John Deere Zaxis 290F-3 Road Builder Operator’s Manual OMT231470 – PDF DOWNLOAD
- Product Number (P/N): OMT231470_24
- Language: English
- Division: Construction
- Series: ZAXIS-3 SERIES
- Product Lines: Road Builders
- Publication Type: Operator’s Manuals
- Associated Models: ZAXIS290F-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
John Deere Zaxis 290F-3 Road Builder Operator’s Manual OMT231470 – PDF DOWNLOAD
Zaxis 290F-3 Road Builder 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 10
Inspect Machine 11
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 11
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 11
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 12
Work In Ventilated Area 12
Prevent Fires 13
In Case of Machine Fire 13
Clean Debris From Machine 13
Prevent Battery Explosions 14
Handle Chemical Products Safely 14
Dispose of Waste Properly 14
Prepare for Emergencies 15
Control Pattern 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
Operate Machine Safely 17
Avoid Work Site Hazards 17
Keep Riders Off Machine 18
Use Care When Swinging Machine 18
Travel Safely 18
Operate Booms With Care 19
Avoid Power Lines 19
Avoid Backover Accidents 19
Avoid Machine Tip Over and Machine Damage 20
Use Special Care When Lifting Objects 20
Operating On Slopes 20
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 21
Keep the Operator Protective Structure (OPS) in Place 21
Inspect and Maintain Operator Protective Structures and Guards 21
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 22
Park and Prepare for Service Safely 22
Service Machines Safely 22
Service Cooling System Safely 22
Prevent Acid Burns 23
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 23
Make Welding Repairs Safely 24
Drive Metal Pins Safely 24
Safety—Safety Signs 25
Safety Signs 25
Operation—Operator’s Station 27
Pedals, Levers, and Panels 27
Control Lever Switches 28
Monitor Panel 28
Monitor Panel Functions 29
Front Switch Panel 30
Front Switch Panel Functions 31
Switch Panel 32
Pilot Shutoff Lever 32
Power Boost Button 32
Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch 33
Seat Heater Switch—If Equipped 33
Reversing Cooling Fan Switch—If Equipped 33
Cab Heater and Air Conditioner—Side Entry Cab 34
Selecting Display Between Celsius and Fahrenheit—Side Entry Cab 35
Cab Heater and Air Conditioner—Rear Entry Cab 35
Operating the AM/FM Radio 36
Side Entry Cab Door Handles 36
Rear Entry Cab Door Handles 37
Opening Side Windows 37
Secondary Exit 37
Adjusting the Mechanical Suspension Seat 39
Adjusting the Air Suspension Seat—If Equipped 40
Adjusting Pilot Control Lever Console Height 41
Fire Extinguisher 41
Hydraulic Oil Tank Pressure Vent—If Equipped 42
Operation—Operating the Machine 43
Before Starting Work 43
Operator’s Daily Machine Check Before Starting 43
Starting Engine 44
Timer Operation 45
Preset Timer for Heater Start 45
Cold Weather Warm-Up 46
Travel Pedals and Levers 47
Control Levers 47
Control Lever Pattern Operation 49
Operating In Water and Mud 49
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope 49
Lifting 50
Lower Boom With Engine Stopped 51
Parking the Machine 52
Loading Machine On Trailer 52
Cab Tilting Procedure 53
Towing Machine 54
Tiedown Points 54
Machine Recovery 54
Maintenance—Machine 55
Diesel Fuel 55
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners) 56
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant 57
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 57
Supplemental Coolant Additives 57
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates 58
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender 58
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant 59
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner 59
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel 59
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants 60
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA 60
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals 61
Hydraulic Oil 62
Swing Gear Case, Travel Gear Case and Pump Gear Case Oils 64
Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivots, Swing Bearing, and Swing Gear Grease 64
Cab and Riser Tilt Power Pack Oil 64
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 65
Service Machine at Specified Intervals 65
Check the Hour Meter Regularly 65
Prepare Machine for Maintenance 65
Open Access Doors for Service 65
Open Engine Cover for Service 66
Fuel Tank 66
Periodic Maintenance Record Keeping System 67
Maintenance—As Required 70
Drain Water Separators 70
Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen 71
Clean Fuel Suction Screen 71
Drain Fuel Tank Sump 71
Windshield Washer Fluid Level 72
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Valve 72
Clean Air Inlet Screen and Cooling Package 72
Check Track Sag 73
Adjust Track Sag 73
Check Coolant 74
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily 75
Lubricate Front End Pin Joints 75
Check Hydraulic Tank Oil Level 76
Check Engine Oil Level 79
Check Coolant Level 79
Maintenance—Every 50 Hours 80
Lubricate Swing Bearing 80
Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware 80
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours 81
Check Swing Gear Case Oil Level 81
Drain Hydraulic Tank Sump 82
Check Pump Drive Gear Case Oil Level 83
Clean Primary Air Cleaner Element 84
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals 85
Check Travel Gear Case Oil Level 87
Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware 87
Take Engine Oil Sample 88
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours 89
Lubricate Swing Bearing Gear 89
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 90
Replace Fuel Prefilter Element 91
Replace Fuel Main Filter Element 91
Check Air Intake Hoses 91
Clean Cab Fresh Air and Recirculating Air Filters—Side Entry Cab 92
Take Fluid Samples 92
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours 93
Change Swing Gear Case Oil 93
Replace Hydraulic Oil Tank Oil Filter 93
Replace Pilot Oil Filter 96
Clean the Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube 98
Change Pump Drive Gear Case Oil 98
Inspect Fan Belt 99
Replace Air Cleaner Elements 100
Replace Air Cleaner Dust Valve 100
Check Coolant 101
Replace Fuel Tank Breather (S N 290054— ) 101
Maintenance—Every 1500 Hours 102
Change Hydraulic Tank Zinc-Based Oil, Clean Suction Screen 102
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours 105
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Lash 105
Change Travel Gearbox Oil 105
Maintenance—Every 5000 Hours 106
Change Hydraulic Tank Zinc-Free Oil, Clean Suction Screen 106
Replace Hydraulic Cap Breather Element—If Equipped 108
Replace Hydraulic Tank Vent Cap Filter—If Equipped 109
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours 111
Drain Cooling System 111
Cooling System Fill and Deaeration Procedure 112
Miscellaneous—Machine 113
Inspect and Clean Polycarbonate Windows 113
Check and Adjust Air Conditioner Belt 114
Bleed Fuel System 114
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection Nozzles or High Pressure Fuel Pump 115
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors 115
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator 115
JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System (MMS)—If Equipped 116
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System 116
Handling, Checking, and Servicing Batteries Carefully 117
Using Battery Charger 118
Replacing Batteries 119
Adding 12—Volt Accessories 120
Replacing Fuses 120
Fluid Sampling Test Ports—If Equipped 125
Welding On Machine 125
Clean Machine Regularly 125
Check and Clean Windshield Regularly 126
Track Sag General Information 126
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 127
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 128
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 129
Operational Checkout 129
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 166
Using Troubleshooting Charts 166
Engine 167
Electrical System 170
Front Attachments Electrical Controls 172
Hydraulic System 173
Miscellaneous—Storage 175
Prepare Machine for Storage 175
Monthly Storage Procedure 175
Miscellaneous—Machine Numbers 177
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 177
Record Engine Serial Number 177
Record Travel Motor Serial Numbers 177
Record Swing Motor Serial Number 178
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number 178
Keep Proof of Ownership 178
Keep Machines Secure 179
Miscellaneous—Specifications 180
Zaxis 290F-3 Engine Specifications 180
Zaxis 290F-3 Drain and Refill Capacities 180
Zaxis 290F-3 Builder Machine Specifications 181
Zaxis 290F-3 Road Builder Working Ranges 183
Zaxis 290F-3 Road Builder—Lift Capacity, kg (lb) 184
Page Number 9
Section 1-1 9
Section 1-2 10
Section 1-3 16
Section 1-4 22
Section 1-5 25
Section 2-1 27
Section 2-2 43
Section 3-1 55
Section 3-2 65
Section 3-3 70
Section 3-4 75
Section 3-5 80
Section 3-6 81
Section 3-7 89
Section 3-8 93
Section 3-9 102
Section 3-10 105
Section 3-11 106
Section 3-12 111
Section 4-1 113
Section 4-2 129
Section 4-3 166
Section 4-4 175
Section 4-5 177
Section 4-6 180
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