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250D and 300D
Articulated Dump Trucks (S.N. —200536)

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All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.

Introduction
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Section 1-1 - Safety—Safety Features

Safety Features

Section 1-2 - Safety—General Precautions

Recognize Safety Information
Follow Safety Instructions
Operate Only If Qualified
Wear Protective Equipment
Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications
Inspect Machine
Stay Clear of Moving Parts
Avoid High-Pressure Oils
Beware of Exhaust Fumes
Prevent Fires
Prevent Battery Explosions
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly
Prepare for Emergencies

Section 1-3 - Safety—Operating Precautions

Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
Start Only From Operator's Seat
Use and Maintain Seat Belt
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement
Avoid Work Site Hazards
Keep Riders Off Machine
Avoid Backover Accidents
Avoid Machine Tip Over
Operating on Slopes
Operating in Water and Mud
Operating Or Traveling On Public Roads
Inspect and Maintain ROPS
Add and Operate Attachments Safely

Section 1-4 - Safety—Maintenance Precautions

Park And Prepare For Service Safely
Service Tires Safely
Service Cooling System Safely
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Make Welding Repairs Safely
Drive Metal Pins Safely

Section 1-5 - Safety—Safety Signs

Section 2-1 - Operation—Operator’s Station

Operator Controls
Operator Control Functions
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Functions
Heater and Air Conditioner Controls
Steering Column Lever
Circuit Breaker Compartment
Operator Seat and Instructional Seat
Seat Belt
Battery Disconnect Switch and Battery Circuit Breakers
Miscellaneous Equipment
Monitor Display Unit—Default Display Menu
Monitor Display Unit—Menu Function

Section 2-2 - Operation—Operating the Machine

Before Starting Work
Operator's Daily Machine Check Before Starting
Starting Engine
Using Booster Batteries—24-Volt System
Driving Machine
Steering Machine
Shifting Transmission
Using Range Hold
Using Inter-Axle Lock
Slowing and Stopping the Machine
Operating on a Hill
Off-Road Operation
Loading and Unloading Dump Body
Freeing Stuck Machine
Parking the Machine
Towing the Machine
Releasing Park Brake for Towing
Mechanically Releasing Park Brake
Machine Lifting Points
Loading and Unloading Machine from Trailer
Lock All Compartments

Section 3-1 - Maintenance—Machine

Diesel Fuel
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Conditioner
Testing Diesel Fuel
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Diesel Engine Oil
Hydraulic Oil
Transmission and Transfer Case Oil
Axle and Final Drive Oil
Axle Gear Oil
Grease
Oil Filters
Lubricant Storage
Alternative And Synthetic Lubricants

Section 3-2 - Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance

Service Your Machine at Specified Intervals
Use Correct Fuels and Lubricants
Prepare Machine for Maintenance
Install Dump Body Prop
Install Articulation Safety Lock Bar
Lower and Raise Bottom Guard
Relieve Pneumatic Pressure
Tilt Cab
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System
OILSCAN PLUS®, COOLSCAN PLUS®, and 3-Way Coolant Test Kit
Maintenance and Repair Record Keeping System

Section 3-3 - Maintenance—As Required

Service Engine Air Intake System
Drain Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator)
Inspect and Clean Cooling Systems
Clean, Inspect, and Replace—Transmission, Transfer Case, and Axle Breathers
Clean and Inspect Hydraulic Reservoir Breather
Inspect Tires, Check Pressure

Section 3-4 - Maintenance—Every 10 Hours or Daily

Check Engine Coolant Level
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Transmission Oil Level
Check Transfer Case Oil Level
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Lubricate Tailgate Pivots—If Equipped

Section 3-5 - Maintenance—Every 250 Hours

Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter

Section 3-6 - Maintenance—Every 500 Hours

Check Park Brake Pad Wear
Check Dry Caliper Service Brake Pad Wear
Check Front Axle Suspension Struts
Inspect, Clean, and Replace Cab Air Filter
Check Batteries, Clean and Tighten Terminals
Replace Final Fuel Filter
Lubricate Dump Body Pivots, Oscillation Tube, Articulation Joints, Steering Cylinder Rod Ends, and Oscillation Tube Through Drive Shaft Bearings

Section 3-7 - Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours

Replace Primary Fuel Filter (Water Separator)
Check Axle Oil Levels
Check Final Drive Oil Levels

Section 3-8 - Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours

Check Coolant Condition in Radiator
Change Transmission Oil
Replace Transmission Oil Filters
Change Transfer Case Oil
Change Axle Oil
Change Final Drive Oil
Replace Pneumatic System Dryer-Filter
Adjust Engine Valve Clearance

Section 3-9 - Maintenance—Every 4000 Hours

Replace Hydraulic System Oil Return Filter
Replace Hydraulic Reservoir Breather
Change Hydraulic Oil

Section 3-10 - Maintenance—Every 4500 Hours

Replace Engine Crankshaft Damper

Section 3-11 - Maintenance—Every 8000 Hours

Change Engine Coolant
Diesel Engine Coolant

Section 4-1 - Miscellaneous—Machine

Do Not Service Control Valves, Cylinders, Pumps or Motors
Do Not Service Injection Nozzles
Bleed Fuel System
Inspect Serpentine Belt
Check Engine Air Intake System
Check Brake Accumulators
Check Wheel Nuts
Lubricate Hinges
Using Battery Charger
Handling, Checking And Servicing Batteries Carefully
Replace Batteries
Replace Front Turn Signal Bulb, Headlight Bulb, and Front Park Light Bulb
Adjust Headlights
Replace Backup Light and Work Light—If Equipped
Replace Tail and Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal
Replace Dome Light Bulb and Circuit Breaker Compartment Light Bulb
Replace Start Aid Can
Clean The Machine Regularly
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Imperial and SAE (Inch) Cap Screw and Nut Torque Values
Metric Cap Screw and Nut Torque Values
Welding on Machine

Section 4-2 - Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout

Operational Checkout

Section 4-3 - Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting

Using Troubleshooting Charts
Engine
Transmission
Axle
Tires
Brakes
Hydraulic System
Instruments and Controls
Electrical System
Rear Frame and Cab
MDU Displayed Service Codes

Section 4-4 - Miscellaneous—Storage

Prepare Machine for Storage

Section 4-5 - Miscellaneous—Serial Numbers

Record Product Identification Number (PIN)
Record Engine Serial Number
Record Transmission Serial Number
Front Axle Serial Number
Middle Axle Serial Number
Rear Axle Serial Number

Section 4-6 - Miscellaneous—Specifications

250D Articulated Dump Truck Specifications
300D Articulated Dump Truck Specifications
250D and 300D Engine Specifications
250D and 300D Travel Speeds
250D and 300D Drain and Refill Capacities