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    Fluid hand pump or something?

    Hey Everyone, I need a few suggestions, no need for this being a 10 page thread! I have a 2015 CAT 908M compact wheel loader, snow removal only. When it come time to drain and refill fluids, (example) Hydrostatic, how do I refill in such a tight area? Please don't say funnel( I have those!) Is...
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    CODE RESET?

    Hi All, I have a compact JD 244J wheel loader, now and then trips a code "E601D". no other code appears, John Deere dealership wants $300-$350.00 to read code, they said it is a general service code, try changing filters etc., I changed fuel filters/engine oil and filter, HYDRO was change withe...
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    CAN I ADD RIDE CONTROL?

    Hi everyone, I have a small 2011 John Deere 244J, the only option it doesn't have is ride control...can this be added? if so how costly does one think it would be or is this only done when the machine is made...thanks ahead of time!
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    Help with priming!

    EVERYONE, have a 2011 jd 244j small wheel loader, bought oem fuel filters today, small inline, and final black canister, followed instructions to my manual, bleed air bubbles, then cleared up, ran for 3 seconds and wont start now....any tips before I call nortrax, I thought this was easy for me...
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    2011 john deere 244j fault code "e601d

    Good am, any service people or mobile techs know what this code is (E601D), 2011 jd 244J WHEEL LOADER? happy new year, thanks, philip
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    2011 john deere 244j fault code "e601d

    any jd wheel loaders know what code this is E601D? Thanks, philip
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    2011 john deere 244j fault code "e601d"

    Happy New year everyone, my 2011 john deere showed a code , after running for 20 minutes,yesterday and today (E601D), disappears, when I got to shop and restarted, I didn't notice any issues running etc, oil change/filter/ hydro and filter done 50 hours ago, no leaking, rig has 2,100 hours, only...
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    Ditch witch 950 r/t subsite locator

    Not sure if this is the right spot for this question. I own a small irrigation company, when we trace irrigation wire etc, we are using a tempo 521 locator, you hook up xmitr to wire or valve wire you want to locate and you have a handheld rvcr that emits tone only, no display, etc. I have a...
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    4th function? Can i disable?

    Hi Everyone, Let me give a quick overview. I have a 2011 John Deere 244J compact wheel loader, bought used last year. It has 3rd and 4 th function. We just use during summer months then sits in our shop, we drive once a month to keep things intact etc. We will NEVER use the 4th function, the...
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    Is this normal?

    Hi Everyone, I have a 2011 John Deere 244J compact wheel loader, no issues I think. I am new to this type of equipment, so please bare with me!(lol) I had the Hydraulic fluid/filter replaced 2 months ago, this unit is ONLY used for snow removal etc. I looked at the sight glass and level was...
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    *best way to clean?

    Hi All, have a compact wheel loader I use for snow removal, just wondering what's the best way to wash ? Just want the salt off etc. I do have a power washer, not a steam or hot water type, I guess I cant wash like my pick up, do to all the grease etc? just wondering what all you guys that have...
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    driving up a hill?

    Hi Everyone, quick question. I have a 2011 John Deere 244J compact wheel loader, top end on flat ground 20 mph +/-, when I start to go up an incline or hill, it slows down. Should I be "playing" with the gas pedal or just keep the pedal to the metal so to speak?
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    Oil color?

    Hi Everyone, This might be a stupid question...so here it goes. I have a 2011 John Deere 244J compact wheel loader w/about 2,000 hours. My owners manual says change engine oil and filter every 500 hrs., well I bought the machine used, and the last oil change was done 1,300 hours, so I changed it...
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    center pins

    Hi everyone, I have a small 2011 John Deere 244J wheel loader, has 2,000 hours, when does one replace center pin(s), im new to this type of equipment but always see used equipment for sale here and there and the ad may state tight pins, replaced pins etc. just trying to learn...thanks ahead of time
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    seat setting help 101!

    Hi everyone, need a bit of education on seat adjustment. My mechanical Grammar seat, has the lever to adjust your weight etc. my question(s) are these, I am about 195 pounds, do I set this 200lbs?, (couldn't see increments, 170,180,190,etc), what would happen if I set to 170lbs? would it absorb...
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    What are "normal" hours???

    Hi all, Bought a 2011 John Deere 244J(compact wheel loader) off a dealer, was used as a landscape material loader...I will use only for snow removal. My question is I bought it with 2,000 hours, not showing any "codes" etc...I changed engine oil and filter, greased every fitting I could find...
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    New to me compact loader

    Hi everyone, I was going to post on the compact wheel loader forum, seems very quite, so im sure someone here with experience can answer. I have a 2011 John Deere 244J wheel loader I bought end of February, has 1,998 hours on it. I changed the engine oil and filter/fuel filter, and greased all...
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    New Member

    hi everyone, just sold our Kubota L4330 HSTC(Cab model) 43 hp, just used for snow...now own a 2011 John Deere 244J, 1,980 hours, will have the same use, just snow removal...any other owners of this machine? Tips, Good things, Bad things, etc.... Thanks!
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