John Deere 2140 service schedule

1. Lower implements, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Wipe each nipple and grease the front axle pivot and bearings.
3. On MFWD tractors, grease the universal joints on the front drive shaft.
4. In wet, muddy work do this every 10 hours.

Tools: Grease gun, Rags

1. Park level, stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Remove the axle housing level plug; oil should reach the hole. Top up if needed.
3. Turn the wheels so the hub plugs are in the level position and check each hub the same way.
4. Refit the plugs.

Tools: Spanner for level plugs, Rags

1. Stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Find the release bearing grease nipple (only some tractors have one) and give it a small amount of grease. Too much can reach the clutch disc.

Tools: Grease gun

1. Run the engine to working temperature, park on level ground, lower implements, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Remove the sump drain plug and let the hot oil drain fully. Wear gloves; it burns. Refit the plug.
3. Clean around the filter, remove it and throw it away.
4. Smear clean oil on the new filter's seal and fit it hand-tight.
5. Refill with 8.5 L of oil and check the dipstick.
6. Start the engine, check for leaks at the filter and plug, stop it, wait a few minutes and recheck the level.

Tools: Drain tray (10 L), Spanner for sump plug, Filter wrench, Funnel, Rags, Gloves

1. Lower the linkage, stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Grease the lift rod and top-link nipples on the three-point hitch.
3. Where fitted, grease the front hitch and the front PTO drive shaft joints.

Tools: Grease gun, Rags

1. Lower implements, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Clean around the filter, remove it and catch the oil that runs out.
3. Oil the new filter's seal and fit it.
4. Run the engine for a few minutes, stop it and top up to the level mark (check the level every 50 hours as the manual says).

Tools: Filter wrench, Drain tray, Rags

1. Stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Wipe the nipples on the outer ends of the final drive housings and grease until fresh grease shows.

Tools: Grease gun, Rags

1. Stop the engine and take the key out. Keep naked flames away.
2. Close the fuel shut-off, clean around the filter and remove the old element.
3. Fit the new element with new seals.
4. Open the fuel shut-off and bleed air from the filter and pump as your handbook shows before starting.

Tools: Spanners, Container, Rags

1. Work the tractor so the oil is warm, park level, lower the rockshaft, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Remove the transmission case drain plugs and let the oil drain. The plugs are torqued to 135 Nm.
3. Take out and clean the hydraulic pump strainer, then refit it.
4. Change the transmission/hydraulic filter.
5. Refit the drain plugs and fill with the oil-change quantity for your gearbox.
6. Run the engine, work the lift and steering, then stop and check the level.

Tools: Large drain tray (60 L), Spanners, Filter wrench, Pump or funnel, Clean solvent for the strainer

1. Stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Clean around the filter housing, then remove the old filter.
3. Fit the new filter with new seals.
4. Run the engine, turn lock to lock and check for leaks and the oil level.

Tools: Spanners, Drain tray, Rags

1. Park level, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Drain the axle housing and both hubs.
3. Refit the drain plugs and fill the housing and each hub to their level holes.
4. Refit the level and filler plugs.

Tools: Drain tray, Spanners, Oil pump or squeeze bottle

1. Chock the rear wheels, jack up one front wheel and support the axle on a stand.
2. Remove the hub cap, split pin and nut, and take off the hub with its bearings.
3. Clean the bearings and look for pitting or discolouring; replace if worn.
4. Pack the bearings with grease, refit with a new seal and adjust the nut so the wheel turns freely without play.
5. Fit a new split pin and the cap. Front rim to hub nuts: 180 Nm (2WD).

Tools: Jack and axle stand, Wheel chocks, Socket set, Solvent and tray