John Deere 903MH & 909MH Harvester Operator’s Manual OMT335673X19 – PDF DOWNLOAD
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John Deere 903MH & 909MH Harvester Operator’s Manual OMT335673X19 – PDF DOWNLOAD
- P/N: OMT335673X19_Z4
- Language: English
- Division: Forestry
- Product Lines: Tracked Harvesters
- Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
- Associated Models: 903MH, 909MH
- Serials:
- 1T0903MH_ _D271505—317981
- 1T0903MH_ _C271505—317981
- 1T0909MH_ _D271505—317981
- 1T0909MH_ _C271505—317981
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
John Deere 903MH & 909MH Harvester Operator’s Manual OMT335673X19 – PDF DOWNLOAD
903MH and 909MH Harvester 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
Emissions Control System Certification Label 8
EPA Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement—Compression Ignition 9
CARB Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement—Compression Ignition 11
FCC Notifications to User 18
Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR)—SOFTWARE TERMS AND CONDITIONS 19
John Deere Online Bookstore 22
Technical Information Feedback Form 23
Contents 25
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 29
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 29
Safety—General Precautions 30
Information for European Union Directives and Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulations Compliance 30
Recognize Safety Information 31
Follow Safety Instructions 32
Operate Only If Qualified 32
Wear Protective Equipment 32
Protect Against Noise 33
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 33
Inspect Machine 33
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 33
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 34
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 34
Work In Ventilated Area 34
Handle Starting Fluid Safely 35
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling 35
Prevent Fires, Clean Debris From Machine 36
In Case of Machine Fire 36
Prevent Battery Explosions 37
Handle Chemical Products Safely 37
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 38
Prepare for Emergencies 38
Clean Debris from Machine 39
Control Pattern 39
Safety—Operating Precautions 40
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 40
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 40
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 40
Avoid Work Site Hazards 41
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 41
Operate Machine Safely 42
Avoid Machine Tip Over and Machine Damage 43
Keep Riders Off Machine 43
Use Care When Swinging Machine 44
Operate Boom With Care 44
Avoid Backover Accidents 44
Operating On Slopes 44
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 45
Travel Safely 45
Avoid Power Lines 45
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 46
Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place 46
Saw Chain Hazard 47
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 48
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 48
Service Machines Safely 48
Service Cooling System Safely 49
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 49
Make Welding Repairs Safely 49
Drive Metal Pins Safely 50
Chain Shot Guard Inspection 50
Safety—Safety Signs and Other Instructions 52
Safety Signs and Other Instructions 52
Operation—Operator’s Station 64
Operator Controls and Instruments 64
TimberRite™ System 65
Left Joystick 65
Right Joystick 67
Track Drive Pedals 68
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) 69
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Functions 70
Primary Display Unit (PDU) 74
Primary Display Unit (PDU) Functions 75
Dome Light 76
Radio 77
Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Timer—If Equipped 80
Horn 81
Accessory Outlets 81
Auxiliary Power Supply 81
Air Conditioning and Heating Controls 82
Operator’s Seat—Air Suspension 83
Operator’s Seat—Mechanical Suspension 85
Fire Extinguisher 86
Alternative Exits 86
Cab Door Handles 89
Cab Door Stop 89
Operation—Operating the Machine 90
Before Starting Work 90
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope 90
Off Level Operation 90
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 90
Engine Break-In Period 91
Before Starting Engine 91
Engine Block Heater—If Equipped 92
Normal Starting Procedure—Above 0°C (32°F) 92
Cold Weather Starting—Below 0°C (32°F) 92
Hydraulic Warm-Up Procedure 94
Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Operation—If Equipped 95
Stopping Procedure 96
Operating the Track Drive 97
Extend Undercarriage Life 98
Operating the Implements—General 99
Operating Functions—Left Joystick 99
Operating Functions—Right Joystick 102
Rapid Cycle System (RCS) Operation—If Equipped 103
Operating Functions—Leveling Platform—If Equipped 103
Lowering Boom With Engine Stopped 105
Preparation of Machine Before Leaving for Cutting Area 106
Harvesting Technique 107
Harvesting Head 107
Towing Machine 108
Loading Machine on Trailer 110
Operating in Water and Mud 111
Battery Disconnect Switch 111
Parking the Machine 112
Lifting the Machine 112
Operation—Monitor Operation 113
Primary Display Unit (PDU) Display Messages 113
Main Menu 114
Operation—Motions 114
Operation—RCS Adjustments—If Equipped 115
Operation—Joystick Lever Pattern 115
Operation—Copy Operator Settings 115
Operation—Aux Leveling Control—If Equipped 115
Operation—Fluid Economy 116
Operation—Change Operator 116
Operation—Engine Speed Adjustments 117
Operation—Restore All Factory Defaults 117
Diagnostics—Codes 117
Diagnostics—Machine Readings 118
Diagnostics—Engine Readings 120
Diagnostics—Controller ID 120
Diagnostics—Machine ID 121
Diagnostics—Software Delivery 121
Diagnostics—JDLink Readings 122
Setup—Monitor 122
Setup—Antitheft/Security 123
Setup—Calibration 124
Setup—Auto Fan Reversing 124
Maintenance—Machine 125
Required Emission-Related Information 125
Engines With Tier 3-Stage IIIA/MAR-I Emission Control 125
Diesel Engine Break-In™ Oil 125
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA 126
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tier 3 and Stage IIIA Engines 127
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II 128
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 2 and Stage II Engines 129
Oil Filters 129
Track Drive and Swing Drive Gear Case Oil 130
Hydraulic Oil 131
Enclosure Door Pump Oil 132
Diesel Fuel 133
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 133
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 134
Biodiesel Fuel 135
Testing Diesel Fuel 136
Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives 136
Fuel Filters 136
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 137
Starting Aid Can Replacement 138
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease 139
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 139
Lubricant Storage 139
Mixing of Lubricants 139
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 140
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 141
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate 141
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 141
Testing Coolant Freeze Point 142
Disposing of Coolant 142
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 143
Engine Identification 143
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 143
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 144
Service Lights 144
Enclosure Door and Maintenance Doors 144
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 150
Machine Service Position—Attachment 150
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 150
Fuel Tank 151
Service Intervals 152
Required Parts 154
Maintenance—As Required 155
Inspect Serpentine Belt 155
Replace Engine Air Filter Elements 156
Check Cab Fresh Air and Cab Recirculation Filters 157
Lubricate Door Hinges 158
Lubricate Toolbox Door Hinges—If Equipped 158
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 159
Lubricate Leveler Pivot Joints and Cylinders—If Equipped 159
Check Fire Suppression System—If Equipped 161
Check Swing Drive Gear Case Oil Level 161
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 162
Check Engine Oil Level 164
Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator 165
Check and Drain Final Fuel Filter 166
Check and Drain Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped 167
Check Engine Coolant Level 168
Check and Clean Cooling System and Condenser Fins 168
Check Track Sag 169
Adjust Track Sag 170
Lubricate Boom Joints and Cylinder Ends 171
Lubricate Swing Drive Pinion and Bearing 172
Inspect Fire Extinguisher 172
Inspect Chain Shot Guard 173
Maintenance—Initial Service—100 Hours 174
Check Track Shoe Cap Screw Torque 174
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 175
Check Track Drive Planetary Oil Level 175
Lubricate Swing Drive Gear Case Bearing 175
Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours 176
Drain and Refill Swing Drive Gear Case Oil 176
Drain and Refill Engine Break-In Oil and Replace Filter 177
Drain and Refill Track Drive Planetary Oil 178
Check Lower Roller Mounting Cap Screw Torque 178
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 179
Check Rear Window Alternative Exit Latches and Retainer Knobs 179
Check Skylight Latch Tension 179
Check Track Shoe Cap Screw Torque 180
Take Engine Oil Sample 180
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 181
Replace Fuel Prefilter—If Equipped 181
Replace Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator 182
Replace Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped 183
Replace Final Fuel Filter 184
Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter 185
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 186
Check Enclosure Door Pump Oil Level 188
Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Tank 188
Take Fluid Samples 188
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 189
Drain and Refill Swing Drive Gear Case Oil 189
Check Coolant Condition 190
Drain and Refill Track Drive Planetary Oil 190
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 191
Drain and Refill Hydraulic Oil 191
Replace Hydraulic Oil Return Filters 193
Replace Hydraulic Oil Breather Filter 194
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash 194
Drain and Refill Enclosure Door Pump Oil 195
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 196
Replace Engine Crankshaft Damper 196
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 197
Drain and Refill Engine Coolant 197
Miscellaneous—Machine 199
Inspect and Clean Polycarbonate Windows 199
Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen 200
Circuit Breakers 200
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 201
Using Battery Charger 202
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 204
Replacing Batteries 205
Removing and Installing Batteries 205
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 206
Welding on Machine 206
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean 206
Lubricate Attachment 207
Check Air Intake Hoses 207
Bleed Fuel System 207
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High-Pressure Fuel Pump 208
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 208
Clean the Crankcase Vent Tube 208
Fluid Sampling Test Ports 209
Replacing Fuses 209
JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 212
Remove and Install Halogen Bulbs 212
Hardware Torque Specifications 212
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 213
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 214
Miscellaneous-Operational Checkout 215
Operational Checkout 215
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 229
Troubleshooting Procedure 229
Engine 230
Electrical System 234
Hydraulic System 236
Miscellaneous—Storage 238
Prepare Machine for Storage 238
Monthly Storage Procedure 239
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 240
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 240
Record Engine Serial Number 240
Record Attachment Serial Number 240
Record Saw Hydraulic Motor Serial Number 240
Record Attachment Pump Serial Number 241
Record Main Pump Serial Number 241
Record Saw Pump Serial Number 241
Record Left-Hand Track Drive Planetary Serial Number 242
Record Left-Hand Track Drive Hydraulic Motor Serial Number 242
Record Right-Hand Track Drive Planetary Serial Number 242
Record Right-Hand Track Drive Hydraulic Motor Serial Number 243
Record Swing Drive Gear Case Serial Numbers 243
Record Primary Display Unit (PDU) Serial Number 243
Record Engine Control Unit (ECU) Serial Number 244
Record Left Armrest Control (ACL) Serial Number 245
Record Right Armrest Control (ACR) Serial Number 245
Record Head Control Unit (HCU) Serial Number 245
Record Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Serial Number 246
Record Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) Serial Number 246
Keep Proof of Ownership 246
Keep Machines Secure 246
Miscellaneous—Specifications 247
Engine Specifications 247
System Specifications 248
Undercarriage Specifications 249
Drain and Refill Capacities 250
903MH Working Ranges 251
909MH Working Ranges 253
903MH Machine Weights and Ground Pressures 255
909MH Machine Weights and Ground Pressures 256
Machine Harvesting Specifications 257
903MH Shipping Dimensions 258
909MH Shipping Dimensions 260
EC Declaration of Conformity 261
Eurasian Economic Union 262
Machine Design Life 262
Page Number 29
Section 1-1 29
Section 1-2 30
Section 1-3 40
Section 1-4 48
Section 1-5 52
Section 2-1 64
Section 2-2 90
Section 2-3 113
Section 3-1 125
Section 3-2 143
Section 3-3 155
Section 3-4 159
Section 3-5 174
Section 3-6 175
Section 3-7 176
Section 3-8 179
Section 3-9 181
Section 3-10 189
Section 3-11 191
Section 3-12 196
Section 3-13 197
Section 4-1 199
Section 4-2 215
Section 4-3 229
Section 4-4 238
Section 4-5 240
Section 4-6 247
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