John Deere 544H Loader & TC54H Tool Carrier Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
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John Deere 544H Loader & TC54H Tool Carrier Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
- P/N: OMT195359_TZ
- Language: English
- Division: Construction
- Product Lines: Loaders
- Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
- Associated Models: 544H, TC54H
- Series: H SERIES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
John Deere 544H Loader & TC54H Tool Carrier Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
Contents 5
Safety—Safety Features 9
Safety Features 9
Safety—General Precautions 10
Recognize Safety Information 10
Follow Safety Instructions 10
Operate Only If Qualified 10
Wear Protective Equipment 10
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 11
Add Cab Guarding For Special Uses 11
Inspect Machine 11
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 12
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 12
Beware of Exhaust Fumes 12
Prevent Fires 13
Prevent Battery Explosions 13
Handle Chemical Products Safely 13
Dispose of Waste Properly 14
Prepare for Emergencies 14
Safety—Operating Precautions 15
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 15
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 15
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 15
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 15
Avoid Work Site Hazards 15
Use Special Care When Operating Loader 16
Keep Riders Off Machine 16
Avoid Backover Accidents 17
Avoid Machine Tip Over 17
Operating on Slopes 18
Operating or Traveling On Public Roads 18
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 19
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 19
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 20
Park And Prepare For Service Safely 20
Service Cooling System Safely 20
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 20
Make Welding Repairs Safely 21
Drive Metal Pins Safely 21
Safety—Safety Signs 22
Safety Signs 22
Operation—Operator’s Station 24
Levers 24
Pedals 24
Deluxe Monitor Panel (Earlier Machines) 25
Deluxe Monitor Panel Functions (Earlier Machines) 26
Deluxe Monitor Panel (Later Machines) 29
Deluxe Monitor Panel Functions (Later Machines) 29
Console Switches and Accessories (Later Machines—Single Lever Design) 32
Console Switch and Accessory Functions (Later Machines—Single Lever Design) 32
Console Switches and Accessories (Later Machines—Two Lever Design) 34
Console Switch and Accessory Functions (Later Machines—Two Lever Design) 34
Monitor Display Unit 36
Monitor Display Unit—Normal Display 36
Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Clutch Cut-Off (A 01) 37
Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Quick Shift Mode (A 02) 38
Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Auto Mode to First (A 03) 40
Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Job Timer Mode (A 04) 40
Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Stop Watch Mode (A 05) 41
Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—0 1 Hour Meter Mode (A 06) 41
Monitor Display Unit—Accessory Menu—Metric Units Mode (A 07) 42
Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Service Codes (d 01) 42
Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Continuity Check (d 02) 44
Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Battery Monitor (d 03) 45
Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Engine Sensors (d 04) 46
Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Transmission Sensors (d 05) 48
Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Hydraulic Sensors (d 06) 49
Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Fuel Sensor (d 07) 50
Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—(d 08)—Not Used 51
Monitor Display Unit—User Diagnostics Menu—Machine I D Mode (d 10) 51
Horn Button 54
Turn Signals 54
Air Conditioning Controls 54
Heater Operation 55
Air Flow Knob 55
Adjusting Steering Wheel Tilt 56
Opening and Securing Side Door 56
Opening Side Window/Secondary Exit 57
Opening Rear Side Window 58
Adjusting Seat 59
Seat Belt 60
Operation—Operating the Machine 62
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 62
Check Instruments Before Starting 62
Starting the Engine 62
Starting Fluid—If Equipped (Cold Weather Starting Aid) 64
Using Booster Batteries—24 Volt System 65
Engine Air Heater—If Equipped 65
Using Coolant Heater—If Equipped 66
Warm-Up 66
Cold Weather Warm-Up 66
Neutral Lock 66
Shifting the Transmission 66
Park Brake Switch 67
Boom and Bucket Control Lever—One Lever Design 69
Boom and Bucket Control Lever—Two Lever Design 70
Quick Shift Switch 71
Ride Control Switch—Earlier Machines (If Equipped) 71
Ride Control—Later Machines (If Equipped) 72
Secondary Steering—If Equipped 74
Differential Lock Switch 74
Boom Height Kickout Adjustment 74
Return-to-Carry Kickout Adjustment 75
Return-To-Dig Adjustment 77
Fork Attachment 77
Parking the Machine 79
Loading Machine on a Trailer 80
Towing Procedure 80
Lifting the Machine 82
Maintenance—Machine 83
Diesel Fuel 83
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 83
Testing Diesel Fuel 83
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 84
Alternative And Synthetic Lubricants 84
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil — Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III 84
Diesel Engine Oil — Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1 and Stage I 85
Transmission, Hydraulic System, Park Brake, and Differential Oil 86
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease 87
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 87
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 89
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals 89
Check the Monitor Display Unit Regularly 89
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 89
Opening Engine Side Shields and Service Doors 91
Locking Machine Frame 92
Boom Lock 92
Opening Grille Door 93
Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level 93
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 94
OILSCAN PLUSOILSCAN PLUS is a trademark of Deere & Company®, COOLSCAN PLUSCOOLSCAN PLUS is a trademark of Deere & Company®, and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 94
Service Intervals 95
Maintenance—As Required 98
Check Tire Pressure 98
Tire Pressures 98
Tighten Wheel Retainer Cap Screws 99
Check Fire Extinguisher—If Equipped 99
Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Elements 99
Check Air Inlet Cover 100
Inspect Serpentine Belt 100
Drain Fuel Tank Sediment 101
Drain and Clean Primary Fuel Filter 102
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 104
Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level 104
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 104
Check Engine Oil Level 104
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 105
Check Transmission Oil Level 105
Maintenance—After First 100 Hours 107
Change Engine Break-In Oil and Replace Filter 107
Change Transmission Oil 108
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 109
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 111
Grease Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots 111
Grease Front Steering Cylinder Pivots 112
Grease Oscillating Rear Axle and Rear Steering Cylinder Pivots 113
Check Cab Fresh Air Filter—If Equipped With Cab 113
Check Cab Recirculating Air Filter—If Equipped With Cab 115
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 117
Grease Front Driveline Sliding Joint 117
Check Receiver Dryer Moisture Indicator 117
Check Radiator Coolant Level 118
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 118
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 120
Lubricate Upper and Lower Drive Line Sliding Joints 120
Check Air Intake Hoses 120
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 121
Replace Primary Fuel Filter 122
Replace Final Fuel Filter 123
Replace Hydraulic System Return Filter 123
Grease Rear Oscillating Support Cover 124
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter 124
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 124
Check Park Brake Oil Level 125
Check Front and Rear Differential/Axle Oil Level 126
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 127
Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube 127
Replace Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 127
Replace Air Cleaner Elements 127
Check Coolant 127
Check Radiator Hoses 128
Change Transmission Oil 129
Grease Frame Hinge Pivots 130
Check Park Brake 130
Change Park Brake Oil 131
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 132
Adjust Engine Valve Lash (Clearance) 132
Maintenance—Every 3000 Hours 133
Change Hydraulic System Oil 133
Clean Hydraulic System Strainer 134
Change Front and Rear Differential Oil 134
Clean Axle Differential Recirculation Screen 135
Miscellaneous—Machine 137
Draining the Cooling System 137
Filling the Cooling System 137
Adjusting Pilot Controller Tower 138
Inspecting Vibration Damper 139
Checking Fuel Tank Vent Hose 139
Bleeding Fuel System 140
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 141
Handling, Checking and Servicing Batteries Carefully 141
Replacing Batteries 143
Removing Batteries 143
Replacing Fuses 144
Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes 145
Replacing Halogen Bulbs 145
Engine Speeds 146
Checking Neutral Start System 146
Servicing Air Conditioning System 147
Welding on Machine 147
External Service Brake Inspection 147
Checking Brake Accumulators 148
Checking Ride Control Accumulator—If Equipped 149
Transmission Cooler and Radiator External Cleaning Procedure 150
Service Recommendations For Snap-To-Connect (STC®) Fittings 150
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors 152
Hardware Torque Specifications 152
Keep ROPS Installed Properly 152
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 152
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 153
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 155
Operational Checkout 155
Checking and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes From Monitor 155
Engine Off Checks 156
Engine Running Checks 158
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 166
Troubleshooting Procedure 166
Diagnostic Trouble Codes Quick Reference List 166
Engine 168
Transmission 170
Differential And Axle 172
Service Brake 174
Drive Line 174
Park Brake 174
Hydraulic System 175
Steering 177
Air Conditioning System 177
Heater System 179
Miscellaneous—Storage 180
Prepare Machine For Storage 180
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 181
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 181
Record Engine Serial Number 181
Record Transmission Serial Number 181
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number 181
Record Axle Serial Number 182
Miscellaneous—Specifications 183
544H Specifications 183
TC54H Specifications 183
544H High Lift Specifications 184
Other Information—544H/TC54H 185
Drain and Refill Capacities—544H/TC54H 187
Miscellaneous—Crime Prevention Tips 188
Help Prevent Crime 188
Record Construction Identification Numbers 188
Keep Proof of Ownership 188
Park Indoors Out of Sight 188
When Parking Outdoors 189
Reduce Vandalism 189
Report Thefts Immediately 189
Page Number 5
Section 1-1 9
Section 1-2 10
Section 1-3 15
Section 1-4 20
Section 1-5 22
Section 2-1 24
Section 2-2 62
Section 3-1 83
Section 3-2 89
Section 3-3 98
Section 3-4 104
Section 3-5 107
Section 3-6 111
Section 3-7 117
Section 3-8 120
Section 3-9 127
Section 3-10 132
Section 3-11 133
Section 4-1 137
Section 4-2 155
Section 4-3 166
Section 4-4 180
Section 4-5 181
Section 4-6 183
Section 4-7 188
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