John Deere 744J & 824J Loaders (S.N. 590070— ) Operator's Manual is divided into different sections. Each section covers a specific component or system with detailed illustrations. A table of contents is placed at the beginning of each section. Pages are easily found by category, and each page is expandable for great detail. The printer-ready PDF documents work like a charm on all kinds of devices. This document is printable, without restrictions, contains searchable text, bookmarks, crosslinks for easy navigation.

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Category: Operator's Manual
Language: Spanish English French
Published on 2013/04/06

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1-1: Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences...15
  Safety and Operator Convenience Features...16
Section 1-2: Safety—General Precautions...17
  Recognize Safety Information...18
  Follow Safety Instructions...19
  Operate Only If Qualified...20
  Wear Protective Equipment...21
  Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications...22
  Add Cab Guarding For Special Uses...23
  Inspect Machine...24
  Stay Clear of Moving Parts...25
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids...26
  Avoid High-Pressure Oils...27
  Work In Ventilated Area...28
  Prevent Fires...29
  Prevent Battery Explosions...30
  Handle Chemical Products Safely...31
  Dispose of Waste Properly...32
  Prepare for Emergencies...33
  Clean Debris from Machine...34
Section 1-3: Safety—Operating Precautions...35
  Use Steps and Handholds Correctly...36
  Start Only From Operator's Seat...37
  Use and Maintain Seat Belt...38
  Prevent Unintended Machine Movement...39
  Avoid Work Site Hazards...40
  Use Special Care When Operating Loader...42
  Keep Riders Off Machine...43
  Avoid Backover Accidents...44
  Avoid Machine Tip Over...45
  Operating on Slopes...47
  Operating or Traveling On Public Roads...48
  Inspect and Maintain ROPS...49
  Add and Operate Attachments Safely...50
Section 1-4: Safety—Maintenance Precautions...51
  Park And Prepare For Service Safely...52
  Service Cooling System Safely...53
  Service Tires Safely...54
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating...55
  Make Welding Repairs Safely...56
  Drive Metal Pins Safely...57
Section 1-5: Safety—Safety Signs...59
  Safety Signs...59
  Replace Safety Signs...61
Section 2-1: Operation—Operator’s Station...62
  Levers...64
  Pedals...66
  CAN Monitor Unit (CMU)...67
  Monitor Panel Functions...69
  Switch Pad...73
  Switch and Accessory Functions...74
  Monitor Display Unit—Normal Display...78
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu...81
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes...82
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes—Active Codes...83
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes—Stored Codes...85
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings...87
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Quick Shift...88
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Auto to 1st...90
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Job Timer...91
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Stopwatch...92
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics...93
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Battery Monitor...94
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Engine Sensors...95
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Transmission...413
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Hydraulic...100
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine...101
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine Switches...103
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Switch Module...105
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine I.D...106
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings...108
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings—Units...109
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings—Hide Main Menu...110
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings—Backlighting...111
  Monitor Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings—LCD Contrast...112
  Horn Button...113
  Turn Signals...114
  Air Conditioning Controls and Heater Operation...115
  Adjusting Steering Wheel Tilt...117
  Adjusting Joystick Steering Arm Rest...118
  Opening and Securing Side Door...120
  Opening Side Window/Secondary Exit...122
  Opening Rear Side Window...123
  Adjusting Seat...124
Section 2-2: Operation—Operating the Machine...126
  Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting...128
  Check Instruments Before Starting...130
  Engine Break-In Period...131
  Starting the Engine...411
  Starting Fluid—If Equipped (Cold Weather Starting Aid)...135
  Engine Heater—If Equipped...137
  Using Coolant Heater—If Equipped...138
  Warm-Up...139
  Cold Weather Warm-Up...140
  Neutral Lock...141
  Shifting the Transmission...413
  Shifting the Transmission—If Equipped With Joystick Steering...424
  Joystick Steering Activation/Deactivation—If Equipped...146
  Park Brake Switch...148
  Boom and Bucket Control Lever—One Lever Design...150
  Boom and Bucket Control Lever—Two Lever Design...152
  Quick Shift Switch...154
  Ride Control—If Equipped...155
  Secondary Steering—If Equipped...158
  Differential Lock Switch...159
  Boom Height Kickout Adjustment...160
  Return-to-Carry Kickout Adjustment...161
  Return-To-Dig Adjustment for Z-Bar Linkage Only...162
  Using the Loader Bucket...164
  Backdragging...166
  Fork Attachment...167
  Arm Attachment...170
  Parking the Machine...172
  Parking the Machine—If Equipped With Joystick Steering...424
  Loading Machine on a Trailer...176
  Loading Machine on a Trailer—If Equipped With Joystick Steering...424
  Towing Procedure...182
  Lifting the Machine...185
Section 3-1: Maintenance—Machine...187
  Diesel Fuel...188
  Lubricity of Diesel Fuel...190
  Biodiesel Fuel...191
  Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner...193
  Testing Diesel Fuel...194
  Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel...195
  Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines...196
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants...198
  Diesel Engine Oil...199
  Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals...218
  Transmission, Hydraulic System, Park Brake, and Differential Oil...203
  Grease...204
  Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant...205
Section 3-2: Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance...206
  Service Machine at Specified Intervals...207
  Check Hour Meter Regularly...208
  Prepare Machine for Maintenance...209
  Locking Machine Frame...211
  Boom Lock...212
  Opening Engine Side Shields and Service Doors...213
  Opening Grille Door...214
  Fuel Tank...215
  Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level...216
  Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit...217
  Service Intervals...218
  Required Parts...220
Section 3-3: Maintenance—As Required...222
  Check Tire Pressure...223
  Tire Pressures (744J)...225
  Tire Pressures (824J)...228
  Tighten Wheel Retainer Nuts...230
  Check Air Cleaner Elements...231
  Check Air Inlet Cover...232
  Inspect Serpentine Belts...233
  Inspect External Seal...234
  Drain Fuel Tank Sediment...236
  Inspect Fuel Filler Drain Hose and Tank Breather Hose...238
  Replace Primary and Final Fuel Filters...239
  Replace In-Line Fuel Filter...242
  Drain Water Separator Bowl (744J S.N. 590070—601440, 824J S.N. 590070—601506)...243
  Bleeding Fuel System (744J S.N. 601441—, 824J S.N. 601507—)...337
  Check Cab Fresh Air Filter—If Equipped...246
  Check Cab Recirculating Air Filter—If Equipped...248
Section 3-4: Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily...249
  Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level...250
  Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve...252
  Check Engine Oil Level...253
  Check Hydraulic Oil Level...254
  Check Transmission Oil Level...255
Section 3-5: Maintenance—Every 100 Hours...257
  Grease Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots—If Equipped...258
  Grease Front Steering Cylinder Pivots 744J (S.N. —612699), 824J (S.N. —612710)...260
  Grease Rear Steering Cylinder Pivots 744J (S.N. —612699), 824J (S.N. —612710)...261
  Grease Oscillating Rear Axle...262
Section 3-6: Maintenance—Initial Service - 250 Hours...263
  Change Engine Break-In Oil and Replace Filter...264
  Replace Hydraulic System Return Filters...285
  Change Front and Rear Differential/Axle Oil...319
Section 3-7: Maintenance—Every 250 Hours...270
  Grease Front Driveline Sliding Joints...271
  Check Radiator Coolant Level...273
  Take Engine Oil Sample...274
Section 3-8: Maintenance—Every 500 Hours...275
  Grease Rear Driveline Sliding Joint and U-Joints...276
  Check Air Intake Hoses...278
  Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals...280
  Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter...284
  Replace Hydraulic System Return Filters...285
  Replace Primary and Final Fuel Filters (744J S.N. 590070—601440, 824J S.N. 590070—601506)...286
  Replace Primary and Final Fuel Filters (744J S.N. 601441—, 824J S.N. 601507—)...289
  Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter...291
  Check Park Brake Oil Level...292
  Check Front Differential/Axle Oil Level—If Equipped With Differential Lock Axle...293
  Check Rear Differential/Axle Oil Level—If Equipped With Differential Lock Axle...295
  Check Front Differential/Axle Oil Level—If Equipped With Standard Axle...297
  Check Rear Differential/Axle Oil Level—If Equipped With Standard Axle...299
  Take Fluid Samples...300
Section 3-9: Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours...301
  Replace Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve...302
  Replace Air Cleaner Elements...303
  Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube...304
  Check Radiator Hoses...305
  Replace In-Line Fuel Filter (744J S.N. 590070—601440, 824J S.N. 590070—601506)...306
  Replace In-Line Fuel Filter (744J S.N. 601441—, 824J S.N. 601507—)...307
  Replace Transmission Oil Filter...309
  Inspect and Clean Hydraulic Pump Case Drain Fittings...311
  Grease Frame Hinge Pivots...312
  Change Park Brake Oil...313
Section 3-10: Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours...314
  Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash and Electronic Injector Preload...315
  Re-Run Clutch Calibration...316
  Change Transmission Oil...317
  Change Front and Rear Differential/Axle Oil...319
  Clean Axle Differential Recirculation Screen—If Equipped...320
Section 3-11: Maintenance—Every 3000 Hours...321
  Change Hydraulic System Oil...322
  Clean Hydraulic System Strainer...325
  Replace Differential Lock Return Filter(s)—If Equipped...326
Section 3-12: Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours...327
  Replace Engine Crankshaft Damper...328
Section 4-1: Miscellaneous—Machine...329
  Draining the Cooling System...331
  Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure...333
  Check Park Brake...420
  Checking Fuel Tank Vent Hose...335
  Bleeding Fuel System (744J S.N. 590070—601440, 824J S.N. 590070—601506)...336
  Bleeding Fuel System (744J S.N. 601441—, 824J S.N. 601507—)...337
  Cleaning Water Separator Bowl...338
  Checking Fire Extinguisher—If Equipped...340
  Precautions for Alternator and Regulator...341
  Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully...342
  Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System...344
  Using Battery Charger...346
  Removing and Installing Batteries...348
  JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped...350
  JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS) Direct Laptop Connection—If Equipped...351
  Replacing Fuses...353
  Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes...356
  Resetting Circuit Breakers...357
  Replacing Halogen Bulbs...358
  Checking Neutral Start System...360
  Servicing Air Conditioning System—If Equipped...361
  Welding On Machine...362
  External Service Brake Inspection...363
  Checking Brake Accumulators...365
  Checking Ride Control Accumulator—If Equipped...367
  Bleeding Brakes...369
  Radiator, Oil Cooler, and Charge Air Cooler External Cleaning Procedure...371
  Service Recommendations For Snap-To-Connect (STC®) Fittings...372
  Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors...374
  Keep ROPS Installed Properly...375
  Hardware Torque Specifications...376
  Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values...377
  Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values...379
Section 4-2: Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout...382
  Operational Checkout...382
Section 4-3: Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting...409
  Troubleshooting Procedure...410
  Engine...411
  Transmission...413
  Differential And Axle...416
  Service Brake...418
  Drive Line...419
  Park Brake...420
  Hydraulic System...421
  Steering...424
  Air Conditioning System...425
  Heater System...427
Section 4-4: Miscellaneous—Storage...428
  Prepare Machine For Storage...429
  Monthly Storage Procedure...431
Section 4-5: Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers...433
  Record Product Identification Number (PIN)...434
  Record Engine Serial Number...435
  Record Transmission Serial Number...436
  Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number...437
  Keep Machines Secure...438
  Keep Proof of Ownership...439
Section 4-6: Miscellaneous—Specifications...440
  744J Specifications...441
  Drain and Refill Capacities—744J...444
  824J Specifications...445
  Drain and Refill Capacities—824J...448

John Deere 744J & 824J Loaders (S.N. 590070— ) Operator's Manual (OMT200785)