John Deere 146 Farm Loader Operator’s Manual Instant Download (Publication No. OMW37996)

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Introduction
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to
operate and service your machine correctly.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury
or equipment damage. THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE
CONSIDERED a permanent part of your machine and
should remain with the machine when you sell
it. MEASUREMENTS in this manual are U.S.
customary units and their metric
equivalents. RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND side of
the implement are determined by facing the
direction the implement wilt travel when going
forward.
\/WARRANTY is provided as part of John Deere's
support program for customers who operate and
maintain their equipment as described in this
manual. The warranty is explained on the warranty
certificate which you should have received from
your dealer. WRITE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
NUMBERS in the Specifications section. Accurately
record all the numbers to help in tracing the
machine should it be stolen. Your dealer also
needs these numbers when you order parts. If this
manual is kept on the machine, also file the
identification numbers in a secure place off the
machine.
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Checklists
DELIVERY The following list is a reminder of
important information that should be explained to
the customer.
_at_ Give the customer the operator's
manual. Encourage the customer to read it.
_at_ Safe operation and service.
_at_ Loader controls and operation.
Signature
_at_ Lubrication.
Date
00 J,5PD,9
-1!1-84 NOV8G
AFTER-SALE The following items should be checked
sometime during the first six months of loader
operation. Check off each item as found
satisfactory or correction is made.
_at_ Check for loose or missing hardware. Mounting
frame hardware is tightened to correct torque.
_at_ If possible, operate the loader. Loader should
respond correctly to controls.
Q Check for broken or missing parts. Repair as
necessary.
Q All decals are fastened and legible.
Signature Q Hydraulic hoses and connections do
not leak. Date Q Transmission/hydraulic oil
level is correct.
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ØWNER REGISTER Name
Model . Serial Number
Address
Date Sold
City
State/Prov
Mail Code
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Contents
Page
Page
Check Loader Operation .. ... Transporting
25-4 30-1
Safety
05-1
Preparing The Tractor Approved Tractors . . .
. .... ... Approved Front Tires .. ....... ...
Operating The Loader Pfeoperating Check .
... ... ... ...
10-1 10-2 10-3 10-3 10-3 10-4 10-4 10-5 10-7 10-7
10-8 10-8 10-9
35-1
Understanding Round Bale Handling
Hazards . Avoiding Tractor Roll-Over
When Handling Round Bales ...... Carrying Round
Bales .
Inflating Front Tires .. ... Checking Front Wheel
Hardware .. ... ...
35-2
Removing Front Weights ....... Selecting Front
Tread ...... Selecting Rear Tread . Adding Rear
Ballast
35-2 35-3 35-3 35-4 35-4 35-5 35-5
Lift Capacity Of Loader With Bale Fork Lift
Capacity Of Loader With Grapple
... ..
Locking Out PTO Clutch .... Operating With RCCV .
. Setting Hydraulic Speed Installing RCCV Lockout
Stops Operating With ICV
Removing Material From A Pile . . Loading
Operation ....... ... ...
Leveling And Scraping Leveling In Reverse ..
......... .. ....... ........
35-6
Digging ... ... ... Backfilling
... .. 35-6 35-7
Controls Using Float .. ... ... ... . . .
15-1 15-1 15-2 15-2 15-3 15-4
Attachments Installing Attachments Materials
Bucket Installing Side Cutting Edges Attaching
Bucket Tines ... ... Installing Extension .. ...
Using RCCV Lockout
40-1 40-1 40-1 40-2 40-2 40-3 40-4 ..
40-4 40-4 40-5
Operating Loader With RCCV Operating Loader With
ICV .
Using Regenerative Dump Position
Using Control Lever Lock ... ...... Relieving
Hydraulic Pressure ICV Loader Attached ... Loader
Not Attached
Installing Bucket Level Indicator . .
15-4 15-4
Forklift ... ............ .
Round Bale Grapple .. ............
Silage Grapple . Round Bale Fork
Detaching The Loader Prepare To Detach The
Loader Relieving Hydraulic Pressure RCCV
Disconnecting Hoses RCCV Relieving Hydraulic
Pressure ICV Disconnecting Hoses ICV Detaching
The Loader
20-1 20-1 20-1 20-2 20-3 20-3
Lubrication And Maintenance Selecting Grease
..... Lubricating Loader Checking
Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Level . . Tightening
Mounting Frame Hardware
50-2 50-3
50-3 50-4
....
Attaching The Loader Attach Loader .
.. Relieving Hydraulic Pressure RCCV Connecting
Hoses RCCV ...... Relieving Hydraulic Pressure
ICV . Connecting Hoses ICV . ... ..
Troubleshooting . .
55-1
25-1 25-2 25-3
....... . .
Service
.... .. 25-3
25-4
Continued on next page
All information, illustrations and specifications
in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of publication.
The ripht is reserved to make changes at any time
without notice. OPYR IGHI ' 1?g? DEERE 8 ?O
k1PANY A John Deere lLLUfiTRUOJ1ON Manual Pr
evio s Editions CopyIi9loI 1987, 1fif46, 1985,
1980, 1977 Deere Company
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Contents Page
Replace Finger Guards . Checking Bolt Torque
Tightening Hyaraulic Fittings Tightening 0-Ring
Fittings . .
60-1 60-2 60-3 60-4 60-5 60-6 60-7
Tightening Flare Type Tube Fittings Tightening
Flare Type Hose Fittings . .
Changing Control Lever Position identifying Hose
Connection Tractor With Poppet-Type RCCV Tractor
With Spool-Type RCCV
. 60-8
....... 60-9
Loader With ICV .......... ... 60-10 Servicing
Tractor Air Intake Filter .... , ....
60-12 Storage 65-1 Crime Prevention 70-1 Specif
ications 75-1
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Safety
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the
safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on
your machine or in this manual, be alert to the
potential for personal injury. Follow recommended
precautions and safe operating practices.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS A signal wordDANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTIONis used with the safety-alert
symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious
hazards.
Safety signs with signal word DANGER or WARNING
are
WARNING
General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety
signs. CAUTION also calls attention to safety
messages in this manual.
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTION Carefully read all
safety messages in this manual and on your
machine safety signs. Follow recommended
precautions and safe operating practices. Keep
safety signs in good condition. Replace missing
or damaged safety signs.

TS188
O53,SIGNS -19-07OCT85
05-1
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LEARN MACHINE SAFETY Carefully read this manual.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use
the controls properly.

Do not let anyone operate this machine without
proper instruction.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine may
impair the function and/or safety and affect maCh
ne life.
T S 183
O53,READ2
-19-08JU L85
PROTECT PEOPLE AND ANIMALS Never allow anyone to
walk or work under a raised loader. Be sure that
people, livestock, or pets are not standing near
the machine while operating. Do not use the
loader for a work platform. Do not lift or carry
anyone on loader or in bucket or attachment.
OPERATE CONTROLS SAFELY Become familiar with
controls. Be sure anyone operating the loader is
aware of safe operation and potential
hazards. Operate loader from operator's seat
only. Remain at controls until operating cycle is
complete. Stop loader gradually when lowering or
lifting loads. To help prevent loss of control,
do not use FLOAT" position to lower loader.
05-2
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OPERATE LOADER SAFELY Improper use of loader can
cause serious injury or death. Use particular
care when working on inclines and
hillsides. Avoid holes, ditches, and
obstructions which may cause tractor/loader to
tip. Allow for additional length of loader on
tractor while turning. AX48fMC 9RMAH49
CARRY MATERIALS SAFELY Do not exceed lift
capacity of loader. Carry load low at all
times. Avoid handling loose or shiftable
loads. Reduce tractor ground speed when
traveling over rough ground or when making
turns. Drive slowly through gates and doors.
USE ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) To help
prevent personal injury or death caused by
tractor roll-over, be sure tractor is equipped
with roll-over protective structure (ROPS) and
use approved seat belt. In addition, add rear
ballast recommended.
053
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HELP PREVENT ROLL-OVERS Do not use tractor with
Roll-O-Matic front end, single, or double front
wheels. Use recommended rear ballast for
stability. Use widest rear wheel tread setting
to maximize stability.
WX158,OM,
-19-21 MAR89
AVOIO POWER LINES Serious injury or death can
result from contact with electric lines. Use care
to avoid contact with electric lines when moving
or operating the loader. Beware of lift clearance
when raising loader to maximum height. Do not
dismount from tractor if any component is
in contact with lines.
-UN-02FEB89
WX,80,SY,H
-19-01FEB89
DIG SAFELY Before digging, check location of
cabIes,gas lines and water lines. Do not dismount
from tractor if any component is in contact with
electrical lines.
-UN-02FEB89
WX,80,SY, I
-19-01FEB89
DETACH LOADER SAFELY Detach the loader on a hard,
level surface. Before disconnecting hydraulic
hoses, relieve all hydraulic pressure.
05-4
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HANDLE ROUND BALES SAFELY To help prevent
personal injury, do not handle round bales
without approved John Deere Round Bale Handling
attachments. Improper use of loaders to handle
round bales can result in serious injury or death
to the tractor/loader operator. This could be
caused by the bale rolling back down the loader
into the operator's station. To attain optimum
stability and visibility do not handle bales
that exceed the bale weight limitations of the
loader carry the bale slowly and as low as
possible to the ground operate the loader
controls smoothly, avoiding jerky operation when
handling round bales on a slope, always approach
the bale with the tractor facing uphill never
use the tractor/loader to stop a rolling
bale WX158,OM,l -19-21MAR88
05-5
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HANDLING ROUND BALES WITH BALE FORK Handling
round bales can be hazardous, always use proper
equipment. Follow the instructions in the
OPERATING THE LOADER section of this manual.
Also, read the decals attached to both the loader
and the round bale fork. DO NOT handle round
bales with a loader unless the specially designed
John Deere round bale fork is installed. Without
the fork, the bale can fall on the operator when
the loader is raised. To help prevent handling
and stability problems DO NOT exceed the
following round bale weight limitations
JD 100 JD 148/3 eyl tractor
450 kg (1000 lb)
880 kg (1TOO lb)
900 kg \zooo lb)
JD 148 JD 158 JD 280 JD 285
Equip the tractor with a roll-over protective
structure (ROPS). Adjust rear tread width and
add specified rear ballast per wheel. See
Selecting Rear Tread and Adding Rear Ballast in
Preparing the Tractor section.
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HANDLING ROUND BALES WITH GRAPPLE Handling round
bales can be hazardous, always use proper
equipment. Follow the instructions in the
OPERATING THE GRAPPLE section of this manual. DO
NOT handle round bales with a loader unless a
specially designed John Deere Round Bale/Silage
Grapple is installed. Without a grapple, the bale
can fall on the operator when the loader is
raised. To help prevent handling and stability
problems DO NOT exceed the following round
bale weight limitations JD 146 450 kg (1000 lb)
JD 148 JD 158
900 kg (2000 lb)
Equip the tractor with a roll-over protective
structure (ROPS). Adjust rear tread width and
add specified rear ballast per wheel. See
Selecting Rear Tread and Adding Rear Ballast in
Preparing the Tractor section in your loader
operator's manual.
W7793
WX I 58,OM,R -19-21MAR89
KEEP RIDERS OFF MACHINE Only allow the operator
on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on
machine are subject to injury such as being
struck by foreign objects and being thrown off of
the machine. Riders also obstruct the operator's
view resulting in the machine being operated in
an unsafe manner.
0 WX,80,gY,B -19-04JAN89
05-7
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PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Be prepared if a fire
starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for
doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire
department near your telephone.
USE SEAT BELT PROPERLY Use a seat belt when you
operate with a roll-over protective structure
(ROPS) to minimize chance of injury from an
accident such as an overturn. Do not use a seat
belt if operating without a ROPS.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wear close fitting
clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the
job. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
impairment or loss of hearing. Wear a suitable
hearing protective device such as earmuffs or
earplugs to protect against objectionable or
uncomfortable loud noises.
O53,WEAR l923APR87
DRIVING ON PUBLIG ROADS Do not allow the loader
or load being carried to impair visibility. Carry
loader at a low position. Drive slowly if
carrying materials. Rough conditions may cause
material to spill. Avoid carrying over-width
materials. Loader makes a large arc when
turning. Reduce speed. WX 56 OM,L -19-21MARB9
05-8
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USE SAFETY LIGHTS AND DEVICES When transporting
your machine on a road or highway at night or
during the day, use necessary safety
lights. Check local governmental regulations. A
safety lighting kit is available from your John
Deere dealer. Keep safety items in good
condition. Replace missing or damaged
items. ALights CReflector tape flow Moving
Vehicle DReflectors Emblem
O53,WARN
. 9-26JUN87
SERYICE LOADER SAFELY Always engage parking brake
or place transmission in PARK", lower loader to
the ground, shut off engine, and remove key
before servicing the loader.
Do not work under raised loader, bucket, or
attachment unless it is securely blocked or held
in position.
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Before disconnecting hydraulic hoses, relieve all
hydraulic pressure.
W070 5
05-9
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AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS Escaping fluid under
pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious
injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure
before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines.
Tighten all connections before applying
pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of
cardboard. Protect hands and body from high
pressure fluids. If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the
skin must be surgically removed within a few
hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar
with this type of injury may call the Deere
Company Medical Department in Moline, Illinois,
or other knowledgeable medical source.
O53,FLUIO
-19-01 DEC88
PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE Understand service
procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and
dry. Never lubricate or service machine while it
is moving. Keep hands, feet, and clothing from
power-driven parts. Disengage all power and
operate controls to relieve pressure. Lower
equipment to the ground. Stop the engine. Remove
the key. Allow machine to cool. Securely support
any machine elements that must be raised for
service work. Keep all parts in good condition
and properly installed. Fix damage immediately.
Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any buildup
of grease, oil, or debris. Disconnect battery
ground cable (-) before making adjustments on
electrical systems or welding on machine.
O53,SERV
-19-21 DEC87
05-10
18
SAFETY SIGN LOCATION
WARNING
WARNING CAUTION
05-11
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Preparing The Tractor
APPROVED TRACTORS This loader has been designed
for the following tractors
2-Wheel Drive Tractors
1640, 1830, 1840, 2020, 2030, 2120, 2130, 2140,
2150, 2155, 2240, 2255, 2350, 2355, 2355N, 2440,
2550, 2555, 2630, 2640, 2750, 2755 and 2855N
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HFWD Tractors
2130
MFWD Tractors
2355N and 2855N
CAUTION For better stability, use a tractor with
adjustable front axle. Do not use a tractor with
Roll-O-Matic front end, single, or double front
wheels.
o

These tractors require modifications to be made
fo the loaded before use.
WX146,OM,A -10-29MAR89
USING ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE
(ROPS) CAUTION To help prevent personal injury
or " death caused by tractor roll-over, be
sure tractor is equipped with roll-over
protective structure (ROPS) and use approved seat
belt. In addition, add rear ballast
recommended. WX15B,OM,O -19-21MAR89
-UN- 06OCT88
10-1
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Preparing The Tractor
KEEP ROPS INSTALLED PROPERLY Make certain all
parts are reinstalled correctly if the roll-over
protective structure (ROPS) is loosened or
removed for any reason. Tighten mounting bolts to
proper torque.

The protection offered by ROPS will be impaired
if ROPS is subjected to structural damage, is
involved in an overturn incident, or is in any
way altered by welding, bending, drilling, or
cutting. A damaged ROPS should be replaced, not
reused.

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053,ROPS3 -19-23APR87
APPROVED FRONT TIRES IMPORTANT Tires are
approved on their rated load capacity. Tires of
similar size with equal to or greater load rating
may be used.
2-Wheel Drive Tractors
7.50-16, 6PR 7.50-18, 6PR 9.SL 15, 6PR 10.0-16,
8PR 11L-15, 6PR
2150 and 2255 Only
6.50-16, 6PR
9.5-24, 8PR 11.22-4, 8PR
HFWD Tractor
2355N and 2855N MFWD ONLY
7.50-18, 8PR 7.50-20, 8PR 10.5-18, 8PR
WX146,OM, B -19-29MAR89
10-2
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