John Deere G-III Skidders Logger Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
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John Deere G-III Skidders Logger Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
Division: Forestry
Product Lines: Skidders
Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
Associated Models: 540GIII, 640GIII, 548GIII, 648GIII, 748GIII
Series: G SERIES III
Serial: –586336
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
John Deere G-III Skidders Logger Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
Contents 7
Safety 11
Safety Features 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 Mount or Stop a Moving Machine 15
Inspect Machine 15
Use Handholds and Steps 16
Prevent Machine Runaway 16
Use Seat Belt Properly 17
Maintain Seat Belt 17
Secondary Exits 18
Travel Safely 18
Operate Machine Safely 19
Avoid Power Lines 19
Work In Ventilated Area 19
Keep Riders Off Machine 20
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires 20
Prepare for Emergencies 20
Handle Starting Fluid Safely 21
Clean Trash from Machine 21
Protect Against Flying Debris 21
Wear Protective Clothing 22
Protect Against Noise 22
Handle Chemical Products Safely 22
Use Safety Lights and Devices 23
Keep ROPS Installed Properly 23
Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place 24
Lock Machine Frame 24
Warn Others of Service Work 25
Practice Safe Maintenance 26
Support Machine Properly 26
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 27
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines 27
Avoid High Pressure Fluids 28
Clean the Machine Regularly 28
Service Cooling System Safely 29
Store Attachments Safely 29
Dispose of Waste Properly 29
Safety Signs 30
Safety Signs 30
Operator’s Station 42
Monitor Panel 42
Display Window 44
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 45
Fuel Level Gauge 45
Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge (S N 580128— ) 45
Hydraulic Oil Temperature Indicator 46
Hydraulic Oil Filter Restriction Indicator 46
Transmission Oil Filter Restriction Indicator 46
Transmission Oil Temperature Indicator (S N —580127) 47
Engine Air Cleaner Restriction Indicator 47
Engine Alternator Voltage Indicator 47
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator 48
Stop Indicator and Alarm 48
Service Required Indicator 49
Differential Lock Indicator 49
Check Service Code Indicator 50
Secondary Steering Indicator 50
Fasten Seat Belt Indicator 50
Park Brake Indicator 51
Declutch Indicator (S N 580128— ) 51
Steering Wheel Spinner Knob 51
Steering Wheel Tilt and Telescope Lever 52
Pedals 52
Levers 54
Park Brake 55
Differential Lock Switch 56
Declutch Switch—Torque Converter Machines Only 57
Adjusting Seat 57
Adjusting Air Ride Suspension Seat—If Equipped 58
Seat Belt 59
Work Light Switch and Deluxe Work Light Switch—If Equipped 59
Removing Operator’s Station Door Window Screens 60
Opening Secondary Exit 60
Document Holder 61
Defrosting, Heating, and Air Conditioning Controls—If Equipped 62
Front Windshield Wiper and Washer 62
Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer—If Equipped 63
Windshield Washer Fluid Tank 63
Battery Disconnect 64
Fire Extinguisher 64
Dome Light—If Equipped 64
Pressurized Water System—If Equipped 65
Cold Weather Transmission Disconnect Handle—Direct Drive Machines Only—If Equipped 66
Pre Start Inspection 67
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 67
Operating the Engine 68
Using Booster Batteries 68
Starting Fluid—If Equipped (Cold Weather Starting Aid) 69
Starting the Engine 71
Check Monitor Panel 73
Engine Warm Up 73
Cold Weather Warm Up 74
Stopping the Engine 74
Driving the Machine 75
Driving on Public Roads 75
General Driving Precautions 75
Operating in Steep Conditions 75
Engine Speed Controls 76
Transmission and Park Brake Controls—Direct Drive Machines 77
Transmission and Park Brake Controls—Torque Converter Machines 78
Service Brake 81
Ground Speeds 82
Transporting Grapple—If Equipped 83
Parking the Machine 84
Lock All Compartments 85
Operating the Machine 86
Differential Lock Switch 86
Blade Control Lever 87
Winch Control Lever—If Equipped 88
Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—4000 Series 89
Fastening Cable to Winch Drum—6000 Series 92
Winch Free Spool Drag Adjustment 93
Grapple and Arch Control Lever (Single Function)—If Equipped 94
Arch and Boom Control Lever and Grapple Control Lever (Dual Function)—If Equipped 95
Single Lever Pilot Controller (Single Function)—If Equipped 96
Single Lever Pilot Controller (Dual Function)—If Equipped 97
Lowering Hydraulic Equipment to Ground with Engine Off 98
Grapple Head 100
Grapple Damper 101
Grapple Shock 101
Transporting 102
Loading Machine on a Trailer 102
Towing Procedure 103
Fuels and Lubricants 108
Diesel Fuel 108
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 108
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 109
Do Not Use Galvanized Containers 109
Fuel Tank 110
Diesel Engine Oil 111
Transmission, Hydraulic System, Park Brake, Differential, Cab Hydraulic Pump and Winch Oil 112
Grease 113
Oil Filters 113
Lubricant Storage 114
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 114
Mixing of Lubricants 115
Periodic Maintenance 116
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals 116
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 116
Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants 116
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 117
Locking Machine Frames 117
Opening the Grille 118
Opening Engine Side Shields 119
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 120
OILSCAN PLUS®, COOLSCAN PLUS®, and 3 Way Coolant Test Kit 121
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 122
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 123
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 125
Maintenance—As Required 126
Clean Debris from Condenser and Oil Cooler—If Equipped, and Radiator 126
Inspect Serpentine Belt—Direct Drive Machines 127
Inspect Serpentine Belt—Torque Converter Machines 128
Inspect Air Cleaner Elements 129
Clean Dusty Primary Element 130
Check Tire Pressure 131
Check Wheel Bolt Torque 132
Clean Fuel Tank Filler Screen 132
Fill and Charge Pressurized Water System—If Equipped 134
Check Fire Extinguisher Charge 135
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 136
Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level 136
Check Engine Oil Level 137
Check and Drain Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator) 138
Clean Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 138
Lubricate Frame Hinge Pivots 139
Lubricate Boom and Arch Cylinder Pins and Arch to Frame Pivot—If Equipped 140
Lubricate Damper, Yoke, and Crosshead Pins—If Equipped 141
Lubricate Tongs and Tong Cylinders—If Equipped 142
Lubricate Boom to Arch Pivot—If Equipped 142
Check Transmission Oil Level 143
Check Hydraulic System Oil Level 145
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 146
Lubricate Front Axle Pivots and Front Steering Cylinder Pins 146
Lubricate Rear Steering Cylinder Pins 146
Lubricate Winch Fairlead Rollers—If Equipped 147
Lubricate Lower Drive Shaft Support Bearing 147
Lubricate Winch Telescoping Drive Shaft—If Equipped 148
Lubricate Rear Axle Telescoping Drive Shaft 148
Lubricate Stacking Blade and Cylinder Pivots 149
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 150
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 150
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 153
Check Radiator Coolant Level 153
Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator)—6 8 L Engines 153
Replace Final Fuel Filter—6 8 L Engines 155
Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator)—8 1 L Engines 156
Replace Final Fuel Filter—8 1 L Engines 157
Check Brake Accumulator Action 158
Check Rear Differential Oil Level 158
Check Front Differential Oil Level 159
Replace Differential Lock Return Filter 160
Replace Transmission Oil Filter 161
Check Air Intake Hoses 162
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter 163
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 164
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 166
Replace Air Cleaner Elements 166
Replace Air Cleaner Unloader Valve 166
Change Front Differential Oil 167
Change Rear Differential Oil 170
Replace Transmission Breather Filter 171
Change Winch Oil—If Equipped 171
Lubricate Grapple Rotate Bearing—If Equipped 173
Replace Differential Lock Inlet Filter 173
Change Transmission Oil, Replace Filter, and Clean Suction Screen 173
Inspect Engine Torsional Damper 178
Change Hydraulic Oil 179
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter 183
Check Engine Idle Speeds 183
Adjust Engine Speed Control Linkage—540G III, 548G III, 640G III, 648G III 184
Adjust Engine Speed Control Linkage—748G III 186
Check and Adjust Valve Lash 187
Maintenance 188
Clean Cab Recirculating Air Filter 188
Drain Final Fuel Filter—6 8 L Engine 188
Clean Crankcase Vent Tube 189
Add Coolant Conditioner to Radiator 189
Check Receiver Dryer Moisture Indicator—If Equipped 191
Clean Fresh Air (Air Conditioning) Filter 192
Check Engine Air Cleaner 192
Hydraulic Cab Tilt Procedure 193
Draining the Cooling System 198
Checking Coolant System 200
Diesel Engine Coolant 201
Filling the Cooling System 202
Testing the Coolant Level—Protection Level 203
Do Not Service Injection Nozzles 204
Do Not Adjust Injection Pump 204
Bleed Fuel System 205
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 212
Handling, Checking And Servicing Batteries Carefully 213
Using Battery Charger 214
Replacing Batteries 215
Welding on Machine 215
Replacing Fuses 216
Changing Reverse Warning Alarm Volume (S N —580127) 218
Changing Reverse Warning Alarm Volume (S N 580128— ) 219
Checking Neutral Start System 221
Servicing Air Conditioning System—If Equipped 222
Checking Park Brake 223
External Service Brake Inspection 223
Grapple Damper Adjustment—If Equipped 225
Replacing Grapple Shock—If Equipped 227
Brake Pedal Adjustment 227
Checking Windshield Regularly 228
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors 228
Adding Attachments/Accessories to Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) 229
Hardware Torque Specifications 229
Keeping ROPS Installed Properly 230
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 231
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 232
Check Oil Lines And Fittings 233
Service Recommendations for O Ring Boss Fittings 234
Service Recommendations for Flat Face O Ring Seal Fittings 236
Service Recommendations for Metric Series Four Bolt Flange Fitting 237
Service Recommendations For Inch Series Four Bolt Flange Fittings 238
Operational Checkout 239
Operational Checkout 239
Gauge, Indicator, and Control Checks (Engine Stopped) 239
Gauge, Indicator, and Control Checks (Engine Operating) 244
Brake System Checks 248
Steering System Checks 251
Transmission Cold Weather Disconnect Checks (If Equipped)—Direct Drive Machines Only 253
Driving Checks 254
Hydraulic System Checks 256
Winch Checks—If Equipped 263
Accessory Check (Engine Stopped) 267
ROPS and Cab Component Checks 270
Miscellaneous Checks 275
Troubleshooting 278
Using Troubleshooting Charts 278
Engine 279
Electrical System 289
Transmission 294
Park Brake 300
Axle Differential 301
Service Brakes 301
Hydraulic System 302
Steering System 302
Winch 303
Service Codes 303
Storage 304
Prepare Machine for Storage 304
Monthly Storage Procedure 305
Machine Numbers 307
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 307
Record Engine Serial Number 307
Record Winch Serial Number 307
Record Transmission Serial Number 307
Specifications 308
540G III—Cable Skidder Dimensions 308
540G III—Cable Skidder Specifications 311
540G III—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 313
540G III—Drain and Refill Capacities 315
548G III—Grapple Skidder Dimensions 316
548G III—Grapple Dimensions 319
548G III—Grapple Skidder Specifications 320
548G III—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 322
548G III—Drain and Refill Capacities 324
640G III—Cable Skidder Dimensions 325
640G III with Direct Drive—Cable Skidder Specifications 328
640G III with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 330
640G III with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—6000 Series 332
640G III with Torque Converter—Cable Skidder Specifications 333
640G III with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 335
640G III with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—6000 Series 337
640G III—Drain and Refill Capacities 338
648G III—Grapple Skidder Dimensions 339
648G III—Grapple Dimensions 342
648G III with Direct Drive—Grapple Skidder Specifications 343
648G III with Direct Drive—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 345
648G III with Torque Converter—Grapple Skidder Specifications 347
648G III with Torque Converter—Winch Specifications—4000 Series 349
648G III—Drain and Refill Capacities 351
748G III—Grapple Skidder Dimensions 352
748G III—Grapple Dimensions 355
748G III—Grapple Skidder Specifications 356
748G III—Drain and Refill Capacities 358
748G III—Winch Specifications—6000 Series 359
Ground Speeds 360
Crime Prevention Tips 361
Help Prevent Crime 361
Record Identification Numbers 361
Keep Proof of Ownership 361
Park Indoors Out of Sight 361
When Parking Outdoors 362
Reduce Vandalism 362
Report Thefts Immediately 363
Checklists 373
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 373
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 374
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 376
John Deere Service Literature Available 377
Technical Information 377
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