John Deere PowerTech 8.1L 6081HF070 OEM Diesel Engine Operator Manual OMRG34944

Contents:
Record Keeping
Record Engine Serial Number
Engine Option Codes
Record High Pressure Fuel Pump Model Number
Record Rear Power Take-Off (PTO) Serial Number (If Equipped)
Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Replace Safety Signs
Prevent Bypass Starting
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
Prepare for Emergencies
Handle Starting Fluid Safely
Handle Fluids Safely-Avoid Fires
Service Machines Safely
Wear Protective Clothing
Protect Against Noise
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Practice Safe Maintenance
Work In Ventilated Area
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Service Cooling System Safely
Install Fan Guards
Avoid Hot Parts
Avoid Harmful Asbestos Dust
Prevent Battery Explosions
Handling Batteries Safely
Protect Against High Pressure Spray
Use Proper Lifting Equipment
Use Proper Tools
Decommissioning – Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant
Diesel Fuel
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Testing Diesel Fuel
Biodiesel Fuel
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil – Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III
Diesel Engine Oil – Tier 2 and Stage II
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals
Mixing of Lubricants
Oilscanâ„¢ and CoolScanâ„¢
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant
Supplemental Coolant Additives
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Disposing of Coolant
Instrument Panel Identification
Instrument Panels – Identification
Instrument Panel – Earlier Engines
Instrument Panel
Using Diagnostic Gauge to Access Engine Information
Using Touch Switches to Display Information
Changing Units of Measure (English or Metric)
Viewing Engine Configuration Data
Viewing Active Engine Service Codes/Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
Viewing Stored Service Codes/Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) in the Engine ECU
Instrument Panels – Later Engines
Instrument Panels
Using Diagnostic Gauge to Access Engine Information
Main Menu Navigation
Engine Configuration Data
Accessing Stored Trouble Codes
Accessing Active Trouble Codes
Engine Shutdown Codes
Adjusting Backlighting
Adjusting Contrast
Selecting Units Of Measurement
Setup 1-Up Display
Setup 4-Up Display
Engine Operating Guidelines
Break-In Service
Auxiliary Gear Drive Limitations
Generator Set (Standby) Applications
Starting the Engine
Restarting Engine That Has Run Out Of Fuel (Engine Serial Number -246269)
Restarting Engine That Has Run Out Of Fuel (Engine Serial Number 246270- )
Normal Engine Operation
Cold Weather Operation
Warming Engine
Idling Engine
Changing Engine Speed
Stopping the Engine
Using a Booster Battery or Charger
Lubrication and Maintenance
Required Emission-Related Information
Observe Service Intervals
Use Correct Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant
Lubrication and Maintenance Service Interval Chart-Standard Industrial Engines
Lubrication and Maintenance Service Interval Chart-Generator (Standby) Applications
Lubrication & Maintenance/Daily
Daily Prestarting Checks
Lubrication & Maintenance/500 Hour/12 Month
Servicing Fire Extinguisher
Servicing Battery
Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Oil Filter
Cleaning Fuel Strainer (Engine Serial Number -246269)
Replacing Single Fuel Filter (Engine Serial Number -246269)
Replacing Fuel Filter Elements (Engine Serial Number 246270 -)
Visually Inspecting Coolant Pump
Cleaning Crankcase Vent Tube
Checking Air Intake System
Checking Belt Tensioner Spring Tension and Belt Wear
Checking Belt Wear
Checking Tensioner Spring Tension
Checking Cooling System
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
Replenishing Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCAs) Between Coolant Changes
Pressure Testing Cooling System
Checking and Adjusting Engine Speeds
Checking Engine Mounts
Checking Crankshaft Vibration Damper
Checking Engine Ground Connection
Lubrication&Maintenance/2000Hour/24Month
Flushing And Refilling Cooling System
Testing Thermostats
Checking Engine Valve Clearance
Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance
Service As Required
Additional Service Information
Do Not Modify Fuel System
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Bowl (Earlier Engines)
Drain Fuel/Water Separator Bowl (Later Engines)
Adding Coolant
Replacing Air Cleaner Filter Elements
Inspecting Primary Filter Element
Cleaning Primary Filter Element
Element Storage
Replacing Fan/Alternator Belt
Checking Fuses
Checking Electrical Wiring And Connections
Bleeding Fuel System (Earlier Engines)
Bleeding Fuel System (Later Engines)
Checking Air Compressors (If Equipped)
Checking Freon (A/C) Compressor (If Equipped)
Checking Rear Power Take-Off (PTO)
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting Information
Engine Wiring Layout
Precautions for Welding on Vehicles Equipped with Electronic Engine Control Unit (ECU)
Engine Wiring Diagram (Engine With Earlier Instrument Panel)
Engine Wiring Diagram (Engine With Earlier Instrument Panel)-Continued
Engine Wiring Diagram (Engines With Later Full-Featured Instrument Panel)
Engine Wiring Diagram (Engines With Later Full-Featured Instrument Panel) (Continued)
Engine Troubleshooting
Electrical Troubleshooting
Lubrication System Troubleshooting
Cooling System Troubleshooting
Air Intake System Troubleshooting
Blink Code Method for Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Instrument Panel Method of Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Displaying Of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
Listing of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
Intermittent Fault Diagnostics
Displaying Diagnostic Gauge Software (Later Engines)
Storage
Engine Storage Guidelines
Preparing Engine for Long Term Storage
Removing Engine from Long Term Storage
Specifications
General OEM Engine Specifications
Engine Power and Speed Rating Specifications1
Engine Crankcase Oil Fill Quantities
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Lubrication and Maintenance Records
Using Lubrication and Maintenance Records
Daily (Prestarting) Service
500 Hour/12 Month Service
2000 Hour/24 Month Service
Service as Required
Emissions System Warranty
Emissions Control System Certification Label
U.S. Emissions Control Warranty Statement
John Deere Service Literature Available
Technical Information