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John Deere 4230 Maintenance
The
John Deere 4230 is a Generation 2 series row crop tractor. This model was
manufactured from 1973 to 1977. The JD 4230 powerline system components: John
Deere 4 cycle 6-cylinder diesel engine and 16x6 Quad-Range partial power shift
and synchronized transmission, or 8x4 full power shift transmission, and 8x2
Syncro Range partially synchronized transmission.
A 404 cu.in (6.6 L) engine power rating is 111 hp (80.5 kW) at 2200 rpm.
Maximum forward speed - 20.5 mph (33 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 10.5
mph (16.9 km/h).
The closed center hydraulic system includes a piston pump with a rated
fluid flow of 23 gal/min (87 l/min). The hydraulic system pressure is
170 bar (2500 psi). The John Deere 4230 is fitted with 11.0x16 or
9.5Lx15 front tires and 18.4x26 or 23.1x26 rear tires. The wheelbase is
104" (2640 mm). The tractor can be equipped with the following front end
loaders: John Deere 148 loader with a lift capacity to maximum height of
3100 lbs (1405 kg), or John Deere 158 loader with a lift capacity to
full height of 3800 lbs (1725 kg).
Engine oil capacity, gal (L) |
4.3 (16.0) Diesel or 3.0 (11.4) Gasoline |
Engine coolant capacity (with Cab), gal (L) |
6.5 (24.6) |
Engine coolant capacity (w/o Cab), gal (L) |
6.0 (22.7) |
Hydraulic system capacity (Sincro-range transmission), gal (L) |
16.0 (60.6) |
Hydraulic system capacity (Quad-range transmission), gal (L) |
16.0 (60.6) |
Hydraulic system capacity (Power-shift transmission), gal (L) |
15.5 (58.7) |
Front axle oil capacity, gal (L) |
4.5 (17.0) |
Final drive housing oil capacity (Hi-Crop), qts (L) |
2.25 (2.1) |
Recommended Oil and Fluid |
Engine oil type |
Torq-Gard Supreme, SAE 10W-30, 10W-20, 5W-20. API Service category CD, SD |
Engine coolant type |
Cool-Gard Premix Coolant |
Hydraulic/Transmission fluid type |
JD 303 Special-Purpose Oil |
Front axle oil type |
JD 303 Special-Purpose Oil |
Final drive housing oil type (Hi-Crop) |
GL-4 Gear Lubricant |
Check hydraulic/transmission fluid level |
Every 100 hours |
Lubricate axle hub bearings |
Every 100 hours |
Change engine oil |
Every 100 hours |
Replace engine oil filter |
Every 200 hours |
Replace hydraulic/transmission oil filter (Quad-range) |
Every 200 hours |
Inspect and adjust fan belt |
Every 200 hours |
Check final drive housing oil level |
Every 200 hours |
Clean cab air filters |
Every 200 hours |
Clean battery and check electrolyte level |
Every 200 hours |
Change engine fuel filter (diesel) |
Every 600 hours |
Check and service engine air filters |
Every 600 hours |
Check injection timing (diesel) |
Every 600 hours |
Clean spark plug (gasoline) |
Every 600 hours |
Replace hydraulic/transmission oil filter (Powershift) |
Every 600 hours |
Check and adjust engine idling |
Every 600 hours |
Check and adjust valve clearance |
Every 600 hours |
Change hydraulic/transmission fluid |
Every 1200 hours |
Replace primary engine air filter |
Every 1200 hours |
Replace secondary engine air filter |
Every 1200 hours |
Replace cab air filters |
Every 1200 hours |
Clean hydraulic pump valve filter |
Every 1200 hours |
Clean and adjust wheel bearings |
Every 1200 hours |
Change final drive housing oil (Hi-crop) |
Every 1200 hours |
Flush cooling system and add new coolant |
Every 2000 hours |
Engine oil filter part number |
AR43634 (Diesel), AR26350 (Gas) |
Engine fuel filter part number |
AR50041 (Diesel), AR50141 (Gas) |
Primary engine air filter part number |
AR79941 |
Secondary engine air filter part number |
AR79942 |
Cab recirculation air filter part number |
RE12793, RE67830 |
Cab fresh air filter part number |
R60846, R65450 |
Hydraulic/transmission oil filter part number |
AR75603 (2WD), AR98098 (FWD) |
Hydraulic filter element part number |
R27173 |
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