3800 Telescopic Handler
Copyright 2001 (c) Deere & Company. THIS DATA IS THE PROPERTY OF DEERE & COMPANY. ALL USE AND/OR REPRODUCTION NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY DEERE & COMPANY IS PROHIBITED.
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.
Foreword
Predelivery Inspection
Section : 00 - Identification View
Link
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Protect People and Animals
Prevent Machine Runaway
Avoid Power Lines
Dig Safely
Avoiding Injury or Death from Falling Round Bales
Transporting Round Bales Safely
Service Handler Safely
Use Seat Belt Properly
Work in Ventilated Area
Driving on Public Roads
Operating the Machine Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Parking and Leaving the Machine
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Safely Transporting the Machine
Keep ROPS Installed Properly
Practice Safe Maintenance
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Service Cooling System Safely
Retighten Wheel Nuts
Prevent Acid Burns
Support Machine Properly
Service Tires Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly
Section : 10 - Safety Decals
Pictorial Safety Signs
Operator's Manual
Maintenance and Repair
Stay Clear of Raised Boom
Boom Lift Cylinder
Fan
Boom in Raised Position
Hydraulic System
Exhaust System
Wheel Attaching Nuts
Hydraulic Accumulator
Pivoting Area
Pivoting Area Cylinders
Section : 15 - Controls and Instruments
General View of Controls and Instruments
Armrest Control Panel
Roof Console
Multi-Function Lever
Indicator Lights
Coolant Temperature Gauge
Fuel Gauge
Speedometer - Hour Meter
Corner Post
Forward Stability Indicator (Load Monitor)
Start Switch
Gear Shift Lever (Synchro-Shuttle)
Gear Shift Switch (PowerShift)
Forward-Neutral-Reverse Lever (FNR)
Outside Mirrors
Rear Mounted Mirror (Option)
Section : 20 - Lighting System and Signals
Lights (Standard)
Lights (Option)
Light Switches
Operating the Hazard Warning Light Switch
Switch for Turn Signal Lights and Horn
Work Light Switch
Boom Work Light Switch (Option)
Beacon Light Switch (Option)
Reverse Travel Alarm
Seven-Terminal Trailer Socket
Section : 25 - Operator's Platform and Cab
Roll-Over Protective Structure
Falling-Object Protective Structure
Windshield Guard
Opening Doors
Opening Rear Side Windows
Seat Belt
Deluxe Suspension Seat
Deluxe Air Suspension Seat
Super Deluxe Air Suspension Seat
Armrest Console Position Adjustment
Parking Brake
Steering Wheel Height/Tilt Adjustment
Cab Interior Light
Digital Clock
Front Sun Visor
Roof Sun Visor
Windshield and Cab Roof Wiper and Washer System
Rear Window Wiper
Blower and Air Louvers
Heater
Air Conditioning System (Option)
Tool Box (Option)
Coat Hanger Hook
Cigarette Lighter
Manual Storage
Armrest Storage Box
Can/Cup Holders and Storage Trays
Radio (Special Equipment)
Section : 30 - Break-In Period
After First 4 and 8 Hours of Operation
Within First 100 Hours of Operation
After First 100 Hours of Operation
Section : 35 - Prestarting Checks
Daily Checks
Engine Oil Level
Hydraulic Oil Level
Transmission Oil Level
After Long Storage Period
Tires
Fuel System
Lubricate Handler
Checks in Operator's Cab
Section : 40 - Operating the Engine
Safety Rules for Starting Engine
Battery Main Switch
Starting the Engine
Starting the Engine With a Slave Battery
Starting the Engine by Means of a Booster Battery
Cold Weather Starting Aids
Electrical Starting Aid
Engine Warm-Up Period
Stopping the Engine
Stalling of Engine
Section : 45 - Driving and Transporting the Handler
Driving on Public Roads
Reverse Travel Alarm
Transport Information
Parking the Machine
Chock Block (Option)
Section : 50 - Operating the Machine
Reduce Fuel Consumption
Shifting Transmission (Synchro-Shuttle)
Shifting Transmission (PowerShift)
Hydraulic Foot Brakes
Transmission Declutch
Section : 55 - Operating the Boom
Raising and Lowering the Boom
Observe Lift Capacity Limits
Forward Stability Indicator (Load Monitor)
Forward Stability Indicator Test
Examples of Overload Situations
Boom Safety Devices
Boom Lift Cylinder Safety Channel
Operating the Boom
Approaching a Load
Picking Up a Load
Placing a Load
Lifting Unpalletized Loads
Travelling
Removing Material from a Pile
Digging
Avoiding Injury or Death from Falling Round Bales
Picking up a Round Bale
Picking up a Round Bale on a Slope
Transporting a Round Bale
Section : 60 - Operating Attachments
Attachments (General Information)
Pallet Forks (John Deere Carrier)
Attaching/Detaching Equipment (John Deere Carrier)
Attachment Auxiliary Functions
Front Auxiliary Hydraulic Functions
Rear Auxiliary Hydraulic Functions
Hose Unions
Connecting Attachment Hoses
Mechanical Rear Hitch (Option)
Semi Automatic Wagon Hitch (Option)
Tip a Trailer
Section : 65 - Fuel, Lubricants, Coolant and Capacities
Diesel Fuel
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil
Diesel Engine Oil
Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
Grease
Oil Filters
Lubricant Storage
Mixing of Lubricants
Diesel Engine Coolant
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Use Genuine John Deere Parts
Capacities
Section : 70 - Lubrication and Periodic Service
Articulation Joint Safety Rod
Service Intervals
Opening the Hood
Access to Fuses
Access to Battery
Important Instructions Regarding Alternator
Daily or Every 10 Hours
Every 50 Hours
After the First 100 Hours
Every 250 Hours
Every 500 Hours
Every 750 Hours
Every 1000 Hours or Every Year
Every 2000 Hours or Every Two Years
Every 3000 Hours or Every Three Years
As Required
Section : 75 - Service / Daily or Every 10 Hours
Every 10 Hours-Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level
Every 10 Hours-Checking Coolant Level
Every 10 Hours-Checking Lights
Every 10 Hours-Carrier Pivots (John Deere Carrier)
Every 10 Hours-Checking Transmission Oil Level
Every 10 Hours-Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
Every 10 Hours-Other Service Jobs (Under Extreme Conditions)
Section : 80 - Service / Every 50 Hours
Every 50 Hours-Grease Fittings
Every 50 Hours-Grease Fittings (Continued)
Every 50 Hours-Grease Fittings (Continued)
Checking Oil Level in Axles
Checking Parking Brake and Lubricating Linkage
Section : 85 - Service / Every 250 Hours
Checking Air Cleaner Elements
Wheel Retaining Bolts
Neutral Start Circuit
Checking Electrolyte Level of Battery
Checking Air Conditioning Receiver-Drier
Section : 90 - Service / Every 500 Hours
Changing Engine Oil
Changing Engine Crankcase Filter Element
Changing Fuel Filter
Servicing Fuel Tank
Checking Belt Tensioner Spring Tension and Belt Wear
Checking Tensioner Spring Tension
Air Intake Hose
Replacing Air Cleaner Outer Element
Replacing Transmission Oil Filter
Replacing Hydraulic Oil Filter
Greasing Boom Extension Wear Pads
Adjusting Parking brake
Section : 95 - Service / Every 750 Hours
Checking Engine Speeds
Section : 100 - Service / Every 1000 Hours or 1 Year
Replacing Cab Air Filters
Changing Hydraulic Oil
Changing Transmission Oil
Changing Axle Final Drive Oil
Changing Axle Differential Oil
Section : 105 - Service / Every 2000 Hours or 2 Years
Changing Air Cleaner Inner Element
Replacing Coolant (Without JD COOL-GARD Coolant)
Adjusting Engine Valve Tappet Clearance
Section : 110 - Service / Every 3000 Hours or 3 Years
Replacing Coolant (With JD COOL-GARD Coolant)
Section : 115 - Service / As Required
Electrical Connector Handling
Hydraulic System Cleanliness
Observe Air Conditioning Precautions
Winterize Cooling System
Cleaning Cab Air Filters
Air Cleaner
Keep Radiator Screens Clean
Brake System Pressure
Replacing Fan/Alternator V-Belt
Do Not Modify Fuel System
Checking Fuel Filter
Bleeding the Fuel System
Lubricate All Lubricating Points
Checking Tire Pressure
Operator's Seat
Starting Motor
Replacing Thermostat
Battery-Checking Specific Gravity
Fuses and Relays
Section : 120 - Troubleshooting
Hydraulic System
Engine
Electrical System
Section : 125 - Storage
Storage for Long Period
Removing Machine From Storage
Section : 130 - Specifications
Engine
Transmission (Synchro-Shuttle)
Transmission (PowerShift)
Hydraulic System
Electrical System
Vibrations at Operator's Position
Sound Level
Dimensions - 3800 Telescopic Handler
Lift Capacity and Lifting Height
Tire Pressures
Safety Note Regarding the Subsequent Installation of Electrical and Electronic Appliances and/or Components
Declaration of Conformity
Section : 135 - Serial Numbers
Type Plates
Handler Type Plate
Product Identification Number
Front Axle Serial Number
Rear Axle Serial Number
Engine Serial Number
Transmission Serial Number
Torque Converter Serial Number
Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
John Deere Parts
The Right Tools
Well-Trained Technicians
Prompt Service