John Deere 344K Loader Repair Technical Manual (SN. after B030077)

Table of Contents
Repair Technical Manual – TM12930
Section 00—General Information
Group 0001—Safety Information
Group 0003—Torque Values
Section 01—Wheels
Group 0110—Wheels and Fasteners
Section 02—Axles and Suspension Systems
Group 0200—Removal and Installation
Group 0225—Axle Shafts and U-Joints
Group 0250—Axle Shaft, Bearings, and Rear Axle
Reduction Gears
Section 03—Transmission
Group 0300—Hydrostatic Components Removal and
Installation
Group 0360—Hydrostatic Components Repair
Section 04—Engine
Group 0400—Removal and Installation
Section 05—Engine Auxiliary System
Group 0510—Cooling System
Group 0530—External Exhaust Systems
Group 0560—External Fuel Supply Systems
Section 07—Damper Drive
Group 0700—Removal and Installation
Section 09—Steering System
Group 0960—Hydraulic System
Section 10—Service Brakes
Group 1011—Active Elements
Group 1060—Hydraulic System
Section 11—Park Brake
Group 1160—Hydraulic System
Section 17—Frame or Supporting Structure
Group 1740—Frame Installation
Group 1749—Chassis Weights
Section 18—Operator’s Station
Group 1800—Removal and Installation
Group 1810—Operator Enclosure
Group 1830—Heating and Air Conditioning System
Section 19—Sheet Metal and Styling
Group 1910—Hood or Engine Enclosure
Group 1913—Miscellaneous Shields
Section 21—Main Hydraulic System
Group 2160—Hydraulic System
Section 31—Loader
Group 3102—Bucket
Group 3104—Attachment Coupler
Group 3140—Frames
Group 3160—Hydraulic System
Section 99—Dealer Fabricated Tools
Group 9900—Dealer Fabricated Tools
Operation and Test Manual – TM12927
Section 9000—General Information
Group 01—Safety Information
Section 9001—Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
Group 10—Engine Control Unit (ECU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Group 20—Chassis Control Unit (CCU) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Section 9005—Operational Checkout Procedure
Group 10—Operational Checkout Procedure
Section 9010—Engine
Group 05—Theory of Operation
Group 15—Diagnostic Information
Group 20—Adjustments
Group 25—Tests
Section 9015—Electrical System
Group 05—System Information
Group 10—System Diagrams
Group 15—Sub-System Diagnostics
Group 20—References
Section 9020—Power Train
Group 05—Theory Of Operation
Group 15—Diagnostic Information
Group 20—Adjustments
Group 25—Tests
Section 9025—Hydraulic System
Group 05—Theory of Operation
Group 15—Diagnostic Information
Group 20—Adjustments
Group 25—Test
Section 9031—Heating and Air Conditioning
Group 05—Theory of Operation
Group 15—Diagnostic Information
Group 25—Tests
Measurements are given in both metric and U.S. units. Use only the correct parts and fasteners, as metric and inch fasteners may need specific wrenches. The John Deere 344K Loader manuals have two parts: Repair, and Operation and Tests.
Repair sections: Instructions on fixing components.
Operation and tests sections: Help identify routine failures quickly.
Information is grouped by component, including lists of essential tools, equipment, materials, parts kits, specifications, wear tolerances, and torque values. These manuals are concise, job-specific guides for diagnosis, analysis, testing, and repair.
The product identification number (PIN) plate (1) is located on the left side of machine in front of the steps. Each machine has a 17-character PIN (2) as shown on this plate.