John Deere 953ML & 959ML Shovel Loggers Operator’s Manual OMT444766X019 – PDF DOWNLOAD
- Part Number (P/N): OMT444766X019_34
- Language: English
- Division: Forestry
- Product Lines: Shovel Logger
- Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
- Associated Models: 953ML, 959ML
- Serial Number Ranges:
- 953ML: 1T0953ML_ _ L409163—
- 959ML:
- Version C: 1T0959ML_ _ C409163—
- Version D: 1T0959ML_ _ D409163—
- Version F: 1T0959ML_ _ F409163—
- Version L: 1T0959ML_ _ L409163—
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
John Deere 953ML & 959ML Shovel Loggers Operator’s Manual OMT444766X019 – PDF DOWNLOAD
Contents 31
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 37
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 37
Safety—General Precautions 38
Information for European Union Directives and Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulations Compliance 38
Recognize Safety Information 39
Follow Safety Instructions 40
Operate Only If Qualified 40
Wear Protective Equipment 40
Protect Against Noise 41
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 41
Inspect Machine 41
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 41
Avoid High-Pressure Oils and Fluids 42
Work In Ventilated Area 42
Handle Starting Fluid Safely 42
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling 43
Prevent Fires, Clean Debris From Machine 44
In Case of Machine Fire 44
Prevent Battery Explosions 45
Handle Chemical Products Safely 45
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 46
Prepare for Emergencies 46
Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses 46
Control Pattern 47
Exhaust Filter Ash Handling and Disposal 47
Safety—Operating Precautions 48
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 48
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 48
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 48
Avoid Work Site Hazards 49
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 49
Operate Machine Safely 50
Avoid Machine Tip Over and Machine Damage 51
Keep Riders Off Machine 51
Use Care When Swinging Machine 52
Operate Boom With Care 52
Avoid Backover Accidents 52
Operating On Slopes 52
Prevent Acid Burns 53
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 53
Travel Safely 53
Avoid Power Lines 54
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 54
Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place 54
Tool Storage 55
Saw Chain Hazard 56
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 57
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 57
Service Machines Safely 57
Service Cooling System Safely 58
Service Accumulator Systems Safely 58
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 58
Make Welding Repairs Safely 59
Drive Metal Pins Safely 59
Use Proper Lifting Equipment 59
Clean Exhaust Filter Safely 60
Chain Shot Guard Inspection 61
Safety—Safety Signs and Other Instructions 63
Safety Signs and Other Instructions 63
Operation—Operator’s Station 79
Operator Controls and Instruments 79
Left Joystick 80
Right Joystick 86
Track Drive Pedals 91
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) 92
Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Functions 93
Primary Display Unit (PDU) Functions 97
Using the Seat Belt 100
Dome Light 101
Radio—If Equipped 101
Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Timer—If Equipped 101
Horn 102
Accessory Outlets 102
Air Conditioning and Heating Controls 103
Operator’s Seat—Air Suspension 104
Fire Extinguisher 105
Alternative Exits 106
Cab Door Handles 108
Cab Door Stop 108
Operation—Operating the Machine 109
Before Starting Work 109
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope 109
Off Level Operation 109
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 110
Battery Disconnect Switch 111
Engine Break-In Period 111
Before Starting Engine 112
Operator Ability 112
Engine Block Heater—If Equipped 112
Normal Starting Procedure—Above 0°C (32°F) 113
Cold Weather Starting—Below 0°C (32°F) 114
Hydraulic Warm-Up Procedure 115
Diesel Fired Coolant Heater (DFCH) Operation—If Equipped 116
Stopping Procedure 118
Required Machine Stop Warning 118
Operating the Track Drive 120
Extend Undercarriage Life 121
Operating the Implements—General 121
Operating Functions—Left Joystick 122
Operating Functions—Right Joystick 125
Operating Functions—Leveling Platform—If Equipped 127
Installing Attachment—959ML Only 130
Lowering Boom With Engine Stopped 132
Operating Slope Indicator System—If Equipped 134
Preparation of Machine Before Leaving for Cutting Area 135
Felling Technique 136
Felling Head—If Equipped 137
Grapple—If Equipped 137
Recovering the Machine 138
Loading Machine on Trailer 140
Operating in Water and Mud 141
Service ADVISOR™ Remote (SAR) Software Delivery Process 141
Parking the Machine 142
Lifting the Machine 143
Exhaust Filter 144
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System Overview 146
US EPA Qualified Emergency Use — SCR Derate Override Option 147
EU Qualified Emergency Use — SCR Derate Override Option 148
Operation—Monitor Operation 149
Main Menu 149
Setup—Motions 150
Operation—Tree Counter—If Equipped 151
Operation—Joystick Lever Pattern 152
Operation—Joystick Button Pattern 153
Operation—Aux Leveling Control—If Equipped 154
Operation—Copy Operator Settings 155
Operation—Exhaust Filter 155
Operation—Exhaust Filter Auto Cleaning 156
Operation—Exhaust Filter Parked Cleaning 157
Operation—Fluid Economy 158
Operation—Change Operator 158
Operation—Engine Speed Adjustments 159
Operation—Restore All Factory Defaults 159
Diagnostics—Machine Readings 160
Diagnostics—Codes 163
Diagnostics—Controller ID 164
Diagnostics—Engine Readings 165
Diagnostics—Machine ID 165
Diagnostics—Software Delivery 166
Diagnostics—JDLink Readings 167
Setup—Monitor 168
Setup—Calibration 168
Setup—Anti-Theft/Security 169
Setup—Machine Configuration 170
Setup—Auto Fan Reversing 170
Aftertreatment Indicators Overview 171
Maintenance—Machine 172
Required Emission-Related Information 172
John Deere Break-In Plus™ Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V 172
Diesel Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V 173
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V Engines 174
Engines With Tier 3-Stage IIIA/MAR-I Emission Control 174
Diesel Engine Break-In™ Oil 175
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA 176
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tier 3 and Stage IIIA Engines 177
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II 178
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 2 and Stage II Engines 179
Diesel Engine Oil Service Interval for Operation at High Altitude 179
Oil Filters 180
Track Drive and Swing Drive Gear Case Oil 180
Hydraulic Oil 181
Enclosure Door Pump Oil 182
Diesel Fuel 183
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel 183
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 184
Biodiesel Fuel 185
Testing Diesel Fuel 186
Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives 186
Fuel Filters 186
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines 187
Starting Aid Can Replacement 188
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease 189
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 189
Lubricant Storage 189
Mixing of Lubricants 190
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 191
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate 192
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 192
Testing Coolant Freeze Point 193
Disposing of Coolant 193
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) — Use in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Equipped Engines 194
Refilling Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 195
Testing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 196
Storing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 196
Disposal of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 197
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 198
Engine Identification 198
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 198
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 199
Service Lights 199
Enclosure Door and Maintenance Doors 200
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 204
Machine Service Position—Attachment 204
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 205
Fuel Tank 205
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 206
Service Intervals 207
Required Parts 211
Maintenance—As Required 214
Inspect Serpentine Belt 214
Replace Engine Air Filter Elements 215
Lubricate Door Hinges 216
Lubricate Toolbox Door Hinges—If Equipped 216
Service Exhaust Filter 217
Check and Clean Cooling System and Condenser Fins 217
Clean and Tighten Battery Terminals 218
Replace Cab Fresh Air and Cab Recirculation Filters 219
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 220
Lubricate Leveler Pivot Joints and Cylinders—If Equipped 220
Check Fire Suppression System—If Equipped 222
Check Swing Drive Gear Case Oil Level 222
Check Hydraulic Oil Level 223
Check Engine Oil Level 224
Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator 225
Check and Drain Final Fuel Filter 227
Check and Drain Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped 228
Check Engine Coolant Level 229
Lubricate Boom Joints and Cylinder Ends 230
Lubricate Swing Drive Pinion and Bearing 233
Check Track Sag 233
Adjust Track Sag 234
Inspect Fire Extinguisher 235
Inspect Chain Shot Guard 235
Maintenance—Initial Service—100 Hours 236
Check Track Shoe Cap Screw Torque 236
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 237
Lubricate Swing Drive Gear Case Bearing 237
Check Idler Oil Level 237
Maintenance—Initial Service—250 Hours 238
Drain and Refill Swing Drive Gear Case Oil 238
Drain and Refill Track Drive Planetary Oil 239
Check Lower Roller Mounting Cap Screw Torque 239
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 240
Check Rear Window Alternative Exit Latches and Retainer Knobs 240
Check Skylight Latch Tension 241
Take Engine Oil Sample 241
Check Track Drive Planetary Oil Level 241
Check Track Shoe Cap Screw Torque 242
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 243
Replace Fuel Prefilter—If Equipped 243
Replace Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator 244
Replace Auxiliary Fuel Filter and Water Separator—If Equipped 246
Replace Final Fuel Filter 247
Drain and Refill Engine Oil and Replace Filter 249
Check Hybrid Battery Electrolyte Level—If Equipped 251
Check Enclosure Door Pump Oil Level 253
Check Air Intake Hoses 253
Drain Water and Sediment From Fuel Tank 254
Take Fluid Samples 254
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 255
Drain and Refill Swing Drive Gear Case Oil 255
Check Coolant Condition 256
Drain and Refill Track Drive Planetary Oil 256
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 257
Drain and Refill Hydraulic Oil 257
Replace Hydraulic Oil Return Filters 259
Replace Hydraulic Oil Breather Filter 260
Drain and Refill Enclosure Door Pump Oil 261
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash 261
Replace Fuel Cap Breather Element 262
Replace Fuel Tank Breather—If Equipped 262
Access Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Unit Filter 263
Replace Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Unit Filter 264
Check Open Crankcase Vent (OCV) 265
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 266
Replace Engine Crankshaft Damper 266
Replace Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Breather Filter 266
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 267
Drain and Refill Engine Coolant 267
Replace Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) In-Line Filter—If Equipped 269
Miscellaneous—Machine 273
Clean Machine Regularly 273
Inspect and Clean Polycarbonate Windows 274
Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen 275
Circuit Breakers 275
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 276
Using Battery Charger 277
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 279
Replacing Batteries 280
Removing and Installing Batteries 281
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 282
Welding On Machine 282
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean 283
Lubricate Attachment 283
Bleed Fuel System 283
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High-Pressure Fuel Pump 283
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 284
Clean the Crankcase Vent Tube 284
Fluid Sampling Test Ports 284
Replacing Fuses 285
JDLink Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 287
Inspect Seat Belt 288
Replacing Seat Belt 290
Remove and Install Halogen Bulbs 292
Remove and Install Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lights 293
Track Sag General Information 296
Check Track Shoe Hardware 297
Hardware Torque Specifications 297
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 298
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 299
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 300
Operational Checkout 300
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Check 300
Operational Checks—Switched Power Off, Engine Off Checks 300
Operational Checks—Switched Power On, Engine Off 301
Operational Checks—Switched Power On, Engine On 303
Cycle Times 311
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 315
Troubleshooting Procedure 315
Engine 316
Electrical System 321
Hydraulic System 323
Software Update 324
Miscellaneous—Storage 325
Prepare Machine for Storage 325
Monthly Storage Procedure 326
Preparing Engine for Long-Term Storage 327
Removing Engine From Long-Term Storage 328
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 329
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 329
Record Engine Serial Number 329
Record Attachment Serial Number 329
Record Saw Hydraulic Motor Serial Number—If Equipped 330
Record Attachment Pump Serial Number 330
Record Main Pump Serial Number 330
Record Left-Hand Track Drive Planetary Serial Number 330
Record Left-Hand Track Drive Hydraulic Motor Serial Number 331
Record Right-Hand Track Drive Planetary Serial Number 331
Record Right-Hand Track Drive Hydraulic Motor Serial Number 331
Record Swing Drive Gear Case Serial Numbers 332
Record Primary Display Unit (PDU) Serial Number 332
Record Engine Control Unit (ECU) Serial Number 332
Record Cab Controller (CAB) Serial Number 333
Record Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) Serial Number 334
Record Head Control Unit (HCU) Serial Number—If Equipped 334
Record Sealed Switch Module (SSM) Serial Number 335
Record Lower Angle Sensor (VSS) Serial Number—If Equipped 335
Record Steep Slope Lower Controller (HMC) Serial Number—If Equipped 336
Record Attachment Control Module (ACM) Serial Number—If Equipped 336
Keep Proof of Ownership 337
Keep Machines Secure 337
Miscellaneous—Specifications 338
Engine Specifications 338
System Specifications 339
Undercarriage Specifications 340
Drain and Refill Capacities 341
959ML Working Ranges 342
953ML Working Ranges 344
959ML Machine Weights and Ground Pressures 345
953ML Machine Weights and Ground Pressures 346
959ML Shipping Dimensions 347
953ML Shipping Dimensions 348
959ML Cutting Specifications 349
953ML Material Handling Specifications 350
Eurasian Economic Union 350
Machine Design Life 351
Page Number 31
Section 1-1 37
Section 1-2 38
Section 1-3 48
Section 1-4 57
Section 1-5 63
Section 2-1 79
Section 2-2 109
Section 2-3 149
Section 3-1 172
Section 3-2 198
Section 3-3 214
Section 3-4 220
Section 3-5 236
Section 3-6 237
Section 3-7 238
Section 3-8 240
Section 3-9 243
Section 3-10 255
Section 3-11 257
Section 3-12 266
Section 3-13 267
Section 4-1 273
Section 4-2 300
Section 4-3 315
Section 4-4 325
Section 4-5 329
Section 4-6 338
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