John deere 135C RTS & 225C LC RTS Excavator Official Operator’s Manual

John deere 135C RTS & 225C LC RTS Excavator Official Operator’s Manual

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CONTENTS : 

Safety—Safety Features
Safety Features ………………………………………….1-1-1
Safety—General Precautions
Recognize Safety Information ………………………1-2-1
Follow Safety Instructions…………………………….1-2-1
Operate Only If Qualified ……………………………..1-2-1
Wear Protective Equipment………………………….1-2-1
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications…….1-2-2
Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses………………1-2-2
Inspect Machine …………………………………………1-2-2
Stay Clear of Moving Parts…………………………..1-2-2
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids ………………………….1-2-3
Avoid High-Pressure Oils …………………………….1-2-3
Beware of Exhaust Fumes …………………………..1-2-4
Prevent Fires ……………………………………………..1-2-4
Prevent Battery Explosions ………………………….1-2-4
Handle Chemical Products Safely …………………1-2-5
Dispose of Waste Properly …………………………..1-2-5
Prepare for Emergencies……………………………..1-2-5
Safety—Operating Precautions
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly ……………..1-3-1
Start Only From Operator’s Seat …………………..1-3-1
Use and Maintain Seat Belt ………………………….1-3-1
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement ……….1-3-1
Avoid Worksite Hazards ………………………………1-3-2
Keep Riders Off Machine …………………………….1-3-2
Avoid Backover Accidents ……………………………1-3-3
Avoid Machine Tip Over ………………………………1-3-3
Use Special Care When Lifting Objects …………1-3-3
Add and Operate Attachments Safely ……………1-3-4
Safety—Maintenance Precautions
Park and Prepare for Service Safely ……………..1-4-1
Service Cooling System Safely …………………….1-4-1
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating………1-4-2
Make Welding Repairs Safely ………………………1-4-2
Drive Metal Pins Safely ……………………………….1-4-2
Safety—Safety Signs
Safety Signs ………………………………………………1-5-1
Safety Signs Installed in
Cab—Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped……….1-5-3
Safety Signs Installed on Hydraulic
Coupler—If Equipped………………………………1-5-4
Operation—Operator’s Station
Pedals, Levers, and Panels………………………….2-1-1
Monitor Panel …………………………………………….2-1-2
Monitor Panel Functions………………………………2-1-3
Front Switch Panel ……………………………………..2-1-4
Front Switch Panel Functions……………………….2-1-5
Rear Switch Panel ………………………………………2-1-5
Horn………………………………………………………….2-1-6
Power Boost Switch—225C LC RTS……………..2-1-6
Pilot Control Shutoff Lever……………………………2-1-7
Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch ..2-1-7
Cab Heater and Air Conditioner ……………………2-1-8
Operating AM/FM Radio………………………………2-1-9
Secondary Exit Tool…………………………………….2-1-9
Opening Upper Front (Secondary Exit)
Window …………………………………………………2-1-9
Removing and Storing Lower Front Window …2-1-10
Opening Side Window ……………………………….2-1-11
Opening and Closing Roof Exit Cover………….2-1-11
Adjusting Operator Seat …………………………….2-1-12
Adjusting Console Height …………………………..2-1-12
Adjusting Console Fore-Aft…………………………2-1-13
Operation—Operating the Machine
Before Starting Work …………………………………..2-2-1
Operator’s Daily Machine Check
Before Starting ……………………………………….2-2-1
Starting Engine …………………………………………..2-2-2
Cold Weather Starting …………………………………2-2-3
Cold Weather Warm-Up ………………………………2-2-3
Travel Pedals and Levers…………………………….2-2-4
Locking the Hydraulic Coupler to the
Attachment …………………………………………….2-2-5
Unlocking the Hydraulic Coupler From
the Attachment ……………………………………….2-2-6
Control Lever Pattern Operation……………………2-2-7
Control Lever Pattern Conversion …………………2-2-8
Operating Backfill Blade—135C RTS…………….2-2-9
Operating Tips—Backfill Blade……………………..2-2-9
Operating In Water and Mud ………………………..2-2-9
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope …………….2-2-9
Lifting ………………………………………………………2-2-10
Lower Boom With Engine
Stopped—135C RTS …………………………….2-2-11
Lower Boom With Engine
Stopped—225C LC RTS………………………..2-2-13
Parking Machine……………………………………….2-2-14
Transporting Machine Equipped With
Long Arm—135C RTS …………………………..2-2-14
Loading and Unloading for Transport …………..2-2-15
Towing Machine………………………………………..2-2-16
Lifting the Machine ……………………………………2-2-16
Maintenance—Machine
Diesel Fuel…………………………………………………3-1-1
Testing Diesel Fuel ……………………………………..3-1-1
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel ………………….3-1-2
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants ……………..3-1-2
Diesel Engine Oil ………………………………………..3-1-3
Hydraulic Oil ………………………………………………3-1-4
Swing Gearbox and Travel Gearbox Oils ……….3-1-5
Pump Gearbox Oil ………………………………………3-1-5
Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivot,
Swing Bearing, and Swing Bearing
Gear Grease ………………………………………….3-1-6
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance
Service Machine at Specified Intervals…………..3-2-1
Check Hour Meter Regularly ………………………..3-2-1
Prepare Machine for Maintenance ………………..3-2-1
Open Access Cover—135C RTS ………………….3-2-1
Open Engine Hood—135C RTS……………………3-2-2
Open Access Cover—225C LC RTS……………..3-2-2
Open Engine Hood—225C LC RTS ………………3-2-2
Fuel Tank …………………………………………………..3-2-2
Hydraulic Breaker and Crusher Attachments ….3-2-3
Maintenance and Repair Record
Keeping System ……………………………………..3-2-3
Fluid Analysis Program Test Kits and
3-Way Coolant Test Kit…………………………….3-2-4
Periodic Maintenance Record Keeping
System ………………………………………………….3-2-5
Maintenance—As Required
Drain Fuel Tank Sump …………………………………3-3-1
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Valve ……………………….3-3-2
Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level …………..3-3-2
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily
Check Hydraulic Oil Tank Level…………………….3-4-1
Check Engine Oil Level ……………………………….3-4-3
Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level……………..3-4-4
Lubricate Hydraulic Coupler—If Equipped ……..3-4-5
Maintenance—Initial Service – 50 Hours
Drain Water Separator…………………………………3-5-1
Bleed Fuel System—135C RTS ……………………3-5-1
Bleed Fuel System—225C LC RTS ………………3-5-2
Check and Adjust Track Sag ………………………..3-5-2
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours
Grease Front Joint Pins—135C RTS …………….3-6-1
Grease Front Joint Pins—225C LC RTS………..3-6-2
Grease Bucket and Link Pins—135C RTS……..3-6-2
Grease Bucket and Link Pins—225C
LC RTS …………………………………………………3-6-3
Fan Belt
Adjust Tension………………………………………..3-6-3
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours
Grease Backfill Blade ………………………………….3-7-1
Check Swing Gearbox Oil Level……………………3-7-1
Drain Hydraulic Fluid Tank Sump ………………….3-7-2
Check Pump Drive Gearbox Oil
Level—225C LC RTS………………………………3-7-3
Clean Battery Terminals ………………………………3-7-3
Clean or Replace Primary Air Cleaner
Element …………………………………………………3-7-4
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours
Grease Swing Bearing Gear…………………………3-8-1
Drain Water Separator…………………………………3-8-2
Replace Fuel Filter ……………………………………..3-8-2
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter …………..3-8-3
Check Air Intake Hose…………………………………3-8-4
Clean Radiator Air Inlet Screen …………………….3-8-5
Check Cab Fresh Air Filter …………………………..3-8-5
Check Cab Recirculating Air Filter…………………3-8-6
Grease Swing Bearing…………………………………3-8-6
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours
Change Swing Gearbox Oil ………………………….3-9-1
Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen ……………………….3-9-1
Replace Hydraulic Tank Oil Filter ………………….3-9-2
Replace Pilot System Oil Filter ……………………..3-9-4
Change Pump Drive Gearbox
Oil—225C LC RTS………………………………….3-9-4
Clean Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube ……..3-9-5
Adjust Engine Valve Clearance …………………….3-9-5
Engine Speed …………………………………………….3-9-5
Engine Speed Adjustment ……………………………3-9-6
Replace Air Cleaner Elements ……………………..3-9-6
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours
Drain Cooling System………………………………..3-10-1
Cooling System Fill and Deaeration
Procedure…………………………………………….3-10-2
Change Travel Gearbox Oil………………………..3-10-2
Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours
Change Hydraulic Tank Oil and Clean
Suction Screen—135C RTS …………………..3-11-1
Change Hydraulic Tank Oil and Clean
Suction Screen—225C LC RTS………………3-11-3
Miscellaneous—Machine
Do Not Service or Adjust Injection
Nozzles or High Pressure Fuel Pump ………..4-1-1
Do Not Service Control Valves,
Cylinders, Pumps, or Motors…………………….4-1-1
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator ……….4-1-1
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System ………4-1-1
Using Battery Charger …………………………………4-1-2
Replacing Batteries …………………………………….4-1-2
Welding On Machine …………………………………..4-1-2
Clean Machine Regularly …………………………….4-1-3
Adding 12-Volt Accessories………………………….4-1-3
Replacing Fuses…………………………………………4-1-4
Replacing Bucket Teeth……………………………….4-1-4
Replacing Bucket Tooth
Tip—Heavy-Duty Bucket ………………………….4-1-6
Adjusting Bucket to Arm Joint……………………….4-1-6
Removing Bucket ……………………………………….4-1-7
Track Sag General Information …………………….4-1-7
Check Track Shoe Hardware ……………………….4-1-8
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values…….4-1-9
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values…………..4-1-10
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout
Operational Checkout………………………………….4-2-1
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Charts ………………………4-3-1
Engine ………………………………………………………4-3-2
Electrical System ………………………………………..4-3-5
Hydraulic System………………………………………..4-3-7
Miscellaneous—Storage
Prepare Machine for Storage ……………………….4-4-1
Miscellaneous—Serial Numbers
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) …..4-5-1
Record Engine Serial Number………………………4-5-1
Record Travel Motor Serial Numbers …………….4-5-1
Record Swing Motor Serial Number ………………4-5-2
Hydraulic Coupler Serial Number—If
Equipped ……………………………………………….4-5-2
Keep Proof of Ownership …………………………….4-5-2
Keep Machines Secure ……………………………….4-5-3
Miscellaneous—Specifications
135C RTS Engine Specifications ………………….4-6-1
135C RTS Drain and Refill Capacities …………..4-6-1
135C RTS Specifications……………………………..4-6-2
135C RTS Working Ranges …………………………4-6-4
135C RTS Lift Capacity—KG
(LB)(without blade and with rubber track) …..4-6-5
135C RTS Lift Capacity—KG
(LB)(blade on the ground and with
rubber track)…………………………………………..4-6-6
135C RTS Lift Capacity—KG
(LB)(without blade and with rubber track) …..4-6-7

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