on 2014/07/08

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1-1: Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences...25
  Safety and Operator Convenience Features...26
Section 1-2: Safety—General Precautions...27
  Information for European Union Directives Compliance...28
  Recognize Safety Information...31
  Follow Safety Instructions...32
  Operate Only If Qualified...33
  Wear Protective Equipment...34
  Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications...35
  Inspect Machine...36
  Stay Clear of Moving Parts...37
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids...38
  Avoid High-Pressure Oils...39
  Do Not Use Starting Fluid...40
  Work In Ventilated Area...41
  Prevent Fires...42
  Prevent Battery Explosions...43
  Handle Chemical Products Safely...44
  Dispose of Waste Properly...45
  Prepare for Emergencies...46
  Clean Debris from Machine...47
Section 1-3: Safety—Operating Precautions...48
  Use Steps and Handholds Correctly...49
  Start Only From Operator's Seat...50
  Use and Maintain Seat Belt...51
  Prevent Unintended Machine Movement...52
  Avoid Work Site Hazards...53
  Operate Machine Safely...54
  Keep Riders Off Machine...55
  Avoid Backover Accidents...56
  Avoid Machine Tip Over...57
  Operating on Slopes...59
  Operating or Traveling On Public Roads...60
  Inspect and Maintain ROPS...61
  Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place...62
  Add and Operate Attachments Safely...63
Section 1-4: Safety—Maintenance Precautions...64
  Park and Prepare for Service Safely...65
  Service Tires Safely...66
  Service Cooling System Safely...67
  Service Accumulator Systems Safely...68
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating...69
  Make Welding Repairs Safely...70
  Drive Metal Pins Safely...71
Section 1-5: Safety—Safety Signs...72
  Skidder Safety Signs...73
Section 2-1: Operation—Operator's Station...76
  Adjusting Seat...77
  Steering Wheel...78
  Horn Button...79
  Sealed Switch Module (SSM)...80
  Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Functions...82
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM)...87
  Pedals...91
  Levers...92
  Switches...97
  Dual Mode Steering—If Equipped...99
  Dome Light...100
  Temperature and Blower Controls...101
  Windshield Washer Fluid Tank...103
  Removing Operator's Station Door Window Screens...104
  Opening Secondary Exit...105
  Operator's Manual Holder...106
  Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location...107
  Pressurized Water System—If Equipped...110
  Radio—If Equipped...111
  Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Timer—If Equipped...113
Section 2-2: Operation—Operating the Machine...114
  Before Starting Work...116
  Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting...117
  Engine Break-In Period...119
  Starting the Engine...120
  Check Standard Display Monitor (SDM)...122
  Engine Warm-Up...123
  Cold Weather Transmission Disconnect Handle—Direct Drive Machines Only—If Equipped...124
  Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Operation—If Equipped...125
  Cold Weather Warm-Up...129
  Blade Control Lever Operation...130
  Winch Control Lever Operation—If Equipped...132
  Single Lever Pilot Control Operation—If Equipped...135
  Differential Lock Switch...138
  Engine Speed Control...142
  Service Brake...147
  Operating on a Downhill Grade...149
  Transmission Gear Selector—Direct Drive Machines...150
  Transmission Gear Selector—Torque Converter Machines...159
  Inching Pedal Operation—Direct Drive Machines...166
  Declutch Function Operation—Torque Converter Machines...167
  Declutch Function Operation—Direct Drive Machines...169
  Lockup Torque Converter Operation—If Equipped...171
  Parking the Machine...173
  Lowering Hydraulic Equipment to Ground With Engine Off...175
  Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—4000 Series...178
  Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—6000 Series...182
  Winch Free Spool Drag Adjustment...184
  Grapple Head...185
  Grapple Dampener...186
  Grapple Shock...187
  Transporting Grapple—If Equipped...188
  Tiedown and Lift Points...189
  Loading Machine on a Trailer...190
  Towing Procedure...192
  Lifting...196
Section 2-3: Operation—Monitor Operation...197
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Display...198
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu...201
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Codes...202
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Codes—Active Codes...203
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Codes—Stored Codes...204
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Codes—Clear Codes...205
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Diagnostics...207
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Diagnostics...207
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor...208
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Units...209
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Contrast...210
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Language...211
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Hide Menu...212
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Monitor—Defaults...213
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Configuration...214
  Standard Display Monitor (SDM) Main Menu—Job Timer...215
Section 3-1: Maintenance—Machine...216
  Diesel Fuel...217
  Lubricity of Diesel Fuel...219
  Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel...220
  BioDiesel Fuel...221
  Testing Diesel Fuel...223
  Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines...224
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants...226
  Lubricant Storage...227
  Mixing of Lubricants...228
  Diesel Engine Break-In™ Oil...229
  Diesel Engine Oil—Tier 3 and Stage III A Engines...230
  Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA — PowerTech™ Plus Engines...232
  Diesel Engine Oil—Tier 2 and Stage II Engines...234
  Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 2 and Stage II Engines...236
  Hydraulic System Oil...238
  Transmission, Park Brake, Differential, Cab Tilt Hydraulic Pump and Winch Oil...240
  Grease...241
  Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)...242
  Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant...244
  John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender...245
  Supplemental Coolant Additives...246
  Operating in Warm Temperature Climates...247
  Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender...248
  Testing Diesel Engine Coolant...250
Section 3-2: Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance...251
  Engine Identification...252
  Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals...258
  Check the Hour Meter Regularly...259
  Fuel Tank...260
  Battery Disconnect...261
  Prepare Machine for Maintenance...262
  Locking Machine Frames...263
  Opening the Grille...264
  Opening Engine Side Shields...266
  Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit...267
  Service Intervals...268
  Required Parts...271
Section 3-3: Maintenance—As Required...276
  Clean Debris from Coolers...277
  Inspect Serpentine Belt...278
  Inspecting and Cleaning Dusty Primary and Secondary Element...279
  Check Tire Pressure...280
  Check Wheel Bolt Torque...283
  Clean Fuel Tank Filler Screen...284
  Fill and Charge Pressurized Water System—If Equipped...285
  Check Fire Extinguisher Charge...287
  Clean Hydraulic Tank Filler Screen...288
  Clean Cab Recirculating Air Filter...291
  Clean Fresh Air (Air Conditioning) Filter...292
  Check Coolant...370
Section 3-4: Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily...296
  Check Coolant Level...297
  Check Engine Oil Level...299
  Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter Water Separator...301
  Check and Drain Severe Duty Fuel Filter Water Separator...302
  Clean Air Cleaner Unloader Valve...303
  Lubricate Frame Hinge Pivots...304
  Lubricate Boom and Arch Cylinder Pins and Arch-to-Frame Pivot—If Equipped...305
  Lubricate Damper, Yoke, and Crosshead Pins—If Equipped...307
  Lubricate Tongs and Tong Cylinders—If Equipped...309
  Lubricate Boom-to-Arch Pivot—If Equipped...310
  Check Transmission Oil Level...311
  Check Hydraulic System Oil Level...314
Section 3-5: Maintenance—Every 100 Hours...316
  Lubricate Stacking Blade and Cylinder Pivots...317
  Lubricate Front Axle Pivots and Front Steering Cylinder Pins...318
  Lubricate Axle Pinion Seals...319
  Lubricate Rear Steering Cylinder Pins...321
  Lubricate Winch Fairlead Rollers...322
  Lubricate Front Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints and Transmission Output Shaft Seal...323
  Lubricate Rear Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints, Telescoping Splines, Support Bearing, and Transmission Output Shaft Seal...324
  Lubriacate Winch Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines...325
  Lubricate Engine Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines...326
Section 3-6: Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours...327
  Change Engine Break-In Oil and Replace Filter...328
  Replace Transmission Oil Filter...332
  Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter...380
  Replace Hydraulic Cooler Filter...372
  Change Front Axle Oil...367
  Change Rear Axle Oil...368
Section 3-7: Maintenance—Every 250 Hours...341
  Take Engine Oil Sample...342
Section 3-8: Maintenance—Every 500 Hours...343
  Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter...344
  Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator)...348
  Replace Severe Duty Fuel Filter (Water Separator)...350
  Replace Final Fuel Filter...352
  Check Brake Accumulator Action...354
  Check Front Axle Oil Level...355
  Check Rear Axle Oil Level...357
  Check Air Intake Hoses...359
  Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals...360
  Take Fluid Samples...363
Section 3-9: Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours...364
  Replace Air Cleaner Elements...365
  Replace Air Cleaner Unloader Valve...366
  Change Front Axle Oil...367
  Change Rear Axle Oil...368
  Lubricate Grapple Rotate Bearing—If Equipped...369
  Check Coolant...370
Section 3-10: Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours...371
  Replace Hydraulic Cooler Filter...372
  Change Transmission Oil, Replace Filter, and Clean Suction Screen...373
  Replace Transmission Breather Filter...379
  Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter...380
  Change Hydraulic Oil...381
  Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter...386
  Change Winch Oil—If Equipped...387
  Inspect Crankshaft Dampener...389
  Check and Adjust Valve Lash...390
Section 3-11: Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours...391
  Replace Engine Crankshaft Dampener...392
Section 3-12: Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours...393
  Draining the Cooling System...394
  Filling the Cooling System...398
Section 4-1: Miscellaneous—Machine...402
  Drain Final Fuel Filter...404
  Clean Crankcase Vent Tube...405
  Check Receiver-Dryer Moisture Indicator—If Equipped...406
  Hydraulic Cab Tilt Procedure...407
  Check Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH)—If Equipped...412
  Checking Coolant System...414
  Testing the Coolant Level—Protection Level...415
  Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or Injection Pump...416
  Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors...417
  Bleed Fuel System...418
  Precautions for Alternator and Regulator...420
  Handling, Checking and Servicing Batteries Carefully...421
  Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System...424
  Using Battery Charger...425
  Remove and Install Batteries...427
  Replacing Batteries...430
  Welding On Machine...431
  Welding Near Electronic Control Units...432
  Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean...433
  Replacing Fuses...434
  Checking Neutral Start System...441
  Servicing Air Conditioning System...443
  Checking Park Brake...444
  Grapple Damper Adjustment—If Equipped...446
  Grapple Shock Replace—If Equipped...449
  Brake Pedal Adjustment...450
  Inspect and Clean Windows...451
  Keeping ROPS Installed Properly...453
  JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped...454
  Check Oil Lines and Fittings...455
  Dual Wheel Installation...456
  Fluid Sampling Test Ports...457
  Hardware Torque Specifications...459
  Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values...460
  Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values...463
Section 4-2: Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout...465
  Complete Machine Operational Checkout...466
Section 4-3: Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting...528
  Troubleshooting Procedure...529
  Engine Troubleshooting...530
  Electrical System Troubleshooting...534
  Transmission and Park Brake Troubleshooting...538
  Lockup Torque Converter Troubleshooting...542
  Axle Differential Troubleshooting...543
  Service Brakes Troubleshooting...544
  Hydraulic System Troubleshooting...545
  Steering System Troubleshooting...547
  Dual Mode Steering System Troubleshooting...548
  Winch Troubleshooting...549
  Air Conditioning System Troubleshooting...552
  Heater System Troubleshooting...554
Section 4-4: Miscellaneous—Storage...555
  Prepare Machine for Storage...556
  Monthly Storage Procedure...558
Section 4-5: Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers...560
  Record Product Identification Number (PIN)...561
  Record Engine Serial Number...562
  Record Winch Serial Number...563
  Record Transmission Serial Number...564
  Record Rear Axle Housing Serial Number...565
  Record Front Axle Housing Serial Number...566
  Keep Proof of Ownership...567
  Keep Machines Secure...568
Section 4-6: Miscellaneous—Specifications...569
  540H—Cable Skidder Dimensions...571
  540H—Cable Skidder Specifications...574
  540H—Winch Specifications—4000 Series...575
  540H—Drain and Refill Capacities...577
  540H—Ground Speeds...578
  548H—Grapple Skidder Dimensions...579
  548H—Grapple Dimensions...582
  548H—Grapple Skidder Specifications...583
  548H—Winch Specifications—4000 Series...585
  548H—Drain and Refill Capacities...587
  548H—Ground Speeds...588
  640H With Direct Drive—Cable Skidder Dimensions...589
  640H with Direct Drive—Cable Skidder Specifications...592
  640H with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—4000 Series...594
  640H with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—6000 Series...596
  640H With Torque Converter—Cable Skidder Dimensions...597
  640H with Torque Converter—Cable Skidder Specifications...600
  640H with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—4000 Series...602
  640H with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—6000 Series...604
  640H—Drain and Refill Capacities...605
  640H—Ground Speeds...606
  648H with Direct Drive—Grapple Skidder Dimensions...608
  648H with Direct Drive—Grapple Skidder Specifications...612
  648H with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—4000 Series...615
  648H with Torque Converter—Grapple Skidder Dimensions...617
  648H with Torque Converter—Grapple Skidder Specifications...621
  648H with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—4000 Series...624
  648H—Grapple Dimensions...626
  648H—Drain and Refill Capacities...627
  648H—Ground Speeds...628
  748H Grapple Skidder—Machine Dimensions...630
  748H Grapple Skidder—Grapple Dimensions...633
  748H Grapple Skidder—Machine Specifications...634
  748H Grapple Skidder—Winch Specifications—4000 Series...636
  748H Grapple Skidder—Winch Specifications—6000 Series...638
  748H—Drain and Refill Capacities...639
  748H—Ground Speeds...640
  848H Grapple Skidder—Machine Dimensions...641
  848H Grapple Skidder—Grapple Dimensions...644
  848H Grapple Skidder — Machine Specifications...645
  848H Grapple Skidder—Winch Specifications—4000 Series...647
  848H Grapple Skidder—Winch Specifications—6000 Series...649
  848H—Drain and Refill Capacities...650
  848H—Ground Speeds...651
  EC Declaration of Conformity...652
 
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