Specifications, Service and Repair of Farm and Lawn Tractors

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John Deere 4300 Attachments

John Deere 4300 Front End Loader

430 Loader Specifications

Type of Attachment - Front End Loader
Compatibility - John Deere 4300
Bucket Width - 1550 mm (61 in.)
Bucket Length - 618 mm (24.3 in.)
Bucket Mass - 86 kg (189 lb)
Hydraulic System Rated Flow - 32.6 L/Min (8.6 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - 17.2 MPA (2494 psi)
Maximum Lift Height To Pivot Pin - 2575 mm (101.4 in.)
Bucket Level Clearance - 2375 mm (93.5 in.)
Bucket Dumped Clearance - 1989 mm (78.3 in.)
430 Loader Overall Length - 3187 mm (125.5 in.)
Digging Depth - 155 mm (6 in.)
Reach At Max Lift Height - 651 mm (25.6 in.)
Bucket Reach on Ground - 1460 mm (57.5 in.)
Max Dump Angle - 45°
Max Dump Angle at Ground - 130°
Max Rollback Angle - 30°
Rollback Angle at Full Height (SAE) - 64°
Overall Height In Carry Position - 1385 mm (54.5 in.)
Lift Capacity To Max Height at Pivot Point - 572 kg (1258 lb)
Lift Capacity To Max Height - 475 kg (1045 lb)
Lift Capacity To 1.5 m (59 in.) at Pivot Point - 883 kg (1943 lb)
Lift Capacity To 1.5 m (59 in.) - 765 kg (1687 lb)
Lift Capacity With Forklift to Max Height - 345 kg (760 lb)
Breakout Force At Pivot Point - 14676 N (3299 lb force)
Breakout Force At 500 mm (19.7 in.) Forward of Pivot Point - 10750 N (2417 lb force)
Bucket Rollback Force At Max Height - 9587 N (2155 lb force)
Bucket Rollback Force At 1.5 m (59 in.) Lift Height - 14898 N (3349 lb force)
Bucket Rollback Force At Ground Level Line - 13293 N (2988 lb force)

420 Loader Specifications

Type of Attachment - Front End Loader
Compatibility - JD 4300
420 Loader Height (to pin) - 87,6 in. (2,22 m)
Clearance, dumped bucket - 66,1 in. (1,67 m)
Dump reach - 30,3 in. (0,76 m)
Dump angle - 43
Reach at ground - 53,6 in. (1,36 m)
Rollback angle - 23
Breakout force (at 0,8 m) - 2693 lb (1221 kg)
Lifting at full height (at 0,8 m) - 1195 lb (542 kg)
Raise time to height - 2,9 s.
Bucket dump time - 1,6 s.
Lowering time - 2,4 s.
Rollback time - 2,2 s.

John Deere 4300 Backhoe

447 Backhoe Specifications

Type of Attachment - Backhoe
Compatibility - John Deere 4300
Weight, With RSA Side Plate Kit and 20” Bucket - 469 kg (1035 lb)
Swing Arc - 180 degrees
Loading Height (bucket at 60°) - 1.99 m (78.5 in.)
Reach From Center Line of Swing Pivot - 3.15 m (124 in.)
Transport Height - 2.06 m (81 in.)
Bucket Rotation - 180 degrees
Loading Reach (bucket at 60°) - 1.09 m (43 in.)
Transport Overhang - 1.14 m (45 in.)
Undercut - 44 cm (17.5 in.)
Stabilizers Spread Width (Raised) - 1.55 m (61 in.)
Stabilizers Spread Width (Lowered) - 2.26 m (89 in.)
Boom Lift Capacity (see note below) - 270 kg (595 lb)
Dipperstick Digging Force - 909 kN (2005 lb)
Bucket Digging Force - 1288 kN (2840 lb)
Bucket Control Main Relief Valve Pressure - 15,51 MPa (2250 psi)
Digging Depth - 61cm (24 in.) flat bottom.
Bucket Width - 33 cm (13 in.)
SAE Struck Capacity - 0.022 m3 (0.77 ft3)
Heaped Capacity - 0.029 m3 (1.04 ft3)

Attaching 447 Backhoe To Tractor - Fully lower tractor rockshaft arms. Align rockshaft pins with hooks on 447 backhoe, and back tractor into position. Check to be sure backhoe hydraulic hoses are clear of backhoe hooks and hardware. Slowly lift rockshaft arms, making sure pins engage into hooks on backhoe. Check to be sure both lower pins on backhoe engage both hooks on tractor RSA mounting plates. Fully raise rockshaft arms so stop is against edge of RSA mounting plates. Install L-pins in backhoe and RSA mounting plates. If backhoe and RSA mounting
plates do not align, and L-pins do not slide in and out easily, lower backhoe to ground and adjust movable latch plates. Install hitch pins in L-pins. Park tractor safely. Lower the rockshaft to transfer weight of backhoe from rockshaft arms to L-pins.

Routing Hydraulic Hoses - Position drain pan and remove male coupler from 90° elbow on backhoe pressure hose. Route backhoe pressure hose up through backhoe right side. Install male coupler back on 90° elbow. Route backhoe return hose up through backhoe left side. It may be necessary to remove the female coupler to allow the hose to fit.

Connecting Hydraulic Hoses - Park JD 4300 tractor safely with L-pins installed in 447 backhoe. Cycle the rockshaft control lever to relieve all pressure on rockshaft. Disconnect Power Beyond hose from female coupler. Install dust cap on hose, and lay hose aside on backhoe frame. Connect backhoe pressure hose with male coupler to female coupler. Connect backhoe return hose with female coupler to fitting.

John Deere 4300 Snowblower

59-inch Snowblower Specifications

Type - Two-stage, Front Mount
Compatibility - JD 4300
Cutting Width - 59 inch (1500 mm)
Overall Cutting Height - 23 in. (584 mm)
Auger Diameter - 16 in. (406 mm)
Rotor Fan Diameter - 16 in. (406 mm)
Chute Rotation - Hydraulic
Drive - Mid PTO
Weight (Approx.) - 450 Ibs (204 kg)
Hydraulic spout rotation - 200 deg.
Worm-gear drive - With durable cast-iron housing
Skid shoes - Three-position skid shoes
Snow-deflector spout - Adjustable
Input Shaft End Play (maximum) - 0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
Blower Case Shaft (End Play) - 0.025-0.15 mm (0.001-0.006 in.)
Blower Case Shaft (Backlash) - 0.15-0.4 mm (0.006-0.016 in.)
Gear Box and Blower Case Grease Capacity - 0.4L (13.5 oz)
Socket Head Cap Screws Torque - 26 Nm (228 lb-in.)
Cap Screws Torque - 41Nm (34 lb-ft)
Gear Box Cover Cap Screws Torque - 20-24Nm (180-216 lb-in.)
Gear Case Mounting Cap Screws Torque - 47.5Nm (35 lb-ft)
Pipe Plug Torque - 18Nm (160 lb-in.)
Gear Case Grease - GL-5 Gear Oil-SAE 80W-90

59" Snow blower Gear Assembly - Install snap rings. Press bearing cups into case until they bottom out against snap rings. Press oil seals into case until they are flush with flat surface of case. Place key in input shaft. Align slot in worm gear with key and tap into place with soft faced hammer. Install retaining ring. Press bearing on plain end of input shaft until bottomed on retaining ring. Clean burrs off shaft and install bearing. Put bearing cup over bearing (plain end). Press bearing cup into case until press plate bottoms against input shaft. Remove press plate and use thin wall pipe with large enough diameter to clear bearing. Press bearing cup until below snap ring groove. Install snap ring with snap ring pliers. Turn input shaft to seat bearings in cups. Push and pull input shaft to check for excessive end play. Use a dial indicator to measure end play. Maximum end play is 0.076 mm (0.003 in.).

If end play exceeds this tolerance remove snap ring and install shim under snap rings. Press cap in case until flush with surface. Put bearing cup in case. Install retaining ring in groove on output shaft. Put key in shaft and slide gear over key. Grease an oil seal and insert shaft through case and oil seal. Turn input shaft and set gear teeth in worm gear. Press bearing cup into cover far enough to install retaining ring. Install snap ring. Press new seal into cover until flush with end Install bearing on shaft. Install new gasket. Slip cover over shaft. Secure cover with four cap screws. Tighten to 20-24 Nm (180-216 lb-in.). Add 0.4 L (13.5 oz) of GL-5 Gear Oil-SAE 80W-90. Apply loctite 592 pipe sealant with teflon to pipe plugs. Tighten pipe plugs to 18 Nm (160 lb-in.).

John Deere 4300 Mower

60-Inch Mower Deck Specifications

Type - Mid-Mount
Compatibility - JD 4300
Cutting Width - 1,52 m (60 inch)
Number of Blades - Three
Spindles - 25,4 mm (1,0 in.)
Weight - 147 kg (325 lb)
Gear Case Grease Volume - 240 ml (8 oz)
Input Shaft End Play - 0-0.06 mm (0-0.002 in.)
Output Shaft End Play - 0-0.03 mm (0-0.001 in.)
Blade Bolt Torque - 102-123 Nm (75-91 lb-ft)

72-Inch Mower Deck Specifications

Type - Mid-Mount
Compatibility - JD 4300
Cutting Width - 184.9 cm (72.8 in.)
Number of Blades - 3
Spindles - 25.4 mm (1.0 in.)
Weight - 203 kg (448 lb)
Gear Case Grease Volume - 0.5 L (1 pt)
Input Shaft End Play - 0.0-0.06 mm (0.0-0.002 in.)
Output Shaft End Play - 0.0-0.03 mm (0.0-0.001 in.)
Blade Bolt Torque - 102-123 Nm (75-91 lb-ft)

Drive Belt Replacement - Remove drive shaft and disconnect lift arms from 72" mower deck. Open the latches and remove the belt shields. Remove belt covers and loosen idler bumper.Loosen belt and remove stop. Use a pry bar to move lever and release belt tension on sheave. Remove belt from sheave. Slowly release lever. Remove sheave and gear case assembly. Replace belt. Install gear case assembly. Tighten cap screws to 55 Nm (40 lb-ft). Install belt and spindle sheave. Tighten spindle sheave cap screws to 164 Nm (120 lb-ft). Adjust bumper to just touch idler lever.

261 Mower Specifications

Type - Rear Mount
Compatibility - JD 4300
Cutting Width - 152 cm (60 in.)
Cutting Height - 51-152 mm (2-6 in.)
Number of Blades - 3
Belt - B - Section
Gear Case Grease Volume 3-point Hitch Mower - 0.5 L (1 pt)
Mounting - Category 1
PTO Speed - 540 rpm
Weight - 168 kg (370 lb)

261 Mower Spindle Removal - Open the latches and remove the belt shields. Loosen belt and remove stop. Remove belt from sheaves. Remove lock nuts and washers. Remove lock nuts and cap screws. Remove gear box assembly with PTO shaft. Put a block of wood between 261 mower blade and deck. Remove cap screw, washer, blade, and anti-wrap cup (if equipped).Remove nuts and carriage bolts. Remove ring. Remove spindle assembly from mower deck.

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