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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).
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 |
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 |
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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