Complete Operator's Manual for John Deere 240DLC and 270DLC Excavator, with all the technical information to maintain and operate.

OMT221092 - 240DLC and 270DLC Excavator Operator's Manual.pdf
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Total Pages: 412 pages
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Language: English Spanish French

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1-1: Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences....20
  Safety and Operator Convenience Features....21
Section 1-2: Safety—General Precautions....22
  Recognize Safety Information....23
  Follow Safety Instructions....24
  Operate Only If Qualified....25
  Wear Protective Equipment....26
  Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications....27
  Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses....28
  Inspect Machine....29
  Stay Clear of Moving Parts....30
  Avoid High-Pressure Oils....31
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids....32
  Work In Ventilated Area....33
  Prevent Fires....34
  Clean Debris from Machine....35
  Prevent Battery Explosions....36
  Handle Chemical Products Safely....37
  Dispose of Waste Properly....38
  Prepare for Emergencies....39
Section 1-3: Safety—Operating Precautions....40
  Use Steps and Handholds Correctly....41
  Start Only From Operator's Seat....42
  Use and Maintain Seat Belt....43
  Prevent Unintended Machine Movement....44
  Avoid Work Site Hazards....45
  Keep Riders Off Machine....47
  Avoid Backover Accidents....48
  Avoid Machine Tip Over....49
  Use Special Care When Lifting Objects....51
  Add and Operate Attachments Safely....52
  Prevent Unintended Detonation of Explosive Devices....53
Section 1-4: Safety—Maintenance Precautions....54
  Park and Prepare for Service Safely....55
  Service Cooling System Safely....56
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating....57
  Make Welding Repairs Safely....58
  Drive Metal Pins Safely....59
Section 1-5: Safety—Safety Signs....62
  Replace Safety Signs....62
  Safety Signs....62
  Safety Signs Installed in Cab—Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped....63
  Safety Signs Installed on Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped....64
Section 2-1: Operation—Operator's Station....66
  Pedals, Levers, and Panels....67
  Front Switch Panel....69
  Front Switch Panel Functions....70
  Rear Panel....72
  Horn....73
  Power Dig Button....74
  Pilot Shutoff Lever....75
  Left Console....76
  Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch....78
  Seat Heater Switch—If Equipped....79
  Reversing Cooling Fan Switch—If Equipped....80
  Cab Heater and Air Conditioner....81
  Selecting Display Between Celsius and Fahrenheit....83
  Operating the AM/FM Radio....84
  Secondary Exit Tool....85
  Opening Upper Front (Secondary Exit) Window....86
  Removing and Storing the Lower Front Window....87
  Opening Cab Door Window....89
  Opening and Closing the Polycarbonate Type Roof Exit Cover....90
  Adjusting the Mechanical Suspension Seat....91
  Adjusting the Air Suspension Seat—If Equipped....93
  Adjusting Pilot Control Lever Console Height....95
Section 2-2: Operation—Monitor Operation....96
  Monitor....97
  Monitor Functions....99
  Monitor Start-Up....101
  Main Menu....103
  Time Set Menu....104
  Selecting an Attachment From Default Screen....106
  Selecting an Attachment From Main Menu....108
  Attachment Specification Screen....111
  Pump 2 Flow Rate Adjustment....113
  Displaying Operating Conditions....115
  Maintenance Settings....118
  Screen Display When Scheduled Maintenance is Due....123
  Fuel Rate Display/No Display....127
  Language Settings....129
  Alarm Occurrence Screen....132
Section 2-3: Operation—Operating the Machine....137
  Before Starting Work....138
  Operator's Daily Machine Check Before Starting....139
  Engine Break-In Period....141
  Starting Engine....391
  Cold Weather Warm-Up....145
  Travel Pedals and Levers....147
  Locking the Hydraulic Coupler to the Attachment....149
  Unlocking the Hydraulic Coupler From the Attachment....151
  Control Lever Pattern Operation....153
  Control Lever Pattern Conversion....155
  Operating In Water and Mud....157
  Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope....158
  Lifting....159
  Lower Boom With Engine Stopped....160
  Parking the Machine....162
  Loading And Unloading For Transport....163
  Towing Machine....165
  Lifting the Machine....166
Section 3-1: Maintenance—Machine....167
  Diesel Fuel....168
  Lubricity of Diesel Fuel....170
  Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel....171
  Biodiesel Fuel....172
  Testing Diesel Fuel....174
  Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines....175
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants....177
  Engine Break-In Oil....178
  Diesel Engine Oil—Stage II Engine....391
  Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Stage II Engine....391
  Diesel Engine Oil—Tier 3 and Stage III A Engines....183
  Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tier 3/Stage III A Engine....391
  Hydraulic Oil....187
  Swing Gear Case and Travel Gear Case Oils....189
  Pump Drive Gear Case Oil....190
  Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivot, Swing Bearing, and Swing Bearing Gear Grease....191
  Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant....192
  Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant....193
  John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender....194
  Supplemental Coolant Additives....195
  Operating in Warm Temperature Climates....196
  Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender....197
  Testing Diesel Engine Coolant....199
Section 3-2: Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance....200
  Service Machine at Specified Intervals....201
  Check the Hour Meter Regularly....202
  Prepare Machine for Maintenance....203
  Engine Identification....204
  Open Access Doors for Service....208
  Open Engine Cover for Service....209
  Fuel Tank....210
  Hydraulic Breaker and Crusher Attachments....211
  Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit....212
  Periodic Maintenance Record Keeping System....213
Section 3-3: Maintenance—As Required....217
  Remove and Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen....218
  Check Windshield Washer Fluid....219
  Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Tank Sump....239
  Check and Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve....221
  Check and Adjust Track Sag....222
  Check Coolant....290
  Drain Water Separator Filter....240
  Draining Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped....228
Section 3-4: Maintenance—10 Hours or Daily....229
  Check Engine Oil Level....230
  Check Hydraulic System Oil Level....232
  Check Engine Coolant Level....234
  Lubricate Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped....235
Section 3-5: Maintenance—Initial Service—50 Hours....236
  Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware....258
Section 3-6: Maintenance—Every 50 Hours or Weekly....238
  Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Tank Sump....239
  Drain Water Separator Filter....240
Section 3-7: Maintenance—Every 100 Hours....241
  Lubricate Working Tool Pivots....242
Section 3-8: Maintenance—Initial Service - 250 Hours....243
  Drain and Refill Engine Break-In Oil and Replace Filter....244
Section 3-9: Maintenance—Every 250 Hours....246
  Check and Adjust A/C Belt....247
  Check Swing Gear Case Oil Level....248
  Drain Hydraulic Oil Tank Sump....249
  Check Pump Drive Gear Case Oil Level....251
  Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals....252
  Check Travel Gear Case Oil Level....255
  Clean Primary Air Cleaner Element....256
  Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware....258
  Take Engine Oil Sample....260
Section 3-10: Maintenance—Every 500 Hours....261
  Lubricate Front End Pin Joints....262
  Grease Swing Bearing Gear....265
  Replace Water Separator Filter....266
  Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter....267
  Replace Final Fuel Filter....269
  Replacing Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped....270
  Check Air Intake Hoses....272
  Lubricate Swing Bearing....273
  Clean Cab Fresh Air and Cab Recirculation Air Filters....274
  Take Fluid Samples....276
Section 3-11: Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours....277
  Drain and Refill Swing Gear Case Oil....278
  Replace Hydraulic Oil Tank Filter....279
  Replace Pilot Oil Filter....282
  Inspect Serpentine Belt....284
  Drain and Refill Pump Drive Gear Case Oil....285
  Remove and Clean the Engine Crankcase Vent Tube....287
  Replace Air Cleaner Elements....288
  Replace Air Cleaner Dust Valve....289
  Check Coolant....290
Section 3-12: Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours....291
  Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash....292
  Drain and Refill Travel Gear Case Oil....293
Section 3-13: Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours....295
  Replace Engine Crankshaft Dampener....296
Section 3-14: Maintenance—Every 5000 Hours....297
  Drain and Refill Hydraulic System Oil....298
  Replace Hydraulic Tank Vent Cap Filter....302
Section 3-15: Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours....304
  Drain Cooling System....305
  Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure....308
Section 4-1: Miscellaneous—Machine....309
  Cleaning Radiator, Oil Cooler, Charge Air Cooler, and Fuel Cooler....310
  Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High Pressure Fuel Pump....312
  Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors....313
  Precautions for Alternator and Regulator....314
  Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully....315
  Using Battery Charger....318
  Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System....320
  Replacing Batteries....321
  Location of Fluid Sampling Test Ports—If Equipped....322
  Welding On Machine....323
  Clean the Machine Regularly....324
  Adding 12—Volt Accessories....325
  JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped....326
  Replacing Fuses....327
  Replacing Bucket Teeth....331
  Replacing Bucket Tooth Tip—Heavy-Duty Bucket....333
  Removing the Bucket....335
  Track Sag General Information....336
  Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values....337
  Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values....339
Section 4-2: Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout....342
  Operational Checkout....342
Section 4-3: Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting....389
  Using Troubleshooting Charts....390
  Engine....391
  Hydraulic System....395
Section 4-4: Miscellaneous—Storage....397
  Prepare Machine for Storage....398
  Monthly Storage Procedure....400
Section 4-5: Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers....402
  Record Product Identification Number (PIN)....403
  Record Engine Serial Number....404
  Record Travel Motor Serial Numbers....405
  Record Swing Motor Serial Number....406
  Hydraulic Coupler Serial Number—If Equipped....407
  Keep Proof of Ownership....408
  Keep Machines Secure....409
Section 4-6: Miscellaneous—Specifications....410
  240DLC Stage II Engine Specifications....410
  240DLC Tier 3/Stage IIIA Engine Specifications....410
  240DLC Drain and Refill Capacities....410
  240DLC Machine Specifications....410
  240DLC Working Ranges....410
  240DLC Lift Capacity—KG (LB)....410
  240DLC Lift Capacity—KG (LB)....410
  240DLC Lift Capacity—KG (LB)....410
  240DLC Lift Capacity—KG (LB)....410
  270DLC Stage II Engine Specifications....410
  270DLC Tier 3/Stage IIIA Engine Specifications....410
  270DLC Drain and Refill Capacities....410
  270DLC Machine Specifications....410
  270DLC Working Ranges....410
  270DLC Lift Capacity—KG (LB)....410
  270DLC Lift Capacity—KG (LB)....410

John Deere 240DLC and 270DLC Excavator Operator's Manual (OMT221092)