John Deere Zaxis 290F-3 Log Loader Operator’s Manual OMT231471 – PDF DOWNLOAD0
- Product Number (P/N): OMT231471_24
- Language: English
- Division: Construction
- Series: ZAXIS-3 SERIES
- Product Lines: Log Loaders
- Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
- Associated Models: ZAXIS290F-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
John Deere Zaxis 290F-3 Log Loader Operator’s Manual OMT231471 – PDF DOWNLOAD
Zaxis 290F-3 Log Loader 1
Introduction 2
Introduction 2
Required Emission-Related Information 4
Contents 5
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences 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 11
Inspect Machine 11
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 11
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 12
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 12
Work In Ventilated Area 13
Prevent Fires, Clean Debris From Machine 13
In Case of Machine Fire 14
Clean Debris from Machine 14
Prevent Battery Explosions 14
Handle Chemical Products Safely 15
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 15
Prepare for Emergencies 16
Control Pattern 16
Safety—Operating Precautions 17
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 17
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 17
Use and Maintain Seat Belt 17
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 17
Operate Machine Safely 18
Avoid Work Site Hazards 18
Keep Riders Off Machine 19
Use Care When Swinging Machine 19
Travel Safely 19
Operate Booms With Care 20
Avoid Power Lines 20
Avoid Backover Accidents 20
Avoid Machine Tip Over 21
Operating On Slopes 21
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 21
Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place 22
Inspect and Maintain Operator Protective Structures and Guards 22
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 23
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 23
Service Machines Safely 23
Service Cooling System Safely 23
Prevent Acid Burns 24
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 24
Make Welding Repairs Safely 25
Drive Metal Pins Safely 25
Safety—Safety Signs 26
Safety Signs 26
Operation—Operator’s Station 28
Pedals, Levers, and Panels 28
Control Lever Switches—Live Heel Grapple 29
Control Lever Switches—Articulated Grapple With Valve-In-Head 29
Control Lever Switches—Butt-N-Top Grapple 30
Monitor Panel 30
Monitor Panel Functions 31
Front Switch Panel 32
Front Switch Panel Functions 33
Switch Panel 34
Pilot Shutoff Lever 34
Power Boost Button 34
Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch 35
Seat Heater Switch—If Equipped 35
Reversing Cooling Fan Switch—If Equipped 35
Cab Heater and Air Conditioner—Side Entry Cab 36
Selecting Display Between Celsius and Fahrenheit—Side Entry Cab 37
Cab Heater and Air Conditioner—Rear Entry Cab 37
Operating the AM/FM Radio 38
Side Entry Cab Door Handles 38
Rear Entry Cab Door Handles 39
Opening Side Windows 39
Secondary Exit 39
Adjusting the Mechanical Suspension Seat 41
Adjusting the Air Suspension Seat—If Equipped 42
Adjusting Pilot Control Lever Console Height 43
Fire Extinguisher 43
Hydraulic Oil Tank Pressure Vent—If Equipped 44
Operation—Operating the Machine 45
Before Starting Work 45
Operator’s Daily Machine Check Before Starting 45
Starting Engine 46
Timer Operation 47
Preset Timer for Heater Start 47
Cold Weather Warm-Up 48
Travel Pedals and Levers 49
Control Levers—Live Heel Grapple 49
Control Levers—Articulated Grapple With Valve-In-Head 51
Control Levers—Butt-N-Top Grapple 53
Control Lever Pattern Operation—Live Heel Grapple 55
Control Lever Pattern Operation-Articulated Grapple With Valve-In-Head 55
Control Lever Pattern Operation-Butt-N-Top Grapple 56
Operating In Water and Mud 56
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope 56
Lower Boom With Engine Stopped 57
Parking the Machine 58
Loading Machine On Trailer 58
Cab Tilting Procedure 59
Towing Machine 60
Tiedown Points 60
Machine Recovery 60
Maintenance—Machine 61
Diesel Fuel 61
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 62
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant 63
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 63
Supplemental Coolant Additives 63
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 64
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 64
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant 65
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 65
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 65
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 66
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA 66
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals 67
Hydraulic Oil 68
Swing Gear Case, Travel Gear Case and Pump Gear Case Oils 70
Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivots, Swing Bearing, and Swing Gear Grease 70
Cab and Riser Tilt Power Pack Oil 70
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 71
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 71
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 71
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 71
Open Access Doors for Service 72
Open Engine Cover for Service 72
Fuel Tank 72
Periodic Maintenance Record Keeping System 73
Maintenance—As Required 76
Drain Water Separators 76
Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen 77
Clean Fuel Suction Screen 77
Drain Fuel Tank Sump 77
Windshield Washer Fluid Level 78
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Valve 78
Clean Air Inlet Screen and Cooling Package 78
Check Track Sag 79
Adjust Track Sag 80
Check Coolant 81
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 82
Lubricate Front End Pin Joints 82
Check Hydraulic Tank Oil Level 83
Check Engine Oil Level 86
Check Coolant Level 86
Maintenance—Every 50 Hours 87
Lubricate Swing Bearing 87
Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware 87
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 88
Take Engine Oil Sample 88
Check Swing Gear Case Oil Level 88
Drain Hydraulic Tank Sump 89
Check Pump Drive Gear Case Oil Level 90
Clean Primary Air Cleaner Element 91
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 92
Check Travel Gear Case Oil Level 94
Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware 94
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 95
Lubricate Swing Bearing Gear 95
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 96
Replace Fuel Prefilter Element 97
Replace Fuel Main Filter Element 97
Check Air Intake Hoses 97
Clean Cab Fresh Air and Recirculating Air Filters—Side Entry Cab 98
Take Fluid Samples 98
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 99
Change Swing Gear Case Oil 99
Replace Hydraulic Oil Tank Oil Filter 99
Replace Pilot Oil Filter 102
Clean the Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube 104
Change Pump Drive Gear Case Oil 104
Inspect Fan Belt 105
Replace Air Cleaner Elements 106
Replace Air Cleaner Dust Valve 106
Check Coolant 107
Replace Fuel Tank Breather (S N 290054— ) 107
Maintenance—Every 1500 Hours 108
Change Hydraulic Tank Zinc-Based Oil, Clean Suction Screen 108
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 111
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash 111
Change Travel Gear Case Oil 111
Maintenance—Every 5000 Hours 112
Change Hydraulic Tank Zinc-Free Oil, Clean Suction Screen 112
Replace Hydraulic Cap Breather Element—If Equipped 114
Replace Hydraulic Tank Vent Cap Filter—If Equipped 115
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 117
Drain Cooling System 117
Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure 118
Miscellaneous—Machine 119
Inspect and Clean Polycarbonate Windows 119
Check and Adjust Air Conditioner Belt 120
Bleed Fuel System 120
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High Pressure Fuel Pump 121
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 121
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 121
JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 122
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 122
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 123
Using Battery Charger 124
Replacing Batteries 125
Adding 12—Volt Accessories 126
Replacing Fuses 126
Fluid Sampling Test Ports—If Equipped 131
Welding On Machine 131
Clean Machine Regularly 132
Check and Clean Windshield Regularly 132
Track Sag General Information 132
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 133
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 134
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 135
Operational Checkout 135
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 175
Troubleshooting Procedure 175
Engine 176
Electrical System 179
Front Attachments Electrical Controls 181
Hydraulic System 182
Miscellaneous—Storage 184
Prepare Machine for Storage 184
Monthly Storage Procedure 184
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 186
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 186
Record Engine Serial Number 186
Record Travel Motor Serial Numbers 186
Record Swing Motor Serial Number 187
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number 187
Keep Proof of Ownership 187
Keep Machines Secure 188
Miscellaneous—Specifications 189
Zaxis 290F-3 Engine Specifications 189
Zaxis 290F-3 Drain and Refill Capacities 189
Zaxis 290F-3 Log Loader Live Heel Grapple Machine Specifications 190
Zaxis 290F-3 Log Loader Valve in Head Grapple Machine Specifications 192
Zaxis 290F-3 Log Loader Live Heel Working Ranges 194
Zaxis 290F-3 Log Loader Valve-in-Head Working Ranges 195
Zaxis 290F-3 Log Loader Live Heel Grapple—Lift Capacity, kg (lb) 196
Zaxis 290F-3 Log Loader Valve in Head Grapple—Lift Capacity, kg (lb) 197
Page Number 9
Section 1-1 9
Section 1-2 10
Section 1-3 17
Section 1-4 23
Section 1-5 26
Section 2-1 28
Section 2-2 45
Section 3-1 61
Section 3-2 71
Section 3-3 76
Section 3-4 82
Section 3-5 87
Section 3-6 88
Section 3-7 95
Section 3-8 99
Section 3-9 108
Section 3-10 111
Section 3-11 112
Section 3-12 117
Section 4-1 119
Section 4-2 135
Section 4-3 175
Section 4-4 184
Section 4-5 186
Section 4-6 189
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