420C,

& 4401CD

.II::"I~I\IL.C~ INC. WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF

:;CE=:SS;ORS. JOHN DEERE AND IT'S SUCCESSORS
THE QUALITY OR ACCURACY OF THIS MANUAL.

CONTAINED AND USED HEREIN ARE THOSE OF OTHERS,

PTIVE SENSE TO REFER TO THE PRODUCTS OF OTHERS.

JD-MC
Make: John Years Made: Make: John Years Made: Make: John Years Made:
Model: M Model: MC Model: MT
Deere 1947-1952 Deere N/A Deere 1949-1952

HP-Drawbar: HP-Drawbar:
HP-PTO: 19.49 HP-Engine: HP-PTO: HP-Engine: JD HP-Drawbar: HP-PTO: HP-Engine:
14.6 18.27

Engine-Make: Engine-Fuel: Engine-Make: Engine-Fuel:

HP-Range: 19 HP-Range: Engine-Make: Engine-Fuel: HP-Range: 18
JD GAS JOHN DEERE GAS
Engine-Cyl(s)- Transmission- Engine-Cyl(s)- Transmission- Engine-Cyl(s)- Transmission-
Optional: Optional: Optional:
CID: 2/ STD:SG CID: STD: CID: 2/101 STD:
FwdiRev Fwd/Rev Mfwd- FwdiRev Fwd/Rev FwdiRev Fwd/Rev
Mfwd-StdiOpt: Mfwd-StdiOpt:
Standard: 4/1 Optional: Std/Opt: Standard: Optional: Standard: 4/1 Optional:
Tlres-Std Tires-Std Rear: Wheelbase- Tlres-Std Wheelbase- Tlres-Std
Tires-Std Rear: Tires-Std Rear: Wheelbase-Inch:
Front: 5.00-15 9-24 Inch: Front: Inch: Front:
CATI-3pt CATI-3pt CAT l-3pt Hitch:
PtoType: pto Speed: 540 PtoType: ptoSpeed: PtoType: ptoSpeed:
Hitch: False Hitch: False False

CAT l1-3pt CATIII-3pt CAT l1-3pt CATIII-3pt CAT l1-3pt CATIII-3pt

Hitch Lift: Hitch Lift: Hitch Lift:
Hitch: False Hitch: False Hitch: False Hitch: False Hitch: False Hitch: False

Hydraulics- Hydraulics- Hydraulics-

Hyd-Cap: Hyd-Flow: Hyd-Cap: Hyd-Flow: Hyd-Cap: Hyd-Flow:
Type: OPEN Type: Type:
HydStd Cooling Fuel Tank HydStd Cooling Fuel Tank HydStd Cooling Fuel Tank
Outlets: Capacity: Capacity: Outlets: Capacity: Capacity: Outlets: Capacity: Capacity:
Cab-Stdm AlC; New Price: Cab-Stdm AlC; Cab-Stdm AlC;
Weight: 2695 Weight: New Price: 0 Weight: 2800 New Price: 1710
Rops: 1388 Rops: Rops:

PLATE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER PLATE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER PLATE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER IGNITION
IGNITION SWITCH LEVER M IGNITION SWITCH LEVER MC SWITCH LEVER MT

Beginning BeQinninQ Serial Beginning Serial

Year Year Year
Serial Number Number Number

1947 10001 1949 10001 1949 1001

1948 13734 1950 11630 1950 18544

1949 25604 1951 13630 1951 26203

1949 10001 1952 16309 1952 35845

1950 35659

1950 11630
Paint Codes
MFG Color
1950 18544 Location
Name
WHEELS & CLASSIC
1951 43525
RIMS YELLOW
CLASSIC
1951 13630 BODY
GREEN

1951 26203

1952 50580

1952 16309

1952 35845
 SERVICE MANUAL

JOHN DEERE CRAWLER

MODELS MC.40C.420C.430C.4401C.4401CD

JO~lnDEERE
 SERVICE MANUAL

JOHN DEERE CRAWLER

MOD E L5 M C·40 C·420 C.430C-4401 C-440 I C D
Tractor serial number is stamped on a plate which is affixed to the bot-
tom of the instrument panel on MC and 440lCO models and to the left
side of center frame or clutch housing on 40C, 420C, 430C and 440lC
models.
, .
I N D EX· (B y"-:.5 tar tin 9 . Par a 9 rap h )
40C after 62.263 40C after 62.263
MC. 40C 420C- MC. 40C 420C-
Prior 62.264 430C-440IC 440ICD Prior 62.264 430C-440IC 440ICD
FINAL DRIVES
BELT PULLEY •••.......... 240. 243 243 243 225 225
JUde Shafts ............. 223
BRlUtES •.•............... 232.236 236 236 Final Drive Gears. . . . . . .. 223 225 225
Final Drive Shafts ... , . . •. 222 224 224
CARBURETOR ............ 61 61 224 . 224
Final Drive Pinions...... 222
CLUTCH Remove & Reinstall ...... 220 220.221 221
Adjustment •..•••..•.... 174 174 174 GOVERNOR
Remove & Reinstall ...... 175 175 175 Linkage Adjustment ..... 63 63 81
Overhaul ... "............ 65 65 164
COOLING SYSTEM 64 164
Remove & Reinstall .. , ... 64
Fan ...•.•.............. 66 66 166 Speed Adjustment ....... 62 62 161
Radiator ••.......•.••.. 67 67 165
Water Pump .......... ,. 68 168 IDLER. FRONT
R & R and Overhaul.. . .. 19 20.21 21
DIESEL SYSTEM IDLER. uPPER
Injector Racks ......... . 80 R & R and Overhaul ..... 29 29
Inje~or Timing ......••.. 143 OILING SYSTEM
injector Hole Tubes ..... . 89
Fuel Supply Pump ...•.... 157
. '1"44
OU Pump ...•.....•.....
Pr,:ssure .Relief Vglv.e .. _.
58
60
58
60 ,.,0
119
Nozzle 'R' ({. R:: .. : ...... .
Nozzle Servicing ...•.. ,. 153 POWER LIFT
Nozzle Testing ••.••.•... 145 Control Valve •..•.•.••.. 270 270.272.276 276
Integral Lift Cylinder..... 279 27~
Trouble Shooting •....... 129
Lubrication and Bleeding. 246 246 246
DIRECTION REVERSER 185 185.188 188 Operating Adjustments .. 253 253-258 258
Pump _................. 264. 266 266 268
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Remote Cylinder ..•..... 281 281.282 282
Distributor ••............ 73 73 Service Tests & Adj'tm·ts.. 260 260.263 263
Generator .............. 74 74 171 Trouble Shooting _....... 247 247 247
Regulator .............. 75 75 172 POWER TAKE-OFF ........ 244 244 244
Starter ••............ , .. 77 77 173 REAR AXLE ......... _.. .. 223 225 225
Timing. Ignition ... ,..... 72 72
RING GEAR AND HUB
ENGINE Ring Gear .............. 213 213 213
Assembly. R & R, .... , .. 37 37.38 85 Main Drive Bevel Gears .. 215 215 215
Balance Shaft ..•... ', ... 104 STEERING CLUTCHES
Blower (Supercharger) 122 Adjustment ....••....... 226 226 226
Cam Followers ......... , 44 44 93 Overhaul ............... 230 230 230
Camshaft •.............. 48 48 103 TRACKS
Connecting Rods & Brgs... 54 54 HO Adjust Alignment ....... 4 4.5 5
Crankshaft & Bearings. . .. 55 55 HI Adjust Tension ••....... 1 2.3 3
Cylinder Head .•........ 39 39 86 Hydraulic Tensiollo Adjuster 23 25
Cylinder Sleeves _....•.. 107 Overhaul ••••••••.•..... 13.14 13.14 13.14
Flywheel •.••.•......... 57 57 H6 Remove & Reinstall...... 11 11 11
Front OU Seals.......... 47 47 97. ll5 Safety Blocks ........... 6 6.7 7
Main Bearings ..•...•... 55 55 113 TRACK CARRIERS
()U Pump •••.....•...... 58 58 117 Adjust Tread Width ...•.. 8 9
Pistons .••.............. 51 8.9
51. 52 106 Remove & Reinstall...... 17 17. 18 18
Piston Pins •............ 53 53 109
Piston Removal ......... 50 50 105 TRACK ROLLERS
Piston Rings ............ 51 51.52 108 R & R and Overhaul. . . .. 27 28 28
Rear Oil Seal ........... 56 56 H4 TRANSMISSION"
Timing Gear Cover...... 46 46 96 Input Shaft ............. 208 208.209 208.209
Timing Gears ........... 49 49 98 Output Shaft ............ 206 206.207 206.207
Valve Guides ......•.... 41 41 90 Power Shaft ............ 210 210.211 210.211
Valves and Seats .... , .... 40 40 90 Power Shaft Control. ..... 212 212 212
Valve Springs .•....... , 42 42 92 Rear Cover ....•........ 199 200 200
Valve Tappet Levers ... ,. 43 43 95 Remove & Reinstall...... 203 203.204 204
Valve Timing ......... ,. 45 45 98 Shift Rails .............. 205 205 205

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 CONDENSED SERVICE DATA
MC.40C 420e. 430C. 4.wIC 440ICD
GENERAL
Engine Make ................................................ . Own Own G.M.
Cylinders ................................................... . 2 2 2
Bore - Inches ..................................... , ......... . 4 4114 3Ye
Stroke - Inches .................................. : .......... . 4 4 4\12
Displacement - Cubic Inches ................................. . 100.5 113.3 106.2
Compression Ratio ........................................... . 6.5:1 7.0:1 (2) 17.0:1
Pistons Removed From? ...................................... . Above Above Above
Main Bearings. Number of .................................... . 2 2 3
Main & Rod Bearin;!s. Adjustable .............................. . No No No
Cylinder Sleeved? ........................................... . No No Yes
Carburetor - Make .......................................... . M-S M-S
Disaibutor - Make .......................................... . D-R D·R
Distributor - Mcdel .......................................... . 1111709 1112571
Generator. Regulator & Starting Motor - Make .................. . D·R D·R D-R
Electrical System - Voltage .................................. . 6 6 12
Battery Ground Polarity ...................................... . : ,Positive Positive Positive
Forward Speeds .............................................. -' 4 4 or 5 4 or 5

TUNE·UP
Compression - Gage Pounds ................................. . 85(AF)lIO(Gas) 100(AF)l35(Gas)(8) 500 (9)
Tappet Gap - Inlet and Exhaust .............................. . 0.012 Cold 0.015 Cold 0.009 Hot
Inlet Valve Face Angle ....................................... . 30° 29°
Exhaust Valve Face Angle .................................... . 45° 44° 30°
Inlet Valve Seat Angle ....................................... . 30° 30°
Exhaust Valve Seat Angle .................................... . 45° 45° 30°
Timing Mark Location ........................................ . Flywheel Flywheel
Advance Tuning Degrees ..................................... . 31(MC).25140C) 28
Injector Timing .............................................. . See Par. 79
Nozzle Opening Pressure - PSI ............................... . 450-850
Breaker Point Gap ................................' ........... . 0.022 0.022
Spark Plug Size .............................................. . 14mm 14mm
Electrode Gap ........................................ :....... . 0.025 0.025
Engine 'High Idle - RPM .................................•...... 1825 (3) 2025 (4) 1975
Engine Rated Speed - RPM .................................. . 1650 (3) 1850 (4) 1850
Belt Pulley High Idle - RPM ................................. . 1376 (3) 1390 (4) 1356
Belt Pulley Rated Speed - RPM ............................... . 1246 (3) 1270 (4) 1270
Power Shaft High Idle - RPM ................................ . 608 (3) 612 (4) 597
Power Shaft Rated Speed-RPM ............................... . 550 (3) 560 (4) 560

SIZES--CAPACITIES:-CLEARANCES ,... '. .~ .

Crankshaft Main Journal 'Diameter .: ........................... . 2.397·2.398 2.397'2.398 2.999·3.000
Crankpin Diameter ................................ : ......... . 2.249·2.250 (5) 2.498·2.499 2.499·2.500
Camshaft Journal Diameter ................................... . 1.810-1.811 1.810·1.811 2.1820-2.1825
Balance Shaft Journal Diameter ............................... . 2.1820-2.1825
Piston Pin Diameter .......................................... . 1.1877-1.1879 1.1877-1.1879 1.3746-1.3750
Valve Stem Diameter -Intake , ................................ . 0.3715-0.3725 0.3715·0.3725
Valve Stem Diameter - Exhaust .............• "'_ .............. . 0.3715·0.3725 0.3715·0.3725 0.3095·0.3105
Main Bearing Running Clearance ............... :. " . : ......... . 0.001·0.0035 0.001·0.335 0.002·0.004
Rod Bearing Running Clearance .............................. . 0.001·0.0035 0.001·0.0035 0.0044-0.0084
Camshaft Bearing Running Clearance ......................... . 0.001·0.003 0.001·0.003 0.0045·0.006
Balance Shaft Bearing Running Clearance ...................... . 0.0045-0.006
Crankshaft End Play ......................................... . 0.003·0.007 0.003·0.007 0.004·0.011
Camshaft End Play .......................................... . 0.003·0.007 0.003·0.007 0.008·0.015
Balance Shaft End Play ...................................... . 0.008·0.015
Piston Skirt Clearance ....... , ................................ . 0.004-0.006 0.003-0.006 0,0037·0.0074
Cooling System - Gallons ... , ............................. , .. . 3112 2% 21f.z
Crankcase Oil- Quarts ...................................... . 5 5 9
Fuel Tank - Gallons ......................................... . 9lh (6) 10lh 101f.z
Starting Tank (All·fuel) - Gallons ............................. . 0.9 0.9 (7)
Transmission and Differential ................................. . 6lh 8 9
Final Drives <Each)- Quarts .................................. . 1% PA 1%
Hydraulic System - Quarts ................................... . 9 Rem.·11 In!. 9 12
Belt Pulley - Pints ........................................... . lh 1f.z lh

TIGHTENING TORQUES (Ft.·Lbs.)

Cylinder Head Bolts ......................................... . 100-110 85·95 170-180
Main Bearing Bolts .......................................... . 140 140 120·130
Rod Bearing Bolts ........................................... . 55-60 55-60 45·50
Rocker Arm Assembly ....................................... . 25·30 25-30 50-55
Flywheel Cap Screws ........................................ . 75·80 75-80 130·140
Balance Weight Nuts ........................................ . 300-325
Timing Gear Cover Cap Screws .............................. :-. See Par. 96
Injector Clamp Bolt .......................................... . 20·25
(2) Compression ratio of ~401C after serial number 448.000 is 7.3 :1. (6) Applies to MC only, 40C same as 420C .
. (3) Applies to MC only. Model 40C same as 420C. (7) Applies to 4401C prior to serial number 448,001. AU-fuel attach·
(4) Applies to 4401C prior to serial number 448,001. Speeds for ment di.scontinued after serial number 44S,(X)().
models after 448.000 are: Engine high Idle, 2,200 rpm, rated (8) Compression gage pounds for 4401C after serial number 448,000
rpm. 2,000; belt pulley high idle rpm, 1,510, rated rpm, 1,373; is 145 psI.
power take-off high idle rpm, 665, rated rpm. 605. (9) Compression check made with engine running at "600 rpm.
(5) Applies to MC only, 40C same as 420C,

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Paragraph 20 JOHN DEERE

Model 40C (Ser. No. 62,264 and from shaft as shown in Fig. 33. Re-
move the other bracket on opposite
Up)-420C-430C
side of front idler wheel, then re-
20. R&R AND OVERHAUL. To re- move the four socket head screws
move the front idler and brackets from hub of front idler wheel and
assembly, proceed as follows: Remove pull the thrust plate (ll-Fig. 34) and
track as outlined in paragraph 11 and shims (12) from the idler shaft (13).
or; 40C models remove the tension The idler shaft can now be removed.
lock nuts (Fig. 31) from tension bolts. Remove thrust plate and shims from
Slide entire front idler and brackets opposite hub of idler wheel.
assembly from track carrier frame. Refer to paragraph 22 for dimen-
Tension bolt and spring assemblies sional specifications of shafts and
will be removed with front idler and bushings and proceed as follows: In-
brackets on all models. Fig. 33-Partially disassembled front idler spect bushings (16) in front idler for
assembly. Oil seal is doweled in bracket.
excessive scoring and wear and if re-
Disassemble and overhaul the front
idler and bracket assembly as follows: newal is required, press out old bush-
fI, on ... eal :!H. Dnlcket
~1'R('er hOlt
ing using John Deere tool number
Refer to Fig. 32 and remove grease 11. Thl'U:"t plat€- :;0.

fitting from end of idler shaft. Re-

move the nut and washer from end
of idler shaft. Remove the nut and
washer from spacer bolt at aft end of
bracket. Loosen jam nut and set
screw which positions shaft in brack-
ets and pull idler bracket and oil seal

Fig. 31 - View of tension bolt lock nut

and adjusting nut on 40C models. serio I
number 62.264 and up. 420C and 430C
models are similar except that tension bolt
is reversed.

Fig. 34-Exploded view af the fr.-,nt idler. roller assembly and sprocket used on 40C
model tractors serial number 62.264 and up. Models 420C and 430C are the same.

(';rea$t' fi tt i IIJ..; H. Ojl !'wal 14. !-'J1rlll'l-;,·t ~:-). ~hilll (0.010)

Nut H), :-';1)\'I,\·t II"a<i StTt'\\" 1\;. I :\lslLillg ~l;, (;uide
Fig. 32 - View showing the set screw LorI.; 'waslll'r II. T]lnlst plat·.! 1'7. 1:"II"f' :..!i. ~hilll
1~. :--;hilll (11.(111:-., :!H. 1,11"1' loJ'al'I.;"t, ::X, ldl~~r Wheel
which must be removed before right hand i{qll('I' In'at'l,d
1::, :":11;ll"t (1,,11.·, ., 1'1I:1.t
SO'( ~(T"\\ :..!~I, I,d It·,' bracket. left
bracket can be removed from idler shaft. .Jalll litH idl,,!', ~ I ';Illl\" 'q';""'r :;0. sP:l('l'r

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Paragraphs 282-283 JOHN DEERE
the retaining cap screws to a torque
of 85 Ft.-Lbs.
8 7 6'
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Vi. REMOTE CYLINDER
(HYDRAULIC STOP TYPE)
10
Model 40C-420C-430C-
4401C-4401CD
282. OVERHAUL. To disassemble
(he unit, remove oil lines and end
cap (II-Fig. 361). Remove stop valve
(7) and bleed valve (5) by pushing
stop rod (1) completely into cylinder.
Withdraw stop valve from bleed
valve, being careful not to lose the
small ball (3). Remove nut from pis-
(on rod, being careful not to distort
Fig. 359-Exploded view of Model 40C fixed stop type remote control cylinder. The MC the rod, and remove piston and rod.
remote cylinder is similor. Push stop rod (1) all the way into
1. Stop pin ". 'tv" cup packing 1:3. Locking pin 18. Stop rod cylinder and drift our Groov pin (19).
2. Inspection cap 8. Backing washer ]-4. Attaching pin 19. Stop Remove piston rod guide (27).
3. Gasket 9. Piston 'with se~ls 15 ... ,Ttl-seal ~O. Chain
4. Cylinder 10. Nut assemuh- 21. Stop-pin &. clip
5. Spacer 11. Gasket IG, Shims . 2.2. Rod
6. Packing retainer 12. End cap 1 j'. Oil seal retainer Examine all parts for being exces-
sively worn and renew all seals.
Wiper seal (30) should be installed
with sealing lip toward outer end of
bore. Install stop rod ("V" seal as-
sembly) (20, 21, 22 & 26) with seal-
ing edge toward cylinder. Complete
the assembly by reversing the disas-
sembly procedure and tighten the end
cap bolts to a torque of 85 Ft.-Lbs.
Install the piston rod stop as outlined
in paragraph 255.

283. OVERRIDE CONVERSION.

Hydraulic stop type remote cylinders
Fiq. 36O-Checkinq pull required to move lubricated piston rod through "V "-sea I assem- can be adjusted to provide a maxi-
bly on fixed stop type remote control cylinder used on model 40C. mum working stroke of 8 inches. Nor-
mally, the stop can be located so 6%
inches of stroke is obtained and then
an additional 1% inches of slow move-
ment is obtained by means of the
1 2 6 "override" feature.
//
11 If, in some applications, the over-
ride feature is found to be undesir-
"ble, the cylinder can be converted to
a non-override cylinder by removing

__~_ 1~1~9
20~~~~}3 , ~ the AA5731R stop valve and install-
& ing an A5295R valve. To do so, re-
~ #~.~~@o@ 26 25 24 23 move the cylinder end cap (11-Fig.
~ I ~ ///fI><oC 361) and withdraw spring (8) and
valve (7). Be careful not to lose ball
\\ "33 32 3°2928 27 (3). Install new stop valve A5295R,
~ 31 old spring (8) and cylinder cap.
34 Tighten the end cap bolts to a torque
Fig_ 361-Exploded view of hydraulic stop type remote control cylinder with sheet of 85 Ft.-Lbs.
metal stop plates (31 ). Cast sto!l plate used on later models is shown in lower right
I. Stop rod II. End cap
2, inset. 20. 29. Packing washer Check sealing of new valve as fol-
Snap rings 12. Packing washer Packing adapter
3. Ball female" 30. Wiper seal lows: Apply pressure to cylinder rod
13. "0" ring 21. "V" packmg' 31. Rod stops and check for piston movement as
4. Bleed valve spring 14. Nut
5. 22. Packing spring 32. Piston rod the stop is released. If a positive stop
Bleed valve 15. Piston
6. 23. Stop rod washer 33. Locking pin is not reached, remove cylinder cap
Cylinder 16. Piston rod guide'
7. gasket· 24. Stop rod spring 34. Attaching pin
Stop valve and lap the valve to its seat until a
8. 25. Stop rod washer 35. Stop lever
Stop valve spring 17. Pipe plug peI"fect seal is obtained.
9. 18. Stop rod arm 26. Packing adapter 36. Stop lever screw
Gasket
10. Gasket 19. Groove pin maJe
27. PIston rod gUIde
1 HS 28. "0" ring
 SERVICE MANUAL

JOHN DEERE CRAWLER

MOD E LS M C·40 C·420 C·430 C·440 I C·440 I C D
Tractor serial number is stamped on a plate which is affixed to the bot-
tom of the instrument panel on MC and 440lCD models and to the left
side of center frame or clutch housing on 40C, 420C, 430C and 440lC
models.

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