John Deere 85D Excavator Official Workshop Operator’s Manual
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CONTENTS :
Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences
Safety and Operator Convenience 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………………………….1-2-2
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…………………………..1-2-3
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids ………………………….1-2-3
Avoid High-Pressure Oils …………………………….1-2-3
Work In Ventilated Area……………………………….1-2-4
Prevent Fires ……………………………………………..1-2-4
Prevent Battery Explosions ………………………….1-2-5
Handle Chemical Products Safely …………………1-2-5
Dispose of Waste Properly …………………………..1-2-5
Prepare for Emergencies……………………………..1-2-6
Clean Debris from Machine ………………………….1-2-6
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 Work Site 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 …………1-3-4
Add and Operate Attachments Safely ……………1-3-4
Prevent Unintended Detonation of
Explosive Devices …………………………………..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
Operation—Operator’s Station
Pedals, Levers, and Panels………………………….2-1-1
Switch Panel………………………………………………2-1-2
Switch Panel Functions ……………………………….2-1-3
Horn………………………………………………………….2-1-3
Pilot Shutoff Lever ………………………………………2-1-4
Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch ..2-1-5
Right Enable Switch ……………………………………2-1-5
Engine Stop Knob……………………………………….2-1-6
Cab Heater and Air Conditioner ……………………2-1-7
Selecting Display Between Celsius and
Fahrenheit ……………………………………………..2-1-8
Operating the AM/FM Radio…………………………2-1-8
Secondary Exit Tool…………………………………….2-1-9
Opening Upper Front (Secondary Exit)
Window ……………………………………………….2-1-10
Removing and Storing the Lower Front
Window ……………………………………………….2-1-11
Opening Cab Window………………………………..2-1-11
Adjusting the Seat …………………………………….2-1-12
Operation—Monitor Operation
Monitor………………………………………………………2-2-1
Monitor Functions ……………………………………….2-2-2
Monitor Start-Up …………………………………………2-2-3
Main Menu…………………………………………………2-2-4
Time Set Menu …………………………………………..2-2-4
Displaying Operating Conditions …………………..2-2-5
Maintenance Settings ………………………………….2-2-6
Screen Display When Scheduled
Maintenance is Due ………………………………..2-2-8
Fuel Rate Display/No Display……………………..2-2-10
Language Settings…………………………………….2-2-11
Alarm Occurrence Screen ………………………….2-2-12
Operation—Operating the Machine
Before Starting Work …………………………………..2-3-1
Operator’s Daily Machine Check
Before Starting ……………………………………….2-3-1
Starting Engine …………………………………………..2-3-2
Cold Weather Warm-Up ………………………………2-3-4
Travel Pedals and Levers…………………………….2-3-5
Control Lever Pattern Operation……………………2-3-6
Mechanical Control Lever Pattern
Selector—If Equipped ……………………………..2-3-7
Operating Blade………………………………………….2-3-7
Operating In Water and Mud ………………………..2-3-8
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope …………….2-3-8
Lifting ………………………………………………………..2-3-8
Lower Boom With Engine Stopped………………..2-3-9
Parking Machine……………………………………….2-3-10
Loading and Unloading for Transport …………..2-3-11
Towing Machine………………………………………..2-3-12
Lifting Machine …………………………………………2-3-12
Maintenance—Machine
Diesel Fuel…………………………………………………3-1-1
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel ………………………………..3-1-1
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel ………………….3-1-2
Biodiesel Fuel …………………………………………….3-1-3
Testing Diesel Fuel ……………………………………..3-1-4
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather
on Diesel Engines …………………………………..3-1-5
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants ……………..3-1-6
Diesel Engine Break-In™ Oil………………………..3-1-6
Diesel Engine Oil ………………………………………..3-1-7
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals …3-1-8
Hydraulic Oil ………………………………………………3-1-9
Travel Gear Case Oil…………………………………3-1-10
Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivot,
Swing Bearing, and Swing Bearing
Gear Grease ………………………………………..3-1-10
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant ……………..3-1-11
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant……..3-1-11
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant
Extender………………………………………………3-1-12
Supplemental Coolant Additives………………….3-1-12
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates ……3-1-13
Additional Information About Diesel
Engine Coolants and John Deere
COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender ………..3-1-14
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant…………………….3-1-15
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance
Service Machine at Specified Intervals…………..3-2-1
Check the Hour Meter Regularly …………………..3-2-1
Prepare Machine for Maintenance ………………..3-2-2
Open Access Doors for Service ……………………3-2-3
Open Engine Hood for Service……………………..3-2-3
Fuel Tank …………………………………………………..3-2-3
Hydraulic Breaker and Crusher Attachments ….3-2-4
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
Check and Adjust Track Sag ………………………..3-3-1
Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen ……………………….3-3-3
Drain Fuel Tank Sump …………………………………3-3-4
Drain Water Separator…………………………………3-3-4
Check and Adjust A/C Belt …………………………..3-3-5
Clean Radiator Air Inlet Screen …………………….3-3-5
Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level …………..3-3-6
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Valve ……………………….3-3-6
Check Coolant ……………………………………………3-3-7
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily
Check Hydraulic Tank Oil Level…………………….3-4-1
Check Engine Oil Level ……………………………….3-4-3
Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level……………..3-4-4
Maintenance—Initial Service—50 Hours
Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware…………3-5-1
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours
Grease Bucket Pivot Pins…………………………….3-6-1
Grease Working Tool Pivots …………………………3-6-2
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours
Grease Blade……………………………………………..3-7-1
Drain Hydraulic Tank Sump ………………………….3-7-1
Check Travel Gear Case Oil Level ………………..3-7-2
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals ..3-7-3
Clean or Replace Primary Air Cleaner
Element …………………………………………………3-7-5
Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware…………3-7-6
Take Engine Oil Sample ………………………………3-7-6
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours
Replace Fuel Filter ……………………………………..3-8-1
Replace Water Separator Element………………..3-8-1
Clean Fuel Pump Strainer ……………………………3-8-2
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter …………..3-8-2
Check Air Intake Hoses ……………………………….3-8-3
Grease Swing Bearing…………………………………3-8-4
Check Cab Fresh Air Filter …………………………..3-8-4
Check Cab Recirculating Air Filter…………………3-8-5
Grease Swing Bearing Gear…………………………3-8-6
Take Fluid Samples …………………………………….3-8-6
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours
Replace Hydraulic Oil Tank Filter ………………….3-9-1
Replace Pilot System Oil Filter ……………………..3-9-2
Adjust Engine Valve Clearance …………………….3-9-2
Check and Adjust Fan Belt Tension……………….3-9-3
Replace Air Cleaner Elements and
Dust Valve ……………………………………………..3-9-4
Check Coolant ……………………………………………3-9-5
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours
Clean the Engine Crankcase
Ventilation Tube…………………………………….3-10-1
Change Travel Gear Case Oil …………………….3-10-1
Maintenance—Every 5000 Hours
Replace Swing Motor and Gear Case Filter ….3-11-1
Change Hydraulic Tank Oil, Clean
Suction Screen……………………………………..3-11-2
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours
Drain Cooling System………………………………..3-12-1
Cooling System Fill and Deaeration
Procedure…………………………………………….3-12-3
Miscellaneous—Machine
Bleed Fuel System – Electric Fuel Pump ………..4-1-1
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 ……….4-1-2
Handling, Checking, and Servicing
Batteries Carefully…………………………………..4-1-3
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System ………4-1-4
Using Battery Charger …………………………………4-1-5
Replacing Batteries …………………………………….4-1-5
Fluid Sampling Test Ports—If Equipped …………4-1-6
Welding On Machine …………………………………..4-1-6
Welding Near Electronic Control Units …………..4-1-6
Keep Electronic Control Unit
Connectors Clean …………………………………..4-1-7
Clean the Machine Regularly ……………………….4-1-7
Adding 12-Volt Accessories………………………….4-1-7
JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System
(MMS)—If Equipped………………………………..4-1-7
Replacing Fuses…………………………………………4-1-8
Replacing Bucket Teeth……………………………..4-1-12
Replacing Bucket Tooth
Tip—Heavy-Duty Bucket ………………………..4-1-12
Removing Bucket ……………………………………..4-1-13
Track Sag General Information …………………..4-1-13
Hardware Torque Specifications………………….4-1-13
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values…..4-1-14
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values…………..4-1-15
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout
Operational Checkout………………………………….4-2-1
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedure ………………………….4-3-1
Engine ………………………………………………………4-3-2
Electrical System ………………………………………..4-3-6
Hydraulic System………………………………………..4-3-8
Miscellaneous—Storage
Prepare Machine for Storage ……………………….4-4-1
Monthly Storage Procedure………………………….4-4-2
Miscellaneous—Machine 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
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number………….4-5-2
Keep Proof of Ownership …………………………….4-5-2
Keep Machines Secure ……………………………….4-5-3
Miscellaneous—Specifications
85D Engine Specifications……………………………4-6-1
85D Drain and Refill Capacities…………………….4-6-1
85D Machine Specifications …………………………4-6-2
85D Working Ranges ………………………………….4-6-4
Lift Capacity—85D, Arm: 1.62 m (5 ft 4
in.), 450 mm (18 in.) Rubber Pads…………….4-6-5
Lift Capacity—85D, Arm: 1.62 m (5 ft 4
in.), Shoe: 600 mm (24 in.) ………………………4-6-6
Lift Capacity—85D, Arm: 1.62 m (5 ft
4 in.), 450 mm (18 in.) Continuous
Rubber Belt ……………………………………………4-6-7
Lift Capacity—85D, Arm: 2.12 m (6 ft
11 in.), 450 mm (18 in.) Rubber Pads ………..4-6-8
Lift Capacity—85D, Arm: 2.12 m (6 ft
11 in.), Shoe: 600 mm (24 in.)…………………..4-6-9
Lift Capacity—85D, Arm: 2.12 m (6 ft
11 in.), 450 mm (18 in.) Continuous
Rubber Belt ………………………………………….4-6-10
Operation—Operator’s Station
Pedals, Levers, and Panels………………………….2-1-1
Switch Panel………………………………………………2-1-2
Switch Panel Functions ……………………………….2-1-3
Horn………………………………………………………….2-1-3
Pilot Shutoff Lever ………………………………………2-1-4
Travel Alarm and Travel Alarm Cancel Switch ..2-1-5
Right Enable Switch ……………………………………2-1-5
Engine Stop Knob……………………………………….2-1-6
Cab Heater and Air Conditioner ……………………2-1-7
Selecting Display Between Celsius and
Fahrenheit ……………………………………………..2-1-8
Operating the AM/FM Radio…………………………2-1-8
Secondary Exit Tool…………………………………….2-1-9
Opening Upper Front (Secondary Exit)
Window ……………………………………………….2-1-10
Removing and Storing the Lower Front
Window ……………………………………………….2-1-11
Opening Cab Window………………………………..2-1-11
Adjusting the Seat …………………………………….2-1-12
Operation—Monitor Operation
Monitor………………………………………………………2-2-1
Monitor Functions ……………………………………….2-2-2
Monitor Start-Up …………………………………………2-2-3
Main Menu…………………………………………………2-2-4
Time Set Menu …………………………………………..2-2-4
Displaying Operating Conditions …………………..2-2-5
Maintenance Settings ………………………………….2-2-6
Screen Display When Scheduled
Maintenance is Due ………………………………..2-2-8
Fuel Rate Display/No Display……………………..2-2-10
Language Settings…………………………………….2-2-11
Alarm Occurrence Screen ………………………….2-2-12
Operation—Operating the Machine
Before Starting Work …………………………………..2-3-1
Operator’s Daily Machine Check
Before Starting ……………………………………….2-3-1
Starting Engine …………………………………………..2-3-2
Cold Weather Warm-Up ………………………………2-3-4
Travel Pedals and Levers…………………………….2-3-5
Control Lever Pattern Operation……………………2-3-6
Mechanical Control Lever Pattern
Selector—If Equipped ……………………………..2-3-7
Operating Blade………………………………………….2-3-7
Operating In Water and Mud ………………………..2-3-8
Driving Up a Steep or Slippery Slope …………….2-3-8
Lifting ………………………………………………………..2-3-8
Lower Boom With Engine Stopped………………..2-3-9
Parking Machine……………………………………….2-3-10
Loading and Unloading for Transport …………..2-3-11
Towing Machine………………………………………..2-3-12
Lifting Machine …………………………………………2-3-12
Maintenance—Machine
Diesel Fuel…………………………………………………3-1-1
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel ………………………………..3-1-1
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel ………………….3-1-2
Biodiesel Fuel …………………………………………….3-1-3
Testing Diesel Fuel ……………………………………..3-1-4
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather
on Diesel Engines …………………………………..3-1-5
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants ……………..3-1-6
Diesel Engine Break-In™ Oil………………………..3-1-6
Diesel Engine Oil ………………………………………..3-1-7
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals …3-1-8
Hydraulic Oil ………………………………………………3-1-9
Travel Gear Case Oil…………………………………3-1-10
Track Adjuster, Working Tool Pivot,
Swing Bearing, and Swing Bearing
Gear Grease ………………………………………..3-1-10
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant ……………..3-1-11
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant……..3-1-11
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant
Extender………………………………………………3-1-12
Supplemental Coolant Additives………………….3-1-12
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates ……3-1-13
Additional Information About Diesel
Engine Coolants and John Deere
COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender ………..3-1-14
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant…………………….3-1-15
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance
Service Machine at Specified Intervals…………..3-2-1
Check the Hour Meter Regularly …………………..3-2-1
Prepare Machine for Maintenance ………………..3-2-2
Open Access Doors for Service ……………………3-2-3
Open Engine Hood for Service……………………..3-2-3
Fuel Tank …………………………………………………..3-2-3
Hydraulic Breaker and Crusher Attachments ….3-2-4
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
Check and Adjust Track Sag ………………………..3-3-1
Clean Fuel Tank Inlet Screen ……………………….3-3-3
Drain Fuel Tank Sump …………………………………3-3-4
Drain Water Separator…………………………………3-3-4
Check and Adjust A/C Belt …………………………..3-3-5
Clean Radiator Air Inlet Screen …………………….3-3-5
Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level …………..3-3-6
Clean Air Cleaner Dust Valve ……………………….3-3-6
Check Coolant ……………………………………………3-3-7
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily
Check Hydraulic Tank Oil Level…………………….3-4-1
Check Engine Oil Level ……………………………….3-4-3
Check Recovery Tank Coolant Level……………..3-4-4
Maintenance—Initial Service—50 Hours
Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware…………3-5-1
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours
Grease Bucket Pivot Pins…………………………….3-6-1
Grease Working Tool Pivots …………………………3-6-2
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours
Grease Blade……………………………………………..3-7-1
Drain Hydraulic Tank Sump ………………………….3-7-1
Check Travel Gear Case Oil Level ………………..3-7-2
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals ..3-7-3
Clean or Replace Primary Air Cleaner
Element …………………………………………………3-7-5
Inspect and Re-Torque Track Hardware…………3-7-6
Take Engine Oil Sample ………………………………3-7-6
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours
Replace Fuel Filter ……………………………………..3-8-1
Replace Water Separator Element………………..3-8-1
Clean Fuel Pump Strainer ……………………………3-8-2
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter …………..3-8-2
Check Air Intake Hoses ……………………………….3-8-3
Grease Swing Bearing…………………………………3-8-4
Check Cab Fresh Air Filter …………………………..3-8-4
Check Cab Recirculating Air Filter…………………3-8-5
Grease Swing Bearing Gear…………………………3-8-6
Take Fluid Samples …………………………………….3-8-6
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours
Replace Hydraulic Oil Tank Filter ………………….3-9-1
Replace Pilot System Oil Filter ……………………..3-9-2
Adjust Engine Valve Clearance …………………….3-9-2
Check and Adjust Fan Belt Tension……………….3-9-3
Replace Air Cleaner Elements and
Dust Valve ……………………………………………..3-9-4
Check Coolant ……………………………………………3-9-5
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours
Clean the Engine Crankcase
Ventilation Tube…………………………………….3-10-1
Change Travel Gear Case Oil …………………….3-10-1
Maintenance—Every 5000 Hours
Replace Swing Motor and Gear Case Filter ….3-11-1
Change Hydraulic Tank Oil, Clean
Suction Screen……………………………………..3-11-2
Maintenance—Every 6000 Hours
Drain Cooling System………………………………..3-12-1
Cooling System Fill and Deaeration
Procedure…………………………………………….3-12-3
Miscellaneous—Machine
Bleed Fuel System – Electric Fuel Pump ………..4-1-1
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 ……….4-1-2
Handling, Checking, and Servicing
Batteries Carefully…………………………………..4-1-3
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System ………4-1-4
Using Battery Charger …………………………………4-1-5
Replacing Batteries …………………………………….4-1-5
Fluid Sampling Test Ports—If Equipped …………4-1-6
Welding On Machine …………………………………..4-1-6
Welding Near Electronic Control Units …………..4-1-6
Keep Electronic Control Unit
Connectors Clean …………………………………..4-1-7
Clean the Machine Regularly ……………………….4-1-7
Adding 12-Volt Accessories………………………….4-1-7
JDLink™ Machine Monitoring System
(MMS)—If Equipped………………………………..4-1-7
Replacing Fuses…………………………………………4-1-8
Replacing Bucket Teeth……………………………..4-1-12
Replacing Bucket Tooth
Tip—Heavy-Duty Bucket ………………………..4-1-12
Removing Bucket ……………………………………..4-1-13
Track Sag General Information …………………..4-1-13
Hardware Torque Specifications………………….4-1-13
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values…..4-1-14
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values…………..4-1-15
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout
Operational Checkout………………………………….4-2-1
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedure ………………………….4-3-1
Engine ………………………………………………………4-3-2
Electrical System ………………………………………..4-3-6
Hydraulic System………………………………………..4-3-8
Miscellaneous—Storage
Prepare Machine for Storage ……………………….4-4-1
Monthly Storage Procedure………………………….4-4-2
Miscellaneous—Machine 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
Record Hydraulic Pump Serial Number………….4-5-2
Keep Proof of Ownership …………………………….4-5-2
Keep Machines Secure ……………………………….4-5-3
Miscellaneous—Specifications
85D Engine Specifications……………………………4-6-1
85D Drain and Refill Capacities…………………….4-6-1
85D Machine Specifications …………………………4-6-2
85D Working Ranges ………………………………….4-6-4
Lift Capacity—85D, Arm: 1.62 m (5 ft 4
in.), 450 mm (18 in.) Rubber Pads…………….4-6-5
Lift Capacity—85D, Arm: 1.62 m (5 ft 4
in.), Shoe: 600 mm (24 in.) ………………………4-6-6
Lift Capacity—85D, Arm: 1.62 m (5 ft
4 in.), 450 mm (18 in.) Continuous
Rubber Belt ……………………………………………4-6-7
Lift Capacity—85D, Arm: 2.12 m (6 ft
11 in.), 450 mm (18 in.) Rubber Pads ………..4-6-8
Lift Capacity—85D, Arm: 2.12 m (6 ft
11 in.), Shoe: 600 mm (24 in.)…………………..4-6-9
Lift Capacity—85D, Arm: 2.12 m (6 ft
11 in.), 450 mm (18 in.) Continuous
Rubber Belt ………………………………………….4-6-10
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