
John Deere 544K 4WD Loader (T3) Operation & Test Technical Manual
(TM10688 07JAN19)
John Deere 544K 4WD Loader (T3) – Technical Manual TM10688 – Complete Table of Contents
✅ Section 10: General
10.10: Specifications
10.20: Identification
10.30: Fluid Capacities & Recommendations
10.40: Maintenance & Lubrication (Including S·O·S℠ Sampling & Interval Charts)
10.50: Towing, Transport, Lifting, and Jacking
10.60: Break-In Procedure
10.70: Machine Preparation (Storage & Reactivation)
✅ Section 20: Engine (John Deere PowerTech 4.5L or 6.8L)
20.10: General Engine Service
20.15: Cylinder Head and Valves
20.20: Cylinder Block, Liners, and Pistons
20.30: Lubrication System
20.40: Cooling System
20.50: Fuel System
20.60: Intake and Exhaust System
20.70: Engine Electrical (Starting/Charging)
John Deere 544K 4WD Loader (T3) Operation & Test Manual
✅ Section 30: Power Train
30.10: Clutch (Mechanical Control)
30.20: Transmission (Tandem Pump, Control Valves)
30.30: Axles (Front & Rear, including Differential and Final Drives)
30.40: Propeller Shafts and U-Joints
30.50: Brakes (Service, Parking)
30.60: Frame and Suspension (Oscillating Hitch, Kingpins)
✅ Section 40: Steering
40.10: Steering System (Articulated Power Steering)
40.20: Steering Cylinders
40.30: Steering Linkage
✅ Section 50: Hydraulic System
50.10: Main Hydraulic System (Gear Pumps, Main Control Valve)
50.15: Implement Hydraulics (Lift & Tilt Circuits)
50.20: Priority and Pilot Hydraulic System
50.30: Hydraulic Cylinders (Lift, Tilt, Auxiliary)
50.40: Hydraulic System Testing & Performance Specifications
✅ Section 60: Electrical System
60.10: Starting and Charging System
60.15: Machine Harness and Connectors
60.20: Sensors and Switches
60.25: Lighting System
60.30: Cab and Instrumentation (Gauges, Monitor)
60.40: Diagnostic Connector and Diagnostic Codes (Troubleshooting Outlines)
✅ Section 70: Operator Station and Cab
70.10: Cab Structure and Mounting
70.20: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
70.30: Seats and Belts
70.40: Windows, Doors, and Seals
70.50: Controls (Levers, Pedals, Joysticks)
✅ Section 80: Attachments and Linkage
80.10: Loader Linkage (Z-Bar)
80.20: Buckets and General Purpose Attachments
80.30: Quick Coupler System
80.40: Fork and Special Application Attachments
✅ Section 90: Testing and Adjusting
90.10: Machine Operational Checks
90.15: Engine Performance Tests
90.20: Transmission and Drivetrain Tests
90.30: Hydraulic System Tests (Pump Flow, Pressure, Cycle Times)
90.40: Steering System Tests
90.50: Brake System Tests
✅ Includes comprehensive troubleshooting procedures for each major system, linking symptoms to probable causes and corrective actions.
✅ Section 100: Schematic Section
100.10: Hydraulic Schematics
100.20: Electrical Schematics
John Deere 544K 4WD Loader (T3) Operation & Test Technical Manual
