Complete OPERATORS MANUAL for JOHN DEERE 85G EXCAVATORSS, with all the technical information to maintain & operate like professional mechanics.

OMT337610 English - JOHN DEERE 85G EXCAVATOR (PIN: 1FF085GX_ _J017001— ) OPERATORS MANUAL.pdf
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1-1: Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences...26
  Safety and Operator Convenience Features...27
Section 1-2: Safety—General Precautions...28
  Recognize Safety Information...29
  Follow Safety Instructions...30
  Operate Only If Qualified...31
  Wear Protective Equipment...32
  Protect Against Noise...33
  Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications...34
  Control Pattern...35
  Control Pattern Selector—If Equipped...36
  Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses...37
  Inspect Machine...38
  Stay Clear of Moving Parts...39
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids...40
  Avoid High-Pressure Oils...41
  Work In Ventilated Area...42
  Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling...43
  High Debris Applications...45
  Prevent Fires...46
  In Case of Machine Fire...47
  Prevent Battery Explosions...48
  Handle Chemical Products Safely...49
  Handle Starting Fluid Safely...50
  Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components...51
  Exhaust Filter Ash Handling and Disposal...52
  Prepare for Emergencies...53
  Clean Debris from Machine...54
Section 1-3: Safety—Operating Precautions...55
  Use Steps and Handholds Correctly...56
  Start Only From Operator's Seat...57
  Use and Maintain Seat Belt...58
  Prevent Unintended Machine Movement...59
  Avoid Work Site Hazards...60
  Keep Riders Off Machine...62
  Avoid Backover Accidents...63
  Inspect and Maintain ROPS...64
  Avoid Machine Tip Over and Machine Damage...55
  Use Special Care When Lifting Objects...67
  Use Care When Swinging Machine...68
  Operate Boom With Care...69
  Avoid Power Lines...70
  Travel Safely...71
  Prevent Acid Burns...72
  Add and Operate Attachments Safely...74
Section 1-4: Safety—Maintenance Precautions...75
  Park and Prepare for Service Safely...76
  Service Machines Safely...77
  Service Cooling System Safely...78
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating...79
  Make Welding Repairs Safely...80
  Drive Metal Pins Safely...81
  Use Proper Lifting Equipment...82
  Clean Exhaust Filter Safely...83
Section 1-5: Safety—Safety Signs...87
  Safety Signs...87
  Hydraulic Coupler Safety Signs—If Equipped...94
Section 2-1: Operation—Operator’s Station...95
  Pedals, Levers, and Panels...96
  Switch Panel...98
  Switch Panel Functions...99
  Rear Left Panel...101
  Horn...102
  Pilot Shutoff Lever...103
  Engine Stop Switch...104
  Rear Right Panel...105
  Right Console...106
  Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch...107
  Exhaust Filter Parked Cleaning Switch...108
  Right Enable Switch...110
  Auxiliary Function Enable Switch—If Equipped...111
  Cab Heater and Air Conditioner...112
  Selecting Display Between Celsius and Fahrenheit...115
  Operating the AM/FM Radio...116
  Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location...118
  Secondary Exit Tool...119
  Cab Dome Light Switch...120
  Opening Upper Front (Secondary Exit) Window...121
  Removing and Storing the Lower Front Window...123
  Opening Cab Door Window...125
  Adjusting the Mechanical Suspension Seat...126
  Adjusting Pilot Control Lever Console Height...127
Section 2-2: Operation—Monitor Operation...128
  Monitor...129
  Monitor Functions...131
  Monitor Start-Up...133
  Main Menu...134
  Main Menu—Alarm List...137
  Main Menu—Air Conditioner...142
  Main Menu—Radio...144
  Main Menu—Setting Menu...146
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Date and Time...148
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Auto-Shutdown...149
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Auto Exhaust Filter Cleaning...150
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Sub Meter Selection...152
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Rear View Camera Monitor...154
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Display Item Selection...156
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Brightness Adjustment...158
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Language...159
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Unit Selection...160
  Main Menu—Setting Menu—Main Menu Sequence Change...162
  Main Menu—Information Menu...163
  Main Menu—Information Menu—Operation...164
  Main Menu—Information Menu—Maintenance...166
  Main Menu—Information Menu—Troubleshooting...168
  Main Menu—Information Menu—Monitoring...169
Section 2-3: Operation—Operating the Machine...170
  Before Starting Work...172
  Operator's Daily Machine Check Before Starting...173
  Engine Break-In Period...175
  Starting the Engine...487
  Cold Weather Start Aid...178
  Warm-Up Operation...179
  Cold Weather Warm-Up...180
  Operate Within Machine Limits...181
  Digging and Grading Operation...182
  Travel Pedals and Levers...185
  Auxiliary Function Lever (AFL)...187
  Exhaust Filter...189
  Exhaust Filter Parked Cleaning...192
  Control Lever Pattern Operation...195
  Control Lever Pattern Conversion—If Equipped...197
  Control Lever Pattern Conversion...198
  Boom-Swing Pedal...199
  Positioning Auxiliary Line Selector Valve—If Equipped...201
  Operating Backfill Blade...203
  Operating Tips—Backfill Blade...204
  Operating in Water and Mud...205
  Selecting Correct Track...206
  Required Machine Stop Warning...207
  Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope...210
  Lower Boom With Engine Stopped...211
  Parking the Machine...214
  Loading Machine for Transport...215
  Recovery Procedure...219
  Lifting With Bucket Loop...220
  Lifting With John Deere Quick Coupler...222
  Lifting Machine...224
  Locking the Hydraulic Coupler to the Attachment—If Equipped...226
  Unlocking the Hydraulic Coupler From the Attachment—If Equipped...229
Section 3-1: Maintenance—Machine...232
  Required Emission-Related Information...233
  Diesel Fuel...234
  Diesel Fuel Specifications...235
  Lubricity of Diesel Fuel...236
  Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel...237
  Biodiesel Fuel...238
  Testing Diesel Fuel...240
  Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives...241
  Fuel Filters...242
  Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines...243
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants...245
  Lubricant Storage...246
  Mixing of Lubricants...247
  Diesel Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V...248
  Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V Engines...250
  Diesel Engine Oil Service Interval for Operation at High Altitude...252
  Oil Filters...253
  Hydraulic Oil...254
  Travel Gear Case Oil...256
  Grease...257
  Diesel Engine Coolant (engine without wet sleeve cylinder liners)...259
  Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate...261
  Operating in Warm Temperature Climates...262
  Testing Coolant Freeze Point...263
  Disposing of Coolant...265
Section 3-2: Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance...266
  Service Machine at Specified Intervals...267
  Check the Hour Meter Regularly...268
  Prepare Machine for Maintenance...269
  Engine Access Door...270
  Open Maintenance Access Doors...271
  Fuel Tank...273
  Hydraulic Breaker and Crusher Attachments...274
  Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit...275
  Service Intervals...276
  Required Parts...278
Section 3-3: Maintenance—As Required...280
  Clean Radiator Core and Oil Cooler...281
  Clean Rear Camera Lens—If Equipped...282
  Check Track Sag—Rubber Track...283
  Check Track Sag—Steel Track—If Equipped...285
  Adjust Track Sag...287
  Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen...289
  Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Tank Sump...290
  Drain Water and Sediment from Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator...292
  Check and Adjust Air Conditioner Belt...293
  Check and Clean Radiator Air Inlet Screen...295
  Check Washer Fluid Level...296
  Check and Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve...297
  Clean and Tighten Battery Terminals...298
Section 3-4: Maintenance—10 Hours or Daily...299
  Check Engine Oil Level...300
  Check Hydraulic Tank Oil Level...302
  Check Engine Coolant Level...305
  Check Bucket Teeth...306
  Check Seat Belt...307
  Lubricate Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped...308
Section 3-5: Maintenance—Initial Service—50 Hours...309
  Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware...321
Section 3-6: Maintenance—Every 100 Hours...311
  Lubricate Bucket and Link Pins...312
  Lubricate Working Pivots...313
  Lubricate Front End Pin Joints...314
Section 3-7: Maintenance—Every 250 Hours...317
  Check Travel Gear Case Oil Level...318
  Drain Water and Sediment From Hydraulic Tank...319
  Lubricate Blade Pins...320
  Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware...321
  Check Hybrid Battery Electrolyte Level—If Equipped...323
  Take Engine Oil Sample...326
Section 3-8: Maintenance—Every 500 Hours...327
  Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter...328
  Lubricate Swing Bearing Gear...330
  Lubricate Control Lever Universal Joint...332
  Replace Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator...333
  Replace Final Fuel Filter...335
  Lubricate Swing Bearing...337
  Check Air Intake Hose...338
  Clean Cab Fresh Air and Cab Recirculating Air Filters...339
  Take Fluid Samples...341
Section 3-9: Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours...342
  Replace Pilot System Oil Filter...343
  Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash...346
  Replace Hydraulic Tank Oil Filter...347
  Check and Adjust Fan Belt Tension...350
  Replace Engine Air Cleaner Element...352
  Check Coolant Condition...354
  Check Starter and Alternator...355
Section 3-10: Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours...356
  Drain and Refill Travel Gear Case Oil...357
  Clean Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube...359
Section 3-11: Maintenance—Every 3000 Hours...360
  Service Exhaust Filter...361
Section 3-12: Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours...362
  Replace Swing Drain Filter (S.N. —22111)...363
  Replace Hydraulic Tank Vent Cap Filter...365
Section 3-13: Maintenance—Every 5000 Hours...368
  Drain and Refill Hydraulic Tank Oil...369
  Drain Cooling System...373
  Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure...376
Section 4-1: Miscellaneous—Machine...378
  Bleed Fuel System...379
  Bleed Hydraulic System...491
  Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High-Pressure Fuel Pump...382
  Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors...383
  Precautions for Alternator and Regulator...384
  Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully...385
  Using Battery Charger...388
  Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System...390
  Replacing Batteries...391
  Welding on Machine...392
  Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean...393
  Adding 12-Volt Accessories...394
  Replacing Fuses...395
  Keep ROPS Installed Properly...399
  Replacing Seat Belt...400
  Clean Machine Regularly...402
  Connecting and Disconnecting Auxiliary Lines...403
  Replacing Bucket Teeth...406
  Replacing Bucket Teeth—TK Series...408
  Removing the Bucket...409
  Installing Bucket With Quick Coupler...410
  Track Sag General Information...412
  Check Track Shoe Hardware...413
  Rubber Track Care...414
  Removing and Installing Rubber Track...415
  Converting the Track...418
  Hardware Torque Specifications...419
  Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values...420
  Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values...423
Section 4-2: Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout...426
  Operational Checkout...426
Section 4-3: Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting...485
  Troubleshooting Procedure...486
  Engine...487
  Hydraulic System...491
  Electrical System...493
Section 4-4: Miscellaneous—Storage...496
  Prepare Machine for Storage...497
  Monthly Storage Procedure...499
Section 4-5: Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers...501
  Record Product Identification Number (PIN)...502
  Record Engine Serial Number...503
  Record Hydraulic Coupler Serial Number—If Equipped...504
  Keep Proof of Ownership...505
  Keep Machines Secure...506
Section 4-6: Miscellaneous—Specifications...507
  Engine Specifications...508
  Drain and Refill Capacities...509
  Machine Specifications...510
  Working Ranges...512
  Excavator Lift Capacity—Blade: 2370 mm (7 ft 9 in); Arm: 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in); Bucket: 0.28 m3 (0.37 yd3); Rubber Crawler Pad: 450 mm (1 ft 6 in)...507
  Excavator Lift Capacity—Blade: 2370 mm (7 ft 9 in); Arm: 2.12 m (6 ft 11 in); Bucket: 0.28 m3 (0.37 yd3); Rubber Crawler Pad: 450 mm (1 ft 6 in)...507
  Excavator Lift Capacity—Blade: 2470 mm (8 ft 1 in); Arm: 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in); Bucket: 0.28 m3 (0.37 yd3); Triple Semi-Grouser Shoe: 600 mm (2 ft 0 in)...507
  Excavator Lift Capacity—Blade: 2470 mm (8 ft 1 in); Arm: 2.12 m (6 ft 11 in); Bucket: 0.28 m3 (0.37 yd3); Triple Semi-Grouser Shoe: 600 mm (2 ft 0 in)...507
  Excavator Lift Capacity—Blade: 2470 mm (8 ft 1 in); Arm: 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in); Bucket: 0.28 m3 (0.37 yd3); Rubber Belt: 450 mm (1 ft 6 in)...507
  Excavator Lift Capacity—Blade: 2470 mm (8 ft 1 in); Arm: 2.12 m (6 ft 11 in); Bucket: 0.28 m3 (0.37 yd3); Rubber Belt: 450 mm (1 ft 6 in)...507
  Machine Design Life...520
  Eurasian Economic Union...521

JOHN DEERE 85G EXCAVATOR OPERATORS MANUAL (OMT337610)