PDF Operators Manual John Deere 450J 550J 650J Crawler Dozer - 2 MB
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450J, 550J, and 650J
Crawler Dozer
*OMT204685* (Serial No. - 159986)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
450J, 550J, and 650J Crawler Dozer
(S.N. —159986)
OMT204685 ISSUE F3 (ENGLISH)
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
If this product contains a gasoline engine:
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
The State of California requires the above two warnings.
Additional Proposition 65 Warnings can be found in this manual.
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LITHO IN U.S.A.
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Contents
Page
Page
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences
Safety and Operator Convenience Features .....1-1-1 Instrument Panel Functions (S.N.
141179— ).....................................................2-1-5
Warm-Up Indicator ............................................2-1-6
Safety—General Precautions Transmission Controller Display Window ..........2-1-7
Recognize Safety Information ...........................1-2-1 Air Conditioning and Cab Heater.......................2-1-9
Follow Safety Instructions..................................1-2-1 Windshield Wiper and Washer Controls ............2-1-9
Operate Only If Qualified ...................................1-2-1 Horn Switch .....................................................2-1-10
Wear Protective Equipment...............................1-2-2 Auxiliary Power Outlet—If Equipped ...............2-1-10
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications.......1-2-2 Side Windows—Secondary Exits ....................2-1-11
Inspect Machine ................................................1-2-2 Adjust Non-Suspension Seat...........................2-1-11
Stay Clear of Moving Parts................................1-2-2 Adjust Suspension Seat—If Equipped.............2-1-12
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids ...............................1-2-3 Adjust Armrest .................................................2-1-12
Avoid High-Pressure Oil ....................................1-2-3 Seat Belt ..........................................................2-1-12
Work In Ventilated Area.....................................1-2-4
Prevent Fires .....................................................1-2-4
Prevent Battery Explosions ...............................1-2-5 Operation—Operating The Machine
Handle Chemical Products Safely .....................1-2-5 Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting ..............2-2-1
Dispose of Waste Properly ................................1-2-5 Check Instruments Before Starting
Prepare for Emergencies...................................1-2-6 (S.N. —141178) ............................................2-2-2
Add Cab Guarding For Special Uses ................1-2-6 Check Instruments Before Starting
Clean Debris from Machine ...............................1-2-6 (S.N. 141179— ) ...........................................2-2-3
Starting the Engine ............................................2-2-4
Starting Fluid (Cold Weather Start
Safety—Operating Precautions Aid)—If Equipped (S.N. —141178) ...............2-2-6
Start Only From Operator's Seat .......................1-3-1 Starting Fluid (Cold Weather Start
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement ..........1-3-1 Aid)—If Equipped (S.N. 141179— ) ..............2-2-7
Avoid Work Site Hazards...................................1-3-1 Using Coolant Heater—If Equipped ..................2-2-8
Keep Riders Off Machine ..................................1-3-2 Operating Fuel-Fired Coolant
Avoid Backover Accidents .................................1-3-2 Heater—If Equipped......................................2-2-9
Avoid Machine Tip Over ....................................1-3-3 Engine Warm-Up .............................................2-2-16
Cold Weather Warm-Up ..................................2-2-16
Safety—Maintenance Precautions Transmission Speed Reverse Ratio Knob.......2-2-16
Park And Prepare For Service Safely................1-4-1 Transmission Control Lever (TCL) ..................2-2-17
Service Cooling System Safely .........................1-4-1 Driving the Machine.........................................2-2-17
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating.........1-4-2 Steering the Machine.......................................2-2-18
Make Welding Repairs Safely ...........................1-4-2 Using Engine Speed Control Knob..................2-2-18
Drive Metal Pins Safely .....................................1-4-2 Travel Speed Using Transmission
Control Lever (TCL) ....................................2-2-19
Safety—Safety Signs Decelerator/Brake Pedal .................................2-2-19
Safety Signs ......................................................1-5-1 Using Park Lock Lever ....................................2-2-20
Replace Safety Signs ........................................1-5-2 Stopping the Machine......................................2-2-20
Parking the Machine........................................2-2-21
Operation—Operator's Station Blade Pitch Operation......................................2-2-21
Instrument Panel (S.N. —141178).....................2-1-1 Operating Blade...............................................2-2-22
Instrument Panel Functions (S.N. —141178) ....2-1-2 Tilting Blade.....................................................2-2-23
Instrument Panel (S.N. 141179— )....................2-1-4 Angling Blade ..................................................2-2-23
Blade Control Lever—Operation .....................2-2-24
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Original Instructions. All information, illustrations and specifications in this
manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
COPYRIGHT © 2013
DEERE & COMPANY
Moline, Illinois
All rights reserved.
A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTION ® Manual
Previous Editions
Copyright © 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010
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Safety—General Precautions
Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if an emergency occurs or a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service,
hospital, and fire department near your telephone.
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Add Cab Guarding For Special Uses
Special work situations or machine attachments may
expose the operator to intruding or flying objects.
Using this machine in a forestry application or woods
environment, or with attachments such as a winch,
requires added guarding to protect the operator.
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Forestry protection packages or special screens should be
installed when working in areas where logs or branches
may strike the operator. A rear screen should always
be used with a winch to protect against a snapping
cable. Contact your authorized dealer for information on
protective guarding before operating in any hazardous
environment.
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Clean Debris from Machine
Keep engine compartment, radiator, batteries, hydraulic
lines, exhaust components, fuel tank, and operator's
station clean and free of debris.
Clean any oil spills or fuel spills on machine surfaces.
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Temperature in engine compartment may go up
immediately after engine is stopped. BE ON GUARD
FOR FIRES DURING THIS PERIOD.
Open access door(s) to cool the engine faster, and clean
engine compartment.
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Operation—Operator's Station
13—Engine Alternator Voltage Indicator: Indicator will 16—Under-Seat Heater ON/OFF Switch: Push upper
light when battery/alternator is below 12-volts. It is not half of switch to turn heater on. Push lower half to turn
necessary to stop operation, but the cause should be heater off.
investigated as soon as possible.
17—Not Used
14—Seat Belt/Park Brake Indicator: Indicator will
light when key switch is ON and park lock lever is in up 18—Front and Rear Work Lights Switch: Push upper
LOCKED position. half of switch to turn front and rear work lights on. Push
lower half to turn lights off.
15—Start Aid Switch: Push upper half of switch when
engine is cold and cranking to inject starting fluid into 19—Optional Lights Switch: Push upper half of switch
engine during cold weather start-up. to turn optional lights on. Push lower half to turn lights off.
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Operation—Operating The Machine
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting
Safety and Protective Devices Checks
Walk around machine to clear all persons from machine
area before starting machine.
Check condition of guards, shields, and covers.
Overall Machine Checks
Check for worn or frayed electrical wires and loose or
corroded connections.
Check for bent, broken, loose, or missing boom, bucket,
sheet metal, track parts.
Check for loose or missing hardware.
Check for oil leaks, missing or loose hose clamps, kinked
hoses, and lines or hoses that rub against each other or
other parts.
1— Check engine coolant level 5— Check transmission oil
in coolant recovery tank. level.
2— Check engine oil level. 6— Check air cleaner dust
3— Drain sediment from water unloader valve.
separator. 7— Check track sag.
4— Check hydraulic system oil 8— Grease dozer linkage.
level.
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Operation—Operating The Machine
Heating Without Programming (Time ON):
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1. Switch On Heating: Briefly press (C).
2. Display window (F) will display status (K), time (J) and
weekday (I).
3. Heating remains operational until the time is switched
off. If the time is switched off, the heating remains
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switched on for 15 minutes. This time can be increased
(maximum of 120 minutes), by pressing (E) or
decreased in one minute increments by pressing (D).
1. Switch Off Heating: Briefly press (C).
2. The status display (K) disappears. Automatic after-run
for cool-down purposes will begin.
A—Time F— Display Window
B—Program I— Weekday Display
C—Heating On J— Time Display
D—Backwards K—Heat Status Display
E—Forwards
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Operation—Operating The Machine
Parking the Machine
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Lower equipment to the ground.
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3. Move Transmission Control Lever (1) to N.
NOTE: Park brake automatically engages when
engine is not running or park lock lever is
in up LOCKED position.
4. Move park lock lever (2) to up LOCKED position.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to turbocharger
(if equipped), run engine at 1/2 speed no
load for two minutes.
5. Run engine at 1600 rpm no load for 2 minutes.
6. Turn key switch to OFF to stop engine.
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7. Remove key from switch.
8. Release hydraulic pressure by moving control lever
until equipment does not move.
9. Turn battery disconnect switch off.
1— Transmission Control Lever 2— Park Lock Lever
(TCL)
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Blade Pitch Operation
You may want to change the pitch of the blade depending
on the type of work you are doing and the soil conditions
you are dozing, or to change the feel of the dozer to
operator's preference.
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Pitching the Blade Forward Advantages:
With the top of blade pitched forward (2), the blade will
not carry as much soil. The weight of the soil carried by
the blade adds to the weight of the dozer and moves the
balance of weight on the tracks forward. This can cause
the front idlers of the crawler to sink in loose or soft soils.
When the idlers sink, the blade cuts unevenly into the
soil. With the blade forward, the dozer balance does not
A—Forward Pitch B—Back Pitch
change as much with a full blade; therefore, the tendency
for idlers to sink is reduced.
With the blade forward, there is less of a tendency for dirt smoother cut in heavy soils. More soil is carried by the
to come over the back of the blade when dozing uphill. It blade when it is pitched back. Carrying more soil on the
is also easier to drop dirt at the end of a push when dozing blade adds to the weight of the dozer. This added weight
uphill or when dozing very sticky materials. can increase push force in heavy soils. The soil carried
by the blade also moves the balance of weight forward on
Pitching the Blade Back Advantages: the machine. In heavy soils, this can be an advantage
With the blade pitched back (1), the cutting edge lies because the increased weight can help keep the front of
more horizontally resulting in a heavier cut into soils. the machine down and keep the cutting edge penetrating
Having the cutting edge more horizontal also provides a during heavy cutting.
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Operation—Operating The Machine
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Winch Free Spool Drag Adjustment
The winch drum drag can be adjusted to operator's
preference.
1. Start engine.
2. Lower equipment to ground.
3. Engage park brake.
4. Place winch control handle in FREE SPOOL position.
5. Loosen nut (A).
6. Adjust slotted shaft to desired winch drum drag.
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7. Tighten nut.
A—Nut
Winch (right side)
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Maintenance—Machine
Biodiesel Fuel
Biodiesel fuel is comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long
The petroleum diesel portion of all biodiesel blends must
chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal
meet the requirements of ASTM D975 (US) or EN 590
fats. Biodiesel blends are biodiesel mixed with petroleum
(EU) commercial standards.
diesel fuel on a volume basis.
Biodiesel users in the U.S. are strongly encouraged to
Before using fuel containing biodiesel, review the
purchase biodiesel blends from a BQ-9000 Certified
Biodiesel Use Requirements and Recommendations in
Marketer and sourced from a BQ-9000 Accredited
this Operator’s Manual.
Producer (as certified by the National Biodiesel Board).
Environmental laws and regulations can encourage or Certified Marketers and Accredited Producers can be
prohibit the use of biofuels. Operators should consult found at the following website: http://www.bq9000.org.
with appropriate governmental authorities prior to using
Biodiesel contains residual ash. Ash levels exceeding the
biofuels.
maximums allowed in either ASTM D6751 or EN14214
All John Deere Engines with Exhaust Filter (Released can result in more rapid ash loading and require more
2011 and After) frequent cleaning of the Exhaust Filter (if present).
While 5% blends (B5) are preferred, biodiesel The fuel filter can require more frequent replacement,
concentrations up to a 20% blend (B20) in petroleum when using biodiesel fuel, particularly if switching from
diesel fuel can be used. Biodiesel blends up to B20 diesel. Check engine oil level daily prior to starting engine.
can be used ONLY if the biodiesel (100% biodiesel or A rising oil level can indicate fuel dilution of the engine oil.
B100) meets ASTM D6751, EN 14214, or equivalent Biodiesel blends up to B20 must be used within 90 days
specification. Expect a 2% reduction in power and a 3% of the date of biodiesel manufacture. If used, biodiesel
reduction in fuel economy when using B20. blends above B20 must be used within 45 days from the
date of biodiesel manufacture.
Biodiesel concentrations above B20 can harm the
engine’s emission control systems and should not be When using biodiesel blends up to B20, the following
used. Risks include, but are not limited to, more frequent must be considered:
stationary regeneration, soot accumulation, and increased
intervals for ash removal. • Cold weather flow degradation
• Stability and storage issues (moisture absorption,
John Deere approved fuel conditioners, which contain microbial growth)
detergent and dispersant additives, are required when • Possible filter restriction and plugging (usually a problem
using B20, and are recommended when using lower when first switching to biodiesel on used engines.)
biodiesel blends. • Possible fuel leakage through seals and hoses
(primarily an issue with older engines)
All John Deere Engines Excluding Exhaust Filter • Possible reduction of service life of engine components
(Primarily Released Prior to 2012)
Request a certificate of analysis from your fuel distributor
While 5% blends (B5) are preferred, biodiesel to ensure that the fuel is compliant with the specifications
concentrations up to a 20% blend (B20) in petroleum provided in this Operator’s Manual.
diesel fuel can be used. Biodiesel blends up to B20
can be used ONLY if the biodiesel (100% biodiesel or Consult your John Deere dealer for approved fuel
B100) meets ASTM D6751, EN 14214, or equivalent conditioners to improve storage and performance with
specification. Expect a 2% reduction in power and a 3% biodiesel fuels.
reduction in fuel economy when using B20.
The following must also be considered if using biodiesel
These John Deere engines can operate on biodiesel blends above B20:
blends above B20 (up to 100% biodiesel). Operate at
levels above B20 ONLY if the biodiesel is permitted by law • Possible coking or blocked injector nozzles, resulting in
power loss and engine misfire if John Deere approved
and meets the EN 14214 specification (primarily available
fuel conditioners are not used
in Europe). Engines operating on biodiesel blends above
B20 might not fully comply with or be permitted by all • Possible crankcase oil dilution (requiring more frequent
oil changes)
applicable emissions regulations. Expect up to a 12%
reduction in power and an 18% reduction in fuel economy • Possible lacquering or seizure of internal components
when using 100% biodiesel. • Possible formation of sludge and sediments
• Possible thermal oxidation of fuel at elevated
John Deere approved fuel conditioners, which contain temperatures
detergent and dispersant additives, are required when • Possible compatibility issues with other materials
using B20, and are recommended when using lower (including copper, lead, zinc, tin, brass, and bronze)
biodiesel blends. used in fuel handling equipment
• Possible reduction in water separator efficiency
Biodiesel Use Requirements and Recommendations • Possible damage to paint if exposed to biodiesel
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Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and 3-Way
Coolant Test Kit
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and the 3-Way Coolant
Test Kit are John Deere fluid sampling products to help you
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monitor machine maintenance and system condition. The
objective of a fluid sampling program is to ensure machine
availability when you need it and to reduce repair costs by
identifying potential problems before they become critical.
Engine, hydraulic, power train, and coolant samples
should be taken from each system on a periodic basis,
usually prior to a filter and/or fluid change interval. Certain
systems require more frequent sampling. Consult your Fluid Analysis Kits
authorized John Deere dealer on a maintenance program
for your specific application. Your authorized John Deere
dealer has the sampling products and expertise to assist
you in lowering your overall operating costs through fluid
sampling.
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Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily
Check Engine Oil Level
IMPORTANT: Do not run engine when oil level
is below the ADD mark.
The most accurate oil level reading is obtained when the
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engine is cold before starting the engine for the day's
operation.
1. Park machine on a level surface.
2. Engage the park lock lever in the up LOCKED position.
3. Make sure dipstick is fully seated.
4. Remove dipstick (A) to check oil level.
BEFORE THE ENGINE IS STARTED: The engine
is full when oil level is in the cross-hatch area (C). It
is acceptable to run the engine when the oil level is
above the ADD mark.
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AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN RUN: Allow the oil
to drain into the oil pan for 10 minutes before checking
the oil level. Ten minutes after shutdown the engine oil
level must be above the ADD mark.
5. If necessary, remove the filler cap (B) to add oil. See
Diesel Engine Oil. (Section 3-1.)
6. Check oil on dipstick again.
1— Dipstick C—Dipstick Cross-Hatch Area
2— Filler Cap
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Grease Adjustable Pitch Link
1. Lower blade to ground.
2. Using a grease gun, lubricate each grease fitting until
grease escapes at joints. See Grease. (Section 3-1.)
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Maintenance—Every 500 Hours
Replace Final Fuel Filter
1. Turn retaining ring (A) counterclockwise and remove
filter element (B). Allow sediment to drain into a
container.
NOTE: Dispose of waste properly.
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2. Remove fuel drain knob (C) from filter element and
install on new filter.
3. Clean filter base (D).
NOTE: Do not attempt to turn filter element into base.
4. Install new fuel element by aligning vertical locators
(F) into slots (E) on filter base. Push filter element up
firmly until filter snaps against base.
5. Turn retaining ring clockwise into filter base until
retaining ring clicks tightly into place.
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6. Loosen bleed screw (G) by turning knob
counterclockwise.
7. Operate primer lever (H) until fuel flow from bleed
screw is free of air bubbles.
NOTE: If there is no fuel flow, push primer lever up and
turn crankshaft using start motor to reposition
camshaft. Repeat step 7.
8. Tighten bleed screw.
9. Push primer lever up as far as possible.
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A—Retaining Ring E—Slots
B—Filter F— Vertical Locators
C—Drain Knob G—Bleed Screw
D—Filter Base H—Primer Lever
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Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours
4. Remove filter (A) by turning counterclockwise.
5. Apply thin film of oil to gasket of new filter.
6. Install new filter. Turn filter clockwise by hand until
gasket touches mounting surface.
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7. Tighten additional 1/2 turn.
8. Fill reservoir with oil. See Transmission and Hydraulic
Oil. (Section 3-1.)
Specification
Hydraulic Oil
Reservoir—Capacity.................................................... 32 L Approximate
8.5 gal. Approximate Hydraulic Oil Filter
9. Check O-ring on fill cap and install fill cap.
A—Filter B—Sight Tube
10. Start engine and run for 2 minutes. Stop engine and
check for leaks around filter base. Tighten filter only