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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 05: Safety................16
  John Deere Excavator Safety Features................18
  Recognize Safety Information................19
  Understand Signal Words................20
  Follow Safety Instructions................21
  Avoid Injury From: Loading Machine on a Trailer, fastening Machine to Trailer, Unloading Machine from Trailer ---------------------------------- Always Use Caution when Loading and Unloading Machines on a Trailer ---------------------------------- Always Know and Follow the Recommended Procedures for the Machine, Because all Machines are Not Loaded, fastened, and Unloaded the Same Way ---------------------------------- Always Keep Bystanders Clear of the Area................22
  Avoid Injury from Backover Accidents ---------------------------------- Before Moving Machine, be Sure All Persons are Clear of Area ---------------------------------- Always be Alert for Bystanders Moving into the Work Area. Use Horn or Other Signal to Warn Bystanders Before Moving Machine ---------------------------------- When using a Signal Person, Keep Person in View at all Times, be sure Signal Person is Clear Before Backing Up................24
  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................25
  Inspect Machine................26
  Use Handholds and Steps................27
  Use Seat Belt................129
  Maintain Seat Belt................129
  Move and Operate Machine Safely................33
  Operate Only from Operator’s Seat................31
  Secondary Exits................32
  Operate Machine Safely................33
  Dig with Caution................34
  Operate with Caution................35
  Avoid Tipping................36
  Avoid Power Lines................37
  Drive Machine Safely................38
  Beware of Exhaust Fumes................39
  Park Machine Safely................40
  Keep Riders off Machine................41
  Operate Attachment Safely................42
  Handle Fluids Safely-Avoid Fires................43
  Prepare for Emergencies................44
  Handle Starting Fluid Safely................45
  Clean Trash from Machine................46
  Protect Against Flying Debris................47
  Wear Protective Clothing................48
  Protect Against Noise................49
  Handle Chemical Products Safely................50
  Warn Others of Service Work................51
  Stay Clear of Moving Parts................52
  Support Machine Properly................53
  Service Cooling System Safely................54
  Practice Safe Maintenance................55
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating................57
  Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines................58
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids................59
  Prevent Battery Explosions................60
  Clean the Machine Regularly................61
  Store Attachments Safely................62
  Dispose of Waste Properly................63
Section 06: Safety Signs................65
  Safety Signs................65
Section 10: Operator’s Station................72
  Pedals, Levers, and Panels................74
  Right Front Panel and Right Console Panel................75
  Monitor Panel................77
  Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge................78
  Warm-Up Indicator................79
  Fuel Gauge................80
  HP (High Power) Mode Indicator................81
  E (Economy) Mode Indicator................82
  Auto-Idle Indicator................83
  Hydraulic Oil Level Indicator................84
  Fuel Level Indicator................85
  Air Filter Restriction Indicator................86
  Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator................87
  Charge Air Temperature Indicator................88
  Engine Oil Pressure Indicator................89
  Alternator Voltage Indicator................90
  Engine Oil Level Indicator................91
  Engine Coolant Level Indicator................92
  Switch Panel................93
  Buzzer and Buzzer Stop Switch................94
  Wiper Switch................96
  Washer Switch................97
  Operating Lights Switch................98
  Cab Light................99
  Key Switch................100
  Engine RPM Dial................101
  Power Boost Switch................176
  Horn................103
  Hour Meter................104
  Heater................105
  Control Panel Levers and Switches................106
  Defroster Operation................113
  Cab Heater and Air Conditioner-If Equipped................108
  Control Panel Switches................109
  Cab Heater Operation................111
  Air Conditioner Operation................112
  Defroster Operation................113
  Front Console................114
  Operating the AM/FM Radio................115
  Setting the Clock................116
  Cab Door Release Lever................117
  Secondary Exit Tool................118
  Opening Upper Front (Secondary Exit) Window................119
  Closing Upper Front Window................121
  Removing and Storing the Lower Front Window................123
  Opening Side Windows................125
  Opening and Closing the Roof Exit Cover................126
  Adjusting the Seat................127
  Adjusting the Armrest................128
  Seat Belt................129
  Operator’s Manual Compartment................130
Section 15: Break-In................131
  Engine Break-In Oil................132
  Every 4 Hours................133
  Every 10 Hours or Daily................134
  After the First 50 Hours................135
  After the First 100 Hours................136
Section 20: Pre-Start Inspection................137
  Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting................138
Section 25: Operating the Engine................435
  Check Instruments Before Starting................141
  Level Check................142
  Starting the Engine................435
  Using Booster Batteries-24 Volt System................144
  Check Instruments After Starting................146
  Warming the Machine................147
  Cold Weather Warm-Up................148
  Stopping the Engine................435
Section 30: Driving the Machine................151
  Steering the Machine Using Pedals................152
  Steering the Machine Using Levers................155
  Removing Propel Levers................158
  Propel Speed Switch................159
  Driving 330LC Long Front................160
  Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch................161
  Parking the Machine................162
  Parking Machine During Freezing Weather................163
  Lock All Compartments................164
Section 35: Operating the Machine................165
  ISO/SAE Excavator Control Pattern................166
  Control Lever Pattern Conversion................168
  Deere Backhoe Control Pattern................170
  Pilot Control Shut-Off Lever................172
  Auto-Idle Switch................173
  Work Mode Selection Switch................175
  Power Boost Switch................176
  E (Economy) Mode................177
  H/P (High Power) Mode................178
  Standard Mode................180
  Operating Tips................181
  Driving Machine................182
  Driving on Slopes................183
  Driving Down a Slope................184
  Driving Up a Slope................185
  Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope-Boom on Uphill End of Machine................186
  Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope-Boom on Downhill End of Machine................187
  Moving Machine off an Embankment................188
  Leveling Machine................190
  Using Bucket................191
  Planning Spoil Piles................194
  Trenching................195
  Backfilling................197
  Operating Tips-Long Front Excavator................198
  Truck Loading................199
  Operating in Water and Mud................200
  Clean Track Frame Area................201
  Lifting................202
  Using Quick-Coupler Type Attachments................204
  Hydraulic Breaker and Crusher Attachments................205
  Lower Boom with Engine Stopped................206
Section 40: Transporting................209
  Loading Machine on a Trailer................210
  Fasten Machine to Trailer................211
  Unloading Machine from Trailer................212
  Transporting Long Front................214
  Towing Machine................216
  Lifting the Machine................217
Section 45: Fuels and Lubricants................219
  Diesel Fuel................220
  Lubricity Of Diesel Fuels................221
  Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner................222
  Diesel Fuel Storage................223
  Fuel Tank................224
  Do Not Use Galvanized Containers................225
  Diesel Engine Oil................226
  Hydraulic Oil................227
  Swing Gearbox, Propel Gearbox and Pump Gearbox Oils................229
  Track Roller, Front Idler, and Carrier Roller Oil................230
  Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivot, Swing Bearing, and Swing Bearing Gear Grease................231
  Oil Filters................232
  Lubricant Storage................233
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants................234
  Mixing of Lubricants................235
Section 50: Periodic Maintenance................236
  Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals................237
  Check the Hour Meter Regularly................238
  Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants................239
  Prepare Machine for Maintenance................240
  Open Access Doors for Service................241
  Open Hood for Service................243
  Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System................512
  OILSCAN Plus, OILSCAN Plus is a registered trademark of Deere & Company CoolScan Plus CoolScan Plus is a registered trademark of Deere & Company and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit................236
  Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System................512
Section 55: Maintenance-As Required................249
  Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen................250
  Drain Fuel Tank Sump................251
  Clean Radiator Air Inlet Screens................252
  Drain Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator)................253
  Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve................254
  Check Track Sag................255
  Adjusting Track Sag................257
  Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level................259
Section 60: Maintenance-Every 10 Hours or Daily................260
  Check Hydraulic Tank Oil Level................261
  Check Engine Oil Level................265
  Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level................267
  Grease Long Front Working Tools/Attachments-If Equipped................269
Section 65: Maintenance-Every 50 Hours................270
  Grease Working Tool Pivots................271
Section 75: Maintenance-Every 250 Hours................274
  Structural Inspection of Long Front-If Equipped................275
  Check Swing Gearbox Oil Level................276
  Drain Hydraulic Tank Sump................277
  Check Pump Drive Gearbox Oil Level................278
  Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter................279
  Check Surge Tank Coolant Level................282
  Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals................283
  Check Propel Gearbox Oil Level................287
  Clean Dusty Primary Element................289
  Inspect Element................290
Section 80: Maintenance-Every 500 Hours................291
  Grease Swing Bearing................292
  Grease Swing Bearing Gear................293
  Replace Final Fuel Filter................295
  Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator)................296
  Check Air Intake Hoses................298
  Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter................299
  Check Coolant In Radiator................302
Section 85: Maintenance-Every 1000 Hours................305
  Change Long Front Hydraulic System Oil-If Equipped................306
  Change Swing Gearbox Oil................307
  Change Pilot Control Oil Filter................308
  Change Pump Drive Gearbox Oil................310
  Change Air Cleaner Elements................311
  Inspect Fan Belt................312
  Replace Air Cleaner Dust Valve................313
Section 86: Maintenance-Every 2000 Hours................314
  Change Hydraulic Tank Oil................315
  Drain Cooling System................320
  Diesel Engine Coolant................322
  Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure................323
  Change Propel Gearbox Oil................324
  Clean the Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube................326
  Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash (Clearance)................327
  Firing Order 6-Cylinder Engine:................329
  Check Engine Speeds................331
  Engine Control Motor and Sensor Adjustment................332
  Engine Speed Learning Procedure................333
Section 90: Maintenance................334
  Do Not Service Injection Nozzles................336
  Do Not Adjust Injection Pump................337
  Bleeding the Fuel System................338
  Precautions for Alternator and Regulator................339
  Service Batteries Carefully................340
  Checking Electrolyte Specific Gravity................342
  Using Battery Charger................345
  Replacing Batteries................346
  Removing Batteries................347
  Adjusting Slow Return Valve-Long Front................348
  Welding on Machine................351
  Adding 12-Volt Accessories................352
  Replacing Fuses................353
  Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes................355
  Checking Travel Alarm System................356
  Replacing Bucket Teeth................357
  Replacing Bucket Tooth Tip-Heavy-Duty Bucket................359
  Adjusting Bucket Linkage................361
  Removing the Bucket................363
  Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors................364
  Track Sag General Information................365
  Hardware Torque Specifications................366
  Check Track Shoe Torque................367
  Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values................368
  Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values................370
  Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values................372
  Check Oil Lines And Fittings................374
  Service Recommendations for O-Ring Boss Fittings................375
  Service Recommendations for Flat Face O-Ring Seal Fittings................377
  Service Recommendations for 37° Flare and 30° Cone Seat Connectors................379
  Service Recommendations For Flared Connections-Straight or Tapered Threads................381
  Service Recommendations For Inch Series Four Bolt Flange Fittings................383
  Service Recommendations for Metric Series Four Bolt Flange Fitting................385
Section 95: Operational Checkout................388
  Operational Checkout................388
Section 100: Troubleshooting................433
  Using Troubleshooting Charts................434
  Engine................435
  Electrical System................442
  Hydraulic System................449
Section 105: Storage................455
  Prepare Machine for Storage................456
  Monthly Storage Procedure................458
Section 110: Machine Numbers................461
  Record Product Identification Number (PIN)................462
  Record Engine Serial Number................463
  Record Propel Motor Serial Numbers................464
  Record Swing Motor Serial Number................465
  Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers................466
Section 115: Specifications................467
  330LC Specifications................468
  370 Specifications................470
  330LC Working Ranges................472
  370 Working Ranges................474
  330LC and 370 Engine Specifications................476
  330LC and 370 Drain and Refill Capacities................477
  330LC Lift Capacity-KG (LB)................478
  370 Lift Capacity-KG (LB)................495
Section 120: Crime Prevention Tips................503
  Help Prevent Crime................504
  Record Identification Numbers................505
  Keep Proof of Ownership................506
  Park Indoors Out of Sight................507
  When Parking Outdoors................508
  Reduce Vandalism................509
  Report Thefts Immediately................510
Section CLIS: Checklists................511
  Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System................512
Section SLIT: John Deere Service Literature Available................515
  Technical Information................516
Section IBC: John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job................518
  AT YOUR SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT................519
 
John Deere 330LC and 370 Excavators Operator's Manual (OMT185072)