John Deere 244J (S.N. —23289) and 304J (S.N. —23371) Loaders Operator's Manual (OMT209673)
Complete Operator's manual for John Deere 244J (S.N. —23289) and 304J (S.N. —23371) Loaders, with all the technical information to maintain and operate.
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MAIN SECTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS..........1
Section 1-1: Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences..........22
Safety and Operator Convenience Features..........23
Section 1-2: Safety—General Precautions..........24
Recognize Safety Information..........25
Follow Safety Instructions..........26
Operate Only If Qualified..........27
Wear Protective Equipment..........28
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications..........29
Add Cab Guarding For Special Uses..........30
Inspect Machine..........31
Stay Clear of Moving Parts..........32
Avoid High-Pressure Oils..........33
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids..........34
Work In Ventilated Area..........35
Prevent Fires..........36
Prevent Battery Explosions..........37
Handle Chemical Products Safely..........38
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components..........39
Prepare for Emergencies..........40
Clean Debris from Machine..........41
Section 1-3: Safety—Operating Precautions..........42
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly..........43
Start Only From Operator's Seat..........44
Use and Maintain Seat Belt..........45
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement..........46
Avoid Work Site Hazards..........47
Use Special Care When Operating Loader..........49
Keep Riders Off Machine..........50
Avoid Backover Accidents..........51
Avoid Machine Tip Over..........52
Operating on Slopes..........54
Operating Or Traveling On Public Roads..........55
Inspect and Maintain ROPS..........56
Add and Operate Attachments Safely..........57
Section 1-4: Safety—Maintenance Precautions..........58
Park and Prepare For Service Safely..........59
Service Tires Safely..........60
Service Cooling System Safely..........61
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating..........62
Make Welding Repairs Safely..........63
Drive Metal Pins Safely..........64
Section 1-5: Safety—Safety Signs..........66
Safety Signs..........66
Replace Safety Signs..........68
Section 2-1: Operation—Operator Station..........69
Loader Control Switches and Levers..........70
Multi-Function Lever..........71
Pedals..........72
Monitor Display..........73
Monitor Display Functions..........75
Switch Panel..........77
Switch Panel Functions..........78
Audible Alarm..........80
Cab Climate Controls..........81
Opening and Securing Side Door and Secondary Exit..........83
Opening Window..........85
Adjusting Steering Column Tilt..........86
Adjusting Seat..........87
Section 2-2: Operation—Operating the Machine..........89
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting..........90
Battery Disconnect Switch..........92
Check Instruments Before Starting..........93
Engine Break-In Period..........95
Starting the Engine..........313
Warm-Up..........98
Cold Weather Start-Up..........99
Cold Weather Warm-Up..........101
Park Brake Switch..........102
Selecting Travel Direction..........104
Selecting Travel Speed Range..........105
Slowing and Stopping the Machine..........106
Verifying Bucket Stop..........107
Loader Control Lever..........109
Differential Lock Switch..........111
Operating Boom Float..........112
Operating 3rd Function Hydraulics..........114
Operating 4th Function Auxiliary Hydraulics—If Equipped..........115
Operating Ride Control—If Equipped..........116
Operating Quick Disconnect and Worksite Pro™ Adapter—If Equipped..........118
Fork Attachment..........121
Parking the Machine..........124
Loading Machine on a Trailer..........125
Towing Procedure Without Engine Running..........127
Towing Procedure With Engine Running..........131
Section 3-1: Maintenance—Machine..........133
Diesel Fuel..........134
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel..........136
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel..........137
Biodiesel Fuel..........138
Testing Diesel Fuel..........140
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines..........141
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants..........143
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II..........144
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals..........174
Hydraulic Reservoir Oil..........148
Differentials, Gearbox, and Final Drive Oil..........150
Service (Drum) Brake Oil..........151
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease..........152
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)..........153
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant..........155
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender..........156
Supplemental Coolant Additives..........157
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates..........158
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender..........159
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant..........161
Disposing of Coolant..........162
Section 3-2: Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance..........163
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals..........164
Check Hour Meter Regularly..........165
Prepare Machine for Maintenance..........167
Drain Hose Storage..........169
Opening Hood and Removing Grille..........170
Locking Machine Frame..........171
Loader Boom Lock..........172
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit..........173
Service Intervals..........174
Required Parts..........176
Section 3-3: Maintenance—As Required..........178
Inspecting and Replacing Serpentine Belt..........179
Replacing Final Fuel Filter..........181
Replacing Inline Fuel Filter..........183
Cleaning or Replacing Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve..........184
Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Cleaner Elements..........185
Lubricating Door Hinges..........187
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque..........188
Checking Tire Pressure..........189
Tire Pressures..........191
Check Coolant..........240
Section 3-4: Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily..........194
Checking Recovery Tank Coolant Level..........195
Checking Engine Oil Level..........197
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level..........198
Section 3-5: Maintenance—Every 50 Hours..........199
Greasing Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots..........200
Greasing Drive Shaft..........201
Greasing Steering Cylinder..........202
Greasing Frame Hinge Pivots..........203
Greasing Rear Oscillating Axle..........204
Section 3-7: Maintenance—Every 250 Hours..........205
Checking Service (Drum) Brake Oil Level..........206
Cleaning or Replacing Cab Recirculating Air Filter..........207
Take Engine Oil Sample..........209
Section 3-8: Maintenance—Every 500 Hours..........210
Greasing Rear Axle Steering Pivots..........211
Checking Final Drives Oil Level..........212
Checking and Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Cooler/Radiator and Air Conditioning Condenser—If Equipped..........213
Checking Rear Differential and Gearbox Oil Level..........214
Checking Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals..........216
Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Filter..........219
Checking Air Intake Hoses..........222
Replacing Hydraulic System Return Suction Filter..........223
Checking and Adjusting Inching Linkage..........225
Checking Front Differential Oil Level..........226
Take Fluid Samples..........227
Section 3-9: Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours..........228
Inspecting Park (Wet) Brake Pads—304J Only..........229
Inspecting Service (Drum) Brake Pads..........230
Changing Final Drive Oil..........231
Changing Rear Differential and Gearbox Oil..........232
Check and Adjust Engine Speed Linkage..........234
Cleaning Engine Crankcase Vent Tube..........236
Replacing Hydraulic Tank Breather..........237
Changing Front Differential Oil..........238
Check Coolant..........240
Section 3-10: Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours..........241
Changing Hydraulic Oil..........242
Cleaning Hydraulic System Strainer..........245
Section 3-11: Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours..........246
Draining the Cooling System..........247
Filling the Cooling System..........249
Section 4-1: Miscellaneous—Machine..........251
Checking Windshield Washer Fluid Level..........252
Checking Radiator Coolant Level..........253
Draining Fuel Filter Sediment..........254
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator..........255
Using Battery Charger..........256
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully..........258
Using Booster Batteries—12 Volt System..........261
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System..........262
Replacing Batteries..........264
Removing Batteries..........265
Replacing Fuses..........266
Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes..........269
Engine Speeds..........270
Checking Radiator Hoses..........271
Return-to-Dig Adjustment..........272
Replacing Drive and Marker Light Bulbs..........274
Bleeding Fuel System..........276
Welding on Machine..........277
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors..........278
Servicing Air Conditioning System—If Equipped..........279
ROPS Torque Specifications..........280
Hardware Torque Specifications..........281
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values..........282
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values..........284
Section 4-2: Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout..........287
Operational Checkout..........287
Section 4-3: Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting..........311
Troubleshooting Procedure..........312
Engine..........313
Hydrostatic Transmission..........315
Differential and Axle..........317
Service Brake..........318
Drive Line..........319
Park Brake..........320
Hydraulic System..........321
Steering..........323
Air Conditioning System..........324
Heater System..........326
Section 4-4: Miscellaneous—Storage..........327
Prepare Machine For Storage..........328
Monthly Storage Procedure..........330
Section 4-5: Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers..........332
Record Product Identification Number (PIN)..........333
Record Engine Serial Number..........334
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number..........335
Record Axle Serial Numbers..........336
Keep Proof of Ownership..........337
Keep Machines Secure..........338
Section 4-6: Miscellaneous—Specifications..........339
244J Specifications..........339
244J Drain and Refill Capacities..........339
304J Specifications..........339
304J Drain and Refill Capacities..........339
John Deere 244J (S.N. —23289) and 304J (S.N. —23371) Loaders Operator's Manual (OMT209673)
