4300 any hidden zerks?
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mjncad
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Jeff:
I have a 4200 that is next model down from yours and is essentially identical in every way except HP.
I assume you've checked the manual for zerk locations. If you don't have a manual, you can get one from the dealer in paper or on CD, or you can get the manuals via John Deere Technical Information Bookstore - Home Page
The CD is cheaper and you can print out replacement pages at will. I also got the shop manual, which is helpful in understanding your rig.
My owner's manual shows a zerk for the hydrostatic tranny pedals that isn't there. The zerk was probably on pre-2001 models. The worst one to get to is the brake pedal zerk on the right side by the fuel filter. It's behind a plastic panel and takes a mirror and feel to find it. I wish they would have put an extension tube on it like they did on one underneath near the hydraulic system filter.
An editorial comment, I wish the 420, 430, 460 loaders had the zerks on the lift pin ends like the newer 300 & 400 CX/X loaders do. Getting to some of those zerks is a real PITA.
I have a 4200 that is next model down from yours and is essentially identical in every way except HP.
I assume you've checked the manual for zerk locations. If you don't have a manual, you can get one from the dealer in paper or on CD, or you can get the manuals via John Deere Technical Information Bookstore - Home Page
The CD is cheaper and you can print out replacement pages at will. I also got the shop manual, which is helpful in understanding your rig.
My owner's manual shows a zerk for the hydrostatic tranny pedals that isn't there. The zerk was probably on pre-2001 models. The worst one to get to is the brake pedal zerk on the right side by the fuel filter. It's behind a plastic panel and takes a mirror and feel to find it. I wish they would have put an extension tube on it like they did on one underneath near the hydraulic system filter.
An editorial comment, I wish the 420, 430, 460 loaders had the zerks on the lift pin ends like the newer 300 & 400 CX/X loaders do. Getting to some of those zerks is a real PITA.
atschirner
Silver Member
Service Lubrication shows a number of grease zerks.
A - King Pins
B - Tie Rod Ends
C - Lower Brake Pivot Tubes
D - HST Models: Hydro Pedal Linkage Shaft
E - HST Models: Upper Brake Pedal Tube
In the next section of the manual they also call out the pivot arms on the 3 pt.
A - King Pins
B - Tie Rod Ends
C - Lower Brake Pivot Tubes
D - HST Models: Hydro Pedal Linkage Shaft
E - HST Models: Upper Brake Pedal Tube
In the next section of the manual they also call out the pivot arms on the 3 pt.
mjncad
Super Member
I forgot about the owner's manual being online, thanks for posting the link for Jeff.