John Deere Tractor 4640

Avoid unnecessary engine idling during first 100 hours.

Drive belt tensions checked and adjusted.

Cooling system and air intake system hoses and hose clamps checked for tightness.

Engine oil and filter changed after first 100 hours.

Transmission-hydraulic system filter or filters changed after first 50 hours.

Wheel, rim, and axle bolts checked and tightened.

Drain, flush, and refill cooling system as instructed on page 104

Replace coolant filter element as instructed on page 105. When filling system with new coolant, use a Precharge Element

Replace primary and secondary air cleaner elements at least once a year. See page 96

Upload a photo of the new transmission filter element installed

Enter the transmission-hydraulic system oil level

Breather filter inside filler cap washed and dried

Tension of alternator and compressor belts checked

3-point hitch lift arms (A) and center link (B) lubricated

Recirculated air filter cleaned

Loose bolts inspected and retightened

Lubricate front axle pivot pins

Lubricate front wheel bearings (ONLY in extremely wet conditions)

Lubricate wide-swing drawbar (if equipped)

Check fuel pump sediment bowl for sediment or water

Check fuel filters for sediment or water

Warning: This maintenance check requires trained personnel with PPE!

Has your John Deere dealer cleaned filter in main hydraulic pump?

Have you disassembled front wheel bearings (except power front-wheel drive) and cleaned parts in a safe solvent?

Have you packed bearings with wheel bearing grease specified on page 80?

Have you reassembled and tightened nut until slight drag is felt when wheel is turned?

Have you backed nut off to insert cotter pin in first hole?

Have you removed drain plug from transmission case and drained out oil?

On QUAD-RANGE tractors, have you also removed plug from clutch housing?