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

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omt333114 - 50G Excavator

Table of Contents

Foreword

Manual Identification—READ THIS FIRST!

IMPORTANT

FCC Notifications to User

Technical Information Feedback Form

Section 1-1: Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences

Safety and Operator Convenience Features

Section 1-2: Safety—General Precautions

Recognize Safety Information

Follow Safety Instructions

Operate Only If Qualified

Wear Protective Equipment

Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications

Control Pattern Selector—If Equipped

Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses

Inspect Machine

Stay Clear of Moving Parts

Avoid High-Pressure Fluids

Avoid High-Pressure Oils

Work In Ventilated Area

Prevent Fires

Prevent Battery Explosions

Handle Chemical Products Safely

Dispose of Waste Properly

Exhaust Filter Ash Handling and Disposal

Prepare for Emergencies

Clean Debris from Machine

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

Inspect and Maintain ROPS

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

Clean Exhaust Filter Safely

Section 1-5: Safety—Safety Signs

Safety Signs

Section 2-1: Operation—Operator’s Station

Right Console—Cab

Right Console—Canopy

Key Switch

Pedals and Levers

Engine Speed Control Dial

Horn

Pilot Shutoff Lever

Cab Heater and Air Conditioner—If Equipped

Exhaust Filter Parked Cleaning Switch

Operating AM/FM Radio—If Equipped

Cab Dome Light—If Equipped

Door Release Lever—If Equipped

Front (Secondary Exit) Window—If Equipped

Removing Lower Front Window—If Equipped

Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location

Secondary Exit Tool—If Equipped

Opening Right Side Window—If Equipped

Adjusting Operator Seat

Toolbox and Operator’s Manual Compartment

Section 2-2: Operation—Monitor Operation

Monitor

Monitor Functions

Monitor Start-Up

MENU

MENU—Alarm List

MENU—Auto Shutdown

MENU—Auto Exhaust Filter Cleaning

MENU—Clock

MENU—Trip

MENU—Brightness Adjustment

Section 2-3: Operation—Operating the Machine

Operating in High Altitude

Before Starting Work

Operator's Daily Machine Check Before Starting

Starting the Engine

Starting the Engine in Cold Weather

Checking Instruments After Starting

Cold Weather Warm-Up

Travel Pedals and Levers

Exhaust Filter

Exhaust Filter Parked Cleaning

Control Lever Pattern Operation

Control Lever Pattern Conversion

Multi-Function Control Lever

Boom-Swing Pedal

Positioning Auxiliary Line Selector Valve

Operating Backfill Blade

Operating Angle Blade—If Equipped

Operating Tips—Backfill Blade

Operating in Water and Mud

Selecting Correct Track

Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope

Lower Boom With Engine Stopped

Parking

Loading and Unloading for Transport

Towing Machine a Short Distance

Lifting

Lifting Machine

Section 3-1: Maintenance—Machine

Diesel Fuel

Diesel Fuel Specifications

Lubricity of Diesel Fuel

Biodiesel Fuel

Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines

Testing Diesel Fuel

Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel

Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants

Lubricant Storage

Mixing of Lubricants

Diesel Engine Break-In Oil

Diesel Engine Oil

Hydraulic Oil

Travel Gear Case Oil

Grease

Light Duty Diesel Engine Coolant (for diesel engines without wet sleeve cylinder liners)

Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant

John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender

Supplemental Coolant Additives

Operating in Warm Temperature Climates

Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender

Testing Diesel Engine Coolant

Disposing of Coolant

Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Final Tier 4

Section 3-2: Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance

Service Machine at Specified Intervals

Check the Hour Meter Regularly

Prepare Machine for Maintenance

Engine Access Door

Open Maintenance Access Doors

Tilting Operator’s Station

Fuel Tank

Check Washer Fluid Level

Hydraulic Breaker and Crusher Attachments

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

Service Intervals

Required Parts

Section 3-3: Maintenance—As Required

Clean Radiator Core and Oil Cooler

Check Coolant

Check and Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve

Replace Engine Air Filter

Check and Adjust Air Conditioner Belt—If Equipped

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

Check Engine Oil Level

Check Hydraulic Tank Oil Level

Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Tank Sump

Drain Water and Sediment from Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator

Check Engine Coolant Level

Check Bucket Teeth

Check Track Sag—Rubber Track

Check Track Sag—Steel Track—If Equipped

Adjust Track Sag

Check Seat Belt

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

Lubricate Bucket and Link Pins

Lubricate Front End Pin Joints

Check and Adjust Fan Belt Tension

Section 3-6: Maintenance—Every 100 Hours

Lubricate Bucket and Link Pins

Lubricate Front End Pin Joints

Check and Adjust Fan Belt Tension

Section 3-7: Maintenance—Initial Service - 250 Hours

Replace Hydraulic Tank Oil Filter

Section 3-8: Maintenance—Every 250 Hours

Lubricate Swing Bearing

Check Travel Gear Case Oil Level

Drain Water and Sediment from Hydraulic Tank

Take Engine Oil Sample

Section 3-9: Maintenance—Every 500 Hours

Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter

Lubricate Front End Pin Joints

Lubricate Swing Bearing Gear

Lubricate Control Lever Universal Joint

Lubricate Blade Pins

Replace Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator

Replace Final Fuel Filter

Replace Hydraulic Tank Oil Filter

Take Fluid Samples

Section 3-10: Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours

Replace Pilot System Oil Filter

Drain and Refill Travel Gear Case Oil

Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash (Clearance)

Check Starter and Alternator

Section 3-11: Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours

Drain and Refill Hydraulic Tank Oil

Drain Cooling System

Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure

Section 3-12: Maintenance—Every 3000 Hours

Service Exhaust Filter

Section 4-1: Miscellaneous—Machine

Bleed Fuel System

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—12-Volt System

Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully

Using Battery Charger

Replacing the Battery

Welding On Machine

Bleed Hydraulic System

Clean Machine Regularly

12 Volt Auxiliary Power Outlet

Connecting and Disconnecting Auxiliary Lines

Replacing Fuses

Clean Cab Fresh Air and Cab Recirculating Air Filters—If Equipped

Replacing Bucket Teeth

Replacing Bucket Teeth—TK Series

Installing Bucket With Quick Coupler

Track Sag General Information

Check Track Shoe Hardware

Rubber Track Care

Removing and Installing Rubber Track

Converting the Track

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

Troubleshooting Procedure

Engine

Electrical System

Hydraulic System

Section 4-4: Miscellaneous—Storage

Prepare Machine for Storage

Monthly Storage Procedure

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

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Canopy, Standard Arm, Standard Counterweight, and Rubber Track with Blade)

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Canopy, Standard Arm, Standard Counterweight, and Steel Track with Blade)

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Canopy, Long Arm, Standard Counterweight, and Rubber Track with Blade)

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Canopy, Long Arm, Standard Counterweight, and Steel Track with Blade)

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Canopy, Standard Arm, Extra Counterweight, and Rubber Track with Blade)

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Canopy, Standard Arm, Extra Counterweight, and Steel Track with Blade)

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Canopy, Long Arm, Extra Counterweight, and Rubber Track with Blade)

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Canopy, Long Arm, Extra Counterweight, and Steel Track with Blade)

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Cab, Standard Arm, Standard Counterweight, and Rubber Track with Blade)

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Cab, Standard Arm, Standard Counterweight, and Steel Track with Blade)

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Cab, Long Arm, Standard Counterweight, and Rubber Track with Blade)

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Cab, Long Arm, Standard Counterweight, and Steel Track with Blade)

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Cab, Standard Arm, Extra Counterweight, and Rubber Track with Blade)

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Cab, Standard Arm, Extra Counterweight, and Steel Track with Blade)

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Cab, Long Arm, Extra Counterweight, and Rubber Track with Blade)

Excavator Lift Capacity—KG (LB.) (Cab, Long Arm, Extra Counterweight, and Steel Track with Blade)

John Deere 50G Excavator Operator's Manual (OMT333114)