John Deere 444L 4WD Loader Operator’s Manual OMT426944X19 – PDF DOWNLOAD
- Part Number (P/N): OMT426944X19_04
- Language: English
- Division: Construction
- Product Lines: Loaders
- Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
- Associated Model: 444L
- Serial Number Range: 1DW444L_ _ _L705208
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
John Deere 444L 4WD Loader Operator’s Manual OMT426944X19 – PDF DOWNLOAD
Contents 27
Safety-Safety and Operator Conveniences 31
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 31
Safety—General Precautions 33
Information for European Union Directives and Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulations Compliance 33
Recognize Safety Information 34
Follow Safety Instructions 35
Operate Only If Qualified 35
Wear Protective Equipment 35
Protect Against Noise 36
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 36
Inspect Machine 36
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 36
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 37
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 37
Work In Ventilated Area 37
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling 38
High Debris Applications 38
Prevent Fires, Clean Debris From Machine 39
In Case of Machine Fire 39
Prevent Battery Explosions 40
Handle Chemical Products Safely 40
Handle Starting Fluid Safely 40
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 41
Exhaust Filter Ash Handling and Disposal 41
Prepare for Emergencies 41
Clean Debris from Machine 42
Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses 42
Safety—Operating Precautions 43
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 43
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 43
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 43
Heated and Ventilated Operator’s Seat 44
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 44
Avoid Work Site Hazards 45
Keep Riders Off Machine 46
Avoid Backover Accidents 46
Avoid Machine Tip Over and Machine Damage 47
Avoid Power Lines 47
Use Special Care When Operating Loader 48
Operating on Slopes 48
Operating or Traveling On Public Roads 48
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 49
Travel Safely 49
Prevent Acid Burns 50
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 50
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 51
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 51
Service Machines Safely 51
Service Cooling System Safely 52
Service Accumulator Systems Safely 52
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 52
Make Welding Repairs Safely 53
Drive Metal Pins Safely 53
Service Tires Safely 54
Use Proper Lifting Equipment 54
Clean Exhaust Filter Safely 55
Safety—Safety Signs and Other Instructions 56
Safety Signs and Other Instructions 56
Operation—Operator’s Station 65
Levers—Two Function Hydraulic Control 65
Levers—Three Function Hydraulic Control 66
Levers—Four Function Hydraulic Control 67
Steering Control 67
Pedals 68
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Functions 69
Primary Display Unit (PDU) Functions 74
Horn Button 82
Turn Signals 82
Dome Light 83
Air Conditioner and Heater Operation 84
Counter Switch—If Equipped 85
Radio—If Equipped 86
Auxiliary Power Supply 90
Opening and Securing Side Door 91
Opening Side Window (Alternative Exit) 92
Seat Adjustment 93
Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location 95
Operation—Operating the Machine 96
Before Starting Work 96
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 97
Check Instruments Before Starting 98
Security System 99
Battery Disconnect Switch 99
Engine Break-In Period 100
Starting the Engine 101
Cold Start Aid—Block Heater—If Equipped 103
Cold Start Aid—Glow Plug 103
Cold Weather Warm-Up 104
Required Machine Stop Warning 104
Park Brake Switch 106
Shifting the Transmission 107
Automatic Idle and Automatic Shutdown 109
Operating in Water and Mud 109
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope 109
Turbocharger Cool Down 110
Stopping the Engine 110
Joystick Bucket and Boom Control 111
Two Lever Bucket and Boom Control 113
Auxiliary Control 114
Ride Control—If Equipped 115
Secondary Steering—If Equipped 117
Differential Lock Operation 118
Throttle Lock—If Equipped 120
Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Software Delivery Process 121
Exhaust Filter 122
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System Overview 124
US EPA Qualified Emergency Use — SCR Derate Override Option 126
EU Qualified Emergency Use — SCR Derate Override Option 127
Rear Camera and Radar Object Detection (ROD) System—If Equipped 128
Counter Switch Operation—If Equipped 131
Embedded Payload Scale—If Equipped 132
Boom Height Kickout Adjustment 136
Return-to-Carry Adjustment 136
Return-to-Dig Adjustment 137
Operating Loader Coupler—If Equipped 137
Using the Loader Bucket 138
Backdragging 139
Fork Attachment 140
Parking the Machine 142
Loading Machine for Transport 144
Towing—Recovery Procedure 146
Lifting the Machine 148
Operation—Monitor Operation 149
Aftertreatment Indicators Overview 149
Primary Display Unit (PDU) 150
Main Menu 151
Main Menu—Display Settings 152
Main Menu—Diagnostics 153
Main Menu—Exhaust Filter 155
Main Menu—Exhaust Filter Auto Cleaning 156
Main Menu—Exhaust Filter Parked Cleaning 157
Main Menu—Exhaust Filter Emergency Override 158
Main Menu—Software Update 158
Main Menu—Calibrations—Electro-Hydraulic Valves 159
Main Menu—Calibrations—Implement Control Levers 160
Main Menu—Calibrations—Loader Position Sensors 161
Main Menu—Calibrations—Loader Linkage 161
Main Menu—Calibrations—Transmission Clutches 162
Main Menu—Calibrations—Brake Pedal 162
Main Menu—Calibrations—Steering Valves 163
Main Menu—Calibrations—Steering Stops 163
Main Menu—Machine Setup 164
Main Menu—Security 171
Main Menu—Machine Fan 173
Main Menu—Fuel Consumption 174
Main Menu—About 175
Main Menu—Job Timer 175
Main Menu—Camera—If Equipped 176
Main Menu—Payload Weighing—If Equipped 177
Main Menu—Attachments—If Equipped 178
Maintenance—Machine 179
Required Emission-Related Information 179
Diesel Fuel 179
Diesel Fuel Specifications 180
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 180
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 180
Biodiesel Fuel 181
Testing Diesel Fuel 182
Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives 182
Fuel Filters 182
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) — Use in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Equipped Engines 183
Refilling Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 184
Testing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 185
Storing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 185
Disposal of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 186
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 187
John Deere Break-In Plus™ Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V 188
Diesel Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V 189
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V Engines 190
Diesel Engine Oil Service Interval for Operation at High Altitude 190
Oil Filters 191
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 192
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate 193
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 193
Testing Coolant Freeze Point 194
Disposing of Coolant 194
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 195
Lubricant Storage 195
Mixing of Lubricants 195
Hydraulic Oil 196
Transmission, Park Brake, and Axle Oil 197
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease 197
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 198
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 198
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 198
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 199
Frame Locking Bar 200
Locking Loader Boom 201
Engine Service Doors and Side Shields 201
Cooling System Doors 202
Fuel Tank 203
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 203
Service Intervals 204
Required Parts 206
Maintenance—As Required 208
Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level 208
Check Cab Fresh Air Filter 208
Check Cab Recirculation Air Filter 209
Check and Clean Cab Air Precleaner Housing—If Equipped 210
Check and Clean Heating and Air Conditioner Housing 211
Inspect Tires and Check Pressure 212
Tire Pressures 214
Check Wheel Bolt Torque 216
Clean Hydraulic Pump Case Drain In-Line Screen 217
Check Rear Camera and Radar Object Detection (ROD) System—If Equipped 220
Inspect Engine Air Cleaner Elements 222
Inspect Serpentine Belt 223
Clean Cooler Cores 224
Drain Water From Primary Fuel Filter With Water Separator 226
Service Exhaust Filter 226
Drain, Flush, and Refill Fuel Tank 227
Lubricate Cab Door Hinges 228
Clean Debris From Coupler Lock Cylinder—If Equipped 228
Clean and Tighten Battery Terminals 230
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 231
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 231
Check Coolant Level at Surge Tank 232
Check Engine Oil Level 233
Check Hydraulic System Oil Level 233
Check Transmission Oil Level 234
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 235
Lubricate Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots 235
Lubricate Coupler Lock Pins—If Equipped 239
Maintenance—Initial Service – 250 Hours 240
Drain and Refill Front and Rear Axle Oil 240
Replace Axle Oil Filters—If Equipped 241
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 242
Take Engine Oil Sample 242
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 243
Lubricate Driveline Upper and Lower Sliding Joints 243
Check Hybrid Battery Electrolyte Level—If Equipped 244
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter 246
Check Front and Rear Axle Oil Level 247
Check Air Intake Hoses and Charge Air Cooler Tube Couplings 248
Take Fluid Samples 248
Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter 249
Replace Primary Fuel Filter 250
Replace Final Fuel Filter 251
Check Park Brake Oil Level 251
Replace In-Line Fuel Filter 252
Lubricate Front and Rear Shaft Seals on Park Brake 252
Check Ride Control Accumulator—If Equipped 253
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 254
Replace Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 254
Replace Engine Air Cleaner Elements 255
Replace Fuel Tank Breather Filter 255
Check Coolant Condition 256
Replace Axle Oil Filters—If Equipped 256
Lubricate Frame Hinge Pivots 257
Drain and Refill Park Brake Oil 257
Maintenance—Every 1500 Hours 258
Replace Open Crankcase Ventilation (OCV) Filter 258
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 259
Drain and Refill Transmission Oil and Replace Filter 259
Drain and Refill Front and Rear Axle Oil 260
Clean Front and Rear Axle Oil Recirculation Screens—If Equipped 261
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash 261
Rerun Transmission Clutch Calibration 261
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 262
Access Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Unit Filter 262
Replace Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Unit Filter 263
Replace Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Breather Filter 264
Replace Hydraulic System Return Filter 265
Drain, Flush, and Refill Hydraulic System Oil 266
Clean Hydraulic System Fill Strainer 268
Maintenance—Every 5000 Hours 269
Check Driveline Damper for Cracks 269
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 270
Drain Cooling System 270
Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure 271
Miscellaneous—Machine 272
Check Air Inlet Cover 272
Bleed Fuel System 272
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High-Pressure Fuel Pump 272
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 272
Clean Machine Regularly 273
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 273
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 274
Using Battery Charger 275
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 276
Replacing Batteries 277
Welding on Machine 278
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean 278
JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 278
Replacing Fuses 279
Remove and Install Halogen Bulbs 282
Remove and Install Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lights 283
Fluid Sampling Test Ports—If Equipped 284
Service Recommendations For Snap-To-Connect (STC®) Fittings 285
Keep ROPS Installed Properly 286
Verified Anchor Point Information 287
External Service Brake Inspection 288
Replacing Seat Belt 289
Replacing Bucket Teeth—TK Series 290
Air Conditioning System Service 290
Hardware Torque Specifications 291
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 292
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 293
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 294
Operational Checkout 294
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Check 294
Operational Checks—Ignition OFF, Engine OFF Checks 294
Operational Checks—Ignition ON, Engine OFF Checks 295
Operational Checks—Ignition On, Engine On Checks 304
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 330
Troubleshooting Procedure 330
Engine 331
Transmission 336
Differential and Axle 338
Service Brake 339
Driveline 339
Park Brake 340
Hydraulic System 341
Steering 344
Air Conditioning System 345
Heater System 346
Software Update 347
Miscellaneous—Storage 348
Prepare Machine for Storage 348
Monthly Storage Procedure 349
Preparing Engine for Long-Term Storage 350
Removing Engine From Long-Term Storage 351
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 352
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 352
Record Engine Serial Number 352
Record Transmission Serial Number 352
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number 353
Record Front and Rear Axle Housing Serial Numbers 353
Keep Proof of Ownership 353
Keep Machines Secure 354
Miscellaneous—Specifications 355
Engine Specifications 355
Drain and Refill Capacities 355
Standard Z-Bar Specifications 356
High Lift Z-Bar Specifications 358
Travel Speeds 359
Eurasian Economic Union 360
Machine Design Life 360
Page Number 27
Section 1-1 31
Section 1-2 33
Section 1-3 43
Section 1-4 51
Section 1-5 56
Section 2-1 65
Section 2-2 96
Section 2-3 149
Section 3-1 179
Section 3-2 198
Section 3-3 208
Section 3-4 231
Section 3-5 235
Section 3-6 240
Section 3-7 242
Section 3-8 243
Section 3-9 254
Section 3-10 258
Section 3-11 259
Section 3-12 262
Section 3-13 269
Section 3-14 270
Section 4-1 272
Section 4-2 294
Section 4-3 330
Section 4-4 348
Section 4-5 352
Section 4-6 355
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