Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
Technical Manual TM-1093 strips the John Deere 690B, JD690-B excavator down to its individual castings and builds it back up, and the John Deere 690b, jd690-b technical manual pdf runs 628 pages doing it. Wiring diagrams trace the charging and starting circuits back through the gauge cluster and the switches behind it. System testing takes up the longest stretch of the book, pairing hydraulic schematics with analyzer procedures that walk the rotary manifold leakage test and the relief valve checks to a pass or fail number, not a shrug. Set the boom relief at 3000 psi (20 685 kPa), verify the 5 in. (127 mm) boom cylinder bore before you order a seal kit, and check crowd and bucket rod diameter at 3.25 in. (83 mm). Bookmarks and searchable text put you in the right section in seconds.
What's Inside This John Deere 690B, JD690-B Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General | 11-54 | Specifications, Predelivery, Delivery, And After-Sale Services, Lubrication |
| Engine | 55-162 | Engine Removal and Installation, Basic Engine, Engine Lubrication System, Engine Cooling System, Fuel System |
| Electrical System | 163-252 | Batteries, Charging System, Starting System, Gauges and Switches, Heating and Air Conditioning |
| Power Train | 253-286 | Undercarriage, Track Drive, Swing Drive |
| Hydraulic System | 287-392 | Main Hydraulic Pump, Hydraulic Motors, Control Valve and Linkage, Pilot Controls |
| Miscellaneous Components | 393-446 | Tracks and Track Rollers, Boom and Bucket, Counterweight and Rear Bumper |
| System Testing | 447-584 | Diagnosis and Testing, Engine Testing, Electrical System Testing, Heating and Air Conditioning Testing, Hydraulic System Testing |
| Hydraulic System Analyzer | 585-622 | Pretest Inspection, Operational Checks, System Relief Valves Test, Rotary Manifold Leakage Test |
| Index | 623-628 | Alphabetical Index, Maintenance and Service Topics |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Boom cylinder bore | 5 in. (127 mm) | p. 12 |
| Boom cylinder rod diameter | 2.75 in. (70 mm) | p. 12 |
| Boom relief valve pressure | 3000 psi (20 685 kPa) (210.9 kg/cm²) and 3750 psi (25 856 kPa) (263.6 kg/cm²) | p. 11 |
| Crowd relief valve pressure | 3000 psi (20 685 kPa) (210.9 kg/cm²) | p. 11 |
| Valve protrusion (new parts) | 0.024 to 0.038 in. (0.61 to 0.97 mm) | p. 60 |
| Maximum valve recess | 0.006 in. (0.15 mm) | p. 60 |
| Nominal depth of gear track cut | 0.008 inch (0.20 mm) | p. 289 |
| Maximum depth of gear track cut | 0.015 inch (0.38 mm) | p. 289 |
| Rotary manifold leakage limit (drain line port) | 2.0 gpm (8 L/min.) | p. 579 |
| Rotary manifold leakage limit (right-hand ports) | 0.5 gpm (2 L/min.) | p. 579 |
| Sprocket cap screw torque | 240 ± 24 lb-ft (325 ± 33 N·m) | p. 404 |
| Engine Gross Power (@ 2400 rpm) | 141 hp (105.1 kW) | p. 11 |




















