John Deere B30C Articulated Dump Truck Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
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John Deere B30C Articulated Dump Truck Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
Division: Construction
Product Lines: Articulated Dump Trucks
Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
Associated Models: B30C
Series: C SERIES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
John Deere B30C Articulated Dump Truck Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
Contents 7
Safety 11
Articulated Dump Truck Features Page 11
Recognize Safety Information 12
Understand Signal Words 12
Follow Safety Instructions 12
Avoid Injury From Rollover Accidents Wear Your Seat Belt Do Not Attempt to Jump Clear of Tipping Machine—Serious or Fatal Crushing Injuries Will Result Machine Will Tip Over Faster Than You Can Jump Free 13
Avoid Injury from Backover Accidents Before Moving Machine, Be Sure All Persons Are Clear of Area Always Be Alert for Bystanders Moving into the Work Area Use Horn or Other Signal to W 14
Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents To Prevent Rollaway, Always Make Sure Machine Is Properly Secured Before Leaving Operator’s Seat Death or Serious Injury May Result if You Attempt to Mo 15
Inspect Machine 15
Use Handholds and Steps 16
Use Seat Belt 16
Maintain Seat Belt 17
Move and Operate Machine Safely 17
Drive Machine Safely 18
Avoid Power Lines 18
Beware of Exhaust Fumes 19
Keep Riders off Machine 19
Handle Fluids Safely—Avoid Fires 19
Prepare for Emergencies 20
Clean Trash from Machine 20
Protect Against Flying Debris 21
Wear Protective Clothing 21
Handle Chemical Products Safely 21
Warn Others of Service Work 22
Practice Safe Maintenance 23
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 24
Support Machine Properly 24
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 25
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines 25
Avoid High Pressure Fluids 26
Prevent Battery Explosions 26
Clean the Machine Regularly 27
Dispose of Waste Properly 27
Safety Signs 28
Safety Signs 28
Operator’s Station 34
Operator Controls and Instruments 34
Center Instrument Panel 35
Right Control Panel 36
Circuit Breaker Panel 36
Speedometer 38
Tachometer 38
Main Warning Indicator 39
Engine Overspeed Indicator 40
Transmission Display Screen 41
List of Service Codes 42
Brake System Low Pressure Indicator 43
Secondary Steering Indicator 43
Low Engine Coolant Level Indicator 44
High Hydraulic Oil Temperature Indicator 44
Battery Charge Indicator 45
Do Not Shift Indicator 46
Low Pneumatic Pressure Indicator 47
Cold Start Indicator 48
Exhaust Brake/Retarder Indicator 48
Park Brake Indicator 49
Inter Axle Lock Indicator 49
Body Raised Indicator 49
Turn Signals 50
High Beam Indicator 50
Master Display Unit (MDU) 51
Default Display 52
Engine Coolant Temperature Button 53
Transmission Oil Temperature Button 54
Fuel Button 55
System Air Pressure Button 56
Engine Oil Pressure Button 57
System Voltage Button 58
Trip Button 58
Dome Light 59
Light Switch 59
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch 60
Inter Axle Lock Switch 60
Hazard Indicator Switch 61
Battery Disconnect Switch 61
Key Switch 62
Start Button 63
Battery Circuit Breaker 63
Steering Column Lever 63
Steering Wheel 65
Accelerator and Brake Pedals 66
Retarder Pedal 66
Kick Down Switch 66
Gear Shift Control 67
Park Brake Control 68
Body Control Lever 69
Seat Controls 69
Seat Belt 72
Seat Belt—Maintenance 72
Climate Control Vents 73
Lights 74
Hood Release Lever 75
12 Volt Accessory Outlet 75
Manual Holder 75
Wheel Wrench and Brace 75
Windshield Washer Reservoir 76
Windshield Wiper and Washer Nozzle 76
Instructional Seat 77
Horn 77
Reverse Warning Alarm 78
Break In 79
Every 10 Hours or Daily 79
After the First 50 Hours 79
After the First 100 Hours 80
Pre Start Inspection 81
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 81
Operating the Engine 82
Check Instruments Before Starting 82
Starting the Engine 83
Cold Weather Start Up 85
Using Booster Batteries—24 Volt System 87
Stopping the Engine 88
Driving the Machine 89
Driving the Machine 89
Steering 90
Shifting the Transmission 90
Exhaust Brake and Retarder Pedal 93
Service Brakes and Park Brakes 94
Travel Speeds 95
Parking the Machine 95
Lock All Compartments 96
Operating the Machine 97
Inter Axle Lock 97
Uphill Operation 98
Downhill Operation 98
Using the Engine to Slow Machine 99
Off Road Operation 100
Loading 101
Unloading 102
Stuck Machine 103
Rocking Out 104
Transporting 105
Towing a Machine with Inoperable Engine 105
Towing a Machine with Operable Engine 105
Towing a Machine with Inoperable Steering System 106
Machine Lifting Points 107
Loading Machine on a Trailer 109
Machine Tie Down Points 110
Unloading Machine from Trailer 110
Fuels and Lubricants 111
Diesel Fuel 111
Lubricity of Diesel Fuels 111
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 112
Diesel Fuel Storage 112
Fuel Tank 113
Do Not Use Galvanized Containers 113
Diesel Engine Oil 114
Transmission and Hydraulic Oil 115
Multipurpose Lubricant (Axles and Final Drives) 116
Grease 117
Oil Filters 117
Lubricant Storage 118
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 118
Mixing of Lubricants 119
Periodic Maintenance 120
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals 120
Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants 120
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 121
Install Body Prop 122
Install Articulation Safety Lock Bar 123
Lower and Raise Bottom Guard 124
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 125
OILSCAN Plus,® CoolScan Plus® and 3 Way Coolant Test Kit 126
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 127
Maintenance—As Required 131
Check Axle Restraining Cable 131
Check Belt Tension 131
Inspect Tires, Check Pressure 132
Check Service Brake and Park Brake Pads 133
Check Radiator and Transmission Cooler 134
Clean Radiator and Transmission Cooler 134
Clean Fuel Screen 134
Drain Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) 135
Check Air Cleaner Service Indicator 136
Clean or Replace Primary Air Filter Element 136
Clean or Replace Secondary Air Filter Element 137
Check and Clean Air Cleaner Pre Cleaner Bowl 137
Check and Clean Crankcase Breather (Oil Separator) 138
Check and Clean Oil Cooler (Hydraulic System) 139
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 140
Check Axle Breathers 140
Check Engine Oil Level 140
Check Hydraulic Tank Oil Level 141
Check Transmission Oil Level 141
Drain Pneumatic Air Reservoirs 143
Check Hydraulic Tank Breather Filter 143
Grease Front Axle Suspension Pivot Pins and Steering Cylinders 144
Grease Oscillation, Articulation Joints and Body Tip Pivot Pins 145
Grease Body Lift Cylinders 146
Grease Walking Beam Pivot Pins 146
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 147
Check Coolant Level in Radiator 147
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filters 148
Check and Clean Transmission Breather 150
Check Axle Oil Level 151
Clean Axle Breathers 151
Check Final Drive Oil Level 152
Check and Clean Air Conditioner Fresh Air Filter 152
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 154
Grease Oscillation Drive Shaft Bearing 154
Check Coolant Conditioner in Radiator 155
Replace Hydraulic Tank Breather Filter 156
Check Battery, Clean and Tighten Terminals 156
Check Air Intake System 157
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 158
Change Transmission Oil and Replace Filter 158
Replace Hydraulic System Oil Return Filters 159
Replace Air Conditioner and Alternator Drive Belts 160
Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) 162
Replace Secondary Fuel Filters 163
Replace Pneumatic System Air Dryer Filter 164
Replace Air Conditioner Fresh Air Filter 164
Clean or Replace Air Conditioner Recirculating Filter 165
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 167
Change Axle Oil 167
Change Final Drive Oil 167
Change Hydraulic Tank Oil 168
Grease Driveshaft Universal and Slip Joints 168
Adjust Engine Valve Clearance 169
Maintenance—Every 3000 Hours 170
Clean or Replace Fuel Injectors 170
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours 171
Replace Crankcase Breather (Oil Separator) 171
Maintenance 172
Draining the Cooling System 172
Diesel Engine Coolant 174
Do Not Service Injection Nozzles 175
Do Not Adjust Injection Pump 175
Adjusting Alternator Drive Belts 176
Adjusting Air Conditioner Drive Belts 176
Greasing Door Hinges, Battery Box Hinges and Grille Pivot Cap Screws 177
Cleaning Dust Unloader Valve 177
Bleeding Fuel System 178
Replacing Transmission Breather 179
Checking Oil Filler Cap and Seal 179
Checking Steering Cylinder Pins for Free Play 180
Checking Park Brake 180
Bleeding Brake System 181
Checking Wheel Nuts 182
Removing and Installing Wheels 183
Removing and Installing Tire 184
Using Battery Charger 186
Replacing Batteries 187
Checking All Exterior Lights, Reverse Alarm and Horn 188
Replacing Headlights and Front Park Lights 189
Adjusting Headlights 191
Replacing Front Turn Signal Bulb 192
Replacing Tail Lights and Rear Turn Signals 192
Replacing Backup Lights 193
Replacing Indicator Bulbs 193
Replacing Rocker Switch Indicator Bulbs 194
Replacing Dome Light Bulb 195
Checking Hood Components 195
Adjusting Hood Latch 196
Replacing Wiper Blade 197
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors 197
Hardware Torque Specifications 197
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 198
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 199
Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values 200
Metric Cap Screw and Nut Torque Values 202
Imperial and SAE (Inch) Cap Screw and Nut Torque Values 203
Check Oil Lines and Fittings 204
Service Recommendations for O Ring Boss Fittings 205
Service Recommendations for Flat Face O Ring Seal Fittings 207
Service Recommendations for 37° Flare and 30° Cone Seat Connectors 208
Service Recommendations for Flared Connections—Straight or Tapered Threads 209
Service Recommendations for Inch Series Four Bolt Flange Fittings 210
Service Recommendations for Metric Series Four Bolt Flange Fitting 212
Welding on Machine 213
Operational Checkout 214
Operational Checkout 214
Visual Checks 214
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Operator Station Checks—Key Switch On, Engine Off 226
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Operator Station Checks—Engine ON 232
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Service Brake Checks 234
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Park Brake System Checks 235
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Steering System Checks 236
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Engine Cooling System Checks 237
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Air Intake System Checks 241
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Fuel System Checks 242
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Engine Speed and Performance Checks 245
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Pneumatic System Checks 246
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Hydraulic System Checks 247
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Seat, Doors, Windows, Latches and Locks Checks 249
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Miscellaneous Checks 251
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Troubleshooting 255
Using Troubleshooting Charts 255
Engine 256
Transmission 260
Axle 261
Wheel 262
Tires 263
Brakes 264
Hydraulic System 265
Instruments and Controls 265
Electrical System 266
Rear Frame and Cab 268
Storage 269
Prepare Machine for Storage 269
Monthly Storage Procedure 270
Machine Numbers 271
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 271
Record Engine Serial Number 271
Record Transmission Serial Number 271
Front Axle Serial Number 271
Middle Axle Serial Number 272
Rear Axle Serial Number 272
Specifications 274
Articulated Dump Truck Specifications 274
Engine Specifications 276
Travel Speeds 276
Drain and Refill Capacities 277
Crime Prevention Tips 278
Help Prevent Crime 278
Record Identification Numbers 278
Keep Proof of Ownership 278
Park Indoors Out of Sight 278
When Parking Outdoors 279
Reduce Vandalism 279
Report Thefts Immediately 280
Checklists 289
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 289
John Deere Service Keeps You On the Job 293
At Your Service When You Need It 293
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