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John Deere 4240S Maintenance

John Deere 4240S is 4WD (4x4) farm tractor. This model manufactured from 1981 to 1984. The John Deere 4240S driveline includes a 4-stroke 6-cylinder turbo diesel engine and 16-speed Quad Range transmission, or 12-speed Synchro Range transmission.

A 7.6 L engine power is 132 Hp and a maximum torque is 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) at 1400 rpm. The maximum forward speed - 18.8 mph (30.3 kph), max. reverse speed - 10.5 mph (16.9 kph).

The closed center hydraulic system used a piston pump with fluid flow rate of 25.4 gpm. The hydraulic system pressure is 2250 psi. The John Deere 4240S tractor equpped with 6.5x14 front tire and 18.0-30 rear tire. The wheelbase is 104" (2640 mm), and operating weight is 11600 lbs (5260 kg).

Refill Capacities
Engine oil capacity, gal (L) 4.0 (15.1)
Engine coolant capacity, gal (L) 7.5 (28.5)
Hydraulic system capacity (Syncro-range transmission), gal (L) 13.0 (49.2)
Hydraulic system capacity (Quad-range transmission), gal (L) 13.0 (49.2)
Front axle oil capacity, gal (L) 4.0 (15.1)

Recommended Oil and Fluid
Engine oil type Torq-Gard Supreme, SAE 15W-30, 15W-40, 5W-20. API Service category CD, SC
Engine coolant type Cool-Gard Premix Coolant
Hydraulic/Transmission fluid type Hy-Gard, Low Viscosity Hy-Gard, JDM J20A, Quatrol
Front axle oil type Hy-Gard, Low Viscosity Hy-Gard, JDM J20A, Quatrol

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 Every 200 hours
Inspect and adjust alternator belt Every 200 hours
Check front axle 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 Every 600 hours
Check and service engine air filters Every 600 hours
Check injection timing 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
Change front axle oil 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 and adjust wheel bearings Every 1200 hours
Clean hydraulic pump valve filter Every 1200 hours
Flush cooling system and add new coolant Every 2000 hours

Replacement Parts
Engine oil filter part number AR43634
Engine fuel filter part number AR50041
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 R65450
Hydraulic/transmission oil filter part number AR98098
Hydraulic filter element part number R27173

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