John Deere

OMLVU12593

Issue F1

Compact Utility Tractors

4100

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating

Replacement Parts

Service Intervals

Service Lubrication

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Electrical

Battery Statement

Service the Battery Safely

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level (Maintenance-Type Battery)

Removing and Installing Battery

Cleaning Battery and Terminals

Using Booster Battery

Replacing Fuses

Replacing Headlight Bulb

Replacing Taillight Bulb

Replacing Warning Light Bulb

Replacing Instrument Panel Light Bulb

Adjusting Head Lights

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storage

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

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Service Electrical


Battery Statement

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead components, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Service the Battery Safely



c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is poisonous and can cause serious burns:

· Wear eye protection and gloves.

· Keep skin protected.

· If electrolyte is swallowed, get medical attention immediately.

· If electrolyte is splashed into eyes, flush immediately with water for 15-30 minutes and get medical attention.

· If electrolyte is splashed onto skin, flush immediately with water and get medical attention if necessary.

The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode:

· Do not smoke near battery.

· Wear eye protection and gloves.

· Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts.

· Remove negative cable first when disconnecting.

· Install negative cable last when connecting.

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level (Maintenance-Type Battery)

NOTE: Add only distilled water to replace normal electrolyte loss.

1. Park the vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Remove battery from vehicle and set it on a level surface.

3. Remove battery cell caps. Make sure cap vents are not plugged.



4. Check electrolyte level. Electrolyte (C) should be approximately halfway between bottom of filler neck (D) and top of plates (E).

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not overfill battery. Electrolyte can overflow when battery is charged and cause damage.


5. Add only distilled water if necessary.

6. Install battery cell caps.

7. Install battery.

Removing and Installing Battery

Removing

1. Park the machine safely. (See Park Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Raise hood.

3. Remove front grille.


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4. Disconnect black negative (-) cable (A) from battery first.

5. Slide red positive terminal cover (B) back and disconnect red positive (+) cable (C).

6. Remove battery hold-down assembly.

· Remove hex nuts (D), bushings (E), threaded rods (F) and bracket (G)

7. Remove battery.

Installing

1. Install battery into tractor.

2. Check manifold caps to be sure vent holes are open.

3. Connect positive (+) cable to battery first, then negative (-) cable.

4. Apply petroleum jelly on battery terminals to help prevent corrosion.

5. Install battery hold-down assembly. Do not overtighten.

6. Install front grille.

7. Lower hood.

Cleaning Battery and Terminals

1. Disconnect and remove battery.

2. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution into the cells.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion.

6. Install battery.

Using Booster Battery

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. Warm to 16 degrees C (60 degrees F).

Do not connect the negative (-) booster cable to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect at a good ground location away from the discharged battery.


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A - Booster Battery

B - Disabled Vehicle Battery

1. Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery (A) positive (+) post (C).

2. Connect the other end of positive (+) booster cable to the disabled vehicle battery (B) positive (+) post (D).

3. Connect negative (-) booster cable to booster battery negative (-) post (E).

4. Connect the other end (F) of negative (-) booster cable to a metal part of the disabled machine frame away from battery.

5. Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine for several minutes.

6. Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact reverse order: negative cable first and then the positive cable.

Replacing Fuses

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The electrical system may be damaged if incorrect replacement fuses are used. Replace the bad fuse with a fuse of the same amp rating.


1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Raise hood.


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3. Squeeze ends of fuse holder cover (A) to remove.

4. Identify fuses:


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Location

Circuit

Fuse Size

B

Engine Glow Plugs and Starter

10 amp

C

Accessories

10 amp

D

Flasher, Warning Lamps

15 amp

E

Headlight and Taillight Lamps

20 amp


5. Pull defective fuse from socket.

6. Push new fuse into socket.

7. Install fuse holder cover.

8. Lower hood.

Replacing Headlight Bulb

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not touch glass headlight bulb with bare skin or bulb may fail prematurely. Use gloves or a cloth when inspecting or replacing the bulb.


1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Raise hood.

3. Remove clips holding front grille to frame.


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4. Carefully remove grille (A) from mounting studs (B). Move top of grille forward.

5. Disconnect wire harness (C) from defective headlight bulb assembly.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Halogen lightbulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may shatter if the glass is scratched or dropped. Wear eye protection and handle bulb with care when replacing.

6. Rotate bulb assembly to remove from housing socket.

7. Install new bulb assembly into housing socket and rotate to lock in place.

8. Connect wire harness to bulb assembly.

9. Check operation of headlights.

10. Install grille.

11. Lower hood.

Replacing Taillight Bulb

NOTE: Taillight can be serviced by removing the rear assembly lens only. Warning light can be serviced by removing the front or rear assembly lens.

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)


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2. Remove two screws (A) and lens (B) from the warning light/taillight assembly.


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3. Pull bulb (C) to remove. Do not twist bulb.

4. Push new bulb into socket.

5. Check operation of taillights.

6. Install lens.

Replacing Warning Light Bulb

NOTE: Warning light can be serviced by removing the front or rear assembly lens.

Light assembly on left side of ROPS is a combination warning light/taillight.

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)


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2. Remove two screws (A) and lens (B) from warning light assembly.


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3. Push down and rotate bulb (C) to remove.

4. Push new bulb into socket and rotate to lock in place.

5. Check operation of warning lights.

6. Install lens.

Replacing Instrument Panel Light Bulb

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)


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2. Remove four screws (A) from instrument panel housing. Carefully move housing rearward.


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3. Identify defective bulb location.

4. Remove bulb holder (B) from instrument panel socket. Do not twist.

5. Push new bulb (C) into socket.

6. Install bulb holder into instrument panel.

7. Check operation of lights.

8. Install instrument panel housing.

Adjusting Head Lights

1. Park machine safely on a level surface at least 5m (15 ft) away from a flat vertical surface. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Turn on head lights.

3. Raise hood.


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4. Remove clips (A).

5. Carefully remove grille from mounting studs. Move top of grille forward.

NOTE: Do not remove clips (B) when making a head light adjustment.


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6. Adjust head lights to a desirable operating position:

· Turn screw (C) counterclockwise or screw (D) clockwise to adjust light beam up.

· Turn screw (C) clockwise or screw (D) counterclockwise to adjust light beam down.

· Turn screw (E) clockwise to adjust light beam toward center of tractor or counterclockwise to adjust light beam away from center of tractor.

7. Install grille.

8. Check operation of lights.

9. Repeat procedure if additional adjustment is required.

10. Lower hood.