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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1-1: Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences................33
  Safety and Operator Convenience Features................34
Section 1-2: Safety—General Precautions................36
  Recognize Safety Information................37
  Follow Safety Instructions................38
  Operate Only If Qualified................39
  Wear Protective Equipment................40
  Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications................41
  Control Pattern Selector—If Equipped................42
  Inspect Machine................43
  Stay Clear of Moving Parts................44
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids................45
  Avoid High-Pressure Oils................46
  Work In Ventilated Area................47
  Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling................48
  Prevent Fires................50
  In Case of Machine Fire................51
  Prevent Battery Explosions................52
  Handle Chemical Products Safely................53
  Handle Starting Fluid Safely................54
  Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components................55
  Exhaust Filter Ash Handling and Disposal................56
  Prepare for Emergencies................57
  Clean Debris from Machine................58
  Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses................59
Section 1-3: Safety—Operating Precautions................60
  Use Steps and Handholds Correctly................61
  Start Only From Operator's Seat................62
  Use and Maintain Seat Belt................63
  Prevent Unintended Machine Movement................64
  Avoid Work Site Hazards................65
  Keep Riders Off Machine................67
  Avoid Backover Accidents................68
  Avoid Machine Tip Over................69
  Use Special Care When Lifting Objects................71
  Inspect and Maintain ROPS................72
  Travel Safely................73
  Prevent Acid Burns................74
  Add and Operate Attachments Safely................76
Section 1-4: Safety—Maintenance Precautions................77
  Park and Prepare for Service Safely................78
  Service Cooling System Safely................79
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating................80
  Make Welding Repairs Safely................81
  Drive Metal Pins Safely................82
  Clean Exhaust Filter Safely................83
Section 1-5: Safety—Safety Signs and Other Instructions................87
  Safety Signs and Other Instructions................87
  Safety Signs Installed on Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped................99
Section 2-1: Operation—Operator's Station................100
  Pedals, Levers, and Panels................101
  Switch Panel................103
  Switch Panel Functions................104
  Rear Left Panel................106
  Rear Right Panel................107
  Horn................108
  Power Boost Button................109
  Pilot Shutoff Lever................110
  Engine Stop Switch................111
  Left Console................112
  Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch................113
  Seat Heater Switch................114
  Auxiliary Function Enable Switch................115
  Rear Light Switch—If Equipped................116
  Right Console................117
  Aftertreatment Device Regeneration Switch................118
  Right Enable Switch................120
  Cab Heater and Air Conditioner................121
  Selecting Display Between Celsius and Fahrenheit................124
  Operating the AM/FM Radio................125
  Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location................127
  Alternative Exit Tool................128
  Cab Dome Light Switch................129
  Opening Upper Front (Alternative Exit) Window................130
  Removing and Storing the Lower Front Window................132
  Opening Cab Door Window................133
  Opening and Closing the Polycarbonate-Type Roof Exit Cover................134
  Adjusting the Mechanical Suspension Seat................135
  Adjusting the Air Suspension Seat—If Equipped................137
  Adjusting Pilot Control Lever Console Height................139
Section 2-2: Operation—Monitor Operation................140
  Monitor................141
  Monitor Functions................143
  Aftertreatment Indicators Overview................146
  Monitor Start-Up................149
  Main Menu................150
  Main Menu—Alarm List................152
  Main Menu—Air Conditioner................161
  Main Menu—Radio................164
  Main Menu—Work Mode................167
  Main Menu—Setting Menu................169
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Date and Time................171
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Attachment Name Input................173
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Auto-Shutdown................174
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Aftertreatment Device Regeneration Inhibit................175
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Sub Meter Selection................177
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Rear View Camera Monitor................179
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Display Item Selection................181
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Brightness Adjustment................183
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Language................184
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Unit Selection................185
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Main Menu Sequence Change................187
  Main Menu—Information Menu................188
  Main Menu—Information Menu—Operation................190
  Main Menu—Information Menu—Maintenance................192
  Main Menu—Information Menu—Troubleshooting................194
  Main Menu—Information Menu—Monitoring................195
Section 2-3: Operation—Operating the Machine................196
  Before Starting Work................197
  Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting................198
  Battery Disconnect Switch................200
  Engine Break-In Period................201
  Starting Engine................511
  Cold Weather Start Aid................205
  Cold Weather Warm-Up................206
  Required Machine Stop Warning................209
  Travel Pedals and Levers................212
  Auxiliary Function Lever (AFL)................214
  Aftertreatment Device................216
  Aftertreatment Device Regeneration................219
  Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System Overview................222
  Locking the Hydraulic Coupler to the Attachment—If Equipped................224
  Unlocking the Hydraulic Coupler From the Attachment—If Equipped................227
  Control Lever Pattern Operation................229
  Mechanical Control Lever Pattern Selector—If Equipped................231
  Control Lever Pattern Conversion................232
  Operating in Water and Mud................234
  Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope................235
  Lifting With Bucket Loop................237
  Lifting With John Deere Quick Coupler................239
  Lower Boom With Engine Stopped................241
  Parking the Machine................243
  Loading and Unloading for Transport................245
  Towing Machine a Short Distance................247
  Lifting the Machine................248
  Transporting by Road................250
Section 3-1: Maintenance—Machine................251
  Required Emission-Related Information................253
  Diesel Fuel................254
  Diesel Fuel Specifications................256
  Lubricity of Diesel Fuel................257
  Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel................258
  Biodiesel Fuel................259
  Testing Diesel Fuel................260
  Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives................261
  Fuel Filters................262
  Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) — Use in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Equipped Engines................263
  Refilling Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank................264
  Testing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)................266
  Storing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)................267
  Disposal of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)................268
  Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines................269
  John Deere Break-In Plus™ Engine Oil—Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, and Stage IV................271
  Diesel Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V................272
  Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V Engines................274
  Diesel Engine Oil Service Interval for Operation at High Altitude................276
  Oil Filters................277
  Diesel Engine Coolant (engine without wet sleeve cylinder liners)................278
  Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate................280
  Operating in Warm Temperature Climates................281
  Testing Coolant Freeze Point................282
  Disposing of Coolant................284
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants................285
  Lubricant Storage................286
  Mixing of Lubricants................287
  Hydraulic Oil................288
  Swing Gear Case and Travel Gear Case Oils................290
  Pump Drive Gear Case Oil................291
  Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivot, Swing Bearing, and Swing Bearing Gear Grease................292
Section 3-2: Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance................294
  Service Machine at Specified Intervals................295
  Check the Hour Meter Regularly................296
  Prepare Machine for Maintenance................297
  Open Access Doors for Service................299
  Open Engine Cover for Service................300
  Fuel Tank................301
  Hydraulic Breaker and Crusher Attachments................302
  Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit................303
  Service Intervals................304
  Required Parts................306
Section 3-3: Maintenance—As Required................308
  Remove and Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen................309
  Clean Rear Camera Lens................310
  Inspect Belts................311
  Clean or Replace Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Fill Screen................314
  Check and Clean Radiator Air Inlet Screen................316
  Check and Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve................317
  Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level................319
  Check and Adjust Track Sag................320
Section 3-4: Maintenance—10 Hours or Daily................323
  Check Hydraulic Tank Oil Level................324
  Check Engine Oil Level................327
  Check Engine Coolant Level................329
  Lubricate Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped................331
Section 3-5: Maintenance—Every 50 Hours or Weekly................332
  Drain Water and Sediment From Fuel Tank Sump................333
  Drain Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator................334
Section 3-6: Maintenance—Initial Service—100 Hours................335
  Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware................351
Section 3-7: Maintenance—Every 100 Hours................338
  Lubricate Working Tool Pivots................339
Section 3-8: Maintenance—Every 250 Hours................340
  Check Swing Gear Case Oil Level................341
  Drain Water and Sediment From Hydraulic Tank Sump................343
  Check Pump Drive Gear Case Oil Level................345
  Check Travel Gear Case Oil Level................347
  Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals................348
  Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware................351
  Take Engine Oil Sample................352
Section 3-9: Maintenance—Every 500 Hours................353
  Lubricate Swing Bearing................354
  Lubricate Swing Bearing Gear................355
  Lubricate Front End Pin Joints................356
  Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter................359
  Check Air Intake Hoses................362
  Clean Cab Fresh Air and Cab Recirculating Air Filters................363
  Take Fluid Samples................366
Section 3-10: Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours................367
  Drain and Refill Pump Drive Gear Case Oil................368
  Drain and Refill Swing Gear Case Oil................370
  Replace Hydraulic Tank Oil Filter................372
  Replace Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator................376
  Replace Final Fuel Filter................378
  Replace Pilot Oil Filter................379
  Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash................381
  Replace Air Cleaner Elements................382
  Replace Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve................384
Section 3-11: Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours................386
  Drain and Refill Travel Gear Case Oil................387
Section 3-12: Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours................389
  Drain, Flush, and Refill Engine Cooling System................390
Section 3-13: Maintenance—Every 4500 Hours................395
  Access Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Unit Filter................396
  Changing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Unit Filter................397
  Replace Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Inlet Bag Filter................399
Section 3-14: Maintenance—Every 5000 Hours................400
  Drain and Refill Hydraulic Tank Oil and Clean Suction Screen................401
  Replace Hydraulic Tank Vent Cap Filter................405
Section 4-1: Miscellaneous—Machine................408
  Bleed Fuel System................409
  Bleed Hydraulic System................517
  Clean Radiator, Oil Cooler, Charge Air Cooler, and Fuel Cooler................412
  Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High-Pressure Fuel Pump................415
  Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors................416
  Precautions for Alternator and Regulator................417
  Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully................418
  Using Battery Charger................421
  Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System................423
  Replacing Batteries................424
  Welding on Machine................425
  Clean the Machine Regularly................426
  Adding 12-Volt Accessories................427
  Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean................428
  JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)................429
  Replacing Fuses................430
  Replacing Bucket Teeth................435
  Replacing Bucket Tooth Tip—Heavy-Duty Bucket................437
  Replacing Bucket Teeth—TK Series................439
  Removing the Bucket................440
  Track Sag General Information................441
  Check Track Shoe Hardware................442
  Hardware Torque Specifications................443
  Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values................444
  Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values................446
Section 4-2: Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout................449
  Operational Checkout................449
Section 4-3: Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting................509
  Troubleshooting Procedure................510
  Engine................511
  Hydraulic System................517
  Electrical System................520
Section 4-4: Miscellaneous—Storage................524
  Monthly Storage Procedure................525
  Prepare Machine for Storage................527
  Preparing Engine for Long-Term Storage................529
  Removing Engine From Long-Term Storage................531
Section 4-5: Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers................532
  Record Product Identification Number (PIN)................533
  Record Engine Serial Number................534
  Record Travel Motor Serial Numbers................535
  Record Swing Motor Serial Number................536
  Record Hydraulic Coupler Serial Number—If Equipped................537
  Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number................538
  Keep Proof of Ownership................539
  Keep Machines Secure................540
Section 4-6: Miscellaneous—Specifications................541
  245GLC Engine Specifications................541
  245GLC Drain and Refill Capacities................541
  245GLC Machine Specifications................541
  245GLC Working Ranges................541
  245GLC Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.42 m (7 ft 11 in); Bucket: 666 kg (1468 lb); Shoe: 600 mm (24 in)................541
  245GLC Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.42 m (7 ft 11 in); Bucket: 666 kg (1468 lb); Shoe: 700 mm (28 in)................541
  245GLC Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.42 m (7 ft 11 in); Bucket: 666 kg (1468 lb); Shoe: 800 mm (32 in)................541
  245GLC Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.91 m (9 ft 7 in); Bucket: 666 kg (1468 lb); Shoe: 600 mm (24 in)................541
  245GLC Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.91 m (9 ft 7 in); Bucket: 666 kg (1468 lb); Shoe: 700 mm (28 in)................541
  245GLC Lift Capacity—Arm: 2.91 m (9 ft 7 in); Bucket: 666 kg (1468 lb); Shoe: 800 mm (32 in)................541
 
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