John Deere 244E Loader Operator Manual OMAT168872

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  • 244E Loader

Contents:
Safety
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AVOID INJURY FROM ROLLOVER ACCIDENT-WEAR YOUR SEAT BEL-
AVOID INJURY FROM BACKOVEACCIDENT-BEFORE MOVING MACHINE, BE SURE ALP
AVOID INJURY FROM ROLLAWAACCIDENT-TO PREVENT ROLLAWAY, ALWAYS MAKSURE
INSPECT MACHINE
USE HANDHOLDS AND STEPS
PREVENT MACHINE RUNAWAY
USE SEAT BELT PROPERLY
MAINTAIN SEAT BELT
TRAVEL SAFELY
DRIVE MACHINE SAFELY
OPERATE MACHINE WITH CAUTION
OPERATING ON SLOPES
CARRYING LOADS
AVOID POWER LINES
BEWARE OF EXHAUST FUMES
KEEP RIDERS OFF MACHINE
HANDLE FUEL SAFELY-AVOID FIRES
PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
HANDLE STARTING FLUID SAFELY
CLEAN TRASH FROM MACHINE
PROTECT AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
PROTECT AGAINST NOISE
HANDLE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS SAFELY
USE SAFETY LIGHTS AND DEVICES
KEEP ROPS INSTALLED PROPERLY
WARN OTHERS OF SERVICE WORK
PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE
SUPPORT MACHINE PROPERLY
REMOVE PAINT BEFORE WELDING OR HEATING
AVOID HEATING NEAR PRESSURIZED FLUID LINES
AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS
CLEAN THE MACHINE REGULARLY
SERVICE COOLING SYSTEM SAFELY
STORE ATTACHMENTS SAFELY
DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY
Safety Signs
Operator’s Station
INDICATORS AND GAUGES
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE INDICATOR
HYDROSTATIC (HST) AND HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER RESTRICTION INDICATOR
HYDROSTATIC (HST) OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
ENGINE AIR FILTER RESTRICTION INDICATOR
PARK BRAKE INDICATOR
HYDROSTATIC (HST) CHARGE PRESSURE INDICATOR
LEFT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR
RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR
FUEL GAUGE
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
ENGINE PRE-HEAT INDICATOR
PEDALS
FNR LEVER
NEUTRAL LOCK LEVER
TURN SIGNAL LEVER
HI-LO TRANSMISSION SPEED SWITCH
PARK BRAKE LEVER
HYDRAULIC LOCK LEVER
BOOM/BUCKET CONTROL LEVER AND AUXILIARY LEVER-IF EQUIPPED
WORK LIGHTS-IF EQUIPPED
FLASHER LIGHTS
DRIVING LIGHTS
HORN
ADJUST SEAT
HEATER SWITCH AND BLOWER SWITCH
HEATER SHUT-OFF VALVE
HEAT VENTILATION LEVER
MIRRORS
OPENING SLIDING SIDE WINDOW
OPERATING WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
DOME LIGHT
CAB DOOR RELEASE
OPERATOR’S MANUAL HOLDER
Break-In
OBSERVE ENGINE OPERATION CLOSELY
AFTER THE FIRST 10 HOURS
AFTER THE FIRST 50 HOURS
AFTER THE FIRST 100 HOURS
Pre-Start Inspection
INSPECT MACHINE BEFORE STARTING
Operating the Engine
CHECK INSTRUMENTS BEFORE STARTING
STARTING THE ENGINE
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
USING BOOSTER BATTERIES-24 VOLT SYSTEM
CHECK INSTRUMENTS AFTER STARTING
COLD WEATHER STARTING (BELOW-5˚ C [25˚ F])
ENGINE WARM-UP
COLD WEATHER WARM-UP
STOPPING THE ENGINE
ADJUSTING ENGINE FOR HIGH ELEVATION
Driving the Machine
DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS
GENERAL DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
HI-LO TRANSMISSION SWITCH
TRAVEL SPEEDS
NEUTRAL LOCK LEVER
STOPPING THE MACHINE
PARKING THE MACHINE
LOCK ALL COMPARTMENTS
Operating the Machine
BOOM AND BUCKET CONTROL LEVER
SERVICE BRAKE/INCHING PEDALS
ADJUST RETURN-TO-DIG
GENERAL OPERATING TIPS
EXCAVATING BANKS OR STOCKPILES
USING THE LOADER BUCKET
BACKDRAGGING
TRUCK LOADING
Transporting
TRANSPORTING PRECAUTIONS
LOADING MACHINE ON A TRAILER
TOWING PROCEDURES
LIFTING THE MACHINE
Fuels and Lubricants
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONER
STORING FUEL
FUEL TANK
DO NOT USE GALVANIZED CONTAINERS
ENGINE OIL
POWER SHIFT (HI-LO) TRANSMISSION OIL
BRAKE OIL
DIFFERENTIAL OIL
STEERING, HYDRAULIC, AND HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM OIL
GREASE
ALTERNATIVE AND SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS
LUBRICANT STORAGE
MIXING OF LUBRICANTS
Periodic Maintenance
SERVICE YOUR MACHINE AT SPECIFIED INTERVALS
CHECK THE HOUR METER REGULARLY
USE CORRECT FUELS AND LUBRICANTS
PREPARE MACHINE FOR MAINTENANCE
LOCKING MACHINE FRAME
OPENING HOOD
REMOVING SERVICE ACCESS PANELS
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM
OILSCAN® AND COOLSCAN™
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM
Maintenance¯As Required
CHECK AIR CLEANER
CLEAN OR REPLACE AIR CLEANER ELEMENTS
CLEAN DUSTY PRIMARY ELEMENT
CLEAN OILY OR SOOTY PRIMARY ELEMENT
INSPECT ELEMENT
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
DRAIN FUEL TANK SUMP AND CLEAN STRAINER
INSPECT BELT, CHECK AND ADJUST TENSION
Maintenance¯Every 10 Hours or Daily
CHECK FUEL TANK LEVEL
CHECK RADIATOR COOLANT LEVEL
CHECK HI-LO TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL
CHECK HYDROSTATIC/HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
GREASE FRONT DRIVELINE SUPPORT BEARING
Maintenance¯Every 50 Hours
GREASE LOADER LINKAGE AND CYLINDER PIVOTS
GREASE FRAME HINGE PIVOTS
Maintenance¯Every 100 Hours
GREASE STEERING CYLINDER PIVOTS
GREASE TRANSMISSION TO FRONT DIFFERENTIAL TELESCOPING SHAFT
Maintenance¯Every 250 Hours
GREASE CONTROL AND PARK BRAKE LEVERS, AND PEDAL PIVOT
GREASE OSCILLATING REAR AXLE
CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND REPLACE FILTER
Maintenance¯Every 500 Hours
CHECK AIR INTAKE HOSES
CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL AND TERMINALS
REPLACE HI-LO TRANSMISSION FILTER
REPLACE HYDROSTATIC (HST) OIL FILTER
REPLACE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL FILTER
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
CHECK FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL
Maintenance¯Every 1000 Hours
REPLACE AIR CLEANER ELEMENTS
CHANGE HI-LO TRANSMISSION OIL AND REPLACE FILTER
DRAIN AND FLUSH THE COOLING SYSTEM
FILL THE COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE COOLANT
TEST THE COOLANT FREEZE-PROTECTION LEVEL
DRAIN HST/HYDRAULIC OIL AND CLEAN STRAINER
CLEAN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENT TUBE
CHECK AND ADJUST ENGINE VALVE LASH (CLEARANCE)
CHECK ENGINE SPEEDS
GREASE TRANSMISSION TO DIFFERENTIAL DRIVELINES
CHANGE FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Maintenance
DO NOT SERVICE INJECTION NOZZLES
DO NOT ADJUST INJECTION PUMP
DO NOT SERVICE CONTROL VALVES, CYLINDERS, PUMPS OR MOTORS
ADJUSTING ENGINE SPEED LINKAGE
SERVICE BATTERIES CAREFULLY
ADDING 12-VOLT ACCESSORIES
PRECAUTIONS FOR ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR
CHECKING ELECTROLYTE SPECIFIC GRAVITY
USING BATTERY CHARGER
REPLACING BATTERIES
REMOVING BATTERY
REPLACING FUSES
CHECKING NEUTRAL START SYSTEM
PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
CHANGING BRAKE OIL
DO NOT SERVICE CONTROL VALVES, CYLINDERS, PUMPS OR MOTORS
HARDWARE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
METRIC BOLT AND CAP SCREW TORQUE VALUES
ADDITIONAL METRIC CAP SCREW TORQUE VALUES
UNIFIED INCH BOLT AND CAP SCREW TORQUE VALUES
CHECK OIL LINES AND FITTINGS
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR O-RING BOSS FITTINGS
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FLAT FACE O-RING SEAL FITTINGS
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR METRIC Series FOUR BOLT FLANGE FITTING
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INCH Series FOUR BOLT FLANGE FITTINGS
Operational Checkout
OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT
Troubleshooting
ENGINE
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
STEERING SYSTEM
TRANSMISSION
BRAKE SYSTEM
AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Storage
PREPARE MACHINE FOR STORAGE
MONTHLY STORAGE PROCEDURE
Machine Numbers
RECORD PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN)
RECORD ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
RECORD TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBER
RECORD HST PUMP SERIAL NUMBER
Specifications
244E SPECIFICATIONS
244E SPECIFICATIONS
REFILL CAPACITIES
OPERATING INFORMATION
Crime Prevention Tips
HELP PREVENT CRIME
RECORD IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
KEEP PROOF OF OWNERSHIP
PARK INDOORS OUT OF SIGHT
WHEN PARKING OUTDOORS
REDUCE VANDALISM
REPORT THEFTS IMMEDIATELY
Checklists
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM
John Deere Service Literature Available
PARTS CATALOG
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TECHNICAL AND SERVICE MANUALS
FUNDAMENTALS OF SERVICE MANUALS
John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
JOHN DEERE IS AT YOUR SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT
Index
A
Access panels
Accessory
Electrical
Acid burns
Acid burns
Acid burns
Adjustment
Belt tension
Engine high altitude
Engine speed linkage
Engine valve lash
Park Brake
Return-to-dig
Seat
Air
Cleaner elements replace
Filter restriction indicator
Intake hose
Air Cleaner
Alternator
Alternator
Voltage indicator
Antifreeze
Test
B
Backdragging
Battery
Acid burns
Acid burns
Acid burns
Booster
Charging
Electrolyte level check
Explosion
Explosion
Explosion
Removal
Replacement
Safety
Terminals
Belt
Tension adjust
Blower
Switch
Boom and bucket
Control lever
Booster battery
Brake
oil change
Troubleshooting
Break-in
Engine
10 hours
100 hours
50 hours
C
Cab
Door release
Check instruments before starting
Coolant
Level check
Test
Coolant, engine
Cooling
System drain
System fill
Cylinder
Cylinder
D
Differential
Oil change
Oil level
Oil specification
Troubleshooting
Digging
Loader bucket
Dome light
Driving precautions
E
Electrical
Troubleshooting
Electrolyte
Specifications
Engine
Air filter restriction indicator
Break-in
Cold weather warm-up
Coolant temperature gauge
High altitude adjust
Oil and filter change
Oil level check
Oil pressure indicator
Oil pressure indicator
Oil specification
Pre-heat indicator
Speed
Speed linkage adjust
Starting
Stopping
Troubleshooting
Valve lash adjust
Vent tube
Warm-up
Engine coolant
F
Filter
Engine oil change
Fuel
Hi-Lo transmission
Hydraulic system
Hydrostatic
Fuel
Filter
Gauge
Specifications
Storage
System
Tank sump drain
Fuel Tank
Fuel tank
Check level
Strainer
Fuses
G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel
Gauges
Grease
Control lever
Frame hinge pivot
Front differential telescoping shaf
Front driveline support bearing
Loader linkage
Oscillating rear axle
Park brake lever
Pedal pivot
Specification
Steering cylinder pivots
Transmission to differential drivel
H
Heater
Shut-off valve
Switch
Vent lever
Hi-Lo
Transmission filter
Hi-lo
Transmission switch
Transmission switch
Hi-Lo transmission
Oil level check
Hood latch
Horn
Hose
Air intake
Hour meter
Hydraulic
Lock lever
Oil change
Oil filter
Oil filter restriction indicator
Oil level check
Oil specification
System troubleshooting
Hydrostatic
Charge pressure indicator
Filter
Oil change
Oil filter restriction
Oil level check
Oil specification
Oil temperature indicator
I
Inch torque values
Indicator
Air filter restriction
Alternator voltage
Engine oil pressure
Engine oil pressure
Engine pre-heat
Hydraulic oil filter restriction
Hydrostatic charge pressure
Hydrostatic oil filter restriction
Hydrostatic oil temperature
Left turn signal
Park brake
Right turn signal
Indicators
Injection
Nozzle
Injection pump
L
Left turn signal
Indicator
Lever
Boom and bucket
FNR
Hydraulic lock
Neutral lock
Neutral lock
Park Brake
Turn signal
Lifting
Machine
Light
Dome
Driving
Flasher
Work
Lubricant
Alternative
Mixing
Storage
Synthetic
Lubricate
Control lever
Frame hinge pivot
Front differential telescoping shaf
Front driveline support bearing
Loader Linkage
Oscillating rear axle
Park brake lever
Pedal pivot
Steering cylinder pivots
Transmission to differential drivel
M
Machine
Frame locking bar
Stopping
Storage
Maintenance
Record keeping
Schedule and record
Schedule and record
Metric torque values
Mirrors
Mixing lubricants
Motor
Motor
N
Neutral
Start system check
O
O-ring boss fittings
Oil
Change differential
Change engine
Change hydraulic
Change hydrostatic
Change transmission
Differential level
Level check engine
Level hydraulic
Level hydrostatic
Specification differential
Specification engine
Specification hydraulic system
Specification hydrostatic system
Specification transmission
Operating
Tips
Operational checkout
Accessory
Brake system
Cab components
Driving
Gauge and indicator
Hydraulic system
Neutral start switch
Reverse warning alarm switch
Steering system
Transmission and engine linkages
Transmission lockout
Vandal protection
Operator’s manual holder
P
Park brake
Adjust
Indicator
Lever
Pedal
Brake
Pedals
Pump
Injection
Service
Service
R
Radiator
Coolant level check
Regulator
Return-to-dig
Adjust
Right turn signal
Indicator
S
Seat
Adjustment
Service
Interval
Service brake
Pedal
Specification
Battery electrolyte
Differential
Engine oil
Grease
Hydraulic oil
Hydrostatic oil
Transmission oil
Speed
Engine
Starting
The engine
Steering
System troubleshooting
Stopping
The engine
The machine
Storage
Machine
Monthly
Storing lubricants
Switch
Blower
Heater
Hi-lo transmission
Hi-lo transmission
Synthetic Lubricants
T
Tire
Pressure check
Torque value
Flat face O-ring seal fitting
Inch SAE four bolt flange fitting
Metric cap screw
Metric four bolt flange fitting
O-Ring boss fitting
Torque values
Inch
Metric
Towing
Transmission
Hi-Lo oil level check
Oil change
Oil specification
Troubleshooting
Travel speeds
Troubleshooting
Axle and differential
Brake system
Electrical
Engine
Hydraulic system
Steering system
Transmission
V
Valve
Control
Control
Heater shut-off
W
Warm-up
Engine cold weather
Window
Opening
Windshield
Wiper and washer