John Deere 26G Compact Excavator Operator's Manual
Complete operator's manual for John Deere 26G Compact Excavator, with all the technical information to maintain and operation.
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Total Pages: 336 pages
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.....1
Section 1-1: Safety—Safety and Operator Convenience.....16
Safety and Operator Convenience Features.....17
Section 1-2: Safety—General Precautions.....18
Recognize Safety Information.....19
Follow Safety Instructions.....20
Operate Only If Qualified.....21
Wear Protective Equipment.....22
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications.....23
Control Pattern Selector—If Equipped.....24
Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses.....25
Inspect Machine.....26
Stay Clear of Moving Parts.....27
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids.....28
Avoid High-Pressure Oils.....29
Work In Ventilated Area.....30
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling.....31
Prevent Fires.....33
In Case of Machine Fire.....34
Prevent Battery Explosions.....35
Handle Chemical Products Safely.....36
Dispose of Waste Properly.....37
Prepare for Emergencies.....38
Clean Debris from Machine.....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
Inspect and Maintain ROPS.....52
Travel Safely.....53
Prevent Acid Burns.....54
Add and Operate Attachments Safely.....56
Section 1-4: Safety—Maintenance Precautions.....57
Park and Prepare for Service Safely.....58
Service Cooling System Safely.....59
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating.....60
Make Welding Repairs Safely.....61
Drive Metal Pins Safely.....62
Section 1-5: Safety—Safety Signs and Other Instructions.....64
Safety Signs and Other Instructions.....64
Section 2-1: Operation—Operator Station.....74
Switch Panel.....75
Key Switch.....78
Monitor Panel and Functions.....79
Pedals and Levers.....80
Engine Speed Control Lever.....81
Pilot Shutoff Lever.....82
Cab Heater.....83
Operating AM/FM Radio—If Equipped.....85
Door Release Lever—If Equipped.....89
Cab Dome Light.....90
Front (Alternative Exit) Window.....91
Removing Lower Front Window—If Equipped.....93
Alternative Exit Tool.....94
Opening Right Side Window—If Equipped.....95
Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location.....96
Adjusting Operator’s Seat.....97
Operator’s Manual Compartment.....98
Section 2-2: Operation—Operating the Machine.....99
Before Starting Work.....100
Operating in High Altitude.....101
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting.....102
Check Instruments.....104
Starting Engine.....330
Starting Engine in Cold Weather.....106
Cold Weather Warm-Up.....108
Travel Pedals and Levers.....110
Travel Mode Switch.....112
Control Lever Pattern Operation.....113
Control Lever Pattern Conversion.....115
Boom-Swing Pedal.....116
Auxiliary Function Lever.....118
Positioning Auxiliary Line Selector Valve.....119
Operating Backfill Blade.....121
Operating Tips—Backfill Blade.....123
Operating in Water and Mud.....124
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope.....125
Lower Boom With Engine Stopped.....127
Parking.....130
Loading and Unloading for Transport.....131
Towing Machine a Short Distance.....133
Lifting.....134
Lifting Machine.....136
Section 3-1: Maintenance—Machine.....138
Diesel Fuel.....139
Diesel Fuel Specifications.....140
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel.....141
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel.....142
BioDiesel Fuel.....143
Testing Diesel Fuel.....145
Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives.....146
Fuel Filters.....147
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines.....148
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants.....150
Mixing of Lubricants.....151
Lubricant Storage.....152
John Deere Break-In Plus™ Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, and Stage IV.....153
Diesel Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, and Stage IV.....154
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, and Stage IV Engines.....156
Oil Filters.....157
Hydraulic Oil.....158
Travel Gear Case Oil.....160
Grease.....161
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine without wet sleeve cylinder liners).....162
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate.....164
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates.....165
Testing Coolant Freeze Point.....166
Disposing of Coolant.....168
Section 3-2: Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance.....169
Service Machine at Specified Intervals.....170
Check the Hour Meter Regularly.....171
Prepare Machine for Maintenance.....172
Engine Access Door.....173
Maintenance Access Door.....174
Forward Engine Access.....177
Fuel Tank.....178
Check Washer Fluid Level—If Equipped.....179
Hydraulic Breaker and Crusher Attachments.....180
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit.....181
Service Intervals.....182
Required Parts.....184
Section 3-3: Maintenance—As Required.....186
Clean Cooler Cores.....187
Check and Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve.....188
Replace Engine Air Filter.....189
Drain Water and Sediment From Fuel Tank Sump.....191
Check Track Sag—Rubber Track.....192
Adjust Track Sag.....194
Section 3-4: Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily.....196
Check Engine Oil Level.....197
Check Hydraulic Tank Oil Level.....199
Drain Water Separator.....202
Check Engine Coolant Level.....203
Check Bucket Teeth.....205
Check Seat Belt.....206
Lubricate Bucket and Link Pins.....218
Lubricate Front End Pin Joints.....239
Section 3-5: Maintenance—Initial Service—50 Hours.....211
Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter.....235
Check and Adjust Fan Belt Tension.....222
Section 3-6: Maintenance—Every 100 Hours.....217
Lubricate Bucket and Link Pins.....218
Lubricate Front End Pin Joints.....239
Check and Adjust Fan Belt Tension.....222
Section 3-7: Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours.....225
Replace Hydraulic Tank Oil Filter.....247
Lubricate Blade Pins.....246
Section 3-8: Maintenance—Every 250 Hours.....230
Lubricate Swing Bearing.....231
Check Travel Gear Case Oil Level.....232
Drain Water and Sediment From Hydraulic Tank.....233
Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter.....235
Take Engine Oil Sample.....237
Section 3-9: Maintenance—Every 500 Hours.....238
Lubricate Front End Pin Joints.....239
Lubricate Swing Bearing Gear.....242
Lubricate Control Lever Universal Joint.....243
Replace Fuel Filter.....244
Lubricate Blade Pins.....246
Replace Hydraulic Tank Oil Filter.....247
Take Fluid Samples.....250
Section 3-10: Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours.....251
Drain and Refill Travel Gear Case Oil.....252
Replace Pilot System Oil Filter.....254
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash.....258
Check Starter and Alternator.....259
Section 3-11: Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours.....260
Drain Cooling System.....261
Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure.....263
Drain and Refill Hydraulic Tank Oil and Clean Suction Screen.....265
Section 4-1: Miscellaneous—Machine.....270
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High-Pressure Fuel Pump.....271
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors.....272
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator.....273
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully.....274
Using Battery Charger.....277
Using Booster Batteries—12-Volt System.....279
Replacing Battery.....280
Welding on Machine.....281
Bleed Hydraulic System.....338
Clean the Machine Regularly.....284
12-Volt Auxiliary Power Outlet.....270
Replacing Fuses.....286
Installing Bucket With Quick Coupler.....289
Replacing Bucket Teeth.....291
Replacing Bucket Tooth Tip—Heavy-Duty Bucket.....293
Removing the Bucket.....295
Track Sag General Information.....296
Rubber Track Care.....297
Removing and Installing Rubber Track.....298
Hardware Torque Specifications.....301
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values.....302
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values.....304
Section 4-2: Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout.....307
Operational Checkout.....307
Section 4-3: Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting.....328
Troubleshooting Procedure.....329
Engine.....330
Electrical System.....335
Hydraulic System.....338
Section 4-4: Miscellaneous—Storage.....341
Prepare Machine for Storage.....342
Monthly Storage Procedure.....344
Section 4-5: Miscellaneous—Serial Numbers.....346
Record Product Identification Number (PIN).....347
Record Engine Serial Number.....348
Keep Proof of Ownership.....349
Keep Machines Secure.....350
Section 4-6: Miscellaneous—Specifications.....351
Engine Specifications.....352
Drain and Refill Capacities.....353
Machine Specifications.....354
Working Ranges.....356
Lift Capacity—Canopy; Arm: 1.17 m (3 ft. 10 in.); Bucket: 61 kg (135 lb.); Shoe: 300 mm (12 in.); Blade on Ground.....358
Lift Capacity—Cab; Arm: 1.17 m (3 ft. 10 in.); Bucket: 61 kg (135 lb.); Shoe: 300 mm (12 in.); Blade on Ground.....359
John Deere 26G Compact Excavator Operator's Manual (OMT361084X19)
