John Deere 1640 | 1840 | 2040 | 2040S | TM-4363 Technical Manual PDF | English | 1,256 Pages

Know your John Deere before you start the repair

TM-4363 technical manual · English · 1,256 pages · August 1986 edition

Prepare your next workshop job with technical documentation for John Deere 1640, 1840, 2040 and 2040S tractors. This PDF manual covers specifications, special tools, diagnosis and testing across the electrical system, power train, steering, brakes and hydraulics, alongside the general service and cab sections listed below.

Whether you are tracing a wiring fault, investigating a Hi-Lo shift problem or preparing hydraulic pressure tests, start with the relevant section rather than relying on generic tractor advice.

Models covered

• John Deere 1640
• John Deere 1840
• John Deere 2040
• John Deere 2040S (also written 2040 S in the source)

Check your tractor’s configuration and serial number before purchase. The contents distinguish transmission, steering and lifting-capacity variants, with a separate hydraulic control valve group for tractors manufactured in Spain.

Detailed table of contents

Section 10 — General

• Group 00 — Specifications and special tools
• Group 05 — Pre-delivery, delivery and after-sales inspections
• Group 10 — Lubrication and periodic service
• Group 15 — Engine and tractor tune-up
• Group 20 — Tractor separation: tractors without increased lifting capacity
• Group 25 — Tractor separation: tractors with increased lifting capacity

Section 20 — Engine

• Group 00 — Specifications
• Group 05 — Radiator

Section 30 — Fuel and air intake system

• Group 00 — Specifications and special tools
• Group 05 — Diagnosing malfunctions
• Group 10 — Fuel tank and water trap
• Group 15 — Cold weather starting aids
• Group 20 — Speed control linkage
• Group 25 — Air cleaner

Section 40 — Electrical system

• Group 00 — Specifications and special tools
• Group 05 — Description, diagnosing malfunctions and tests
• Group 10 — Wiring harnesses
• Group 15 — Controls and instruments
• Group 20 — Lighting system
• Group 25 — Wiring diagrams
• Group 30 — Starting motor
• Group 35 — Alternator

Section 50 — Power train

• Group 00 — Specifications and special tools
• Group 05 — Description, operation and lubricating system
• Group 10 — Clutch operating linkages
• Group 15 — Engine clutches
• Group 20 — Hi-Lo shift unit
• Group 25 — Creeper transmission
• Group 30 — Transmission shift linkage
• Group 35 — Synchronized transmission and transmission oil pump
• Group 40 — Collar shift transmission and transmission oil pump
• Group 45 — Differential
• Group 50 — Final drives
• Group 55 — Independent PTO
• Group 60 — Continuous-running PTO
• Group 61 — Front PTO
• Group 65 — Mechanical front wheel drive

Section 60 — Steering system and brakes

• Group 00 — Specifications and special tools
• Group 05 — Hydrostatic steering: operating pressure 12,000 kPa / 120 bar / 1,740 psi
• Group 06 — Hydrostatic steering: operating pressure 15,000 kPa / 150 bar / 2,180 psi
• Group 10 — Power steering
• Group 15 — Manual steering
• Group 20 — Brakes

Section 70 — Hydraulic system

• Group 00 — Specifications and special tools
• Group 05 — Description, diagnosing malfunctions and pressure tests
• Group 10 — Oil reservoir, filter, valves and oil cooler
• Group 15 — Hydraulic pumps
• Group 20 — Rockshaft
• Group 21 — Front hitch
• Group 25 — Selective control valves: spool type
• Group 30 — Selective control valves: poppet valve type
• Group 35 — Hose couplers
• Group 40 — Remote cylinder
• Group 45 — Selective control valves for tractors manufactured in Spain

Section 80 — Miscellaneous

• Group 00 — Specifications and special tools
• Group 05 — Front axle
• Group 10 — Belt pulley
• Group 15 — Front and rear wheels
• Group 20 — Axle trailer hitch

Section 90 — Operator’s cab

• Group 00 — Specifications and special tools
• Group 05 — Air conditioning system
• Group 10 — Cab ventilation and heating
• Group 15 — Operator’s seats
• Group 20 — OPU cab
• Group 25 — SG2 cab
• Group 30 — Roll guard

Document details and delivery

• Brand: John Deere
• Models: 1640, 1840, 2040 and 2040S
• Document: technical / workshop service manual
• Reference: TM-4363
• Edition: August 1986
• Language: English, not a French translation
• Length: 1,256 pages
• Format: digital PDF

Source publication: Deere & Company, European Office, D 68 Mannheim. All rights reserved. Printed in Germany (F 5), as stated in the supplied contents.

This is technical workshop documentation, not simply an operator’s handbook. The engine section in the supplied contents lists specifications and the radiator; do not assume it includes a complete engine overhaul manual.

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