John Deere 85D Excavator Official Operator's Manual
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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