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Category: Operator's Manual
Language: English Spanish French
Published on 2007/09/079/07

TABLE OF CONTENTS...1
Section 05OM: Safety...16
  Safety...16
  Recognize Safety Information...17
  Understand Signal Words...18
  Follow Safety Instructions...19
  Avoid Injury from Rollover Accidents----Wear Your Seat Belt----Do Not Attempt to Jump Clear ofTipping Machine--Serious or FatalCrushing Injuries Will Result----Machine Will Tip Over Faster ThanYou Can Jump Free...14
  Avoid Injury from BackoverAccidents----Before Moving Machine, be Sure AllPersons are Clear of Area----Always be Alert for BystandersMoving into the Work Area. UseHorn or Other Signal to WarnBystanders Before Moving Machine----When Using a Signal Person, KeepPerson in View at all Times. Be SureSignal Person is Clear BeforeBacking Up...14
  Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents ---- To Prevent Rollaway, Always Make Sure Machine is Properly Secured Before Leaving Operator’s Seat ---- Death or Serious Injury May Result If You Attempt to Mount or Stop a Moving Machine...23
  Inspect Machine...24
  Use Handholds and Steps...25
  Prevent Machine Runaway...26
  Use Seat Belt Properly...27
  Maintain Seat Belt...109
  Travel Safely...29
  Drive Machine Safely...30
  Operate Machine with Caution...31
  Operating on Slopes...32
  Carrying Loads...33
  Avoid Power Lines...34
  Beware of Exhaust Fumes...35
  Keep Riders Off Machine...36
  Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires...37
  Prepare for Emergencies...38
  Do Not Use Starting Fluid...39
  Clean Trash from Machine...40
  Protect Against Flying Debris...41
  Wear Protective Clothing...42
  Protect Against Noise...43
  Handle Chemical Products Safely...44
  Use Safety Lights and Devices...45
  Keep ROPS Installed Properly...46
  Warn Others of Service Work...47
  Practice Safe Maintenance...48
  Support Machine Properly...50
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating...51
  Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines...52
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids...53
  Clean the Machine Regularly...54
  Service Cooling System Safely...55
  Store Attachments Safely...56
  Dispose of Waste Properly...57
Section 06OM: Safety Signs...59
  Safety Signs...59
Section 10OM: Operator’s Station...68
  Indicators and Gauges...70
  Engine Oil Pressure Indicator...122
  Alternator Voltage Indicator...73
  Hydrostatic (HST) and Hydraulic Oil Filter Restriction Indicator...74
  Hydrostatic (HST) Oil Temperature Indicator...75
  Engine Air Filter Restriction Indicator...76
  Brake Oil Level Indicator...77
  Park Brake Indicator...78
  Hydrostatic (HST) Charge Pressure Indicator...79
  Left Turn Signal Indicator...80
  Right Turn Signal Indicator...81
  Fuel Gauge...82
  Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...83
  Engine Pre-Heat Indicator...84
  Pedals...85
  FNR Lever...86
  Neutral Lock Lever...135
  Turn Signal Lever...88
  Park Brake Switch...89
  Hydraulic Lock Lever...90
  Boom/Bucket Control Lever and Auxiliary Lever-If Equipped...91
  Work Lights-If Equipped...92
  Flasher Lights...93
  Driving Lights...95
  High Beam Operation...97
  Horn...98
  Adjust Seat...99
  Heater Blower Switch...100
  Heater Shut-Off Valve...101
  Heat Ventilation Lever...102
  Mirrors...103
  Opening Right Side Window...104
  Operating Windshield Wiper and Washer...105
  Dome Light...106
  Cab Door Release...107
  Operator’s Manual Holder...108
  Seat Belt...109
Section 15OM: Break-In...110
  Observe Engine Operation Closely...111
  After the First 10 Hours...112
  After the First 50 Hours...113
  After the First 100 Hours...114
Section 20OM: Pre-Start Inspection...115
  Inspect Machine Before Starting...116
Section 25OM: Operating the Engine...341
  Check Instruments Before Starting...119
  Starting the Engine...341
  Engine Oil Pressure Indicator...122
  Using Booster Batteries-24 Volt System...123
  Check Instruments After Starting...124
  Cold Weather Starting (Below -5°C [25°F])...118
  Engine Warm-Up...126
  Cold Weather Warm-Up...127
  Stopping the Engine...341
Section 30OM: Driving the Machine...130
  Driving on Public Roads...131
  General Driving Precautions...132
  HI-LO Transmission...357
  Travel Speeds...134
  Neutral Lock Lever...135
  Stopping the Machine...136
  Parking the Machine...137
  Lock All Compartments...139
Section 35OM: Operating the Machine...140
  Boom and Bucket Control Lever...141
  Service Brake/Inching Pedals...144
  Adjust Return-to-Dig...145
  General Operating Tips...147
  Excavating Banks or Stockpiles...148
  Using the Loader Bucket...150
  Backdragging...152
  Truck Loading...153
Section 40OM: Transporting...154
  Transporting Precautions...155
  Loading Machine on a Trailer...156
  Towing Procedure-Engine Operational...157
  Procedure For Towing Machine Less Than 460 M (500 Yd)-Engine Non-Operational...158
  Procedure For Towing Machine More Than 460 M (500 Yd)-Engine Non-Operational...161
  Lifting the Machine...163
Section 45OM: Fuels and Lubricants...164
  Diesel Fuel...165
  Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner...166
  Lubricity of Diesel Fuels...167
  Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel...168
  Do Not Use Galvanized Containers...169
  Fuel Tank...170
  Diesel Engine Oil...171
  Transmission Oil, Hydraulic System, Park Brake, and Differential Oil...172
  Brake Oil...173
  Grease...174
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants...175
  Lubricant Storage...176
  Mixing of Lubricants...177
Section 50OM: Periodic Maintenance...178
  Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals...179
  Check the Service Meter Regularly...180
  Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants...181
  Prepare Machine for Maintenance...182
  Locking Machine Frame...184
  Opening Hood...185
  Removing Service Access Panel...186
  Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System...405
  OILSCAN Plus OILSCAN Plus is a trademark of Deere & Company. andCoolScan Plus CoolScan Plus is a trademark of Deere & Company...178
  Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System...405
Section 55OM: Maintenance-As Required...192
  Check Air Cleaner...193
  Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Elements...236
  Clean Dusty Primary Element...195
  Inspect Element...196
  Check Tire Pressure...197
  Drain Fuel Tank Sump and Clean Strainer...199
  Inspect Belt, Check and Adjust Tension...200
Section 60OM: Maintenance-Every 10 Hours or Daily...201
  Check Fuel Tank Level...202
  Check Radiator Coolant Level...203
  Check HI-LO Transmission Oil Level...204
  Check Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Oil Level...206
  Check Engine Oil Level...208
  Grease Front Driveline Support Bearing...210
Section 65OM: Maintenance-Every 50 Hours...211
  Grease Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots...212
  Grease Frame Hinge Pivots...213
Section 70OM: Maintenance-Every 100 Hours...214
  Grease Steering Cylinder Pivots...215
  Grease Transmission to Front Differential Telescoping Shaft...216
Section 75OM: Maintenance-Every 250 Hours...217
  Grease Oscillating Rear Axle...218
  Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter...219
Section 80OM: Maintenance-Every 500 Hours...222
  Check Air Intake Hoses...223
  Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals...224
  Replace HI-LO Transmission Filter...227
  Replace Hydrostatic (HST) Oil Filter...229
  Replace Hydraulic System Oil Filter...231
  Replace Fuel Filter...232
  Check Front and Rear Differential Oil Level...234
Section 85OM: Maintenance-Every 1000 Hours...235
  Replace Air Cleaner Elements...236
  Change HI-LO Transmission Oil and Replace Filter...238
  Drain and Flush the Cooling System...241
  Fill the Cooling System...243
  Engine Coolant...244
  Test the Coolant Freeze-Protection Level...245
  Drain HST/Hydraulic Oil and Clean Strainer...246
  Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube...250
  Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash (Clearance)...251
  Check Engine Speeds...254
  Grease Transmission to Differential Drivelines...255
  Change Front and Rear Differential Oil...256
Section 90OM: Maintenance...258
  Do Not Service Injection Nozzles...259
  Do Not Adjust Injection Pump...260
  Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors...278
  Adjusting Engine Speed Linkage...262
  Service Batteries Carefully...263
  Adding 12-Volt Accessories...265
  Precautions for Alternator and Regulator...266
  Checking Electrolyte Specific Gravity...267
  Using Battery Charger...269
  Replacing Batteries...270
  Removing Battery...271
  Replacing Fuses...273
  Checking Neutral Start System...274
  Park Brake Adjustment...275
  Changing Brake Oil...276
  Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors...278
  Hardware Torque Specifications...279
  Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values...280
  Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values...281
  Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values...283
  Check Oil Lines and Fittings...284
  Service Recommendations for O-Ring Boss Fittings...285
  Service Recommendations for Flat Face O-Ring Seal Fittings...287
  Service Recommendations for Metric Series Four Bolt Flange Fitting...289
  Service Recommendations for Inch Series Four Bolt Flange Fittings...291
Section 95OM: Operational Checkout...294
  Operational Checkout...294
Section 100OM: Troubleshooting...339
  Using Troubleshooting Charts...340
  Engine...341
  Hydraulic System...349
  Steering System...353
  Transmission...357
  Brake System...361
  Axle and Differential System...363
  Electrical System...364
Section 105OM: Storage...375
  Prepare Machine for Storage...376
  Monthly Storage Procedure...378
Section 110OM: Machine Numbers...380
  Record Product Identification Number (PIN)...381
  Record Engine Serial Number...382
  Record Transmission Serial Number...383
  Record HST Pump Serial Number...384
Section 115OM: Specifications...385
  244H Specifications...386
  Refill Capacities...390
  Operating Information...391
Section 120OM: Crime Prevention Tips...393
  Help Prevent Crime...394
  Record Identification Numbers...395
  Keep Proof of Ownership...396
  Park Indoors Out of Sight...397
  When Parking Outdoors...398
  Reduce Vandalism...399
  Report Thefts Immediately...400
Section SLITOM: John Deere Service Literature Available...401
  Technical Information...402
Section CLISOM: Checklists...404
  Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System...405
Section IBCOM: John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job...408
  John Deere Is At Your Service When You Need It...409
 
John Deere 244H Loader Operator's Manual (OMT164415)