John Deere 50C ZTS Excavator Operator's Manual (OMT190903)

omt190903 - John Deere 50c zts excavator Operator's Manual.pdf

Complete Operator's Manual for John Deere 50C ZTS Excavator, with all the shop information to maintain & operate 50C ZTS Excavator.

Total Pages: 295 pages
File Format: PDF (Internal Links, Bookmarked, Table of Contents, Searchable, Printable, high quality)
Language: English

omt190903 - 50c zts excavator

Table of Contents

Introduction

Emissions Control Warranty Statement

Technical Information Feedback Form

Section 1-1: Safety-Safety Features

Safety Features

Section 1-2: Safety-General Precautions

Recognize Safety Information

Follow Safety Instructions

Operate Only If Qualified

Wear Protective Equipment

Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications

Add Cab Guarding For Special Uses

Inspect Machine

Stay Clear Of Moving Parts

Avoid High-Pressure Fluids

Beware Of Exhaust Fumes

Prevent Fires

Prevent Battery Explosions

Handle Chemical Products Safely

Dispose Of Waste Properly

Prepare For Emergencies

Section 1-3: Safety-Operating Precautions

Use Steps And Handholds Correctly

Start Only From Operator's Seat

Use And Maintain Seat Belt

Prevent Unintended Machine Movement

Avoid Work Site Hazards

Keep Riders Off Machine

Avoid Backover Accidents

Avoid Machine Tip Over

Use Special Care When Lifting Objects

Add And Operate Attachments Safely

Section 1-4: Safety-Maintenance Precautions

Park And Prepare For Service Safely

Service Cooling System Safely

Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating

Make Welding Repairs Safely

Drive Metal Pins Safely

Section 1-5: Safety-Safety Signs

Safety Signs

Section 2-1: Operation-Operator's Station

Pedals And Levers

Monitor Panel

Monitor Panel Functions

Horn Switch

Engine Speed Control Lever

Pilot Control Shut-Off Lever

Windshield Washer And Wiper Switch

Travel Alarm And Travel Alarm Cancel Switch

Cab Heater-If Equipped

Cab Door Release Lever

Secondary Exit Tool

Opening Front (Secondary Exit) Window

Closing Front Window

Opening Rear Window

Opening Right Side Window

Adjusting Operator Seat

Tool Box And Operator’s Manual Compartment

Section 2-2: Operation-Operating The Machine

Before Starting Work

Operator's Daily Machine Check Before Starting

Starting The Engine

Starting The Engine In Cold Weather

Check Instruments After Starting

Using Booster Batteries-12 Volt System

Cold Weather Warm-Up

Travel Pedals And Levers

Fast Speed Travel Pedal

Control Lever Pattern Operation

Control Lever Pattern Conversion

Boom-Swing Pedal

Optional Pedal

Positioning Auxiliary Line Selector Valve

Operating Backfill Blade

Operating Tips-Backfill Blade

Operating In Water And Mud

Select Correct Track Shoes

Driving Up A Steep Or Slippery Slope

Lifting

Lower Boom With Engine Stopped

Parking

Loading And Unloading For Transport

Transporting Machine With Rubber Tracks

Towing Machine A Short Distance

Lifting Machine

Section 3-1: Maintenance-Machine

Diesel Fuel

Bio-Diesel Fuel

Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner

Dieselscan Fuel Analysis

Handling And Storing Diesel Fuel

Alternative And Synthetic Lubricants

Engine Break-In Oil

Diesel Engine Oil

Hydraulic Oil

Propel Gearbox Oil

Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivot, Swing Bearing, And Swing Bearing Gear Grease

Section 3-2: Maintenance-Periodic Maintenance

Service Your Machine At Specified Intervals

Check The Hour Meter Regularly

Prepare Machine For Maintenance

Open Hood And Access Cover

Fuel Tank

Hydraulic Breaker And Crusher Attachments

Maintenance And Repair Record Keeping System

OILSCAN Plus OILSCAN Plus is a registered trademark of Deere & Company , CoolScan Plus CoolScan Plus is a registered trademark of Deere & Company , And 3-Way Coolant Test Kit

Periodic Maintenance Record Keeping System

Section 3-3: Maintenance-As Required

Clean Radiator Core

Clean Air Cleaner Element

Section 3-4: Maintenance-Every 10 Hours or Daily

Check Engine Oil Level

Check Hydraulic Oil Tank Level

Drain Fuel Tank Sump

Drain Water Separator

Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level

Check Bucket Teeth

Check Track Sag-Rubber Track

Check Track Sag-Steel Track, If Equipped

Adjusting Track Sag

Rubber Track Care

Removing Rubber Track

Installing Rubber Track

Converting The Track

Seat Belt

Section 3-5: Maintenance-Every 50 Hours

Inspect Fan Belt, Check And Adjust Tension

Change Engine Break-in Oil And Replace Filter

Section 3-6: Maintenance-Every 100 Hours

Grease Bucket And Link Pins

Section 3-7: Maintenance-Every 250 Hours

Grease Swing Bearing

Check Propel Gearbox Oil Level

Drain Hydraulic Oil Tank Sump

Replace Hydraulic Oil Tank Filter

Section 3-8: Maintenance-Every 500 Hours

Change Engine Oil And Replace Filter

Grease Front Joint Pins

Grease Swing Bearing Gear

Grease Control Lever Universal Joint

Replace Final Fuel Filter

Replace Air Cleaner Element

Drain Cooling System

Diesel Engine Coolant

Cooling System Fill And Deaeration

Section 3-9: Maintenance-Every 1000 Hours

Change Propel Gearbox Oil

Replace Pilot System Oil Filter

Check And Adjust Engine Valve Lash (Clearance)

Check Starter And Alternator

Section 3-10: Maintenance-Every 2000 Hours

Change Hydraulic Tank Oil, Clean Suction Screen

Section 4-1: Miscellaneous-Machine

Do Not Service Or Adjust Injection Nozzles Or Injection Pump

Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps Or Motors

Precautions For Alternator And Regulator

Handling, Checking And Servicing Batteries Carefully

Using Battery Charger

Replacing Batteries

Welding On Machine

Clean Machine Regularly

Electrical Socket

Replacing Fuses

Installing Bucket With Quick Coupler

Track Sag General Information

Check Track Shoe Hardware

Unified Inch Bolt And Cap Screw Torque Values

Metric Bolt And Cap Screw Torque Values

Section 4-2: Miscellaneous-Operational Checkout

Operational Checkout

Section 4-3: Miscellaneous-Troubleshooting

Using Troubleshooting Charts

Engine

Electrical System

Hydraulic System

Section 4-4: Miscellaneous-Storage

Prepare Machine For Storage

Section 4-5: Miscellaneous-Serial Numbers

Record Product Identification Number (PIN)

Record Engine Serial Number

Keep Proof of Ownership

Keep Machines Secure

Section 4-6: Miscellaneous-Specifications

Engine Specifications

Drain And Refill Capacities

Machine Specifications

Working Ranges

Lift Capacity-KG (LB)(Blade Off The Ground With Standard Boom And Rubber Track)

Lift Capacity-KG (LB)(Blade On The Ground With Standard Boom And Rubber Track)