310J and 310SJ
Backhoe Loader
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
310J and 310SJ Backhoe Loaders
OMT210365 Issue J8 (ENGLISH)
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
If this product contains a gasoline engine:
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
The State of California requires the above two warnings.
Worldwide Construction
And Forestry Division
LITHO IN U.S.A.
, Introduction
Foreword
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate numbers when you order parts. File the identification
and service your machine correctly. Failure to do so numbers in a secure place off the machine.
could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
This manual and safety signs on your machine may WARRANTY is provided as part of John Deere’s
also be available in other languages. (See your John support program for customers who operate and
Deere dealer to order.) maintain their equipment as described in this manual.
The warranty is explained on the warranty certificate
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a which you should have received from your dealer.
permanent part of your machine and should remain
with the machine when you sell it. This warranty provides you the assurance that John
Deere will back its products where defects appear
MEASUREMENTS in this manual are given in both within the warranty period. In some circumstances,
metric and customary U.S. unit equivalents. Use only John Deere also provides field improvements, often
correct replacement parts and fasteners. Metric and without charge to the customer, even if the product is
inch fasteners may require a specific metric or inch out of warranty. Should the equipment be abused, or
wrench. modified to change its performance beyond the original
factory specifications, the warranty will become void
RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides are determined and field improvements may be denied. Setting fuel
by facing in the direction of forward travel. delivery above specifications or otherwise
overpowering machines will result in such action.
WRITE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
(P.I.N.) in the Machine Numbers section. Accurately THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S warranty supplied with
record all the numbers to help in tracing the machine your machine may not apply outside the U.S.
should it be stolen. Your dealer also needs these
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IMPORTANT
Warranty will not apply to engine and drivetrain failures
resulting from unauthorized adjustments to this engine.
Unauthorized adjustments are in violation of the emissions
regulations applicable to this engine and may result in
substantial fines and penalties.
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, Introduction
Emission Control Statement
EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR
NEW JOHN DEERE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT (U.S. AND CANADA)
To determine if the engine in your machine qualifies for the additional warranties set forth below, look for the "Engine Information"
label located on your engine. If you reside in the United States and the engine label states: "Engine conforms to
US EPA regulations on heavy duty non road diesel cycle engines," you are entitled to the "U.S. Emission Control Warranty
Statement." If you reside in California, and the engine label states: "Engine conforms to California regulations on heavy duty
non road diesel cycle engines," you are entitled to the "California Emission Control Warranty Statement."
U.S. EPA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
Emissions control-related parts and components are warranted Operator's Manual. John Deere recommends that you retain all
by John Deere for five years or 3000 hours of operation, whichever receipts covering maintenance on your heavy-duty engine, but
occurs first. John Deere further warrants that the engine covered John Deere cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts
by this warranty was designed, built, and equipped so as to or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled
conform at the time of sale with all U.S. emissions standards at maintenance.
the time of manufacture, and that it is free of defects in materials
and workmanship which would cause it not to meet these However, as the heavy-duty engine owner, you should be aware
standards within the period of five years or 3000 hours of that John Deere may deny you warranty coverage if your heavy-
operations, whichever occurs first. duty engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
Warranties stated on this certificate refer only to emissions-related
parts and components of your engine. The complete machine Your engine is designed to operate on diesel fuel only. Use of
warranty, less emisions-related parts and components, is any other fuel may result in your engine no longer operating in
provided separately as "John Deere "Secure Warranty" For New compliance with California's emissions requirements.
Construction Products."
You are responsible for initiating the warranty process. The CARB
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT suggests that you present your machine to the nearest authorized
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS John Deere dealer as soon as a problem is suspected. The
warranty repairs should be completed by the service dealer as
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and John Deere are expeditiously as possible.
pleased to explain the emission control system on your new If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and
engine. In California, new heavy-duty engines must be designed, responsibilities, you should contact John Deere at 1-319-292-
built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog 5400, or the State of California Air Resources Board, Mobile Source
standards. John Deere must warrant the emission control system Operation Division, PO Box 8001, El Monte, CA 91731-2900
on your engine for the periods of time listed below provided there
has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your The warranty period begins on the date the machine is delivered
machine. to an ultimate purchaser, or when otherwise put into service.
John Deere warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each
subsequent purchaser that the engine is designed, built and
Your emissions control system includes: equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted
by the Air Resources Board, and that it is free from defects in
Fuel Metering System materials and workmanship which would cause the failure of a
Fuel Injection System warranted part.
Air Induction System Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as
Intake Manifold required maintenance by the operator's manual is warranted by
Turbocharger System John Deere for the period of time prior to the first scheduled
Charge Air Cooling System replacement point for that part. If the part fails prior to the first
scheduled replacement point, the part shall be repaired or
Miscellaneous Items used in Above Systems replaced under warranty. Any such part repaired or replaced
under warranty is warranted for the remainder of the period prior
to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.
Where a warrantable condition exists, i.e. failure due to defect in
John Deere-supplied material and/or workmanship, John Deere Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as
will repair your heavy-duty engine at no cost to you including required maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular
diagnosis, parts and labor inspection to the effect of repairing or replacing as necessary, is
warranted for the warranty period.
JOHN DEERE'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
Repair or replacement of a warranted part will be performed at no
The emission control system of your heavy-duty engine is charge to you by an authorized John Deere dealer. You will not
warranted for five years or 3000 hours of operation, whichever be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination
occurs first. If any emission-related part on your engine is that a warranted part is defective, if the diagnostic work is
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by John Deere. performed by a John Deere dealer.
Warranties stated on this certificate refer only to emissions-related
parts and components of your engine. The complete machine John Deere is liable for damages to other engine components
caused by failure under warranty of any warranted part.
–19–28JUN00
warranty, less emissions-related parts and components, is
provided separately as the "John Deere "Secure Warranty" For John Deere is NOT liable for travel or mileage on extended
New Construction Products." emissions warranty service calls.
OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any
maintenance or repairs, and such use will not reduce the warranty
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As the heavy-duty engine owner, you are responsible for the obligations of John Deere. However, the use of add-on or
performance of the required maintenance as outlined in the modified parts are grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
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101008
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, Introduction
Technical Information Feedback Form
We need your help to continually improve our technical
publications. Please copy this page and FAX or mail your
comments, ideas and improvements.
SEND TO: John Deere Dubuque Works
P.O. Box 538
Attn: Publications Supervisor, Dept. 303
Dubuque, IA 52004-0538
FAX NUMBER: 563-589-5800
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Backhoe Loader
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
310J and 310SJ Backhoe Loaders
OMT210365 Issue J8 (ENGLISH)
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
If this product contains a gasoline engine:
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
The State of California requires the above two warnings.
Worldwide Construction
And Forestry Division
LITHO IN U.S.A.
, Introduction
Foreword
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate numbers when you order parts. File the identification
and service your machine correctly. Failure to do so numbers in a secure place off the machine.
could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
This manual and safety signs on your machine may WARRANTY is provided as part of John Deere’s
also be available in other languages. (See your John support program for customers who operate and
Deere dealer to order.) maintain their equipment as described in this manual.
The warranty is explained on the warranty certificate
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a which you should have received from your dealer.
permanent part of your machine and should remain
with the machine when you sell it. This warranty provides you the assurance that John
Deere will back its products where defects appear
MEASUREMENTS in this manual are given in both within the warranty period. In some circumstances,
metric and customary U.S. unit equivalents. Use only John Deere also provides field improvements, often
correct replacement parts and fasteners. Metric and without charge to the customer, even if the product is
inch fasteners may require a specific metric or inch out of warranty. Should the equipment be abused, or
wrench. modified to change its performance beyond the original
factory specifications, the warranty will become void
RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides are determined and field improvements may be denied. Setting fuel
by facing in the direction of forward travel. delivery above specifications or otherwise
overpowering machines will result in such action.
WRITE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
(P.I.N.) in the Machine Numbers section. Accurately THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S warranty supplied with
record all the numbers to help in tracing the machine your machine may not apply outside the U.S.
should it be stolen. Your dealer also needs these
DX,IFC7 –19–16NOV01–1/1
IMPORTANT
Warranty will not apply to engine and drivetrain failures
resulting from unauthorized adjustments to this engine.
Unauthorized adjustments are in violation of the emissions
regulations applicable to this engine and may result in
substantial fines and penalties.
VD76477,000104D –19–13JUN07–1/1
101008
PN=2
, Introduction
Emission Control Statement
EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR
NEW JOHN DEERE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT (U.S. AND CANADA)
To determine if the engine in your machine qualifies for the additional warranties set forth below, look for the "Engine Information"
label located on your engine. If you reside in the United States and the engine label states: "Engine conforms to
US EPA regulations on heavy duty non road diesel cycle engines," you are entitled to the "U.S. Emission Control Warranty
Statement." If you reside in California, and the engine label states: "Engine conforms to California regulations on heavy duty
non road diesel cycle engines," you are entitled to the "California Emission Control Warranty Statement."
U.S. EPA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
Emissions control-related parts and components are warranted Operator's Manual. John Deere recommends that you retain all
by John Deere for five years or 3000 hours of operation, whichever receipts covering maintenance on your heavy-duty engine, but
occurs first. John Deere further warrants that the engine covered John Deere cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts
by this warranty was designed, built, and equipped so as to or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled
conform at the time of sale with all U.S. emissions standards at maintenance.
the time of manufacture, and that it is free of defects in materials
and workmanship which would cause it not to meet these However, as the heavy-duty engine owner, you should be aware
standards within the period of five years or 3000 hours of that John Deere may deny you warranty coverage if your heavy-
operations, whichever occurs first. duty engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
Warranties stated on this certificate refer only to emissions-related
parts and components of your engine. The complete machine Your engine is designed to operate on diesel fuel only. Use of
warranty, less emisions-related parts and components, is any other fuel may result in your engine no longer operating in
provided separately as "John Deere "Secure Warranty" For New compliance with California's emissions requirements.
Construction Products."
You are responsible for initiating the warranty process. The CARB
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT suggests that you present your machine to the nearest authorized
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS John Deere dealer as soon as a problem is suspected. The
warranty repairs should be completed by the service dealer as
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and John Deere are expeditiously as possible.
pleased to explain the emission control system on your new If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and
engine. In California, new heavy-duty engines must be designed, responsibilities, you should contact John Deere at 1-319-292-
built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog 5400, or the State of California Air Resources Board, Mobile Source
standards. John Deere must warrant the emission control system Operation Division, PO Box 8001, El Monte, CA 91731-2900
on your engine for the periods of time listed below provided there
has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your The warranty period begins on the date the machine is delivered
machine. to an ultimate purchaser, or when otherwise put into service.
John Deere warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each
subsequent purchaser that the engine is designed, built and
Your emissions control system includes: equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted
by the Air Resources Board, and that it is free from defects in
Fuel Metering System materials and workmanship which would cause the failure of a
Fuel Injection System warranted part.
Air Induction System Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as
Intake Manifold required maintenance by the operator's manual is warranted by
Turbocharger System John Deere for the period of time prior to the first scheduled
Charge Air Cooling System replacement point for that part. If the part fails prior to the first
scheduled replacement point, the part shall be repaired or
Miscellaneous Items used in Above Systems replaced under warranty. Any such part repaired or replaced
under warranty is warranted for the remainder of the period prior
to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.
Where a warrantable condition exists, i.e. failure due to defect in
John Deere-supplied material and/or workmanship, John Deere Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as
will repair your heavy-duty engine at no cost to you including required maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular
diagnosis, parts and labor inspection to the effect of repairing or replacing as necessary, is
warranted for the warranty period.
JOHN DEERE'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
Repair or replacement of a warranted part will be performed at no
The emission control system of your heavy-duty engine is charge to you by an authorized John Deere dealer. You will not
warranted for five years or 3000 hours of operation, whichever be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination
occurs first. If any emission-related part on your engine is that a warranted part is defective, if the diagnostic work is
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by John Deere. performed by a John Deere dealer.
Warranties stated on this certificate refer only to emissions-related
parts and components of your engine. The complete machine John Deere is liable for damages to other engine components
caused by failure under warranty of any warranted part.
–19–28JUN00
warranty, less emissions-related parts and components, is
provided separately as the "John Deere "Secure Warranty" For John Deere is NOT liable for travel or mileage on extended
New Construction Products." emissions warranty service calls.
OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any
maintenance or repairs, and such use will not reduce the warranty
T132126
As the heavy-duty engine owner, you are responsible for the obligations of John Deere. However, the use of add-on or
performance of the required maintenance as outlined in the modified parts are grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
OUO1065,000006C –19–08JAN08–1/1
101008
PN=3
, Introduction
Technical Information Feedback Form
We need your help to continually improve our technical
publications. Please copy this page and FAX or mail your
comments, ideas and improvements.
SEND TO: John Deere Dubuque Works
P.O. Box 538
Attn: Publications Supervisor, Dept. 303
Dubuque, IA 52004-0538
FAX NUMBER: 563-589-5800
Ideas, Comments (Please State Page Number):
OVERALL, how would you rate the quality of this publication? (Check one)
Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Company Name:
Technician Name:
Address:
Phone:
Fax No.:
Dealer Acct. No.:
THANK YOU!
TX,TM,FAX –19–03JUL01–1/1
101008
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