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Category: Operator's Manual
Language: English Spanish French German
Published on 2010/10/29

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1-1: Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences.....14
  Safety and Operator Convenience Features.....15
Section 1-2: Safety—General Precautions.....17
  Information for European Union Directives Compliance.....18
  Recognize Safety Information.....21
  Follow Safety Instructions.....22
  Operate Only If Qualified.....23
  Wear Protective Equipment.....24
  Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications.....25
  Inspect Machine.....26
  Stay Clear of Moving Parts.....27
  Avoid High-Pressure Fluids.....28
  Avoid High-Pressure Oils.....29
  Do Not Use Starting Fluid.....30
  Work In Ventilated Area.....31
  Prevent Fires.....32
  Prevent Battery Explosions.....33
  Handle Chemical Products Safely.....34
  Dispose of Waste Properly.....35
  Prepare for Emergencies.....36
  Clean Debris from Machine.....37
Section 1-3: Safety—Operating Precautions.....38
  Use Steps and Handholds Correctly.....39
  Start Only From Operator's Seat.....40
  Use and Maintain Seat Belt.....41
  Prevent Unintended Machine Movement.....42
  Avoid Work Site Hazards.....43
  Operate Machine Safely.....44
  Keep Riders Off Machine.....45
  Avoid Backover Accidents.....46
  Avoid Machine Tip Over.....47
  Operating on Slopes.....49
  Operating or Traveling On Public Roads.....50
  Inspect and Maintain ROPS.....51
  Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place.....52
  Add and Operate Attachments Safely.....53
Section 1-4: Safety—Maintenance Precautions.....54
  Park and Prepare for Service Safely.....55
  Service Tires Safely.....56
  Service Cooling System Safely.....57
  Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating.....58
  Make Welding Repairs Safely.....59
  Drive Metal Pins Safely.....60
Section 1-5: Safety—Safety Signs.....61
  Skidder Safety Signs.....62
  Replace Safety Signs.....65
Section 2-1: Operation—Operator's Station.....66
  Adjusting Seat.....67
  Steering Wheel.....68
  Horn Button.....69
  Monitor Panel Functions.....70
  Pedals.....73
  Levers.....74
  Switches.....76
  Dual Mode Steering—If Equipped.....78
  Work Lights—If Equipped.....79
  Dome Light.....80
  Defrosting, Heating, and Air Conditioning Controls.....81
  Windshield Wiper and Washer.....82
  Windshield Washer Fluid Tank.....83
  Removing Operator's Station Door Window Screens.....84
  Opening Secondary Exit.....85
  Operator's Manual Holder.....86
  Fire Extinguisher.....87
  Pressurized Water System—If Equipped.....89
Section 2-2: Operation—Operating the Machine.....90
  Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting.....91
  Engine Break-In Period.....93
  Starting the Engine.....94
  Check Monitor Panel.....96
  Engine Warm-Up.....97
  Cold Weather Transmission Disconnect Handle—If Equipped.....98
  Cold Weather Warm-Up.....99
  Blade Control Lever Operation.....100
  Winch Control Lever Operation.....102
  Single Function—Grapple and Arch Mechanical Control Lever Operation.....104
  Single Lever Pilot Control Operation.....105
  Differential Lock Switch.....107
  Engine Speed Control.....108
  Service Brake.....109
  Transmission Gear Selector.....110
  Inching Pedal Operation.....113
  De-clutch Function Operation.....114
  Reversing Fan Operation.....116
  Parking the Machine.....117
  Lowering Hydraulic Equipment to Ground With Engine Off.....119
  Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—4000 Series.....122
  Winch Free Spool Drag Adjustment.....126
  Grapple Head.....127
  Grapple Dampener.....128
  Grapple Shock.....129
  Transporting Grapple—If Equipped.....130
  Loading Machine on a Trailer.....131
  Towing Procedure.....132
Section 3-1: Maintenance—Machine.....137
  Diesel Fuel.....138
  Lubricity of Diesel Fuel.....139
  Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel.....140
  Biodiesel Fuel.....141
  Testing Diesel Fuel.....143
  Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines.....144
  Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants.....146
  Diesel Engine Break-In Oil.....147
  Diesel Engine Oil.....148
  Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals.....175
  Hydraulic Oil.....152
  Transmission, Park Brake, Differential, Cab Tilt Hydraulic Pump and Winch Oil.....154
  Grease.....155
  Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant.....156
  Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant.....158
  John Deere COOL-GARD™ II COOLANT EXTENDER.....159
  Supplemental Coolant Additives.....160
  Operating in Warm Temperature Climates.....161
  Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II COOLANT EXTENDER.....162
  Testing Diesel Engine Coolant.....164
Section 3-2: Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance.....165
  Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals.....166
  Check the Hour Meter Regularly.....167
  Fuel Tank.....168
  Battery Disconnect.....169
  Prepare Machine for Maintenance.....170
  Locking Machine Frames.....171
  Opening the Grille.....172
  Opening Engine Side Shields.....173
  Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit.....174
  Service Intervals.....175
  Required Parts.....177
Section 3-3: Maintenance—As Required.....179
  Clean Debris from Coolers.....180
  Inspect Serpentine Belt.....181
  Inspecting and Cleaning Dusty Primary and Secondary Element.....182
  Check Tire Pressure.....183
  Check Wheel Bolt Torque.....185
  Clean Fuel Tank Filler Screen.....186
  Fill and Charge Pressurized Water System—If Equipped.....187
  Check Fire Extinguisher Charge.....189
  Clean Hydraulic Tank Filler Screen.....190
  Clean Cab Recirculating Air Filter.....193
  Clean Fresh Air (Air Conditioning) Filter.....194
  Check Coolant.....272
Section 3-4: Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily.....199
  Check Surge Tank Coolant Level.....200
  Check Engine Oil Level.....203
  Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter Water Separator.....205
  Clean Air Cleaner Unloader Valve.....206
  Grease Frame Hinge Pivots.....207
  Grease Arch Cylinder Pins and Arch-to-Frame Pivot—If Equipped.....208
  Grease Dampener, Yoke, and Crosshead Pins—If Equipped.....209
  Grease Tongs and Tong Cylinders—If Equipped.....211
  Check Transmission Oil Level.....212
  Check Hydraulic System Oil Level.....214
Section 3-5: Maintenance—Every 100 Hours.....216
  Grease Stacking Blade and Cylinder Pivots.....217
  Grease Front Axle Pivots and Front Steering Cylinder Pins.....218
  Grease Axle Pinion Seals.....219
  Grease Rear Steering Cylinder Pins.....221
  Grease Winch Fairlead Rollers.....222
  Grease Front Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints and Transmission Output Shaft Seal.....223
  Grease Rear Axle Drive Shaft U-Joints, Telescoping Splines, Support Bearing, and Transmission Output Shaft Seal.....224
  Grease Winch Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines.....225
  Grease Engine Drive Shaft U-Joints and Telescoping Splines.....226
Section 3-6: Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours.....227
  Replace Transmission Oil Filter.....281
  Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter.....278
  Replace Reversing Cooling Fan Filter.....280
  Change Front Axle Oil.....267
  Change Rear Axle Oil.....269
  Change Engine Break-in Oil and Replace Filter.....236
Section 3-7: Maintenance—Every 250 Hours.....240
  Take Engine Oil Sample.....241
  Take Hydraulic Oil Sample.....242
Section 3-8: Maintenance—Every 500 Hours.....243
  Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter.....244
  Checking Coolant System—Radiator, Tubes and Connectors.....248
  Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator).....250
  Replace Final Fuel Filter.....252
  Check Brake Accumulator Action.....254
  Check Rear Axle Oil Level.....255
  Check Front Axle Oil Level.....257
  Check Air Intake Hoses.....259
  Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals.....260
  Take Fluid Samples.....263
Section 3-9: Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours.....264
  Replace Air Cleaner Elements.....265
  Replace Air Cleaner Unloader Valve.....266
  Change Front Axle Oil.....267
  Change Rear Axle Oil.....269
  Grease Grapple Rotate Bearing.....271
  Check Coolant.....272
Section 3-10: Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours.....273
  Change Hydraulic Oil.....274
  Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter.....278
  Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter.....279
  Replace Reversing Cooling Fan Filter.....280
  Replace Transmission Oil Filter.....281
  Change Transmission Oil, Replace Filter, and Clean Suction Screen.....283
  Transmission Breather Filter—Replace.....288
  Change Winch Oil.....289
  Inspect Crankshaft Dampener.....291
  Check and Adjust Valve Lash.....292
Section 3-11: Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours.....293
  Replace Engine Crankshaft Dampener.....294
Section 3-12: Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours.....295
  Draining the Cooling System.....296
  Filling the Cooling System.....299
Section 4-1: Miscellaneous—Machine.....302
  Check Engine Idle Speeds.....303
  Drain Final Fuel Filter.....304
  Clean Crankcase Vent Tube.....305
  Check Receiver-Dryer Moisture Indicator—If Equipped.....306
  Hydraulic Cab Tilt Procedure.....307
  Testing the Coolant Level—Protection Level.....313
  Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or Injection Pump.....314
  Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors.....315
  Bleed Fuel System.....316
  Precautions for Alternator.....318
  Handling, Checking and Servicing Batteries Carefully.....319
  Using Battery Charger.....322
  Replacing Batteries.....324
  Welding On Machine.....325
  Replacing Fuses.....326
  Checking Neutral Start System.....330
  Servicing Air Conditioning System.....332
  Checking Park Brake.....333
  Grapple Damper Adjustment.....334
  Grapple Shock Replace.....337
  Brake Pedal Adjustment.....338
  Checking Windshield Regularly.....339
  Keeping ROPS Installed Properly.....340
  Hardware Torque Specifications.....341
  Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values.....342
  Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values.....344
  Check Oil Lines And Fittings.....346
Section 4-2: Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout.....347
  Complete Machine Operational Checkout.....348
Section 4-3: Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting.....399
  Using Troubleshooting Charts.....400
  Engine Troubleshooting.....401
  Electrical System Troubleshooting.....405
  Transmission and Park Brake Troubleshooting.....408
  Axle Differential Troubleshooting.....412
  Service Brakes Troubleshooting.....413
  Hydraulic System Troubleshooting.....414
  Steering System Troubleshooting.....416
  Dual Mode Steering System Troubleshooting.....417
  Hydraulic Fan Troubleshooting.....418
  Winch Troubleshooting.....419
  Air Conditioning System Troubleshooting.....420
  Heater System Troubleshooting.....421
Section 4-4: Miscellaneous—Storage.....422
  Prepare Machine for Storage.....423
  Monthly Storage Procedure.....425
Section 4-5: Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers.....427
  Record Product Identification Number (PIN).....428
  Record Engine Serial Number.....429
  Record Winch Serial Number.....430
  Record Transmission Serial Number.....431
  Keep Proof of Ownership.....432
  Keep Machines Secure.....433
Section 4-6: Miscellaneous—Specifications.....434
  540H—Cable Skidder Dimensions.....435
  540H—Cable Skidder Specifications.....439
  540H—Winch Specifications—4000 Series.....441
  540H—Drain and Refill Capacities.....443
  548H—Grapple Skidder Dimensions.....444
  548H—Grapple Dimensions.....446
  548H—Grapple Skidder Specifications.....447
  548H—Winch Specifications—4000 Series.....449
  548H—Drain and Refill Capacities.....451
  Ground Speeds.....452
  EC Declaration of Conformity.....453
 
John Deere 540H and 548H Skidder Operator's Manual (OMT253887)