John Deere 244J Compact Loader User Manual


 
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Net engine power is with standard equipment including air
cleaner, exhaust system, alternator, and cooling fan at test
conditions per ISO9249. No derating is required up to 5,000-ft.
(1500 m) altitude.
Specifications and design subject to change without notice. Wherever applicable, specifications are in accordance with SAE
standards. Except where otherwise noted, these specifications are based on a unit with all standard equipment, 365/70R18 tires,
ROPS cab, full fuel tank, and 175-lb. (79 kg) operator.
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Engine
Certified to EPA interim Tier 4 emissions
Antifreeze, –34°F (–37°C)
Coolant recovery tank
Fan safety guard
Fan, suction type, hydraulically driven, propor-
tional speed
Muffler, under hood with curved end exhaust stack
Environmentally friendly engine oil drain
Spin-on engine oil and fuel filter
Engine oil cooler
Quick-release fuel filter and water separator
Under-hood dual-element air cleaner with restric-
tion indicator
Above-hood prescreened air intake with dust
evacuator valve
Serpentine drive belt with automatic tensioner
Engine coolant heater, 750 watts, 110 volts
Special application: Trash screens, etc.*
Electrical
Starter switch with electric fuel cutoff
12-volt system
Electrical load center with blade-type fuses
Standard batteries (2), 12 volt with 1,700 CCA
Master electrical disconnect switch
Alternator, 12 volts, 65 amps
Horn (conforms to SAE J994, J1446)
Lights (conform to SAE 99): Driving / Front working
(2) / Turn signals / Flashers / Stop / Taillights
Pre-wired for rear worklights
Worklights, rear (2)
Reverse warning alarm (conforms to SAE J994,
J1446)
Multifunction monitor with audible and visual
warnings: Low engine oil pressure / Engine coolant
temperature / HST transmission oil temperature /
Parking brake indicator / Gauges and indicators:
Engine coolant temperature, fuel level, speedom-
eter, clock, and hour meter
Indicator lights: Engine air filter / Fasten seat belt /
Parking brake actuated / Forward/reverse travel /
1st or 2nd speed range / Turn signal and hazard
lights / High-beam indicator / Battery voltage
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Electrical (continued)
Radio-ready cab, fused 12-volt radio electrical
lead and speakers, power port
By-pass starter safety cover on starter, positive
terminal battery cover
Pre-wired for roof beacon
Sealed external electrical connectors
Powertrain/Brakes
Hydrostatic (HST) transmission: Electric shift con-
trol / Single-lever joystick F-N-R / Hydrostatic oil
cooler / Inching pedal / Two speeds forward and
reverse / Infinitely variable speed control
Service brakes, hydraulically actuated, self-
adjusting internal wet-disk brake and driveline
drum brake
Parking brake, spring applied, hydraulically
released, switch operated
Axles, manual locking front and conventional rear
differentials, heavy-duty outboard planetaries
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic system oil cooler
Automatic bucket return-to-dig control
Boom float function
Reservoir sight gauge for hydraulic/hydrostatic oil
Fine-micron hydraulic filter, vertical mounting
Hydraulic lever lockout
Pilot-operated three-function valve with single
joystick lever control for boom and bucket, and
auxiliary lever for standard pin disconnect and
auxiliary hydraulics
Four-function hydraulic valve with pilot joystick
control and pilot auxiliary lever for third function,
and push buttons for fourth function
Hydraulic conversion kits, four-function valve
Quick-coupler diagnostic ports: Priority pressure /
Hydraulic pump pressure / Control valve pressure /
HST pressure
Operator’s Station
Cab (conforms to SAE J1040, SAE J231, ISO3471,
ISO3449): ROPS/FOPS / Heater/defroster / Rubber-
plane isolation mounted for noise/vibration reduc-
tion / Intermittent front and rear windshield wipers
and washers / Tinted safety glass / Full-width
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Operator’s Station (continued)
adjust able sun visor / Pre-wired for radio speak-
ers / Deluxe high-back cloth seat with mechanical
suspension and 2-inch (51 mm) retractable seat
belt / Left and right doors / One sliding window in
each door
AM/FM/WB radio
AM/FM/WB radio with cassette player
AM/FM/WB radio with CD player
Air conditioning (factory or dealer installed)
Storage compartment
Rubber floormat
Tilt steering column
Rearview mirrors, outside (2) and inside (1) (con-
form to SAE J985)
Handholds and steps, ergonomically located and
slip resistant (conform to SAE J185)
Loader Linkage
Z-bar loader linkage
Loader boom service locking bar (conforms to
SAE J38)
Buckets and Attachments
Full line of buckets with selection of bolt-on
cutting edges
Standard quick-coupler, less bucket
Pallet fork for standard quick-coupler
Worksite Pro
TM
skid-steer-style coupler
Full line of construction utility forks, pallet forks,
extendible boom with hook, and other attachments*
Tires
365/70R18 tires on single-piece rims
400/70R20 tires on single-piece rims
Other
Fenders, front and rear
Articulation locking bar (conforms to SAE J276)
Vandal protection, includes lockable engine enclo-
sure and fuel fill
Counterweight, full
Rear bottom guard
Drawbar, with locking pin
Material-weighing system*
Ride control
JDLink
TM
wireless communication system
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Key: Standard equipment Optional or special equipment *See your John Deere dealer for further information.
CONTROL OWNING AND OPERATING COSTS
Customer Personal Service (CPS) is part of John Deere’s proactive, fix-before-fail strat-
egy on machine maintenance that will help control costs, increase profits, and reduce
stress. Included in this comprehensive lineup of ongoing programs and services are:
Fluid analysis program – tells you what’s going on inside all of your machine’s
major components so you’ll know if there’s a problem before you see a decline in
performance. Fluid analysis is included in most extended coverage and preventive-
maintenance agreements.
Component life-cycle data – gives you vital information on the projected life
span of components and lets you make informed decisions on machine maintenance
by telling you approximately how many hours of use you can expect from an engine,
transmission, or hydraulic pump. This information can be used to preempt catastrophic
downtime by servicing major components at about 80 percent of their life cycle.
Preventive Maintenance (PM) agreements – give you a fixed cost for maintain-
ing a machine for a given period of time. They also help you avoid downtime by ensur-
ing that critical maintenance work gets done right and on schedule. On-site preventive
maintenance service performed where and when you need it helps protect you from
the expense of catastrophic failures and lets you avoid waste-disposal hassles.
Extended coverage – gives you a fixed cost for machine repairs for a given period
of time so you can effectively manage costs. Whether you work in a severe-service
setting or just want to spread the risk of doing business, this is a great way to custom-
fit coverage for your operation. And an extended coverage contract also travels well
because it’s backed by John Deere and is honored by all Deere construction dealers.
Customer Support Advisors (CSAs) – Deere believes the CSA program lends a
personal quality to Customer Personal Service (CPS). Certified CSAs have the knowledge
and skills for helping make important decisions on machine maintenance and repair.
Their mission is to help you implement a plan that’s right for your business and take
the burden of machine maintenance off your shoulders.
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