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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).

Refill Capacities
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

Service Intervals
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

Replacement Parts
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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