John Deere 135C RTS & 225C LC RTS Excavator Operator's Manual - OMT200346

Complete official Operator's manual for John Deere 135C RTS & 225C LC RTS Excavator, with all the shop information to maintain & operate the excavator.

Total Pages: 405 pages
File Format: PDF (bookmarked, Searchable, Printable, high quality)
Language: English

omt200346 - 135C RTS and 225CLC RTS Excavator

Table of Contents

Forward

Non-Road Diesel Engine Emission Control System Warranty Statement

Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engines CALIFORNIA 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

Avoid High-Pressure Oils

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 Worksite 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

Safety Signs Installed in Cab—Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped

Safety Signs Installed on Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped

Section 2-1: Operation—Operator's Station

Pedals, Levers, and Panels

Monitor Panel

Monitor Panel Functions

Front Switch Panel

Front Switch Panel Functions

Rear Switch Panel

Horn

Power Boost Switch—225C LC RTS

Pilot Control Shutoff Lever

Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch

Cab Heater and Air Conditioner

Operating AM/FM Radio

Secondary Exit Tool

Opening Upper Front (Secondary Exit) Window

Removing and Storing Lower Front Window

Opening Side Window

Opening and Closing Roof Exit Cover

Adjusting Operator Seat

Adjusting Console Height

Adjusting Console Fore-Aft

Section 2-2: Operation—Operating the Machine

Before Starting Work

Operator's Daily Machine Check Before Starting

Starting Engine

Cold Weather Starting

Cold Weather Warm-Up

Travel Pedals and Levers

Locking the Hydraulic Coupler to the Attachment

Unlocking the Hydraulic Coupler From the Attachment

Control Lever Pattern Operation

Control Lever Pattern Conversion

Operating Backfill Blade—135C RTS

Operating Tips—Backfill Blade

Operating In Water and Mud

Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope

Lifting

Lower Boom With Engine Stopped—135C RTS

Lower Boom With Engine Stopped—225C LC RTS

Parking Machine

Transporting Machine Equipped With Long Arm—135C RTS

Loading and Unloading for Transport

Towing Machine

Lifting the Machine

Section 3-1: Maintenance—Machine

Diesel Fuel

Testing Diesel Fuel

Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel

Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants

Diesel Engine Oil

Hydraulic Oil

Swing Gearbox and Travel Gearbox Oils

Pump Gearbox Oil

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

Section 3-2: Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance

Service Machine at Specified Intervals

Check Hour Meter Regularly

Prepare Machine for Maintenance

Open Access Cover—135C RTS

Open Engine Hood—135C RTS

Open Access Cover—225C LC RTS

Open Engine Hood—225C LC RTS

Fuel Tank

Hydraulic Breaker and Crusher Attachments

Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System

Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit

Periodic Maintenance Record Keeping System

Section 3-3: Maintenance—As Required

Drain Fuel Tank Sump

Clean Air Cleaner Dust Valve

Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level

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

Check Hydraulic Oil Tank Level

Check Engine Oil Level

Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level

Lubricate Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped

Section 3-5: Maintenance—Initial Service - 50 Hours

Drain Water Separator

Bleed Fuel System—135C RTS

Bleed Fuel System—225C LC RTS

Check and Adjust Track Sag

Section 3-6: Maintenance—Every 100 Hours

Grease Front Joint Pins—135C RTS

Grease Front Joint Pins—225C LC RTS

Grease Bucket and Link Pins—135C RTS

Grease Bucket and Link Pins—225C LC RTS

Check and Adjust Fan Belt Tension

Section 3-7: Maintenance—Every 250 Hours

Grease Backfill Blade

Check Swing Gearbox Oil Level

Drain Hydraulic Fluid Tank Sump

Check Pump Drive Gearbox Oil Level—225C LC RTS

Clean Battery Terminals

Clean or Replace Primary Air Cleaner Element

Section 3-8: Maintenance—Every 500 Hours

Grease Swing Bearing Gear

Drain Water Separator

Replace Fuel Filter

Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter

Check Air Intake Hose

Clean Radiator Air Inlet Screen

Check Cab Fresh Air Filter

Check Cab Recirculating Air Filter

Grease Swing Bearing

Section 3-9: Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours

Change Swing Gearbox Oil

Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen

Replace Hydraulic Tank Oil Filter

Replace Pilot System Oil Filter

Change Pump Drive Gearbox Oil—225C LC RTS

Clean Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube

Adjust Engine Valve Clearance

Engine Speed

Engine Speed Adjustment

Replace Air Cleaner Elements

Section 3-10: Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours

Drain Cooling System

Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure

Change Travel Gearbox Oil

Section 3-11: Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours

Change Hydraulic Tank Oil and Clean Suction Screen—135C RTS

Change Hydraulic Tank Oil and Clean Suction Screen—225C LC RTS

Section 4-1: Miscellaneous—Machine

Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High Pressure Fuel Pump

Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors

Precautions for Alternator and Regulator

Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System

Using Battery Charger

Replacing Batteries

Welding On Machine

Clean Machine Regularly

Adding 12-Volt Accessories

Replacing Fuses

Replacing Bucket Teeth

Replacing Bucket Tooth Tip—Heavy-Duty Bucket

Adjusting Bucket to Arm Joint

Removing Bucket

Track Sag General Information

Check Track Shoe Hardware

Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values

Metric Bolt and 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

Record Travel Motor Serial Numbers

Record Swing Motor Serial Number

Hydraulic Coupler Serial Number—If Equipped

Keep Proof of Ownership

Keep Machines Secure

Section 4-6: Miscellaneous—Specifications

135C RTS Engine Specifications

135C RTS Drain and Refill Capacities

135C RTS Specifications

135C RTS Working Ranges

135C RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(without blade and with rubber track)

135C RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(blade on the ground and with rubber track)

135C RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(without blade and with rubber track)

135C RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(blade on the ground and with rubber track)

135C RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(without blade)

135C RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(blade on the ground)

135C RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(without blade)

135C RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(blade on the ground)

135C RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(without blade)

135C RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(blade on the ground)

135C RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(without blade)

135C RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(blade on the ground)

225C LC RTS Engine Specifications

225C LC RTS Drain and Refill Capacities

225C LC RTS Specifications

225C LC RTS Working Ranges

225C LC RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(with rubber track)

225C LC RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)(with rubber track)

225C LC RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)

225C LC RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)

225C LC RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)

225C LC RTS Lift Capacity—KG (LB)