http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/ JOHN DEERE 4000 SERIES TRACTORS - includes ALL John Deere Compact Tractors Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:58:52 GMT mktlines http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1625 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1625 Hi Tonhon I agree with Halsey Betters, "Replace the thermostat". Check the radiator and radiator screen for debris. If the temp gauge still is reading in the Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:50:58 GMT Halsey Betters http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1624 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1624 would put new thermostat in. the water can go through the radiator too fast and not disapate the heat. check screen and rad.for dirt, it doesn't take Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:55:01 GMT tonhon http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1623 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1623 Can anyone tell me how to test a water temp sending unit to see if it is working properly. My 4300 temp gauge has started running close to the red but the Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:30:20 GMT mktlines http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1622 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1622 Hi Vic, I am going to suggest what you probably know already, "Replace the ignition switch". To start this tractor, you must get power to the fuel shut-off Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:37:22 GMT victhomas http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1621 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1621 The key broke off in the ignition of my 4400. Does anyone know of a method of starting the tractor without the key? I don't have a spare key or else I'd try Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:10:37 GMT Paul Krupp http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1620 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1620 hi lee, I don't remember, does the 4400 have dual hydraulic pumps?, If it only has one pump, does the steering work when the loader quits??? Is the joystick Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:41:04 GMT lncadd http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1619 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1619 So now that my stomach has sank and my heart has skipped a beat..... yikes!!!! After I refilled the fluid I checked the level after using a bit to make sure I Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:10:51 GMT ayacht_us http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1618 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1618 This happened to me with my 1999. Luckily it was still under warranty. I brought it to the dealer and Deere had them strip the tractor down and replace Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:33:21 GMT John F http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1617 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1617 After you changed the fluid and used the hydraulics did you re-check the fluid level? Some metal wear is normal how much did you see? Was it fine particles Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:18:29 GMT mktlines http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1616 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1616 Hi Lee, The shavings you mention could be coming from a number of sources (none of them good). The transmission serves as the sump for the hydrostatic and Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:42:43 GMT lncadd http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1615 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1615 Hi Folks, I'm new to the board as I am having hydraulic problems with my 1998 4400hst with 330 hrs. I recently changed the fluid and filter and notice small Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:12:06 GMT Mike http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1611 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1611 Here at Tractor Home Magazine we work hard on making a nice Magazine to look at and to enjoy. We feature ads from Automobiles, Farm Equipment, Industrial Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:22:41 GMT Mike http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1604 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1604 The dead line for the next issue of Tractor Home Magazine is on the 15th of May 2008, If there is any one out there that would like to star there tractor with Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:48:04 GMT Richard ( RJK Sr.) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1603 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1603 Out local IH dealer carries Cub Cadet. He has two Cub Cadet/ Yanmar tractor. both are the EX 3200 HYDRO transmissions.. The instrument panel and many or the Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:07:35 GMT stan_mcc http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1602 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johndeere4000seriestractors/message/1602 If you check the Cub Cadet Commercial website, they show 3 different compact utility tractors that are built by Yanmar. The smallest looks like a 2305 size