John Deere Loader 344J Engine 4045TF273 Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
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John Deere Loader 344J Engine 4045TF273 Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
P/N: OMT217890_PZ
Language: English
Division: Construction
Product Lines: Loaders
Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
Associated Models: 344J
Series: J SERIES
Serial: -22913
For complete service information also see: T217894
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
John Deere Loader 344J Engine 4045TF273 Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
Contents 5
Safety—Safety and Operator Convenience 9
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 9
Safety—General Precautions 10
Recognize Safety Information 10
Follow Safety Instructions 10
Operate Only If Qualified 10
Wear Protective Equipment 10
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications 11
Add Cab Guarding For Special Uses 11
Inspect Machine 11
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 12
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 12
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 12
Beware of Exhaust Fumes 13
Prevent Fires 13
Prevent Battery Explosions 14
Handle Chemical Products Safely 14
Dispose of Waste Properly 14
Prepare for Emergencies 15
Safety—Operating Precautions 16
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 16
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 16
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 16
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 16
Avoid Worksite Hazards 16
Use Special Care When Operating Loader 17
Keep Riders Off Machine 17
Avoid Backover Accidents 18
Avoid Machine Tip Over 18
Operating on Slopes 19
Operating Or Traveling On Public Roads 19
Inspect and Maintain ROPS 20
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 20
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 21
Park and Prepare For Service Safely 21
Service Tires Safely 21
Service Cooling System Safely 21
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 22
Make Welding Repairs Safely 22
Drive Metal Pins Safely 22
Safety—Safety Signs 24
Safety Signs 24
Operation—Operator Station 26
Loader Control Switches and Levers 26
Multi-Function Lever 26
Pedals 27
Monitor Display 27
Monitor Display Functions 27
Switch Panel 29
Switch Panel Functions 29
Audible Alarm 30
Cab Climate Controls 31
Opening and Securing Side Door and Secondary Exit 32
Opening Window 32
Adjusting Steering Column Tilt 32
Adjusting Seat 33
Operation—Operating the Machine 34
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting 34
Battery Disconnect Switch 34
Check Instruments Before Starting 34
Starting the Engine 35
Warm-Up 36
Starting Fluid (Cold Weather Starting Aid)—If Equipped 36
Cold Weather Warm-Up 38
Park Brake Switch 38
Selecting Travel Direction 38
Selecting Travel Speed Range 38
Slowing and Stopping the Machine 39
Verifying Bucket Stop 39
Loader Control Lever 40
Differential Lock Button 41
Operating Boom Float 42
Operating 3rd Function Hydraulics—If Equipped 42
Operating 4th Function Hydraulics—If Equipped 42
Operating Ride Control—If Equipped 43
Operating Secondary Steering—If Equipped 45
Operating Quick Disconnect 45
Fork Attachment 46
Parking the Machine 48
Loading Machine on a Trailer 49
Towing Procedure Without Engine Running 49
Towing Procedure With Engine Running 51
Maintenance—Machine 52
Diesel Fuel 52
Bio-Diesel Fuel 52
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 53
Testing Diesel Fuel 53
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 53
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 54
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II 54
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals 55
Hydraulic Reservoir Oil 56
Differentials, Gearbox, and Final Drive Oil 57
Service (Drum) Brake Oil 57
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease 58
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 58
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 60
Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals 60
Check Hour Meter Regularly 60
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 60
Drain Hose Storage 61
Opening Hood and Removing Grille 61
Locking Machine Frame 62
Loader Boom Lock 62
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System 63
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit 63
Service Intervals 64
Required Parts 67
Maintenance—As Required 68
Inspecting and Replacing Serpentine Belt 68
Drain Fuel Tank Sediment 69
Replacing Inline Fuel Filter 70
Cleaning or Replacing Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve 70
Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Cleaner Elements 71
Lubricating Door Hinges 73
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque 73
Checking Tire Pressure 73
Tire Pressures 74
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 76
Checking Recovery Tank Coolant Level 76
Checking Engine Oil Level 76
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level 77
Maintenance—Every 50 Hours 78
Greasing Loader Linkage and Cylinder Pivots 78
Greasing Drive Shaft 78
Greasing Steering Cylinder 78
Greasing Frame Hinge Pivots 79
Greasing Rear Oscillating Axle 79
Maintenance—Initial Service – 100 Hours 81
Changing Engine Break-in Oil and Replacing Filter 81
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 82
Checking Service (Drum) Brake Oil Level 82
Cleaning or Replacing Cab Recirculating Air Filter 82
Take Engine Oil Sample 82
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 83
Greasing Rear Axle Steering Pivots 83
Checking Final Drives Oil Level 83
Checking Coolant 84
Checking and Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Cooler/Radiator and Air Conditioning Condenser—If Equipped 84
Checking Rear Axle Differential and Gearbox Oil Levels 85
Checking Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 86
Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Filter 87
Replacing Final Fuel Filter 89
Checking Air Intake Hoses 89
Replacing Hydraulic System Return Suction Filter 89
Checking and Adjusting Inching Linkage 90
Checking Front Axle Differential Oil Level 90
Take Fluid Samples 91
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 92
Inspecting Park (Wet) Brake Pads 92
Inspecting Service (Drum) Brake Pads 92
Changing Final Drive Oil 93
Changing Rear Axle Differential and Gearbox Oil 93
Check and Adjust Engine Speed Linkage 94
Cleaning Engine Crankcase Vent Tube 95
Replacing Hydraulic Tank Breather 95
Changing Front Axle Differential Oil 95
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 96
Changing Hydraulic Oil 96
Cleaning Hydraulic System Strainer 96
Maintenance—Every 3000 Hours 98
Draining the Cooling System 98
Filling the Cooling System 98
Replacing the Seat Belt 99
Miscellaneous—Machine 100
Checking Windshield Washer Fluid Level 100
Checking Radiator Coolant Level 100
Draining Fuel Filter Sediment 100
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 100
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 101
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 102
Using Battery Charger 103
Replacing Batteries 104
Removing Batteries 104
Replacing Fuses 105
Fuse (Blade-Type) Color Codes 106
Engine Speeds 107
Checking Radiator Hoses 107
Return-to-Dig Adjustment 107
Replacing Drive and Marker Light Bulbs 108
Bleeding Fuel System 109
Welding on Machine 109
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 110
Servicing Air Conditioning System—If Equipped 110
ROPS Torque Specifications 111
Hardware Torque Specifications 111
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 111
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 112
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 114
Operational Checkout 114
Key Switch Off, Engine Off Checks 114
Key Switch On, Engine Off Checks 115
Key Switch On, Engine On Checks 117
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 127
Troubleshooting Procedure 127
Engine 127
Hydrostatic Transmission 129
Differential and Axle 132
Service Brake 132
Drive Line 133
Park Brake 133
Hydraulic System 133
Steering 135
Air Conditioning System 135
Heater System 136
Miscellaneous—Storage 138
Prepare Machine for Storage 138
Monthly Storage Procedure 138
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 140
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 140
Record Engine Serial Number 140
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number 140
Record Axle Serial Numbers 140
Miscellaneous—Specifications 142
Specifications 142
Drain and Refill Capacities 144
Page Number 5
Section 1-1 9
Section 1-2 10
Section 1-3 16
Section 1-4 21
Section 1-5 24
Section 2-1 26
Section 2-2 34
Section 3-1 52
Section 3-2 60
Section 3-3 68
Section 3-4 76
Section 3-5 78
Section 3-6 81
Section 3-7 82
Section 3-8 83
Section 3-9 92
Section 3-10 96
Section 3-11 98
Section 4-1 100
Section 4-2 114
Section 4-3 127
Section 4-4 138
Section 4-5 140
Section 4-6 142
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