JOHN DEERE 2140 (01) PDF Document

The specifications for the engine of the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are as follows:

The engine speeds for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

Fast idle speed: 2610 to 2660 rpm

Slow idle speed: 700 to 800 rpm

Rated engine speed: 2500 rpm

Working speed range: 1600 to 2500 rpm

The horsepower figures for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor at 2500 rpm rated engine speed are:

Flywheel horsepower at engine rated speed – 2500 rpm:

According to DIN 70020: 60 kW (82 hp)

PTO* horsepower at engine rated speed – 2500 rpm:

According to DIN 70020: 54 kW (74 hp)

According to SAE J816b: 54 kW (72 hp)

The lubrication system for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is a full internal force feed system with a full flow filter.

The JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor uses a single dry disk clutch with a torsion damper, which is foot-operated.

The cooling system for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is a pressurized system with a centrifugal pump, and temperature regulation is managed by a thermostat.

The fuel system type for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is direct injection. The fuel injection pump timing to the engine is TDC (Top Dead Center).

The fuel injection pump type for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is a distributor type. The specific model depends on the engine serial number:

up to engine serial no. 526 865 CD: Roto Diesel No. R 3443 F 680

from engine serial no. 526 866 CD: Roto Diesel No. R 3443 F 910

The JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor uses a dry-type air cleaner with a secondary (safety) element.

The battery specifications for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are as follows:

The battery terminal grounded is negative.

The synchronized transmission on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is a synchronized transmission type. It has 8 forward and 4 reverse gear selections. Gear shifting involves synchronized forward and reverse shifting within two forward groups and one reverse group.

The collar shift transmission on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor uses helical gears. It has 8 forward and 4 reverse speeds. Gear shifting involves two forward ranges and one reverse range.

The Hi-Lo Shift Unit on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is a hydraulic gear reduction unit which can be shifted under load with “wet” multiple disk clutch and brake packs.

Travel speed decreases in each gear by approximately 20%.

Shifting to reduced (Lo) speed is done via preloaded cup springs.

Shifting to normal (Hi) speed is done hydraulically.

The Creeper Transmission on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is a synchronized reduction unit. Travel speed decreases in low (1) and reverse ranges by approximately 79%. Shifting both ranges is mechanical and not under load.

The type of differential for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is spiral bevel gears. The type of final drive is a planetary reduction drive.

The differential lock on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is hand or foot operated. It will disengage automatically as soon as traction has equalized.

The PTO type on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is independent of transmission, and it can be engaged and disengaged under load.

The PTO clutch is a hydraulically operated “wet” disk clutch.

The PTO brake is a hydraulically operated “wet” disk brake.

PTO speeds with engine speed of:

2400 rpm* or 2040 rpm**: 540 rpm

2400 rpm: 1000 rpm (changing PTO stub shaft or handshift change)

* up to tractor serial no. 507 867 L

** From tractor serial no. 507 868 L

The PTO speeds (in rpm) for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor at different engine speeds are:

* up to tractor serial no. 507 867 L

** From tractor serial no. 507 868 L

The Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is engaged hydraulically, under full load with a “wet” disk clutch. The control is an electrical/hydraulic solenoid switch. Engagement is via preloaded cup springs, and disengagement is hydraulic.

For the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor with Hydrostatic Steering, there is no mechanical linkage between the steering valve and the front wheels.

The Power Steering on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor uses a hydraulically operated steering linkage.

The Manual Steering on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is a recirculating ball bearing type.

The Foot Brakes on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are self-adjusting and hydraulically operated “wet” disk brakes.

The Handbrake on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is a mechanically operated band-type locking brake acting on the differential.

The Hydraulic System on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is a Closed center, constant pressure system.

The pressures for the Hydraulic System on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

Standby pressure*: 19000 kPa (190 bar; 2760 psi)

Operating pressure**: 17000 kPa (170 bar; 2470 psi)

*On tractors for Canada only: 15500 kPa (155 bar; 2250 psi)

**On tractors for Canada only: 14000 kPa (140 bar; 2050 psi)

The hydraulic pump on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is a 4 or 8-piston pump with variable displacement.

The fuel tank capacities for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

The cooling system capacities for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

The engine crankcase capacities for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

The capacities for the Synchronized transmission – Hydraulic system on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

The capacities for the Collar shift transmission – Hydraulic system on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

The capacities for the Mechanical front wheel drive on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

The fan belt on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor should have 19 mm (3/4 in.) flex with 90 N (20 lb) pull midway between the crankshaft and alternator or water pump (use a spring scale).

The compressor belt should have 19 mm (3/4 in.) flex with 60 N (13 lb) pull midway between the pulleys.

The specific gravity at an electrolyte temperature of 20°C (68°F) for the batteries in the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is:

For tractors without Cab or with OPU on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor, the clutch pedal free travel is approximately 25 mm (1 in.).

For tractors with SG2 Cab on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor, the slave cylinder operating rod stroke is 8.5 to 12.0 mm (5/16 to 15/32 in.).

The front wheel toe-in specifications for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

Tractors without front wheel drive: 3 to 6 mm (0.12 to 0.25 in.)

Tractors with MFWD: 0 to 3 mm (0 to 0.12 in.)

The torque specifications for the front wheel hardware on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

The torque specifications for hardware on JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractors with Hydrostatic Steering are:

The torque specifications for hardware on tie rod clamps for JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractors with Power Steering or Manual Steering are:

The TORQUES FOR HARDWARE for the rear wheels and roll guards on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

The service intervals for engine oil and filter on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

Checking crankcase oil level: every 10 hours

Changing engine oil: every 200 hours

Changing engine oil filter: every 200 hours

The service intervals for the fuel system and transmission/hydraulic system on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

Checking fuel filter: every 10 hours

Changing fuel filter: every 1000 hours

Checking transmission/hydraulic system oil level: every 50 hours

Changing transmission/hydraulic system oil filter: every 500 hours

Changing transmission/hydraulic oil: every 1000 hours

The service intervals for the steering filter and hydraulic pump strainer on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

Changing hydrostatic steering filter: every 1000 hours

Cleaning hydraulic pump strainer: every 1000 hours

The service intervals related to the MFWD on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

Checking MFWD oil level: every 100 hours

MFWD oil change: every 1000 hours

Cleaning and packing front wheel bearings: every 1000 hours

Mechanical front wheel drive universal-jointed shaft in wet and muddy conditions: every 10 hours

Mechanical front wheel drive universal-jointed shaft (normal conditions): every 50 hours

The lubrication and bearing service intervals for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

Front axle and front axle bearings in wet and muddy conditions: every 10 hours

Front axle and front axle bearings (normal conditions): every 50 hours

Clutch throw-out bearing grease fitting (when equipped): every 100 hours

Rear axle bearings in wet and muddy conditions: every 10 hours

Rear axle bearings (normal conditions): every 500 hours

Three-point hitch: every 200 hours

Front hitch: every 200 hours

Front PTO drive shaft: every 200 hours

Lubricating grease fittings: every 50 hours (general interval, specific locations listed elsewhere)

The tune-up PTO horsepower ratings for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor at 2500 rpm rated engine speed are:

The engine idle and rated speeds for tune-up on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

Slow idle: 700 to 800 rpm

Fast idle: 2610 to 2660 rpm

Rated engine speed: 2500 rpm

The air intake system vacuum readings for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor during tune-up are:

The air cleaner restriction warning switch on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor closes at a vacuum of 5.5 to 6.5 kPa (55 to 65 mbar; 22 to 26 in. water head).

The radiator cap valve opening pressures for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

Radiator cap high pressure valve opens at: 40 to 50 kPa (0.4 to 0.5 bar; 6 to 7 psi)

Radiator cap low pressure valve opens at: 0 to 4 kPa (0 to 0.04 bar; 0 to 0.6 psi)

The TORQUES FOR HARDWARE when separating the tractor components (TRACTORS WITHOUT INCREASED LIFTING CAPACITY) for the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

* On tractors with power or manual steering

** NOTE: If cotter pin cannot be inserted when tightening to the specified torque, turn nut to next slot and secure with cotter pin.

The TORQUES FOR HARDWARE related to the Drawbar and OPU Cab on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

* NOTE: Insert cotter pin within specified torque.

For the SG2 Cab on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor, the torque for the cab to rubber bearing blocks, cap screws and hex. nuts is 200 Nm (145 ft-lb).

The recommended standard torque for a 1/4 Thread-O.D. (in.) UNC and UNF cap screw with 10.9 strength marking is:

The recommended standard torque for a 1-1/4 Thread-O.D. (in.) UNC and UNF cap screw with 12.9** strength marking is:

** Tempered steel extra high strength bolts and cap screws

The recommended torque for an M10 metric cap screw with 10.9** strength marking on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is:

** Tempered steel high strength bolts and cap screws

The recommended torque for an M36 metric cap screw with 12.9*** strength marking on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is:

*** Tempered steel extra high strength bolts and cap screws

The recommended torque for a 1/2-20 UNF pipe and hose connection with O-rings on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is:

The recommended torque for a 7/8-14 UNF pipe and hose connection with cone on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor is:

The air intake system vacuum on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor can be measured using the FKM 10002 Pressure Gauge Set (L30515A).

Alternatively, a Vacuum gauge and connector set (L106472) consisting of a Vacuum gauge (FKM 10242), T-piece (FKM 10308), and Connector (FKM 10309) can be used.

The TORQUES FOR HARDWARE for the OPU Cab mounting on the JOHN DEERE 2140 Tractor are:

* NOTE: Insert cotter pin within specified torque.