Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
2 Identification Views
2.1 Identification View
3 Introduction to the Vehicle
3.1 Standard Tractor and Options
3.2 Accessories
4 Safety
4.1 Recognize Safety Information
4.2 Understand Signal Words
4.3 Follow Safety Instructions
4.4 Prepare for Emergencies
4.5 Wear Protective Clothing
4.6 Protect Against Noise
4.7 Fire Prevention
4.8 Handle Fuel Safely?Avoid Fires
4.9 Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
4.10 In Case of Fire
4.11 Operator Ability
4.12 Use Seat Belt Properly
4.13 Heated and Ventilated Operator?s Seat
4.14 Vibration
4.15 Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
4.16 Operating the Tractor Safely
4.17 Transport in the Field and on the Road
4.18 Read Operator?s Manuals for ISOBUS Controllers
4.19 Avoid Backover Accidents
4.20 Keep Riders Off Machine
4.21 Passenger Seat
4.22 Use Safety Lights and Devices
4.23 Work in Clean Area
4.24 Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals – Cab Category 1, 2, 3, and 4 According to EN 15695-1
4.25 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
4.26 Limited Use in Forestry Operation
4.27 Support Machine Properly
4.28 Transport Tractor Safely
4.29 Park Machine Safely
4.30 Work in Clean Area
4.31 Handling Batteries Safely
4.32 Prevent Battery Explosions
4.33 Work In Ventilated Area
4.34 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
4.35 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
4.36 Welding Near Electronic Control Units
4.37 Practice Safe Maintenance
4.38 Use Proper Tools
4.39 Prevent Machine Runaway
4.40 Service Drive Belts Safely
4.41 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
4.42 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
4.43 Check/Replace Hydraulic Hoses
4.44 Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
4.45 Avoid Hot Exhaust
4.46 Clean Exhaust Filter Safely
4.47 Service Cooling System Safely
4.48 Service Accumulator Systems Safely
4.49 Service Tires Safely
4.50 Follow Tire Recommendations
4.51 Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts
4.52 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
5 Safety Decals
5.1 Pictorial Safety Signs
5.2 Replace Safety Signs
5.3 Operator?s Manual Decal
5.4 On Board Fire Extinguisher – EAEU Only
5.5 Shields Decal
5.6 Passenger Seat Decal
5.7 Electric Line Contact Decal
5.8 Do Not Ride Decal
5.9 Platform Ladder Decal
5.10 Battery Tray Decals
5.11 Steering and Tread Adjust Decal
5.12 Air Spring Level System Decal
5.13 Wheel Hardware Decal
5.14 Lift Bracket Decal
5.15 Air System Decal
5.16 Emergency Exit
6 Transport
6.1 Driving on Public Roads
6.2 Ballast
6.3 Transport Lock Switch
6.4 Transporting the Tractor
6.5 Towing the Tractor
6.6 Front Tow Hitch Access
6.7 Trailer Use Constraints
6.8 Trailer Hitch
6.9 Public Road Trailer Lights Connection
6.10 Check Tow Hitch for Wear
6.11 Towed Mass
7 Controls and Instruments
7.1 Tractor Controls
7.2 Multi-Function Lever
7.3 CommandARM?
7.4 Dashboard Controls
7.5 Display System
7.6 B-Post Switches
7.7 Outside Mirror Control Switch
7.8 Secondary Brake Lever
7.9 Controls at Cab Floor
7.10 Heater and Air Conditioning Controls
8 Operator’s Cab
8.1 Emergency Exit
8.2 Roll-Over Protective Structure
8.3 Cab Classification According to EN 15695-1 (when Applying Plant Protection Products and Liquid Fertilizers)
8.4 Air Quality in the Cab
8.5 Category 1 Pressurized Cab Option
8.6 Category 4 Pressurized Cab Option
8.7 Before First Use of the Category 4 Filter
8.8 Key Switch
8.9 Adjust Steering Wheel
8.10 Outside Mirror Control Switch
8.11 Operate Horn and Turn Signals
8.12 Operate Lights
8.13 IBS – Turn Signal Control Buttons
8.14 IBS – Flash to Pass Control Button
8.15 Wiper Switch
8.16 Service Brake Pedal
8.17 Corner Post Display
8.18 Corner Post Display Features
8.19 Hazard Warning Lights, Beacon Lights, and Transport Lock Switch
8.20 Secondary Brake Lever
8.21 Steering Mode Switches
8.22 Tread Adjust Switches
8.23 Ladder Switch
8.24 Throttle Control
8.25 Power Sockets
8.26 Service ADVISOR? Socket
8.27 Dome Light
8.28 Fan and Air Louvers
8.29 Heater
8.30 Air Conditioning System
8.31 Tips on Using Air Conditioning System
8.32 Microphone and Sun Blind – Deluxe Cab
8.33 Microphone, Sun Blind, Reading Light, and Speakers – Premium Cab
8.34 Opening Windows
8.35 Storage Rack
8.36 Operator’s Seat – Premium Cab
8.37 Operator’s Seat – Deluxe Cab
8.38 CommandARM? ? Adjust Height
8.39 Seat Belts
8.40 Passenger Seat – Premium Cab
8.41 Passenger Seat – Deluxe Cab
9 Break-in Period
9.1 Break-In Checks?First 100 Hours
10 Prestarting Checks
10.1 Check Engine Oil Level
10.2 Check Fuel Filter
10.3 Check Engine Coolant Level
10.4 Check Hydrostatic and Hydraulic Oil Level
10.5 Filling Fuel Tank
10.6 Fill Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
10.7 Check Tires For Damage And Correct Inflation Pressure?Daily
10.8 Lubricating Suspension Assemblies
11 Operating the Tractor
11.1 Prevent Tractor Runaway
11.2 Tractor Informational Decals
11.3 Start Engine
11.4 Cold Weather Starting
11.5 Warming the Engine
11.6 Idling Engine
11.7 Aftertreatment Indicators Overview
11.8 Required Machine Stop Warning
11.9 Exhaust Filter System (Final Tier 4 and Stage V Engines)
11.10 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System Overview
11.11 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System (Final Tier 4 and Stage V Engines)
11.12 Operate the Engine (Final Tier 4 and Stage V Engines)
11.13 Solution Command System Panel
11.14 Operate Warning Lights
11.15 Drive Tractor
11.16 Operate Slip Control
11.17 Reduce Travel Speed
11.18 Verify Proper Operation of Parking Brake
11.19 Driving Introduction
11.20 Park the Tractor
11.21 Stop Engine
11.22 Battery Cut-Off Switch
11.23 Hand Washing Tank
11.24 Transport Compartment
11.25 John Deere 4640 Universal Display
11.26 USB Drive
11.27 Capture Screen Shots
11.28 Exhaust Filter Cleaning and Field Cruise Option
11.29 Hydraulic Tread Width Adjust (Option)
11.30 Vehicle Setup
11.31 Rear Wheel Jog Mode
11.32 Vehicle Calibration
12 Working with the Tractor
12.1 Third Party Implement Installation
12.2 Third Party Rear View Camera Connection
12.3 Filling Hydraulic Drive Pumps for the First Time
13 Electrical System Service
13.1 Basic Electrical Component Handling / Precautions For Vehicles Equipped With Computer Controlled Systems
13.2 Safety Rules When Replacing Halogen Bulbs
13.3 Replacing Front Grille Light Bulbs
13.4 Replace Driving Light Bulbs
13.5 Replace Cab, Front and Rear Work Lights?Halogen Bulb
13.6 Replacing Front and Rear Warning Light Bulb
13.7 Replace Interior Convenience Light
13.8 Replace B?Post Light Bulb
13.9 Adjusting Headlights
13.10 Safeguarding Alternator and Regulator
13.11 Remote Battery Terminals
13.12 Indicating Fuse Ratings
13.13 Replacing Fuses and Relays
14 Wheels and Tires
14.1 Service Tires Safely
14.2 Follow Tire Recommendations
14.3 Use Proper Lifting Equipment
14.4 Wheel Load and Tire Pressure
14.5 Explanations of Indications on Agricultural Tires
14.6 VF380/90R46 Tire Technical Specifications
14.7 VF380/90R46 Tire Technical Specifications
14.8 VF480/80R46 Tire Technical Specifications
14.9 480/80R46 Tire Technical Specifications
14.10 VF520/85R42 Tire Technical Specifications
14.11 520/85R42 Tire Technical Specifications
14.12 620/70R38 Tires Technical Specifications
14.13 Check Tires For Damage And Correct Inflation Pressure?Daily
14.14 Attach Lift Bracket
14.15 Tighten Wheel Hardware
14.16 Check Front Axle Toe-In
14.17 Check Rear Axle Toe-In
14.18 Adjust Front and Rear Axle Toe-In
15 Batteries
15.1 Prevent Acid Burns
15.2 Servicing Batteries
15.3 Prevent Battery Explosions
15.4 Preventing Battery Damage
15.5 Disconnect Battery
16 Chassis
16.1 Raise the Hood
16.2 Attach Lift Bracket
16.3 Tread Widths
16.4 Set Manual Tread Width Option
16.5 Adjust Tread Adjust Shims and Axle Caps – Manual Option
16.6 Hydraulic Tread Width Adjust (Option)
16.7 Adjust Tread Adjust Shims and Axle Caps – Hydraulic Option
16.8 Using Auto Air Spring Leveling System
16.9 Remove and Install Service Brake Caliper
16.10 Start-Up Procedure After Brake System Repair
16.11 Tow Tractor
16.12 Front Tow Hitch Access
16.13 Bleeding Service Brakes
16.14 Wheel Chocks?If Equipped
17 Accessories
17.1 Fender Extensions
17.2 Multi Power Outlet Strip
17.3 Field Office
17.4 Smoker Package
17.5 Crop Protection Shield Package
18 Fuels, Lubricants and Coolants
18.1 Diesel Fuel
18.2 Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
18.3 Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
18.4 Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives
18.5 Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
18.6 Biodiesel Fuel
18.7 Testing Diesel Fuel
18.8 Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
18.9 Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
18.10 John Deere COOL-GARD? II Coolant Extender
18.11 Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
18.12 Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate
18.13 Testing Coolant Freeze Point
18.14 John Deere Break-In Plus? Engine Oil ? Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V
18.15 Diesel Engine Oil ? Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V
18.16 Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals ? Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, and Stage V Engines
18.17 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ? Use in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Equipped Engines
18.18 Storing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
18.19 Refilling Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
18.20 Testing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
18.21 Disposal of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
18.22 Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Drive Oil
18.23 Planetary Hub Oil
18.24 Grease
18.25 Suspension and Steering Grease
18.26 Drive Shaft Grease
18.27 Oil Filters
18.28 Fuel Filters
18.29 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
18.30 Lubricant Storage
18.31 Mixing of Lubricants
19 Lubrication and Maintenance
19.1 Required Emission-Related Information
19.2 Using High Pressure Washers
19.3 Lubrication and Periodic Servicing
19.4 General Information Regarding Condition of Vehicle
19.5 Check/Replace Hydraulic Hoses
19.6 Opening the Hood
19.7 Access to Battery
19.8 Access to Fuses
19.9 Important Instructions Regarding Alternator
19.10 After the First 10 Hours
19.11 After the First 50 Hours
19.12 After the First 100 Hours
19.13 As Required
19.14 Service Sequences?Overview
19.15 Service?Daily or Every 10 Hours
19.16 Service?Weekly
19.17 Service?Annually
19.18 Service?Every 250 Hours
19.19 Service?Every 400 Hours
19.20 Service?Every 500 Hours
19.21 Service?Every 1000 Hours
19.22 Service?Every 1500 Hours
19.23 Service?Every 2000 Hours
19.24 Service?Every 3000 Hours
19.25 Service?Every 4500 Hours
19.26 Service?Every 6000 Hours
20 Service?Daily or Every 10 Hours
20.1 Check Engine Oil Level
20.2 Check Hydrostatic and Hydraulic Oil Level
20.3 Check Engine Coolant Level
20.4 Check Fuel Filter
20.5 Check Air Springs
20.6 Checking Lights
20.7 Lubricate Suspension Assemblies
20.8 Other Service Jobs
21 Service?Weekly
21.1 Cab Doors and Seal check
21.2 Clean Cab Interior
22 Service?Annually
22.1 Check Front Axle Toe-In
22.2 Check Rear Axle Toe-In
22.3 Clean Tractor and Coat Exposed Surfaces
22.4 Inspect Hydro Isolators
22.5 Replace Air Dryer Cartridge
22.6 Inspect Seat Belt
22.7 Replace Cab Air Filters
22.8 Inspect Engine Drive Belt
22.9 Check Coolant using Coolant Test Strips
23 Service?Every 250 Hours
23.1 Check Implement Skid Hardware
23.2 Service Battery
23.3 Checking the Neutral Start Circuit
23.4 Tighten Wheel Hardware
23.5 Check Crankcase Ventilation Tube
23.6 Replace Cab External Filters Safely
23.7 Change Cab Roof Air Filters for Category 1 Air Systems
23.8 Change Cab Internal Recirculated Air Filters for Tractors Equipped with Category 4 Air System Option
23.9 Examine External Category 4 Filter and Housing
23.10 Check Air Intake Hoses
23.11 Check Engine Drive Belt for Wear
23.12 Check Oil Level in Planetary Hubs
23.13 Inspect Service Brake Components
23.14 Check Emergency Steering Pump Operation
23.15 Check Parking Brake System
23.16 Check Axle Gap Adjustment
23.17 Change Engine Oil
23.18 Change Engine Oil Filter Element
23.19 Lubricate Steering Cylinder Ball Joints
23.20 Lubricate Drive Shaft
23.21 Check Diagnostic Trouble Codes
24 Service?Every 400 Hours
24.1 Replace Cab External Filters Safely
24.2 Changing Category 4 Cab External Air Filter
25 Service?Every 500 Hours
25.1 Change Fuel Filters
25.2 Check Engine Ground Connection
25.3 Check Cab Ground Connection
25.4 Checking Battery Ground
25.5 Change Hydrostatic and Hydraulic Filters
25.6 Change Hydraulic Oil
25.7 Change Oil in Planetary Hubs
26 Service?Every 1000 Hours
26.1 Checking Viscous Fan
27 Service?Every 1500 Hours
27.1 Change Crankcase Vent Filter
27.2 Change Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Unit Filter
27.3 Replace Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Header Suction Screen
28 Service?Every 2000 Hours
28.1 Checking Engine Valve Clearance
28.2 Service Intervals for Engine Coolant
28.3 Change Engine Coolant
29 Service?Every 3000 Hours (Or Every 3 Years)
29.1 Service Intervals for Engine Coolant
30 Service?Every 6000 Hours (Or Every 6 Years)
30.1 Service Intervals for Engine Coolant
31 Service?As Required
31.1 Replace Cab External Filters Safely
31.2 Changing Category 4 Cab External Air Filter
31.3 Clean Primary Filter Element
31.4 Secondary (Safety) Element
31.5 Install Primary Filter Element
31.6 Clean Cooling Package
31.7 Clean Auxiliary Hydraulic Oil Cooler
31.8 Check Fuel Filter
31.9 Cleaning Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
31.10 Operator’s Seat
31.11 Prevent Battery Explosions
31.12 Check Battery Specific Gravity
31.13 Starter Motor
31.14 Remove and Install Drive Belt
31.15 Fuses and Relays
31.16 Bleed Fuel System
31.17 Adjust Tread Adjust Shims and Axle Caps – Manual Option
31.18 Adjust Tread Adjust Shims and Axle Caps – Hydraulic Option
32 Storage
32.1 Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Chemicals, Including Pesticides
32.2 Storage for a Long Period
32.3 Remove Tractor from Storage
33 Specifications
33.1 Tractor Specifications
33.2 Tractor Dimensions
33.3 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
33.4 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
33.5 Sound Level
33.6 Physical Operating Conditions
33.7 Tractor Design Life
33.8 Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas
33.9 Bluetooth? Compliance Information
33.10 Identification Numbers
34 John Deere Keeps You On The Job
34.1 John Deere Parts
34.2 The Right Tools
34.3 Well-Trained Technicians
34.4 Prompt Service
34.5 Technical Information
35 Index
