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4630
Self-Propelled
Sprayer

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

Section : 05-Safety

Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Park Machine Safely
Prevent Machine Runaway
Use Seat Belt Properly
Operate Safely
Use Caution On Hillsides
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Work In Ventilated Area
Keep Riders Off Machine
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Protect Against Noise
Prevent Acid Burns
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
Avoid Contact with Chemicals, Including Pesticides
Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Chemicals, Including Pesticides
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Transport and Operate Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Using Compressed Air For Cleaning
Service Drive Belts Safely
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
Check Hydraulic Hoses
Service Cooling System Safely
Service Accumulator Systems Safely
Service Tires Safely
Handle Global Positioning Receivers and Brackets Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly
Replace Safety Signs
Emergency Exit
Empty Tank and Boom Plumbing—Decontaminate Spray Equipment

Section : 10-Safety Signs

Safety Signs

Section : 15-Safety Features

Safety Features

Section : 20-Operators Station

Front Console
Key Switch
Adjust Steering Wheel
Operate Turn Signals
Operate the Hazard Warning Light Switch
Operate Windshield Wiper
Operate Horn
Operate Light Switch and High/Low Beam Switch
Light Operation Table
Side Console Switches
Side Console Switches
Operate Boom Section Switches
Rate Select Switch
Accessory Electrical Outlet
CommandARM™ Controls
Multifunction Control Handle
Foam Marker Switch—If Equipped
Speed Range Switch
Spray System Master ON/OFF Switch
Boom Raise/Lower Switches
IBS Index Boom Section Buttons
Solution Pump Switch
Agitation Switch
Left-hand and Right-hand Fence Row Nozzles Switches—If Equipped
Ladder Switch
Tread Adjust Switches
Throttle
Storage Rack
Load Center
Diagnostic Outlet
Heater and Air Conditioning Controls
Fan and Air Louvers
Heater
Air Conditioning System
Operating Tips About Your Audio System
Deere-Delco AM/FM Stereo Radio, CD Player, and Weatherband
Program Radio for Local Area Frequency
Weatherband
Dome Light and Console Light
Switches at B-Post
Using Secondary Brake
Traction Control (Optional)
Operate Beacon Light (If Equipped)
Operator’s Seat
Seat Belts
Instructional Seat—If Equipped
Adjust Rearview Mirrors

Section : 25-Break-in Period

Break-In Checks—First 100 Hours

Section : 30-Prestarting Checks

Check Engine Oil Level—Daily
Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Filter and Water Separator—Daily
Check Coolant Level—Daily
Check Hydrostatic and Hydraulic Oil Level—Daily
Fill Fuel Tank
Check Tires For Damage And Correct Inflation Pressure—Daily
Check Air Springs—Daily (Machines not Equipped with Auto Air Spring Leveling System)
Lubricate Suspension Assemblies—Daily
Drain Moisture from On Board Air Tank—Daily

Section : 35-Operating The Machine

Machine Informational Decals
Start the Engine
Cold Weather Starting
Warm The Engine
Idle the Engine
Operate the Engine
Operate Warning Lights
Driving the Machine
Backup Alarm
Before Operating in the Field
Operate in the Field
Operate Traction Control (Optional)
Operate IBS
Operate Boom Return to Height
Reduce Travel Speed
Verify Proper Operation Of Park Brakes
Relieve Boom Pressure
Transport Machine
Freeing A Mired Machine
Park the Machine

Section : 40-SprayStar System

Display Theory of Operation
Front of Display
Back of Display
Display Secondary Navigation
Data Card
Screen Layout
Power Up
Input Fields
ISO Standard Icons
Message Center
Display
DISPLAY softkey
Application Menu
SETTINGS softkey
DIAGNOSTICS softkey
Layout Manager
Resetting Display
GS2 1800 Display Features
Front of Display—GS2 1800 Display
Back of Display—GS2 1800 Display
Turn The Display On/Off—GS2 1800 Display
Navigate Your GS2 1800 Display
Display Menu—GS2 1800 Display
Adjust Volume And Brightness—GS2 1800 Display
Change Regional Settings—GS2 1800 Display
Set The Time And Date—GS2 1800 Display
Set the Highlight Color—GS2 1800 Display
Choose Home Pages For Your Display—GS2 1800 Display
SprayStar System
Sprayer Main Page
Sprayer Main Page Information Drop Down Lists
Spray Setup
Set Application Rates
Set Minimum Pressure
Set Spray Off Pressure
Set Tank Reset Volume
Set Sprayer Response
Setup Boom Charge
Set Manual Pressure
Foam Marker
Enable Boom Pressure Relief
Turn Flow Rate Alarm On/Off
Turn Sections Off Alarm On/Off
Set Number of Boom Sections, Number of Nozzles and Spacing
Program SprayStar for Band Spraying
Setup Boom Return To Height
Recording Engine Hours
Resetting Service Interval Counter
Setting Time and Date
Setting Vehicle Speed Selection
Set Flowmeter Calibration Number
Calibrate Pressure Sensor
Calibrate Solution Pump
Reset Spray Calibrations to Factory Default Settings
Calibrate Boom Return To Height
Calibrating Wheel Speed Sensor
Calibrating Radar Sensor (Optional)
Controller Diagnostics
Diagnostic Readings
Diagnostic Tests
Recent Problems
Job Summaries and Current Totals
Operating Distance Counter
Refill Tank
Nozzle Flow Check Test
Fence Row Nozzles—If Equipped
Applying Low Application Rates
Control Unit Info
SprayStar Caution and Warning Statements
Message Center Cautions and Warnings
Warning
Chassis Caution Alarms
Park Brake On
Secondary Brake On
Low Fuel
Scheduled Maintenance/Service is Due
SprayStar: System Error—Data May Be Lost
SprayStar: Fuel Sensor Error—Out of Range High
SprayStar: Fuel Sensor Error—Out of Range Low
Solution System Caution Alarms
Solution Flow is Low
Solution Flow is High
SprayStar—Solution Pressure Sensor Failure
Calibration in Progress—Please Wait...
Pump Calibration Disabled!—Review Calibrate Checklist
Boom Sections Are Off
Spraying is Disabled in Fourth Range
Remote Load Disabled—Check Remote Switch
Boom Sensors Are Out Of Calibration
SprayStar: Boom Return To Height Sensor Failure
Engine Caution Alarms
Engine System: 94.17 - Fuel Pressure Low
Engine System: 97.16 – Water in Fuel Detected
Engine System: 105.16 – Engine Air Temperature High
Engine System: 107.0 – Air Filter Restricted
Engine System: 110.15 – Coolant Temperature High
Engine System: 110.16 – Coolant Temperature High
Engine System: 174.16 – Fuel Temperature High
Engine System: 1638.16 – Hydraulic Oil Hot
Chassis Warning Alarms
Secondary Brake Is On
Solution System Warning Alarms
Solution Pump is Dry- Turn Off Pump Immediately
Engine Warning Alarms
Engine System: 100.1- Engine Oil Pressure Low
Engine System: 110.0 Coolant Temperature High
Engine System: 190.0- Engine Speed Too High
Engine System: 1638.0- Hydraulic Oil Hot

Section : 45-Wet System

Solution System
Avoid Contact with Chemicals, Including Pesticides
Solution Pump Maintenance and Operation Recommendations
Replacing Nozzles
Nozzle Types
Flat Fan Nozzle
Even Spray Nozzle
Hollow Cone Nozzle
Flood Nozzle
Flat Fan High Flow (Flood) Nozzle
Using Nozzle Tip Calculator and Selector
Checking and Replacing Worn Nozzles
24.4 M (80 ft) Boom Flow Characteristics—Application Rate vs. Speed
Boom Flow Characteristics (Standard Flow)—Boom Flow Rate vs. Pressure 24.4 M (80 ft.) Boom
Calibrating Nozzles
Calibration Procedure
Conversion Factors (Calibrating for Carriers Other Than Water)
Installing and Positioning Nozzle Tips and Strainers
Clean SprayMaster Triplet Nozzle Bodies
Cleaning SprayMaster 5-Position Nozzle Bodies
Wet System Valves
Solution Strainers
Filling Solution Tank Without Using Quik-Fill
Filling Rinse Tank Using Left-Hand Rinse Fill
Filling Solution Tank with Sprayer Pump
Priming Solution Pump with Rinse Tank to Fill When Nurse Tank Fluid Level Even or Below Sprayer Pump
Fill Solution Tank with Sprayer Pump Through Eductor
Filling Solution Tank with Nurse Tank Pump
Fill Solution Tank with Nurse Tank Pump and Sprayer Pump Through Eductor
Mixing Solution in Tank (Using Agitation)
Preparing to Spray
Applying Low Application Rates
Using Rinse System (Rinsing Solution Tank and Boom)
Use Rinse System (Rinsing Solution Pump, Boom, and Flowmeter Only)
Recommendations For Eliminating Air from Solution System
Relieve Boom Pressure
Relieve Boom Pressure
Clean Fill Strainer
Draining Solution Tank
Cleaning Boom Supply Line Strainer(s)—Daily
Clean Flowmeter—Daily
Clean Water Tank

Section : 50-24.4 m (80 ft) Booms

Unfold Boom
Unfold Boom In Limited Height Area
Fold Boom
Fold Boom In Limited Height Area
Spray with Boom at 18.3 m (60 ft)
Adjust Breakaway Section Springs
Adjust Roll Suspension Springs
Adjust Boom Stop Bolts
Adjusting Inner Fold Cylinder

Section : 55-Foam Marker

On Board Air (OBA) Foam Marker Schematic and Operation
Foam Marker System (With Internal 12-volt Compressor) Schematic and Operation
Operate Foam Marker System
Use John Deere Foam and Marking Chemicals

Section : 60-Electrical System Service

Basic Electrical Component Handling / Precautions For Vehicles Equipped With Computer Controlled Systems
Welding Near Electronic Control Units
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
Prevent Acid Burns
Service Batteries
Prevent Battery Damage
Connection To A Booster Battery or Charger
Charge Batteries (Removed From Machine)
Safety Rules When Replacing Halogen Bulbs
Replace Hood Grille Work Light Bulb
Replace High and Low Beam Light Bulbs
Adjust the Headlights
Replace Fill Station Light Halogen Bulb
Replace Platform Light Halogen Bulb
Replace Roof Flood Light Halogen Bulb
Replace Extremity Front Warning Light Bulb
Replace Rear Warning Light Bulbs
Replace Dome Light Bulb
Safeguard Alternator and Regulator
Load Center Fuses
Load Center Relays and Diodes
Fuses and Relays in the Engine Compartment

Section : 65-Cab and Air Conditioning

Avoid Exposure to Chemicals

Cab Pressure Indicator

Cab Air Filters
Change Cab Air Filters
Service Air Conditioner

Section : 70-Engine and Drive Train

Replace Fan Belt
Replace Alternator Belt
Fan Belt Routing
Inspecting Fan Belt Tensioner
Do Not Modify Fuel System
Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
Relieve Fuel System Pressure
Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Filter and Water Separator—Daily
Replace Fuel Filters—500 Hours
Bleeding Fuel System
Engine Air Filter
Clean Primary Engine Air Filter Element
Service Engine Air Intake and Pre-Cleaner—750 Hours
Replace Primary and Secondary Engine Air Filters—1500 Hours or Two Years
Secondary (Safety) Element
Clean Cooling Package

Section : 75-Wheels and Tires

Use Proper Lifting Equipment
Check Tires For Damage And Correct Inflation Pressure—Daily
Attach Lift Bracket
Tighten Wheel Hardware
Install Optional Tires
Check Front Axle Toe-In—Annually
Adjust Front Axle Toe-In (Wide Machine)
Adjust Front Axle Toe-In (Narrow Machine)
Discarded Tires

Section : 80-Chassis

Additional Service Information
Set Tread Width Narrow Machine
Set Tread Width Wide Machine—Without Hydraulic Tread Adjust Option
Set Tread Width—With Hydraulic Tread Adjust Option
Check Air Springs—Daily (Machines not Equipped with Auto Air Spring Leveling System)
Auto Air Spring Leveling System
Follow Safe Transport Procedures
Towing The Sprayer
Bleed Service Brakes
Prepare Machine For Transport on Semi-Tractor Trailer
Checking Engine Compartment for Accumulated Trash and Debris
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
Install Fire Extinguisher (If Equipped)

Section : 85-Fuels, Lubricants and Coolants

Diesel Fuel
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Biodiesel Fuel
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II COOLANT EXTENDER
Supplemental Coolant Additives
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II COOLANT EXTENDER
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil
Break-In Oil Recommendations for 4630 Sprayers
Diesel Engine Oil
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals
Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals For 4630 Sprayers
Extended Diesel Engine Oil Service Intervals
Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Drive Oil
Planetary Hub Oil
Grease
Suspension and Steering Grease
Lubricant Storage
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants

Section : 90-Lubrication and Maintenance

Lubrication Symbols
Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
Dispose of Waste Properly
Service Intervals—4630 (Excluding Boom)
Tighten Lug Nuts—After First Hour
Check Solution Tank Straps—After First Ten Hours
Change Planetary Hub Oil—After First 50 Hours
Visually Inspect Suspension Bushings—After First 50 and First 100 Hours
Check Suspension Rod Hardware—After First 100 Hours
Check Shim Gap on Axle Tread Adjust—After First 100 Hours
Change Engine Oil and Filter—After First 100 Hours
Check Engine Oil Level—Daily
Check Coolant Level—Daily
Check Hydrostatic and Hydraulic Oil Level—Daily
Drain Water and Sediment from Fuel Filter and Water Separator—Daily
Lubricate Suspension Assemblies—Daily
Rinse Solution Pump, Boom, and Flowmeter—Daily
Drain Moisture from On Board Air Tank—Daily
Check Tires For Damage And Correct Inflation Pressure—Daily
Check Air Springs—Daily (Machines not Equipped with Auto Air Spring Leveling System)
Clean Flowmeter—Daily
Clean Screens and Cooling Package—As Required
Clean Fill Strainer—As Required
Replace Engine Air Filters—As Required
Inspect and Replace Fan Belt—As Required
Check and Replace Cab Air Filters—As Required

Lubricate Steering Cylinder Ball Joints—100 Hours
Visually Inspect Service Brake Components—100 Hours
Tighten Wheel Hardware—100 Hours
Check Shim Gap on Axle Tread Adjust—250 Hours
Change Engine Oil and Filter—250 Hours
Check Solution Tank Straps—250 Hours
Lubricate Drive Shaft U-Joints—Every 250 Hours
Service Batteries—250 Hours
Rotate Tires—250 Hours
Check and Replace Cab Air Filters—250 Hours or Annually

Replace Hydrostatic and Hydraulic Filters—500 Hours
Change Hydraulic Oil—500 Hours
Change Planetary Hub Oil—500 Hours
Replace Fuel Filters—500 Hours
Visually Inspect Suspension Bushings—500 Hours
Check Suspension Rod Hardware—500 Hours
Inspect Seat Belt—Annually
Replace Air Drier Cartridge—Annually
Clean Engine Vent Tube—Annually
Inspect Service Brake Components—Annually
Inspect Hydro Isolators—Annually
Check Front Axle Toe-In—Annually
Clean Sprayer and Coat Exposed Surfaces
Test Coolant—Annually
Service Engine Air Intake and Pre-Cleaner—750 Hours
Check Engine Speeds—750 Hours
Check Belt Tensioner-1500 Hours
Adjust Engine Valve Clearance—2000 Hours
Replace Engine Crankshaft Damper—5000 Hours or Five Years
Drain, Flush and Refill Cooling System—Every 6000 Hours or Six Years
Test or Replace Thermostats and Radiator Cap—Every 6000 Hours or Six Years

Section : 95-Lubrication—Booms

Boom Lubrication Locations
Service Intervals—24.4, m (80 ft)
Tighten Boom Assembly—After First Ten Hours and Every 50 Hours
Lubricate Center Boom Section
Lubricate Boom Lift Arm Pivots—10 Hours
Lubricate Outer Boom Hinge—50 Hours
Lubricate Breakaway Chain Pivot and Hinge—50 Hours

Section : 100-Maintenance—Foam Marker

Drain Moisture from On Board Air Tank (If Equipped)—Daily
Clean Foamer Control Box filters
Replace Foam Compressor Fuse

Section : 105-Troubleshooting

Engine
Hydrostatic Drive
Hydraulic System
SprayStar Solution Control System
Eductor
Suspension System
Tread Adjust System
Operator’s Cab
Foam Marker System—If Equipped
24.4 m (80 ft) Boom Operation

Section : 110-Storage

Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Chemicals, Including Pesticides
Recommended Cleaners And Coatings
Clean Solution System
Prepare Machine To Ship During Cold Weather Months
Prepare Machine for Storage
Prepare Foam Marker System for Cold Weather Storage
Remove Machine from Storage

Section : 115-Specifications

Machine Specification
Dimensions
Dimensions—All Machines
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
High Pressure Face Seal Torque Chart
SAE Face Seal Fitting Torque Chart—Standard Pressure Applications
Limited Battery Warranty
Identification Numbers
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure

Section : SLIT-John Deere Service Literature Available

Technical Information

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

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