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4630 Self-Propelled Sprayer (From Serial Number 55000 to 189999)

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.

Foreword
Emissions Performance and Tampering
Company Info

Section 00 - General View

General View

Section 05 - Safety

Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Live With Safety
Follow Safety Instructions
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Protect Against Noise
Practice Safe Maintenance
Service Machines Safely
Avoid Backover Accidents
Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
Park Machine Safely
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Check Hydraulic Hoses
Follow Tire Recommendations
Service Tires Safely
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Service Spray Equipment Safely
Protect Against High Pressure Spray
Use Proper Tools
Work in Clean Area
Work In Ventilated Area
Prevent Battery Explosions
Handling Batteries Safely
Service Drive Belts Safely
Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
Service Cooling System Safely
Service Accumulator Systems Safely
Avoid Hot Exhaust
Using Compressed Air For Cleaning
Working Area
Operate Safely
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Keep Riders Off Machine
Machine fitted with Instructional Seat
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
Use Seat Belt Properly
Use Caution On Hillsides
Transport and Operate Safely
Prevent Machine Runaway
Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
In Case of Fire
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
Avoid Exposure To Chemicals
Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Chemicals, Including Pesticides
Non-Permissible Use
Emergency Exit
Safely Machine Transport

Section 10 - Safety Signs

Recognize Safety Information
Road Transport Decal
Seat Belt Decal
Do Not Give Rides Decal
General-Purpose Fire Extinguisher Decal
Electric Line Contact Decal
Chemical Exposure Decal
Avoid Falls Decal
Shields Decal
Exhaust Heat Decal
Hot Surface Decal
Bypass Start Decal
Jackstand Decal
Clean Water Tank Decal
Automatic Air Spring Leveling System Decal
Agricultural Chemicals Decal
On-Board Air Tank Decal
Driveshaft Decal
Spray Boom Decal
Solution Tank Decal
Lateral Tilt Decal

Section 13 - Information Signs

Wheel Decals
Remote Solution Pump Switch Decal
Orifice Valve Instruction Decal
Emergency Brake Decal
Suspension Lubrication Decal
Component Wash Decal

Section 15 - Safety Features

Safety Features

Section 20 - Controls and Instruments

Front Console
CommandARM™
Multi-Function Lever
Side Console
B-Post Controls
Heater/Ventilation/Air-Conditioning System (HVAC) Controls
Key Switch
Multi-Function Lever Height Adjustment
Adjust Steering Wheel

Section 25 - SprayStar™ System

Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
Avoid Exposure To Chemicals
Setup and Operation
SprayStar™ System
Application Menu
Application Menu Overview
Sprayer Main Page
Using Drop-Down Lists and Menus
Spray Setup Page
Set Application Rates
Set Minimum Pressure
Set Manual Pressure
Set Spray Off Pressure
Set Tank Volume
Set Spray Response
Set Boom Charge
Enable/Disable Boom Pressure Relief
Alarm Setup
Boom Setup Page
Set Number of Boom Sections
Set Number of Nozzles, Nozzle Spacing, and Nozzle Spray Width for Broadcast Spraying
Set Number of Nozzles, Nozzle Spacing, and Nozzle Spray Width for Band Spraying
Vehicle Setup Page
Total Engine Hours
Reset Service Interval Hour Meter
Set Vehicle Speed Selection
Spray Calibration Page
Set Flowmeter Calibration Number
Calibrate Pressure Sensor
Calibrate Solution Pump
Reset Spray Calibrations to Factory Default Settings
Spray Boom Calibration Page
Boom Return to Height Calibration
Reset Boom Calibrations to Factory Default Settings
Vehicle Calibration Page
Calibrate Wheel Speed Sensor
Current Total Page
Reset Area Counter
Enable/Disable Distance Counter
Reset Distance Counter
Job Summaries Page
Enable/Disable Job Summary
Reset Job Summary Counters
Lifetime Page
Diagnostic Readings Page
Diagnostic Tests Page
Nozzle Flow Check
Recent Problems Page
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
Controller Diagnostics
Refill Tank
Fence Row Nozzles (If Equipped)
Apply With Low Application Rates
FieldCruise™ Control
Control Unit Info

Section 30 - Lights

Identification Lights
Light Switches
Turn-Signal Lever
Hazard Warning Light Switch
Dome Light and Console Light
Beacon Light (If Equipped)
Worklights Adjustment

Section 35 - Operator’s Station

Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
Fire Extinguisher
Seat Belt Use
Operator’s Seat
Instructional Seat
Cab Door
Cab Windows
Sun Visor
Rearview Mirror
Outside Mirrors
Windshield Wiper
Clean Cab Windows and Service Wiper
Heater/Ventilation/Air-Conditioning System (HVAC) Operation
Cab Pressure Indicator
Horn
Service Socket
Convenience Outlet
Operating Tips About Your Audio System
Installing Mobile Radio and Antenna
Mobile Radio Bracket Template
GreenStar™ Connectors
AutoTrac™ Assisted Steering System (If Equipped)

Section 40 - Prestarting Checks

Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
Fill Fuel Tank
Checking Engine Compartment for Accumulated Trash and Debris
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Coolant Level
Check Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Oil Level
Drain the Fuel Filters
Lubricate Front Suspension
Check Tires Condition
Check Air Springs (If Automatic Air Spring Leveling System is not Equipped)
Drain Moisture from On-Board Air Tank
Clean Eductor Filter
Clean Solution Strainers
Rinse Solution Pump, Spray Boom, and Flowmeter
Lubricate Spray Boom Lift Arm Pivots
Check the General-purpose Fire Extinguisher

Section 45 - Operating the Engine

Start Only From Operator's Seat
Engine Fuel System and Power Rating
Engines with Turbocharger
Starting with Booster Battery
Engine Start
Cold Weather Starting
Warming and Operation the Engine Slow
Instrument Check After Engine Start-Up
Engine Speeds
Engine Shutoff
Restarting an Engine Which Has Run Out of Fuel

Section 50 - Operating the Sprayer

Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
Avoid Contact with Agricultural Chemicals
Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides
Avoid Power Lines
Avoid Exhaust Fumes
Operate Warning Lights
Driving on Public Roads
Drive the Machine
Backup Alarm
Before Operate in the Field
Operate in the Field
Operate Traction Control
Operate Flow Divider (If Equipped)
Operate Spray Boom Section Control
Reduce Travel Speed
Park Brakes Operational Check
Relieve Spray Boom Pressure
Automatic Air Spring Leveling System (If Equipped)
Transport Machine
Freeing A Mired Machine
Park Machine

Section 55 - Break-in Period

Perform Break-In Checks

Section 60 - Solution System

Solution System
Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
Avoid Exposure To Chemicals
High Flow Solution Pump (If Equipped)
Replacing Nozzles
Nozzle Types
Flat Fan Nozzle
Even Spray Nozzle
Hollow Conical Nozzle
Flood Nozzle
Flat Fan High Flow (Flood) Nozzle
Use Nozzle Tip Calculator and Selector
Checking and Replacing Worn Nozzles
24.4 m (80 ft) Spray Boom Flow Characteristics—Application Rate and Speed
27.4 m (90 ft) Spray Boom Flow Characteristics—Application Rate and Speed
24.4 m (80 ft) Spray Boom Flow Characteristics (Standard Flow)—Flow Rate and Pressure
27.4 m (90 ft) Spray Boom Flow Characteristics (Standard Flow)—Flow Rate and Pressure
Calibrating Nozzles
Calibration Procedure
Conversion Factors (Calibrating for Carriers Other Than Water)
Installing and Positioning Nozzle Tips and Strainers
Clean SprayMaster™ Triplet Nozzle Bodies
Clean SprayMaster™ 5-Position Nozzle Bodies
Solution System Valves
Solution Strainers
Fill Solution Tank without Quick Fill™ Valve
Fill Rinse Tank
Fill Solution Tank with Sprayer Pump
Prime Solution Pump with Rinse Tank Water
Fill Solution Tank with Sprayer Pump While Adding Chemicals Through Eductor
Fill Solution Tank with Nurse Tank Pump
Fill Solution Tank with Nurse Tank Pump while Adding Chemicals Through Eductor
Use Eductor to Load Chemicals with Solution Tank Full
Agitation System of Tank Solution
Prepare to Spray
Rinse the Solution Tank and the Spray Boom
Use Rinse System (Rinse Solution Pump, Spray Boom, and Flowmeter Only)
Recommendations to Eliminate Air from Solution System
Drain Solution Tank
Clean Stuck Solution Valve
Clean Water Tank

Section 65 - Spray Boom

Unfold Spray Boom
Unfold Spray Boom in Limited Height Area
Fold Spray Boom
Fold Spray Boom in Limited Height Area
Spray with Outer Spray Boom Sections Folded
Spray with One Side of the Spray Boom Folded
Adjust Breakaway Section Springs
Adjust Roll Suspension Springs
Adjust Spray Boom Stop Screws
Adjust Inner Fold Cylinder—Type A
Adjust Inner Fold Cylinder—Type B
End Cap (Aspirators)

Section 75 - BoomTrac Pro™ (If Equipped)

BoomTrac Pro™ System
BoomTrac Pro™ on Main Page
Operate BoomTrac Pro™
BoomTrac Pro™ Page
Set Sensor Target Mode
Set BoomTrac Pro™ Response
Set Target Height Input Mode
Set up BoomTrac Pro™ Sensors
BoomTrac Pro™ System Status Page
Calibrate Spray Boom Level Position
Calibrate Spray Boom Hydraulic Valves

Section 85 - Wheels, Tires, and Tread

Service Tires Safely
Safely Mounting Tires
Tire Parts
Tire Denomination
Tire Tread Types
Discarded Tires
Tires Inflation Pressure
Use Proper Lifting Equipment
Use Sprayer Support Stand and Lift Bracket
Adjust Front Axle Toe-In
Tighten Wheel Nuts
Remove and Install Wheels
Remove and Install Wheel Shields (If Equipped)
Set Tread Width—Manual Adjust
Set Tread Width—With Hydraulic Tread Adjust Option
Determining When to Adjust Shim Gap on Axle Tread Adjust
Adjust Shim Gap with Wheel Off Ground (Preferred)
Adjust Shim Gap with Wheel on Ground

Section 95 - Transporting the Sprayer

Use Safety Lights and Devices
Transport and Operate Safely
Towing The Sprayer
Prepare Sprayer for Transport on Semi-Tractor Trailer

Section 100 - Sprayer Storage

Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
Avoid Exposure To Chemicals
Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Chemicals, Including Pesticides
Drain Gasoline When Storing Machine
Recommended Cleaners And Coatings
Clean Solution System
Prepare Machine to Ship During Cold-Weather Months
Prepare Machine for Storage
Remove Machine from Storage

Section 200 - Access to Service Points

Access to Engine Compartment
Access to Batteries
Access to Fuses and Relays
Access to Hydrostatic Drive Pump Isolators

Section 205 - Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant

Engines with Tier 3-Stage IIIA/MAR-I Emission Control
Diesel Fuel
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives
Biodiesel Fuel
Testing Diesel Fuel
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
Complete Up Fuel Tank
Fuel Filters
Diesel Fuel Additive Products
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil — Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III
Diesel Engine Oil — Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1 and Stage I
Extended Diesel Engine Oil Service Intervals — Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1 and Stage I
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage IIIA
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tier 3 and Stage IIIA — PowerTech™ Engines
Mixing of Lubricants
Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Drive Oil
Oil Filters
Planetary Hub Oil
Grease
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate
Testing Coolant Freeze Point

Section 207 - Maintenance and Service Intervals

Required Emission-Related Information
Important Considerations
Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Pesticides
Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
Welding Near Electronic Control Units
Safeguard Alternator and Regulator
Service Intervals
Service—First 50 Hours
Service—First 100 Hours
Service—Daily or Every 10 Hours
Service—Weekly or Every 50 Hours
Service—Yearly
Service—Every 100 Hours
Service—Every 250 Hours
Service—Every 500 Hours
Service—Every 750 Hours
Service—Every 2 Years or 1500 Hours
Service—Every 2 Years or 2000 Hours
Service—Every 5 Years or 4500 Hours
Service—Every 6 Years or 6000 Hours

Section 210 - Service—As Required

Clean Flowmeter
Clean Fill Strainer
Clean Aspirators, Nozzle Bodies, and Tips
Check Solution Tank Hoses
Checking Engine Compartment for Accumulated Trash and Debris
Clean Radiator and Air Conditioner Condenser
Replace Cab Air Recirculation Filter
Replace Fresh Air Filters
Power Link Box
Load Center Fuses
Load Center Relays and Diodes
Charging Batteries (Removed From Machine)
Replace Primary and Secondary Engine Air Filters
Clean Primary Engine Air Filter Element
Verification Thermostat Opening Temperature
Replace Engine Fan Belt
Do Not Modify Fuel System
Bleed the Fuel System
Handle Halogen Light Bulbs Safely
Replace Work Headlights Bulbs
Replace High and Low Beam Headlights Bulbs
Adjust the Headlights
Replace Fill Station Light and Platform Lights—Halogen Bulbs
Replace Work Lights—Halogen Bulbs
Replace Front Turn-Signal and Hazard Warning Lights Bulbs
Replace Front Clearance Lights Bulbs
Replace Rear Turn-Signal, Hazard Warning, Clearance, Brake, and Tail Lights Bulbs
Replace Dome Light Bulb

Section 215 - Service—First 50 Hours

Change Final Drive Oil

Section 220 - Service—First 100 Hours

Check Suspension Rod Screws
Check Shim Gap on Axle Tread Adjust
Change Engine Oil
Replace Engine Oil Filter

Section 225 - Service—Daily or Every 10 Hours

Check Engine Oil Level
Check Coolant Level
Check Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Oil Level
Drain the Fuel Filters
Lubricate Front Suspension
Check Tires Condition
Check Air Springs (If Automatic Air Spring Leveling System is not Equipped)
Drain Moisture from On-Board Air Tank
Clean Eductor Filter
Clean Solution Strainers
Rinse Solution Pump, Spray Boom, and Flowmeter
Lubricate Spray Boom Lift Arm Pivots
Check the General-purpose Fire Extinguisher

Section 230 - Service—Weekly or Every 50 Hours

Lubricate Center Spray Boom Section
Lubricate Outer Spray Boom Hinge
Lubricate Breakaway Chain Pivot and Hinge
Tighten Spray Boom Assembly

Section 235 - Service—Every Year

Change Engine Oil
Replace Engine Oil Filter
Check Seat Belts
Replace Cab Air Recirculation Filter
Replace Fresh Air Filters
Replace Primary and Secondary Engine Air Filters
Clean Engine Vent Tube
Check the Hydrostatic Drive Pump Isolators
Check Service Brake Components
Check Front Axle Toe-In
Replace Air Drier Cartridge
Test Coolant
Clean Sprayer and Coat Exposed Surfaces

Section 245 - Service—Every 100 Hours

Lubricate Steering Cylinder Ball Joints
Check Service Brake Components
Tighten Wheel Nuts

Section 250 - Service—Every 250 Hours

Change Engine Oil
Replace Engine Oil Filter
Check Solution Tank Straps
Lubricate Engine Driveshaft
Rotate Tires
Check Shim Gap on Axle Tread Adjust
Replace Cab Air Recirculation Filter
Replace Fresh Air Filters
Drain Water and Sediment from the Fuel Tank

Section 260 - Service—Every 500 Hours

Change Engine Oil
Replace Engine Oil Filter
Replace Hydrostatic and Hydraulic Oil Filters
Change the Hydrostatic/Hydraulic System Oil
Change Final Drive Oil
Replace Fuel Filters
Visually Inspect the Suspension Bushings
Check Suspension Rod Screws

Section 270 - Service—Every 750 Hours

Test Coolant
Check Air Intake Hoses
Check Engine Speeds

Section 290 - Service—Every 2 Years or 1500 Hours

Test Injector Nozzles
Check Engine Fan Belt
Replace Primary and Secondary Engine Air Filters

Section 295 - Service—Every 2 Years or 2000 Hours

Change the Engine Coolant
Replace Engine Thermostats
Adjust Engine Valve Clearance

Section 300 - Service—Every 5 Years or 4500 Hours

Replace Engine Torsion Damper

Section 310 - Service—Every 6 Years or 6000 Hours

Change the Engine Coolant
Replace Engine Thermostats

Section 400 - Troubleshooting

Engine Troubleshooting
Hydrostatic Drive Troubleshooting
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
SprayStar™ Solution Control System Troubleshooting
Solution System Troubleshooting
Eductor Troubleshooting
Suspension System Troubleshooting
Tread Adjust System Troubleshooting
Electrical System Troubleshooting
Operator's Cab Troubleshooting
Spray Boom Operation Troubleshooting

Section 405 - Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Information Indicators
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Information
STOP and Service Alert Indicators
Engine Control Unit Diagnostic Trouble Codes (ECU)
Chassis Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Solution System Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Section 410 - Specifications

Engine Specifications
Fuel System Specifications
Transmission Specification
Sprayer Ground Speeds
Brake Specifications
Planetary Hub Specifications
Electrical System Specification
Hydraulic and Hydrostatic System Specifications
Spray Boom Specifications
Steering System Specifications
Spray System Specifications
Solution Pump Specifications
Nozzles Specifications
Capacities
Weights
Dimensions
Speed Limit Decal
Eurasian Economic Union
Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO₂)
Whole Body Vibration
Sound Level
Machine Design Life
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Face Seal Fittings Assembly and Installation—All Pressure Applications
Metric Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart—Standard Pressures
Metric Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart—High Pressure Applications
SAE Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart—Standard Pressures
SAE Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart—High Pressure Applications
External Hexagon Port Plug Torque Chart

Section 415 - Serial Numbers

Keep Machines Secure
Keep Proof of Ownership
Interpreting Machine Serial Number
Interpreting Engine Serial Number
Identification Numbers

Section 420 - Lubrication and Service Records

Daily or 10 Hours Service Record
Weekly or 50 Hours Service Record
Yearly Service Record
100 Hours Service Record
250 Hours Service Record
500 Hours Service Record
750 Hours Service Record
2 Years or 1500 Hours Service Record
2 Years or 2000 Hours Service Record
5 Years or 4500 Hours Service Record
6 Years or 6000 Hours Service Record

Section 425 - Glossary

Glossary of Terms

Section SLIT - John Deere Service Literature Available

Technical Information

Section IBC - John Deere Service—Keeps You On The Job

John Deere Parts
The Right Tools
Well-Trained Technicians
Prompt Service