JD 450G, 550G, and 650G Crawler Dozer - Operator's Manual

This is the complete operator's manual for the JD 450G, 550G, and 650G crawler dozer.

This owner's manual contains information on operating, adjusting, maintaining and troubleshooting your JD crawler dozer.

Covers All Years and Serial Numbers - Other websites sell manuals that are incomplete or only cover a specific year of the machine. This manual is guaranteed to be complete and to cover your machine's model year and serial number.

Safety
Safety Signs
- Safety Sign.
Operator’s Station
- Instrument Panel (S.N. —823918)
- Instrument Panel (S.N. 823919— ).
- Stop Engine Indicator and Alarm Indicator
- Service Required Indicator
- Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
- Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator
- Engine Alternator Voltage Indicator
- Transmission Oil Temperature Indicator
- Transmission Oil Filter Indicator
- Hydraulic Oil Filter Indicator
- Instrument Panel—Gauges—If Equipped (S.N. —823918)
- Instrument Panel—Gauges—If Equipped (S.N. 823919— ).
- Fuel Gauge
- Engine Water Temperature Gauge—If Equipped
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge—If Equipped.
- Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge—If Equipped
- Low Voltage Indicator Light—If Equipped
- Transmission Oil Filter Indicator Light—If Equipped
- Hydraulic Oil Filter Restriction Indicator
- Light—If Equipped
- Transmission Oil Pressure Indicator Light—If Equipped
- Dozer Control Lever—One Lever Option
- Dozer Control Levers—Two Lever Option
- Pedals With Lever Steering—If Equipped.
- Pedals With Pedal Steering—If Equipped.
- Pedals With Pedal Steering With Torque
- Converter—If Equipped.
- Steering Levers—If Equipped
- Levers
- Battery Disconnect Switch—If Equipped.
- Vandal Shield
- Adjust Non-Suspension Seat
- Adjust Suspension Seat—If Equipped
- Adjust Armrest
- Check Seat Belt
- Operator’s Manual Holder.
- Horn Switch
- Operating Lights—If Equipped
Break-In
- Engine Break-In Oil
- After the First 10 Hours
- Between the First 50 to 100 Hours— After Sales Inspection (ASI)
Pre-Start Inspection
- Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting
Operating the Engine
- Check Instruments Before Starting—
- Instrument Panels With Indicators Only.
- Check Instruments Before Starting— Instrument Panels With Gauges
- Starting the Engine.
- Starting Fluid—If Equipped (Cold Weather Starting Aid)
- Using Coolant Heater—If Equipped
- Using Booster Batteries With Jumper Battery Terminal—If Equipped
- Using Booster Batteries—12 Volt System.
- Check Instruments After Starting—
- Instrument Panels With Indicators Only.
- Check Instruments After Starting— Instrument Panels With Gauges Only
- Engine Warm-Up
- Cold Weather Warm-Up
- Stopping the Engine
- Adjusting Engine For High Elevation (S.N. — 840460)
Driving the Machine
- Driving the Machine
- Using Park and Brake Lock Lever
- Shifting the Transmission
- Using Engine Speed Control Lever.
- Decelerator Pedal With Torque Converter
- Steering the Machine With Lever Steering— If Equipped
- Steering the Machine With Pedal Steering—If Equipped
- Travel Speeds
- Stopping the Machine.
- Emergency Stopping—Pedal Steering
- Emergency Stopping—Lever Steering
- Parking the Machine.
- Lock All Compartments
Operating the Crawler
- Operating Blade—Two Lever Option
- Tilting Blade—Two Lever Option
- Angling Blade—Two Lever Option
- Changing Blade Pitch
- Operating Blade—One Lever Option
- Tilting Blade—One Lever Option
- Angling Blade—One Lever Option
- Using Decelerator Pedal Declutch
- Option (Direct Drive Machines)
- Operating Suggestions
- Operating Tips
- Operating Crawler Dozer On Slopes
- Operating and Maintenance Undercarriage Tips
- Operating In Rough Terrain
- Side-by-Side Dozing.
- Slot Dozing.
- Tilt Dozer Ditching
- Straight Dozer Ditching.
- Backfilling
- Leveling A Stockpile
- Moving Boulders.
- Bench Cut
- Brush Removal.
- Tree Removal.
- Stump Removal
Attachments
- Attaching Backhoe to Crawler Tractor
- Detaching Backhoe From Crawler Tractor
- Prepare to Operate Backhoe
- Control Levers
- Operating Stabilizers
- Backhoe Control Levers
- Grease Backhoe—If Equipped
- Changing Backhoe Bucket Position
- Lifting
- Bucket Digging
- Crowd Digging
- Planning Spoil Piles
- Preparing To Operate Dozer After Operating Backhoe
- Operating Winch.
- Fasten Cable To Winch Drum—4000 Series
- Winch Free Spool Drag Adjustment
- Greasing Winch Fairlead—If Equipped.
- Greasing Ripper—If Equipped
- Greasing Log Arch—If Equipped
Transporting
- Loading Machine on a Trailer
- Towing Procedures.
Fuels and Lubricants
- Diesel Fuel
- Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner.
- Diesel Fuel Storage
- Fuel Tank
- Diesel Engine Oil
- Final Drive Oil
- Track Roller, Front Idler, and Carrier Roller Oil.
- Transmission, Steering Clutches, and Hydraulic Oil
- Grease
- Lubricant Storage
- Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants.
Periodic Maintenance
- Service Your Machine At Specified Intervals
- Check the Hour Meter Regularly
- Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants
- Prepare Machine For Maintenance.
- Remove Bottom Guard.
- Maintenance and Repair Record
- Keeping System
- OILSCAN Plus, CoolScan 3–WAY Test Kit
- Maintenance and Repair Record
- Keeping System
Maintenance—As Required
- Check and Adjust Belt Tension (S.N. — 840460)
- Inspect Serpentine Belt (S.N. 840461— )
- Check the Air Restriction Indicator
- Check the Pre-Cleaner
- Check Track Sag
- Adjusting Track Sag
- Drain Fuel Tank Sump
Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily
- Check Engine Oil Level
- Check Transmission Oil Level
- Check Hydraulic Oil Level
- Check Coolant Level
- Lubricate Dozer Linkage.
Maintenance—Every 250 Hours
- Change Engine Oil and Filter
- Check Final Drives Oil Level
- Clean Transverse Case
- Grease Track Adjuster Cylinder (S.N. — 745426)
- Check Coolant Level
Maintenance—Every 500 Hours
- Change Fuel Filter (S.N. —840460)
- Change Fuel Filter/Water Separator (S.N. 840461— )
- Check Air Intake Hose
- Change Transmission Oil Filter.
- Change Hydraulic Reservoir Breather
- Filter and Hydraulic Oil Filter.
- Check Electrolyte Level and Terminals
- Check Coolant Conditioner In Radiator.
Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours
- Check Transmission Accumulator—Direct Drive Machines
- Change Hydraulic Oil
- Change Transmission Oil and Clean Suction Screen
- Change Final Drives Oil
- Check Engine Speed
- Check and Adjust Engine Speed Control Linkage Without Declutch
- Check and Adjust Engine Speed Control Linkage With Declutch—Direct Drive Machines—If Equipped
- Clean Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube
- Measure and Adjust Engine Valve Clearances (S.N. —840460)
- Drain the Cooling System.
- Diesel Engine Coolant
- Fill the Cooling System.
- Changing Air Cleaner Elements
Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours
- Measure and Adjust PowerTech Engine Valve Clearances (S.N. 840461— )
Maintenance
- Checking Hoses and Radiator
- Test the Coolant Freeze—Protection Level
- Do Not Service Injection Nozzles
- Do Not Change Injection Pump
- Draining Fuel Filter Sediment
- Checking Fuel Filler Screen
- Cleaning Fuel Tank Outlet Screen—Earlier Machines
- Cleaning Fuel Tank Outlet Screen—Later Machines
- Fuel Shut-Off
- Inspect Air Cleaner Elements Restriction Indicator
- Cleaning Dusty Primary Element
- Inspecting Element
- Precautions For Alternator and Regulator.
- Service Batteries Carefully
- Checking Electrolyte Specific Gravity
- Using Battery Charger
- Replacing Batteries
- Removing Batteries
- Resetting Circuit Breakers
- Changing Reverse Warning Alarm Volume.
- Check Neutral Start System
- Adding Attachments/Accessories To Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
- Track Sag General Information.
- Remove and Install Lubricated Track Chain—Split Link—Earlier Machines.
- Remove and Install Lubricated Track Chain—Single Tooth Split Link—Later Machines
- Check Front Idler Vertical Movement
- Idler Height Adjustment
- Checking Track Carrier Roller Oil Level
- Checking Idler Oil Level
- Checking Track Roller Oil Level
- Steering Brake Adjustment—(S.N. — 770807)
- Steering Brake Adjustment—(S.N. 770808— )
- Check Fire Extinguisher—If Equipped
- Reversible Fan—If Equipped
- Do Not Service Control Valves and
- Cylinders.
- Hardware Torque Specifications
- Keep ROPS Installed Properly
- Checking Track Shoe Cap Screw Torque.
- Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque
- Values.
- Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
- Check Oil Lines and Fittings.
- Service Recommendations For 37° Flare and 30° Cone Seat Connectors
- Service Recommendations for O-Ring Boss Fittings
- Service Recommendations for Flat Face
- O-Ring Seal Fittings
- Service Recommendations for Inch Series Four Bolt Flange Fittings
- Service Recommendations for Metric Series Four Bolt Flange Fitting
Operational Checkout
- Operational Checkout
- Indicators, Shift Lever Linkage and Reverse Warning Alarm Checks (With Engine Off)
- Monitor Indicator Lights and Alarm Checks
- Engine Low Pressure and Alternator Low Voltage Monitor Indicator Light Checks
- Air Restriction Indicator Check
- Shift Lever Linkage and Reverse Warning Alarm Check
- Park and Brake Lock Check.
- Neutral Start Switch and Start Circuit Checks.
- Neutral Start Switch Check.
- Start Circuit Check
- Park and Brake Lock/Neutral Switch Adjustment Check.
- Engine Speed Control and Decelerator Checks
- Engine Speed Control Lever Linkage Check
- Decelerator Linkage Check
- Speed Control Lever Linkage Check
- Brake System Checks
- Brake Pedal Upper Stop and Return Spring Check
- Brake Drag, Park, and Brake Lock Linkage Check
- Brake Capacity Check
- Steering System Checks (Steering Clutches and Brakes)
- Steering Clutch Engagement Check (Pedal Steer)
- Hydraulic Warm-Up Procedure
- Steering Clutch Adjustment Check
- Steering Clutch Adjustment Check—Continued
- Steering Brake Operation Check
- Power Control Pedal Checks—Direct Drive Machines
- Power Control Clutch Drag Check
- Power Control Clutch Valve Check.
- Driving Checks
- Transmission Slip Check
- Transmission Noise Check
- Transmission Sealing Check
- Hydraulic System Checks.
- Visual Check
- Hydraulic Warm-Up Procedure
- Oil Cooler Circuit Check (If Equipped)
- Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Check.
- Undercarriage Checks
- Track Sag Roller and Idler Leakage Checks
- Sprocket Wear Check.
- Grouser Wear, Bent Track Shoe, and Loose Hardware Checks.
- Track Link Roller and Front Idler Wear Checks
- Accessory Checks
- Horn Circuit Check
- Hour Meter Circuit Check
- Work Light Check—If Equipped
- Seat Adjustment Checks
- Seat Height and Backrest Adjustment Checks (Non-Suspension).
- Seat Height and Backrest Adjustment Checks (Suspension Seat)
- Seat Belt Check
- Start Aid System Check (If Equipped)
- Fuel Shut-Off Valve Check—Earlier Machines
- Fuel Shut-Off Valve Check, Later Units
- Fuel Water Trap Valve Check, Earlier Units
- Vandal Protection Checks
- Service Decal Check
Troubleshooting
- Engine
- Electrical System
- Hydraulic System
- Power Train
- Gauges and Indicators
Storage
- Prepare Machine For Storage
- Monthly Storage Procedure
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
Specifications
- 450G Crawler Dozer Specifications
- 450G Drain and Refill Capacities
- 450G—LT Crawler Dozer Specifications.
- 450G—LT Drain and Refill Capacities
- 450G—LGP Crawler Dozer Specifications
- 450G—LGP Drain and Refill Capacities
- 550G—LT Crawler Dozer Specifications.
- 550G—LT Drain and Refill Capacities
- 550G—LGP Crawler Dozer Specifications
- 550G—LGP Drain and Refill Capacities
- 650G Crawler Dozer Specifications
- 650G Drain and Refill Capacities
- 650G—LGP Crawler Dozer Specifications
- 650G—LGP Drain and Refill Capacities
- 9310 Backhoe Specifications
- 9310 Backhoe Lift Capacity (G Series Loaders)
- 9310 Backhoe Lift Capacity (G-Series Dozers)
- 4000 Winch
Machine Numbers
- General
- Record Engine Serial Number
Checklists

Pages: 330

Years and Serial Numbers: Covers all years and serial numbers

Models: 450G, 550G, and 650G

Manual Type: Operator's Manual/ Owner's Manual

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