John Deere 870G, 870GP, 872G & 872GP Motor Graders Operator’s Manual OMT342550 – PDF DOWNLOAD
- P/N: OMT342550_24
- Language: English
- Division: Construction
- Product Lines: Motor Graders
- Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
- Associated Models: 870G, 870GP, 872G, 872GP
- Series: G SERIES
- Serials:
- PIN: 1DW870G___C656729—
- PIN: 1DW870G___D656729—
- PIN: 1DW872G___C656729—
- PIN: 1DW872G___D656729—
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
John Deere 870G, 870GP, 872G & 872GP Motor Graders Operator’s Manual OMT342550 – PDF DOWNLOAD
870G, 870GP, 872G, and 872GP Motor Graders 1
Introduction 2
Foreword 2
Manual Identification—READ THIS FIRST! 2
IMPORTANT 4
License Agreement for John Deere Software 5
Conformity Marking for European Union (EU) and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) 8
EPA Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement—Compression Ignition 9
CARB Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement—Compression Ignition 11
Required Emission-Related Information 17
FCC Notifications to User 17
Technical Information Feedback Form 18
Contents 19
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 23
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 23
Safety—General Precautions 24
Information for European Union Directives and Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulations Compliance 24
Recognize Safety Information 25
Follow Safety Instructions 26
Operate Only If Qualified 26
Wear Protective Equipment 26
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 26
Inspect Machine 27
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 27
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 27
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 28
Work In Ventilated Area 28
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling 29
Prevent Fires, Clean Debris From Machine 30
In Case of Machine Fire 30
Prevent Battery Explosions 31
Handle Chemical Products Safely 31
Handle Starting Fluid Safely 31
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 32
Prepare for Emergencies 32
Clean Debris from Machine 33
Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses 33
Safety—Operating Precautions 34
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 34
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 34
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 34
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 35
Avoid Work Site Hazards 35
Keep Riders Off Machine 36
Avoid Backover Accidents 36
Avoid Machine Tip Over and Machine Damage 36
Operating or Traveling On Public Roads 37
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 37
Operating in Water and Mud 37
Travel Safely 38
Prevent Acid Burns 38
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 38
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 39
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 39
Service Cooling System Safely 39
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 40
Make Welding Repairs Safely 40
Drive Metal Pins Safely 40
Service Tires Safely 41
Safety—Safety Signs 42
Safety Signs 42
Operation—Operator’s Station 48
Advanced Display Unit (ADU) 48
Display Unit Functions 49
Sealed Switch Module 54
Switch Module Functions 55
Front Console 57
Adjusting Front Console 58
Engine Speed Control and 6WD Switches 59
Levers 59
Levers—Grade Pro Machines Only 60
Pedals 62
Lights 63
Heating and Fan Controls 64
Fire Extinguisher Mounting Location 64
Opening Lower Front Windows—If Equipped 65
Opening Side Windows 65
Cab Door Release 66
Adjusting Seat 67
Adjusting Premium Seat—If Equipped 68
Adjusting Premium Seat—Grade Pro Machines Only 69
12-Volt Auxiliary Power Outlet 71
Radio—If Equipped 72
Operation—Operating the Machine 74
Before Starting Work 74
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 74
Check Instruments Before Starting 74
Battery Disconnect Switch 75
Engine Break-In Period 75
Starting the Engine 76
Cold Weather Starting 77
Using Coolant Heater—If Equipped 78
Using Hydraulic Pump Softstart Valve—If Equipped 78
Check Instruments After Starting 78
Stopping the Engine 79
Secondary Steering—If Equipped 79
Emergency Stopping 80
Engine Speed Control Operation 80
6WD Operation—If Equipped 80
Precision Mode Operation—If Equipped 82
Operation on a Grade 82
Transmission Control and Park Brake Lever Operation 83
Hydraulic Control Lever Operation 84
Hydraulic Control Lever Operation—Grade Pro Machines Only 87
Cross Slope Control System Operation—Grade Pro Machines Only 91
Blade Stow Operation—If Equipped (Grade Pro Machines Only) 92
Using Differential Lock 93
Disengaging and Engaging Saddle Lock Pin 95
Moving Blade to Bank Position 96
Parking the Machine 97
Transmission—Limp Home 97
Transmission Operation 98
Rear Camera—If Equipped 99
Tire Changing Tip 99
Lifting the Machine 100
Loading Machine on a Trailer 101
Towing Procedure 103
Operation—Monitor Operation 104
Display Unit—Normal Display 104
Display Unit—Main Menu 105
Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes 106
Display Unit—Main Menu—Codes—Active Codes and Stored Codes 106
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings 107
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Reverse Fan Cycle—If Equipped 107
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Manual Fan Reversal—If Equipped 108
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Job Timer 108
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Stopwatch 108
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Auto Shutdown 109
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Settings—Rear Camera Mode—If Equipped 109
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics 110
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine ID 111
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Battery Monitor 111
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Engine Sensors 112
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Transmission Sensors 112
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Hydraulic Sensors 113
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Switch Module 113
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine Sensors 113
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Machine Switches 114
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—6WD Sensors—If Equipped 114
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Sensors (Grade Pro Machines Only) 115
Display Unit—Main Menu—Diagnostics—Controls (Grade Pro Machines Only) 115
Display Unit—Main Menu—Monitor Settings 116
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security 117
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Security 118
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Change Owner PIN 118
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Manage Operator PINs 119
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Manage Transport PIN 120
Display Unit—Main Menu—Security—Delayed Operator Logout 120
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration (Grade Pro Machines Only) 121
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Cross Slope Sensor Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only) 121
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Cross Slope Sensor Cal—Roll Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only) 122
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Cross Slope Sensor Cal—Circle Rotate Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only) 125
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Cross Slope Sensor Cal—Pitch Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only) 126
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Cross Slope Sensor Cal—Roll and Pitch Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only) 130
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals (Grade Pro Machines Only) 134
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Articulation (Grade Pro Machines Only) 135
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Blade Side Shift (Grade Pro Machines Only) 136
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Circle Rotate Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only) 137
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Circle Side Shift Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only) 139
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Left Blade Lift Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only) 140
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Right Blade Lift Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only) 141
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Wheel Lean Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only) 143
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Steering Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only) 144
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Blade Pitch Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only) 145
Display Unit—Main Menu—Machine Configuration—Valve Cals—Rear Aux 1, 2, 3 and Front Aux 1, 2, 3 Cal (Grade Pro Machines Only) 146
Maintenance—Machine 148
Diesel Fuel 148
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 148
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 149
Biodiesel Fuel 150
Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives 151
Testing Diesel Fuel 151
Fuel Filters 151
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 152
Diesel Engine Break-In™ Oil 153
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II 154
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 2 and Stage II Engines 155
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA 156
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals 157
Oil Filters 157
Hydraulic Oil 158
Transmission, Axle, Tandem Drive, Circle Gear Case, and 6WD Hubs Oil—If Equipped 159
Grease with Molybdenum Disulfide 159
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 160
Mixing of Lubricants 160
Lubricant Storage 160
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 161
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate 162
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 162
Testing Coolant Freeze Point 163
Disposing of Coolant 163
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 164
Engine Identification 164
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 164
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 165
Fuel Tank 165
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 165
Locking Machine Frame 166
Service Doors 167
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 168
Service Intervals 169
Required Parts 171
Maintenance—As Required 173
Clean Cooler Cores 173
Clean and Tighten Battery Terminals 175
Clean or Replace Cab Fresh Air and Cab Recirculation Filters 176
Lubricate Circle Pinion 176
Check Tire Pressure 177
Check Blade Circle and Draft Frame Wear Inserts 178
Check Blade Lift Cylinder Sockets 178
Lubricate Saddle Locking Pin Holes 179
Blade Side Shift Wear Insert Adjustment 179
Inspect Accessory Belt and Belt Tensioner Spring 180
Replace Engine Air Intake Filter Elements 181
Replace Starting Fluid Cylinder—If Equipped 182
Replace In-Line Fuel Strainer 182
Drain Fuel Tank Sump 183
Drain Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator 183
Drain Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped 184
Check Coolant 185
Check Rear Camera—If Equipped 186
Transmission Control Unit Calibration 186
6WD Controller Calibration—If Equipped 186
Cross Slope Sensors Calibration—If Equipped 186
Hydraulic Valves Calibration—If Equipped 187
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 188
Check Hydraulic Tank Oil Level 188
Check Transmission Oil Level 188
Check Engine Oil Level 189
Check Engine Coolant Surge Tank Level 190
Maintenance—Every 50 Hours 191
Lubricate Frame Hinge Pivots 191
Lubricate Draft Frame Ball 191
Lubricate Front Mounted Scarifier or Dozer Blade—If Equipped 192
Lubricate Balderson™ Style Front Lift Group—If Equipped 192
Lubricate Front Axle Oscillation Pin 193
Lubricate Front Axle Lean Pivot Casting Pins 193
Lubricate Front Axle Lean Bar Pivot 194
Lubricate Front Axle Steering Pin 194
Lubricate Tie Rod Ends 195
Lubricate Steering Cylinders 195
Lubricate Midmount Scarifier—If Equipped 196
Lubricate Lift Cylinders 196
Lubricate Circle Side Shift Cylinder 196
Lubricate Saddle Locking Pin 197
Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours 198
Drain and Refill Engine Break-In Oil and Replace Filter 198
Drain and Refill Engine Break-In Oil (Quick Service)—If Equipped 200
Replace Axle Oil Filter 200
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 201
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 202
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 202
Take Engine Oil Sample 203
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 204
Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter 204
Drain and Refill Engine Oil (Quick Service)—If Equipped 206
Check Tandem Oil Level 207
Lubricate Tandem Pivots 208
Check Axle Oil Level 208
Check Receiver-Dryer Moisture Indicator—If Equipped 208
Check Circle Gear Case Oil Level 209
Check Brake Accumulator 209
Check 6WD Hub Oil Level—If Equipped 210
Replace Final Fuel Filter 210
Replace Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator 211
Replace Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped 212
Take Fluid Samples 212
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 213
Drain and Refill 6WD Hub Oil—If Equipped 213
Adjust Front Wheel Bearings—Standard Axle Only 214
Check Engine Air Intake Hoses 214
Check Coolant Condition 215
Replace Fast Fill Fuel Breather Filter—If Equipped 215
Replace Fuel Tank Breather 215
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 216
Drain and Refill Axle Oil 216
Drain and Refill Transmission Oil and Clean Transmission Pump Inlet Screen 217
Drain and Refill Transmission Oil (Quick Service)—If Equipped 218
Replace Rear Axle Breather Filter and Hydraulic Tank Breather Filter 219
Drain and Refill Circle Gear Case Oil 219
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash 220
Clean Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube 220
Replace Axle Oil Filter 221
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter 221
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 222
Transmission Control Unit Calibration 222
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 223
Drain and Refill Hydraulic Tank Oil 223
Drain and Refill Hydraulic Tank Oil (Quick Service)—If Equipped 225
Drain and Refill Tandem Oil 226
Maintenance—Every 4500 Hours 228
Replace Engine Crankshaft Damper 228
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 229
Drain, Flush, and Refill Cooling System 229
Drain, Flush, and Refill Cooling System (Quick Service)—If Equipped 231
Miscellaneous—Machine 232
Bleeding Service Brake 232
Bleeding the Fuel System 232
Check Fuel Tank Vent Hose 233
Clean Cab Drains 233
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High-Pressure Fuel Pump 233
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 233
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 234
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 235
Using Battery Charger 236
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 238
Remove and Replace Batteries 238
JDLink Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 239
Circuit Breakers 239
Replacing Fuses 240
Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes 241
Welding on Machine 242
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean 242
Checking and Adjusting Cylinder Ball and Socket Clearances 242
Checking Draft Ball Pivot Clearance 243
Replacing Front and Midmount Scarifier Shank 243
Replacing Rear Scarifier Shank 243
Replacing Front, Midmount, and Rear Scarifier Teeth 244
Replacing Ripper Teeth 244
Fluid Sampling Test Ports 245
Inspect and Clean Polycarbonate Windows 246
Hardware Torque Specifications 246
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 247
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 248
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 249
Operational Checkout 249
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 272
Troubleshooting Procedure 272
Engine 273
Battery 276
Hydrostatic Front Wheel Drive 277
Transmission and Hydraulic Related 278
Park Brake 279
Differential 279
Hydraulic System 280
Steering System 281
Service Brake 281
Air Conditioning Electrical 282
Heater System 283
Miscellaneous—Storage 284
Prepare Machine for Storage 284
Monthly Storage Procedure 285
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 286
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 286
Record Engine Serial Number 286
Record Transmission Serial Number 286
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number 286
Keep Proof of Ownership 287
Keep Machines Secure 287
Miscellaneous—Specifications 288
Engine Specifications 288
Machine Specifications 289
Drain and Refill Capacities 292
Eurasian Economic Union 292
Machine Design Life 293
Page Number 23
Section 1-1 23
Section 1-2 24
Section 1-3 34
Section 1-4 39
Section 1-5 42
Section 2-1 48
Section 2-2 74
Section 2-3 104
Section 3-1 148
Section 3-2 164
Section 3-3 173
Section 3-4 188
Section 3-5 191
Section 3-6 198
Section 3-7 202
Section 3-8 204
Section 3-9 213
Section 3-10 216
Section 3-11 223
Section 3-12 228
Section 3-13 229
Section 4-1 232
Section 4-2 249
Section 4-3 272
Section 4-4 284
Section 4-5 286
Section 4-6 288
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