710D Backhoe Loader

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Introduction
710D Warranty
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Section : 05OM - Safety

710D
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Avoid Injury From Rollover Accidents
Wear Your Seat Belt
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Do Not Attempt to Jump Clear of
Tipping Machine--Serious or Fatal
Crushing Injuries Will Result
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Machine Will Tip Over Faster Than
You Can Jump Free

Avoid Injury From Backover
Accidents ----------------------------------
Before Moving Machine, Be Sure All
Persons Are Clear of Area
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Always Be Alert for Bystanders
Moving Into the Work Area. Use
Horn or Other Signal to Warn
Bystanders Before Moving Machine
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When Using a Signal Person, Keep
Person in View at all Times. Be Sure
Signal Person Is Clear Before
Backing up

Avoid Injury From Rollaway
Accidents
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To Prevent Rollaway, Always Make
Sure Machine Is Properly Secured
Before Leaving Operator's Seat
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Death or Serious Injury May Result
If You Attempt to Mount or Stop a
Moving Machine

Inspect Machine
Use Handholds and Steps
Prevent Machine Runaway
Use Seat Belt Properly
Maintain Seat Belt
Drive Machine Safely
Avoid Power Lines
Beware of Exhaust Fumes
Keep Riders Off Machine
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
Prepare for Emergencies
Handle Starting Fluid Safely
Clean Trash from Machine
Protect Against Flying Debris
Wear Protective Clothing
Protect Against Noise
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Keep ROPS Installed Properly
Warn Others of Service Work
Practice Safe Maintenance
Operate Backhoe Safely
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Clean the Machine Regularly
Service Cooling System Safely
Store Attachments Safely
Travel Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly

Section : 06OM - Safety Signs

Safety Signs

Section : 10OM - Operator's Station

Instrument Panel (S.N. -872256)
Instrument Panel (S.N. 872257- )
Stop-Engine Indicator (Red) and Alarm Indicator
Service Required Indicator (Yellow) (S.N. -872256)
Display Monitor (S.N. 872257- )
Seat Belt Indicator
Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
Alternator Voltage Indicator
Engine Air Filter Restriction Indicator
Transmission Oil Temperature Indicator
Hydraulic Oil Temperature Indicator
Hydraulic Oil Filter Restriction Indicator
Brake Pressure Indicator (S.N. 872257- )
Mechanical Front Wheel Drive Indicator-If Equipped (S.N. 872257- )
Beacon Indicator-If Equipped (S.N. 872257- )
Turn Signal Switch
Left Turn Signal Indicator
Right Turn Signal Indicator
Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Indicator-If Equipped
Park Brake Indicator
Control Levers and Switches
Pedals
Backhoe Controls-John Deere
Stabilizer Control Levers
Backhoe Controls-Three Lever
Boom Lock Lever
Swing Lock Pin
Seat Belt-Operation (S.N. -825589)
Seat Belt-Operation (S.N. 825590- )
Seat Belt-Maintenance
Extendible Dipperstick Locking Pin-If Equipped
Seat Controls (Suspension)-(S.N. -825589)
Seat Controls (Non-Suspension)-(S.N. -825589)
Seat Controls (S.N. 825590- )
Air Control Seat-If Equipped
Operating Lights
Dome Light and Swivel Light (S.N. -823474)-If Equipped
Dome Light (S.N. 823475- )-If Equipped
Operating Windshield Wipers-If Equipped
Opening Side Windows
Opening and Storing Middle Rear Window
Closing Middle Rear Window
Opening and Storing Upper Rear Window
Closing Upper Rear Window
Air Conditioning-If Equipped
Heater Controls
Operator's Manual Holder

Section : 15OM - Break-In

Observe Engine Operation Closely
Every 10 Hours or Daily
Between the First 50 to 100 Hours

Section : 20OM - Pre-Start Inspection

Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting

Section : 25OM - Operating the Engine

Check Instruments Before Starting
Starting the Engine
Starting Fluid-If Equipped (Cold Weather Starting Aid)
Using Booster Batteries-12 Volt System
Using Coolant Heater-If Equipped
Check Instruments After Starting
Warm Up Machine
Cold Weather Warm-Up
Stopping the Engine

Section : 30OM - Driving the Machine

Driving on Public Roads
Brake Pedals
Park Brake
Speed Controls
Clutch Disconnect Switch
FNR Range Lever
Parking the Machine

Section : 35OM - Operating the Machine

Preparing to Operate Backhoe
Stabilizer Control Levers
Boom Lock Lever Operation
Backhoe Boom, Bucket, Dipperstick, and Swing Control Levers-John Deere Pattern
Backhoe Boom, Bucket, Dipperstick Control Levers and Swing Pedals-Three Lever Pattern
Preparing to Operate Loader After Operating Backhoe
Loader Control Lever
Operating Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD)-If Equipped
Operating Differential Lock
Adjusting Loader Bucket Level Indicator and Return-to-Dig Switch
Adjusting Loader Bucket Self-Leveling Linkage
Changing Loader Buckets
Changing Backhoe Bucket Position
Reversible Stabilizer Feet-If Equipped
Adding Liquid Ballast to Front Tires
Operating Tips
Driving on a Slope
Planning Spoil Piles
Leveling Machine
Moving the Machine with Backhoe Bucket
Using Backhoe Bucket
Operating the Extendible Dipperstick with Attachments-If Equipped
Trenching
Using the Loader Bucket
Excavating Banks or Stockpiles
Backdragging
Backfilling
Truck Loading
Benching
Lifting

Section : 40OM - Transporting

Loading Machine on a Trailer
Towing (S.N. -872256)
Towing (S.N. 872257- )

Section : 45OM - Fuels and Lubricants

Fuel Specifications
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner
Diesel Fuel Storage
Do Not Use Galvanized Containers
Fuel Tank
Diesel Engine Oil
Transmission Oil, Hydraulic System Oil and Differential Oil
Mechanical Front Wheel Drive Oil-If Equipped
Grease
Grease for Extendible Dipperstick
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Mixing of Lubricants
Cold Weather Operation

Section : 50OM - Periodic Maintenance

Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals
Check the Tachometer/Hour Meter Regularly
Avoid Mud Build-Up
Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants
Loader Boom Service Lock
Prepare Machine for Maintenance
Opening and Closing Access Doors
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System
Oilscan Plus®, Coolscan Plus® and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System

Section : 55OM - Maintenance-As Required

Check the Precleaner
Clean Cab Fresh Air Filter and Recirculating Air Filter
Check Tire Pressure
710D Tire Pressure
Check and Adjust Belt Tension (S.N. -872256)
Inspect Serpentine Belt (S.N. -830204)
Inspect Belt (S.N. 830205- )
Drain Fuel Tank Sump
Adjust Boom Lock
Check the Park Brake
Grease Extendible Dipperstick Extension-If Equipped
Grease Extendible Dipperstick Housing Wear Surfaces-If Equipped
Grease Non-Powered Front Wheel Bearings

Section : 60OM - Maintenance-Every 10 Hours or Daily

Check Coolant Level
Check Engine Oil Level
Grease Loader Pivots Points
Grease Return-to-Dig Bellcrank Linkage (S.N. 799380-830204)
Grease Front Axle and Steering Cylinder Pivots-Non Power
Grease Backhoe Pivot Points
Grease Backhoe Bucket Pivot and Cylinder Rod End
Grease Stabilizers and Pivots
Grease MFWD Front Axle Universal Joints-If Equipped
Grease MFWD Driveshaft Universal Joints-If Equipped
Grease MFWD Slip Yoke (S.N. 872257- )-If Equipped

Section : 75OM - Maintenance-Every 250 Hours

Change Engine Oil and Filter
Check Hydraulic Reservoir Oil Level
Check Rear Axle Oil Level
Check Transmission Oil
Check Battery Electrolyte Level and Terminals
Check MFWD Axle Housing Oil Level-If Equipped
Check MFWD Front Wheel Planetary Housing-If Equipped

Section : 80OM - Maintenance-Every 500 Hours

Check Coolant Conditioner in Radiator
Replace Fuel Filter
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter
Check Air Intake Hoses
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather
Check Accumulator

Section : 85OM - Maintenance-Every 1000 Hours

Clean the Engine Crankcase Ventilation Tube
Adjust Engine Speed Control Linkage (S.N. -830204)
Adjust Engine Speed Control Linkage (S.N. 830205- )
Replace Transmission Oil Filter (S.N. -872256)
Change Transmission Sump Oil (S.N. -872256)
Change Transmission Sump Oil and Filter (S.N. 872257- )
Change Hydraulic Reservoir Oil (S.N. -872256)
Change Hydraulic Reservoir Oil (S.N. 872257- )
Change Rear Axle Oil
Clean, Pack, and Adjust Steer Wheel Bearings
Change MFWD Front Axle Housing Oil-If Equipped
Change MFWD Front Wheel Planetary Housing Oil-If Equipped
Change Air Cleaner Elements
Replace Brake System Filter (S.N. 872257- )
Drain MFWD Transfer Case Oil (S.N. -872256)-If Equipped
Inspect and Adjust Park Brake (S.N. -872256)
Measure and Adjust Engine Valve Clearance (S.N. -830204)

Section : 86OM - Maintenance-Every 2000 Hours

Measure and Adjust Valve Lash Clearance (S.N. 830205- )

Section : 90OM - Maintenance

Check and Inspect the Air Conditioner Belt (S.N. -830204)-If Equipped
External Service Brake Inspection
Servicing the Cooling System
Draining the Cooling System (S.N. -830204)
Draining the Cooling System (S.N. 830205- )
Engine Coolant
Checking Coolant Hoses and Radiator
Filling the Cooling System
Draining Fuel Filter Sediment
Clean Dusty Primary Element
Inspect Element
Check Engine Speeds
Do Not Service Injection Nozzles
Do Not Adjust Injection Pump
Cleaning Fuel Strainer
Precautions for Alternator and Regulator
Service Batteries Carefully
Checking Electrolyte Specific Gravity
Using Battery Charger
Replacing Batteries
Removing Batteries
Replacing Fuses (S.N. -872256)
Fuse Specifications (S.N. 872257- )
Remove and Install Halogen Bulb
Changing Reverse Warning Alarm Volume
Checking Neutral Start System
Adding Attachments/Accessories to Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
Welding on Machine
Check Cycle Times Regularly
Bleeding Brakes (S.N. -872256)
Bleeding Brakes (S.N. 872257- )
Adjust Speed Control Lever Tension
Check and Adjust Toe-In
Installing Teeth on Heavy Duty Backhoe Bucket
Greasing Seat
Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors
Hardware Torque Specifications
Checking Wheel Fastener Torque
Keep ROPS Installed Properly
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values
Check Oil Lines and Fittings
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

Section : 95OM - Operational Checkout

Operational Checkout

Section : 100OM - Troubleshooting

Using Troubleshooting Charts
Engine
Electrical System
Power Train
Gauges and Indicators
Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) System

Section : 105OM - Storage

Prepare Machine for Storage
Monthly Storage Procedure

Section : 110OM - 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

Section : 115OM - Specifications

710D Backhoe Loader Specifications
710D Backhoe Loader Dimensions
710D Backhoe Loader Engine Specifications (S.N. -830204)
710D Backhoe Loader Engine Specifications (S.N. 830205- )
710D Backhoe Loader Specifications (S.N. -872256)
710D Backhoe Loader Specifications (S.N. 872257- )
Other Information - 710D Backhoe Loader
710D Backhoe Buckets
710D Drain and Refill Capacities
710D Backhoe Loader Lifting Capacities

Section : 120OM - Machine Numbers

Record Product Identification Number (Pin)
Record Engine Serial Number
Record MFWD Front Axle Housing Serial Number-If Equipped
Record Extendible Dipperstick Assembly Serial Number-If Equipped
Record Rear Axle Serial Number

Section : CLISOM - Checklists

Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System

Section : SLITOM - John Deere Service Literature Available

Technical Information

Section : IBCOM - John Deere Service Keeps You On the Job

At Your Service When You Need It