Complete Operator's Manual for John Deere 304H loader, with all the technical information to maintain and operate.

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Total Pages: 502 pages
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 05: Safety....14
  304H Loader....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 of Tipping Machine-Serious or Fatal Crushing Injuries Will Result -------------------------------- Machine Will Tip Over Faster Than You Can Jump Free....20
  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....22
  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....28
  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
  Clean Trash from Machine....39
  Protect Against Flying Debris....40
  Wear Protective Clothing....41
  Protect Against Noise....42
  Handle Chemical Products Safely....43
  Use Safety Lights and Devices....44
  Keep ROPS Installed Properly....319
  Warn Others of Service Work....46
  Practice Safe Maintenance....47
  Support Machine Properly....48
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating....49
  Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines....50
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids....51
  Clean the Machine Regularly....52
  Service Cooling System Safely....53
  Store Attachments Safely....54
  Dispose of Waste Properly....55
Section 06: Safety Signs....57
  Safety Signs....57
Section 10: Operator's Station....65
  Monitor Gauges, Indicators and Dash Switches....67
  Side Console Switches....69
  Warning Alarm....70
  Battery Voltage Indicator....71
  Low Engine Oil Pressure Indicator....72
  Forward Direction Indicator....73
  Reverse Direction Indicator....74
  Hydraulic Oil Temperature Indicator....75
  Park Brake Indicator....76
  Clock, Hour Meter, and Speedometer....77
  Monitor Messages....78
  High Speed Indicator....79
  Low Speed Indicator....80
  Pilot Disable Indicator....81
  Engine Air Filter Restriction Indicator....82
  Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator....83
  Seat Belt Indicator....84
  High Beams ON Indicator....85
  Turn Signal Indicator....86
  Engine Preheat....87
  Fuel Gauge....88
  Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge....89
  Boom and Bucket Control Lever....142
  Quick Disconnect and Auxiliary Hydraulic Lever....91
  FNR Lever and Speed Selector....92
  Neutral Lock Latch....135
  Turn Signal Lever....94
  Pedals....95
  Horn Button....96
  Operating Front Windshield Wiper and Washer....97
  Operating Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer....98
  Adjusting Steering Column Tilt....99
  Setting the Clock....100
  Opening and Securing Side Door....101
  Secondary Exit....103
  Drive Lights....104
  Work Lights-If Equipped....106
  Heater Operation....108
  Air Conditioner-If Equipped....110
  Air Conditioner-If Equipped....110
  Air Flow Control....111
  Adjusting Seat....112
  Cab Removal and Installation....114
  4th Function Auxiliary Hydraulics-If Equipped....115
Section 20: Pre-Start Inspection....117
  Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting....118
Section 25: Operating the Engine....390
  Check Instruments Before Starting....121
  Cold Weather Start-Up....122
  Starting the Engine....390
  Using Booster Batteries-12 Volt System....125
  Check Instruments After Starting....128
  Warm-Up....129
  Cold Weather Warm-Up....130
  Stopping the Engine....390
Section 30: Driving the Machine....132
  Driving on Public Roads....133
  General Driving Precautions....134
  Neutral Lock Latch....135
  Shifting the Machine....136
  Slowing and Stopping the Machine....137
  Park Brake Switch....138
  Parking the Machine....139
  Lock All Compartments....140
Section 35: Operating the Machine....141
  Boom and Bucket Control Lever....142
  Operating Quick Disconnect....144
  Pilot Enable/Boom Down Switch....147
  Brake/Inching Pedal....148
  Boom Height Kickout Adjustment....149
  Return-to-Dig Adjustment....151
  Operating 4th Function Auxiliary Hydraulics-If Equipped....153
  General Operating Tips....155
  Turning the Machine....156
  Excavating Banks or Stockpiles....157
  Using the Loader Bucket....159
  Backdragging....161
  Backfilling....162
  Truck Loading....163
  Fork Attachment....164
  Material Handler Arm Attachment....167
Section 40: Transporting....169
  Transporting Precautions....170
  Loading Machine on a Trailer....171
  Towing Procedure....173
  Lifting the Machine....177
Section 45: Fuels and Lubricants....178
  Diesel Fuel....179
  Lubricity of Diesel Fuel....180
  Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner....181
  Diesel Fuel Storage....182
  Fuel Tank....183
  Diesel Engine Oil....184
  Differentials and Final Drives Oil....185
  Hydraulic System Oil....186
  Service Brake Oil....187
  Grease....188
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants....189
  Lubricant Storage....190
  Mixing of Lubricants....191
Section 50: Periodic Maintenance....192
  Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals....193
  Drain Hose Storage....194
  Check the Hour Meter Regularly....195
  Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants....197
  Prepare Machine for Maintenance....198
  Locking Machine Frame....200
  Boom Lock....201
  Opening Hood....202
  Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level....203
  Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System....204
  OILSCAN Plus, OILSCAN Plus is a registered trademark of Deere & Company CoolScan PlusCoolScan Plus is a registered trademark of Deere & Company and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit....192
  Service Intervals....445
Section 55: Maintenance-As Required....209
  Inspect and Replace V-Belt(s)....210
  Drain Fuel Filter Sediment....214
  Clean Air Cleaner Elements....215
  Inspect Element....217
  Clean Dusty Primary Element....218
  Lubricate Cab Door Hinges....219
  Check Tire Pressure....220
  Tire Pressures....222
  Tighten Wheel Lug Nuts....223
Section 60: Maintenance-Every 10 Hours or Daily....224
  Check Coolant Level....225
  Check Engine Oil Level....226
  Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve....228
  Check Hydraulic Oil Level....229
Section 65: Maintenance-Every 50 Hours....230
  Lubricate Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots....231
  Lubricate Gear Case to Front Axle Shaft....233
  Lubricate Front and Rear Steering Cylinder Pivots....235
  Lubricate Rear Steering Axle Pivots....236
  Lubricate Oscillating Rear Axle....237
  Lubricate Frame Hinge Pivot....238
Section 75: Maintenance-Every 250 Hours....239
  Clean Cab Air Filter....240
  Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter....242
  Check Brake Oil Level....245
Section 80: Maintenance-Every 500 Hours....246
  Check Coolant Conditioner....247
  Check and Clean Hydraulic Oil Cooler and Radiator....248
  Replace Primary Fuel Filter....249
  Replace Final Fuel Filter....250
  Bleeding the Fuel System....251
  Check Air Intake Hose....252
  Replace Hydraulic Oil Return Suction Filter....253
  Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals....255
  Check Rear Differential and Gear Case Oil Level....259
  Check Front Differential Oil Level....260
  Check Front and Rear Final Drives Oil Level....261
  Check Brake/Inching Pedal Linkage Adjustment....320
Section 85: Maintenance-Every 1000 Hours....263
  Check Park Brake and Service Brake Pads....264
  Replace Cab Air Filter....265
  Speed Control Linkage Adjustment....266
  Change Rear Differential and Gear Case Oil....267
  Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash....268
  Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube....271
  Replace Air Cleaner Elements....272
  Replace Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve....274
  Replace Hydraulic Tank Breather....275
  Change Rear Final Drive Oil....276
  Change Front Differential and Front Final Drives Oil....277
Section 86: Maintenance-Every 2000 Hours....279
  Clean Hydraulic Oil Fill Strainer....280
  Change Hydraulic System Oil....282
Section 88: Maintenance-Every 3000 Hours....284
  Draining the Cooling System....285
  Diesel Engine Coolant....288
  Filling the Cooling System....289
  Replace Seat Belt....291
Section 90: Maintenance....292
  Test the Coolant Freeze-Protection Level....294
  Precautions for Alternator and Regulator....295
  Service Batteries Carefully....296
  Checking Electrolyte Specific Gravity....298
  Using Battery Charger....300
  Replacing Batteries....301
  Removing Batteries....302
  Replacing Fuses....304
  Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes....306
  Engine Speeds....307
  Checking Neutral Start System....308
  Service Pilot Accumulator....309
  Adding Attachments/Accessories to Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)....310
  Welding on Machine....311
  Park Brake Adjustment....312
  Service Brake Adjustment....314
  Replace Marker Light and Drive Light Bulbs....315
  Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors....318
  Keep ROPS Installed Properly....319
  Brake/Inching Pedal Linkage Adjustment....320
  Check Receiver/Dryer Moisture Indicator-If Equipped....323
  Check Receiver-Dryer Moisture Indicator-If Equipped....324
  Hardware Torque Specifications....325
  Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values....326
  Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values....328
  Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values....330
  Check Oil Lines and Fittings....332
  Service Recommendations For Metric 24° O-Ring Seal DIN 20078....333
  Service Recommendations For Non-Restricted Banjo (Adjustable) Fittings....335
  Service Recommendations For O-Ring Boss Fittings With Shoulder....338
  Service Recommendations for Metric Series Four Bolt Flange Fitting....341
  Service Recommendations For Inch Series Four Bolt Flange Fittings....343
Section 95: Operational Checkout....346
  Operational Checkout....346
Section 100: Troubleshooting....386
  Using Troubleshooting Charts....387
  Monitor Service Codes....388
  Engine....390
  Hydrostatic System....400
  Differential and Axle....404
  Service Brake....405
  Driveline....406
  Park Brake....407
  Hydraulic System....408
  Steering....412
  Hydraulic Fan Motor and Pump....415
  Heater System....416
  Air Conditioning-If Equipped....417
Section 105: Storage....419
  Prepare Machine for Storage....420
  Monthly Storage Procedure....422
Section 110: Machine Numbers....424
  Record Product Identification Number (PIN)....425
  Record Engine Serial Number....426
  Record Gear Case Serial Number....427
  Record Hydrostatic Pump Serial Number....428
  Record Front Axle Serial Number....429
  Record Rear Axle Serial Number....430
  Record Hydrostatic Motor Serial Number....431
Section 115: Specifications....432
  304H Loader Specifications....433
  Drain and Refill Capacities....435
Section 120: Crime Prevention Tips....436
  Help Prevent Crime....437
  Record Identification Numbers....438
  Keep Proof of Ownership....439
  Park Indoors Out of Sight....440
  When Parking Outdoors....441
  Reduce Vandalism....442
  Report Thefts Immediately....443
Section CLIS: Checklists....444
  Service Intervals....445

John Deere 304H Loader Operator's Manual (OMT184550)