John Deere 315SJ User Manual
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12-19-08
Net engine power is with standard equipment including air cleaner,
exhaust system, alternator, and cooling fan at test conditions spec-
ified per ISO9249 . No derating is required up to 10,000-ft . (3050 m) .
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 16 .9-28 R-4 (10) rear and 11L-16 SL F-3 (12) front tires,
1 .31-cu .-yd . (1 .00 m
3
) loader bucket, and 24-in . x 7 .5-cu .-ft . (610 mm x 0 .21 m
3
) backhoe bucket .
315SJ
Engine
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Certified to EPA Tier 3 emissions
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John Deere Model 4045HT054 – 4 .5 liter, 93 net
peak hp (69 kW) turbocharged, isolation mounted
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Vertical spin-on engine oil filter
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Vertical spin-on fuel filter with water separator
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Oil-to-water engine oil cooler
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Antifreeze, –34°F (–37°C)
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Coolant recovery tank
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Serpentine belt with automatic belt tensioner
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Suction-type cooling fan
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Enclosed safety fan guard
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High ambient temperature engine cooling
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Dual-element dry-type air cleaner
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Muffler, under hood with curved-end exhaust
stack
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Electric ether starting aid
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Engine coolant heater, 1,000 watts
Powertrain
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PowerShift
TM
transmission: Torque converter with
electrically actuated twist grip F-N-R with neutral
safety switch interlock (1st through 4th gears)
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Transmission oil cooler
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Vertical spin-on transmission filter
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Transmission remote oil-sampling port
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Differential lock, electric foot-actuated
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Planetary final drives
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Power-assisted hydraulic service brakes
(conform to ISO 3450): Inboard, wet multi-
disc, self-adjusting self-adjusting and self-
equalizing
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Parking/emergency brake with electric switch
control (conforms to ISO 3450): Spring applied,
hydraulically released wet multi-disc / Indepen-
dent of service brakes
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Hydrostatic power steering with emergency
manual mode
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Non-powered front axle
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Mechanical-front-wheel-drive with traction
control limited-slip differential: Electric on/off
control / Driveshaft guard / Sealed axle
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Rear wheel spacers for use with chains
Backhoe
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Extendable dipperstick, 14-ft . 6-in . digging depth
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Heavy-duty backhoe bucket cylinder option
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Two-lever (Deere) backhoe controls
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Backhoe transport lock lever
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Swing lock pin stored in operator’s station
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Stabilizers with two-direction anti-drift valves
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Less bucket, with bucket pins
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Standard-duty backhoe bucket with lift loops
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Heavy-duty backhoe bucket with lift loops
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Severe-duty backhoe bucket with lift loops
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Backhoe coupler for “C,” “D,” “E,” and “G”
Series John Deere, Case, and Cat buckets
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Auxiliary backhoe valve for swingers, thumbs,
etc . with auxiliary plumbing
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Auxiliary backhoe valve for hammers and
compactors with auxiliary plumbing
315SJ
Loader
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Loader bucket anti-spill (rollback)
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Return-to-dig feature
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Single-lever control with electric clutch cutoff
switch
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Bucket-level indicator
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Loader boom service lock
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Ride control
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Auxiliary loader hydraulics with two-lever control
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Front loader hydraulic coupler for buckets,
forks, etc .
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Less bucket, with bucket pins
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High-visibility loader arms
Hydraulic System
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36-gpm (136 L/min .) tandem gear pump,
open-center system
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Independent hydraulic reservoir
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“O”-ring face seal connectors
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6-micron vertical spin-on filter
Electrical System
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12-volt system
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90-amp alternator
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Single battery with 190-min . reserve capacity
and 950 CCA
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Dual batteries with 380-min . reserve capacity
and 1,900 CCA
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Positive terminal battery cover
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Blade-type multi-fused circuits
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By-pass start safety cover on starter
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Master disconnect switch
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Jump/auxiliary start terminal
Lights
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Additional halogen work lights (6), 32,500
candlepower each (2 front, 2 rear, and 2 side
docking)
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Turn signal/flashing (2 front and 2 rear)
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Rear stop and tail (2)
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Rear reflectors (2)
Operator’s Station
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Modular-design ROPS/FOPS cab with molded
roof (conforms to SAE J1040): Isolation mounted
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Left and right access
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Slip-resistant steps and ergonomically located
handholds (conform to SAE J185)
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Molded floor mats
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Headliner
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Coat hook
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12-volt outlets (2 cab, 1 canopy)
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Built-in beverage and Thermos bottle holders
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Built-in Operator’s Manual storage compart-
ment with manual
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Interior rearview mirror
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Outside rearview mirrors
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Rotary hand throttle
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Suspended foot throttle
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Tilt steering
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Horn
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Key start switch with electric fuel shutoff
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Electronic anti-theft enabled through monitor
315SJ
Operator’s Station
(continued)
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Engine coolant temperature gauge, illuminated
electronic, with audible warning
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Oil temperature gauge, illuminated electronic,
with audible warning
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Fuel gauge, illuminated electronic
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Digital display of engine hours, engine rpm,
and system voltage
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Monitor system with audible and visual warnings:
Engine air restriction indicator / Low alternator
voltage indicator / Engine oil pressure indicator
with audible warning / Hydraulic filter restric-
tion indicator / Parking brake on/off indicator
with audible warning / Seat belt indicator / Low
brake pressure / Machine diagnostic informa-
tion via 4-pushbutton/LCD operator interface
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Mechanical suspension deluxe vinyl swivel
seat with lumbar adjustment and armrests
(fully adjustable)
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Mechanical suspension deluxe fabric swivel
seat with lumbar adjustment and armrests
(fully adjustable)
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Air suspension deluxe fabric swivel seat with
lumbar adjustment
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Seat belt, 2-in ., with retractor
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Seat belt, 3-in ., with retractor
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Cab: Headliner, dome light, left and right cab
doors, tinted safety glass, windshield wiper
(one rear and one front), front windshield washer,
fresh-air intake, heater/defroster/pressurizer
(40,000-Btu/hr . [11 .7 kW] heater), and 12-volt
outlets (2)
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Air conditioner (26,000-Btu/hr . [7 .6 kW] output
and CFC-free R134a refrigerant)
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AM/FM/weather-band radio
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AM/FM/weather-band radio with CD player
Overall Vehicle
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One-piece unitized construction mainframe
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Vehicle tie-downs (2 front and 2 rear)
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Remote grease bank for front axle
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Heavy-duty front bumper
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450-lb . (204 kg) front counterweight
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700-lb . (317 kg) front counterweight
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1,000-lb . (454 kg) front counterweight
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1,250-lb . (567 kg) front counterweight
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1,450-lb . (657 kg) front counterweight
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Rubber grille bumpers
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Fuel tank, 41 gal . (155 L), ground-level fueling
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Two-position easy-tilt hood
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Extended grille frame
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Removable toolbox with padlock hasp
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Vandal protection for locking monitor, engine
hood, toolbox, hydraulic reservoir, and fuel tank
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Reverse warning alarm
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Sound-reduction package
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Dent-resistant full-coverage rear fenders
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JDLink
TM
wireless communication system
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See dealer for range of heavy-duty, multipurpose,
and coupler buckets and forks .
315SJ BACKHOE LOADER
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Standard equipment
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Optional equipment *See your John Deere dealer for further information .