300, 300X and 300CX Loaders
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Foreword
Dealer's Record
Predelivery
Delivery
After-Sale
Record Product Identification Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Protect People and Animals
Help Prevent Roll-Overs
Avoid Injury or Death from Rollover Accidents
Avoid Power Lines
Dig Safely
Detach Loader Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Carry Materials Safely
Safe Loader Operation on Slopes
Avoid Injury or Death From Falling Bales (300CX)
Driving on Public Roads
Service Loader Safely
Check Hoses for Damage
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Store Attachments Safely
Section : 10 - Safety Signs
Safety Sign Location
Section : 15 - Preparing the Tractor
Approved Tractors
Using Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
Keep ROPS Installed Properly
Removing Front Weights
Approved Front Tires-300 Loader
Approved Front Tires-300X Loader
Approved Front Tires-300CX Loader
Inflating Front Tires
Setting Front Tread Width
Checking Front Wheel Hardware
Approved Rear Tires-300 Loader
Approved Rear Tires-300X Loader
Approved Rear Tires-300CX Loader
Selecting Rear Tread Width
Required Minimum Tractor Ballast-300 Loader
Required Minimum Tractor Ballast-300X Loader
Required Minimum Tractor Ballast-300CX Loader
Adding Ballast to Rear Wheels
Installing Hitch Pin Bushings on Ballast Box for Category 1 Quick Coupler Hitch
Attaching Ballast Box to Tractor with Three-Point Hitch
Attaching Ballast Box to Tractor with Quick Coupler Hitch
Adding Ballast to 3-Point Hitch
Section : 20 - Detaching Loader
Removing Ballast Box
Detaching Loader
Section : 25 - Attaching Loader
Preparing to Attach Loader
Attaching Loader
Checking Loader Operation
Section : 30 - Transporting
Carrying Loads
Keep Riders Off Machine
Driving on Public Roads
Section : 35 - Operating Loader
Preoperating Checks
Using Ballast Box
Avoid Rollover Accidents
Do Not Handle Round or Large Square Bales (300 and 300X)
Using Bucket Level Indicator
Leveling and Scraping Forward
Leveling in Reverse
Carrying Material
Removing Material from a Pile
Loading Operations
Digging
Backfilling
Attaching and Detaching Attachment
Attachments Available
Section : 40 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricating and Maintaining Loader Safely
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
Observe Lubrication Symbols
Grease
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
First 10 Hours
Every 10 Hours
Every 50 Hours
Section : 45 - Service
Servicing Loader and/or Tractor Safely (Loader Attached)
Keep Service Area Clean
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
O-Ring Installation
Tightening Procedure for Fittings
Accessing Front of Tractor-300 Loader (770 and 790 Tractors)
Accessing Front of Tractor-300X and 300CX Loaders
Identifying Hose Connections-300 Loader/770 and 790 Tractors
Identifying Hose Connections-300X Loader/4000 Series Tractors
Identifying Hose Connections-300X Loader/855, 955 and 870 Tractors
Identifying Hose Connections-300CX Loader/4000 Series Tractors
Identifying Hose Connections-300CX Loader/970, 1070 and 990 Tractors
Checking Parking Stand/Weight Bracket Engagement
Adjusting Bucket Level Indicator
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Section : 50 - Assembly
Perform Predelivery Service Safely
Prepare For Assembly
Recommended Set Up/Assembly Sequence
Prepare the Tractor
Prepare the Loader
Final Inspection and Adjustments
Install Optional Equipment/Attachments
Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
John Deere Is At Your Service