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Category: Operator's Manual
Language: English Spanish French Italian German Portuguese Russian
Published on 2011/08/05

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1-1: Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences...15
  Safety and Operator Convenience Features...16
Section 1-2: Safety—General Precautions...18
  Information for European Union Directives Compliance...19
  Recognize Safety Information...22
  Follow Safety Instructions...23
  Operate Only If Qualified...24
  Wear Protective Equipment...25
  Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications...26
  Inspect Machine...27
  Stay Clear of Moving Parts...28
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids...29
  Avoid High-Pressure Oils...30
  Do Not Use Starting Fluid...31
  Work In Ventilated Area...32
  Prevent Fires...33
  Prevent Battery Explosions...34
  Handle Chemical Products Safely...35
  Dispose of Waste Properly...36
  Prepare for Emergencies...37
  Clean Debris from Machine...38
Section 1-3: Safety—Operating Precautions...39
  Use Steps and Handholds Correctly...40
  Start Only From Operator's Seat...41
  Use and Maintain Seat Belt...42
  Prevent Unintended Machine Movement...43
  Avoid Work Site Hazards...44
  Operate Machine Safely...45
  Keep Riders Off Machine...46
  Avoid Backover Accidents...47
  Avoid Machine Tip Over...48
  Operating on Slopes...50
  Operating or Traveling On Public Roads...51
  Inspect and Maintain ROPS...52
  Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place...53
  Add and Operate Attachments Safely...54
Section 1-4: Safety—Maintenance Precautions...55
  Park and Prepare for Service Safely...56
  Service Tires Safely...57
  Service Cooling System Safely...58
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating...59
  Make Welding Repairs Safely...60
  Drive Metal Pins Safely...61
Section 1-5: Safety—Safety Signs...62
  Skidder Safety Signs...63
Section 2-1: Operation—Operator's Station...66
  Adjusting Seat...67
  Steering Wheel...68
  Horn Button...69
  Monitor Panel Functions...70
  Pedals...73
  Levers...74
  Switches...76
  Dual Mode Steering...78
  Work Lights—If Equipped...79
  Dome Light...80
  Defrosting, Heating, and Air Conditioning Controls...81
  Windshield Wiper and Washer...82
  Windshield Washer Fluid Tank...83
  Removing Operator's Station Door Window Screens...84
  Opening Secondary Exit...85
  Operator's Manual Holder...86
  Fire Extinguisher...87
  Pressurized Water System—If Equipped...89
Section 2-2: Operation—Operating the Machine...90
  Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting...91
  Engine Break-In Period...93
  Starting the Engine...94
  Check Monitor Panel...96
  Engine Warm-Up...97
  Cold Weather Transmission Disconnect Handle—Direct Drive Machines Only—If Equipped...98
  Cold Weather Warm-Up...99
  Blade Control Lever Operation...100
  Winch Control Lever Operation...102
  Single Function—Grapple and Arch Mechanical Control Lever Operation...104
  Single Lever Pilot Control Operation...105
  Differential Lock Switch...107
  Engine Speed Control...108
  Service Brake...110
  Transmission Gear Selector—Direct Drive Machines...112
  Transmission Gear Selector—Torque Converter Machines...115
  Inching Pedal Operation—Direct Drive Machines...117
  De-clutch Function Operation—Torque Converter Machines...118
  De-clutch Function Operation—Direct Drive Machines (S.N. 620843— )...119
  Lockup Torque Converter Operation (S.N. 622375—)...121
  Reversing Fan Operation...122
  Parking the Machine...123
  Lowering Hydraulic Equipment to Ground With Engine Off...125
  Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—4000 Series...128
  Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—6000 Series...132
  Winch Free Spool Drag Adjustment...134
  Grapple Head...135
  Grapple Dampener...136
  Grapple Shock...137
  Transporting Grapple—If Equipped...138
  Loading Machine on a Trailer...139
  Towing Procedure...140
Section 3-1: Maintenance—Machine...145
  Diesel Fuel...146
  Lubricity of Diesel Fuel...148
  Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel...149
  Biodiesel Fuel...150
  Testing Diesel Fuel...152
  Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines...153
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants...155
  Diesel Engine Break-In Oil...156
  Diesel Engine Oil...157
  Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals...185
  Hydraulic System Oil...161
  Transmission, Park Brake, Differential, Cab Tilt Hydraulic Pump and Winch Oil...163
  Grease...164
  Lubricant Storage...165
  Mixing of Lubricants...166
  Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant...167
  Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant...168
  John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender...169
  Supplemental Coolant Additives...170
  Operating in Warm Temperature Climates...171
  Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender...172
  Testing Diesel Engine Coolant...174
Section 3-2: Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance...175
  Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals...176
  Check the Hour Meter Regularly...177
  Fuel Tank...178
  Battery Disconnect...179
  Prepare Machine for Maintenance...180
  Locking Machine Frames...181
  Opening the Grille...182
  Opening Engine Side Shields...183
  Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit...184
  Service Intervals...185
  Required Parts...188
Section 3-3: Maintenance—As Required...191
  Clean Debris from Coolers...192
  Inspect Serpentine Belt...193
  Inspecting and Cleaning Dusty Primary and Secondary Element...194
  Check Tire Pressure...195
  Check Wheel Bolt Torque...197
  Clean Fuel Tank Filler Screen...198
  Fill and Charge Pressurized Water System—If Equipped...199
  Check Fire Extinguisher Charge...201
  Clean Hydraulic Tank Filler Screen...202
  Check Coolant...284
Section 3-4: Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily...207
  Check Coolant Level...208
  Check Engine Oil Level...211
  Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter Water Separator...213
  Clean Air Cleaner Unloader Valve...214
  Clean Cab Recirculating Air Filter...215
  Clean Fresh Air (Air Conditioning) Filter...216
  Lubricate Frame Hinge Pivots...218
  Lubricate Boom and Arch Cylinder Pins and Arch-to-Frame Pivot—If Equipped...219
  Lubricate Damper, Yoke, and Crosshead Pins—If Equipped...221
  Lubricate Tongs and Tong Cylinders—If Equipped...223
  Lubricate Boom-to-Arch Pivot—If Equipped...224
  Check Transmission Oil Level...225
  Check Hydraulic System Oil Level...228
Section 3-5: Maintenance—Every 100 Hours...230
  Lubricate Stacking Blade and Cylinder Pivots...231
  Lubricate Front Axle Pivots and Front Steering Cylinder Pins...232
  Lubricate Axle Pinion Seals...233
  Lubricate Rear Steering Cylinder Pins...235
  Lubricate Winch Fairlead Rollers...236
  Lubricate Front Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints and Transmission Output Shaft Seal...237
  Lubricate Rear Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints, Telescoping Splines, Support Bearing, and Transmission Output Shaft Seal...238
  Lubricate Winch Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines...239
  Lubricate Engine Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines...240
Section 3-6: Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours...241
  Replace Transmission Oil Filter...300
  Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter...290
  Replace Reversing Cooling Fan Filter...245
  Change Front Axle Oil...279
  Change Rear Axle Oil...281
  Change Engine Break-in Oil and Replace Filter...250
Section 3-7: Maintenance—Every 250 Hours...254
  Take Engine Oil Sample...255
Section 3-8: Maintenance—Every 500 Hours...256
  Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter...257
  Check Coolant System Radiator, Tubes, Connectors...261
  Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator)...262
  Replace Final Fuel Filter...264
  Check Brake Accumulator Action...266
  Check Rear Axle Oil Level...267
  Check Front Axle Oil Level...269
  Check Air Intake Hoses...271
  Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals...272
  Take Fluid Samples...275
Section 3-9: Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours...276
  Replace Air Cleaner Elements...277
  Replace Air Cleaner Unloader Valve...278
  Change Front Axle Oil...279
  Change Rear Axle Oil...281
  Lubricate Grapple Rotate Bearing...283
  Check Coolant...284
Section 3-10: Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours...285
  Change Hydraulic Oil...286
  Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter...290
  Reversing Cooling Fan Oil Filter...291
  Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter...292
  Change Winch Oil...293
  Change Transmission Oil, Replace Filter, and Clean Suction Screen...295
  Replace Transmission Oil Filter...300
  Transmission Breather Filter—Replace...302
  Inspect Crankshaft Dampener...303
  Check and Adjust Valve Lash...304
Section 3-11: Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours...305
  Replace Engine Crankshaft Dampener...306
Section 3-12: Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours...307
  Draining the Cooling System...308
  Filling the Cooling System...313
Section 4-1: Miscellaneous—Machine...318
  Check Engine Idle Speeds...319
  Drain Final Fuel Filter...320
  Clean Crankcase Vent Tube...321
  Check Receiver-Dryer Moisture Indicator—If Equipped...322
  Hydraulic Cab Tilt Procedure...323
  Checking Coolant System...329
  Testing the Coolant Level—Protection Level...332
  Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or Injection Pump...333
  Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors...334
  Bleed Fuel System...335
  Precautions for Alternator and Regulator...337
  Handling, Checking and Servicing Batteries Carefully...338
  Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System...341
  Using Battery Charger...342
  Replacing Batteries...344
  Welding On Machine...345
  Replacing Fuses...346
  Checking Neutral Start System...350
  Servicing Air Conditioning System...352
  Checking Park Brake...353
  Grapple Damper Adjustment...354
  Grapple Shock Replace...357
  Brake Pedal Adjustment...358
  Checking Windshield Regularly...359
  Keeping ROPS Installed Properly...360
  Hardware Torque Specifications...361
  Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values...362
  Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values...364
  Check Oil Lines And Fittings...366
  Dual Wheel Installation...367
  Fluid Sampling Test Ports—If Equipped...368
Section 4-2: Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout...369
  Complete Machine Operational Checkout...370
Section 4-3: Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting...427
  Troubleshooting Procedure...428
  Engine Troubleshooting...429
  Electrical System Troubleshooting...433
  Transmission and Park Brake Troubleshooting...436
  Lockup Torque Converter Troubleshooting...440
  Axle Differential Troubleshooting...441
  Service Brakes Troubleshooting...442
  Hydraulic System Troubleshooting...443
  Steering System Troubleshooting...445
  Dual Mode Steering System Troubleshooting...446
  Hydraulic Fan Troubleshooting...447
  Winch Troubleshooting...448
  Air Conditioning System Troubleshooting...449
  Heater System Troubleshooting...450
Section 4-4: Miscellaneous—Storage...451
  Prepare Machine for Storage...452
  Monthly Storage Procedure...454
Section 4-5: Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers...456
  Record Product Identification Number (PIN)...457
  Record Engine Serial Number...458
  Record Winch Serial Number...459
  Record Transmission Serial Number...460
  Keep Proof of Ownership...461
  Keep Machines Secure...462
Section 4-6: Miscellaneous—Specifications...463
  640H—Cable Skidder Dimensions...464
  640H with Direct Drive—Cable Skidder Specifications...468
  640H with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—4000 Series...470
  640H with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—6000 Series...472
  640H with Torque Converter—Cable Skidder Specifications...473
  640H with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—4000 Series...475
  640H with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—6000 Series...477
  640H—Drain and Refill Capacities...478
  648H—Grapple Skidder Dimensions...479
  648H—Grapple Dimensions...482
  648H with Direct Drive—Grapple Skidder Specifications...483
  648H with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—4000 Series...485
  648H with Torque Converter—Grapple Skidder Specifications...487
  648H with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—4000 Series...489
  648H—Drain and Refill Capacities...491
  Ground Speeds...492
  EC Declaration of Conformity...494

John Deere 640H and 648H Skidder Operator's Manual (OMT228656)