440 loader dozer

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440 loader dozer

Post by gerrell » Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:51 pm

Where can i find an owners manual for a 440 loader dozer[/i]

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Post by whiteclipse16 » Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:36 am

https://www.johndeeretechinfo.com/

type in 440 in the search field and look through the results for the crawler.
You'll have to create a username and such to be able to purchase one.
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Post by Tigerhaze » Tue Oct 02, 2012 10:21 am

This thread also discusses how to get a copy of the service manual from one of our members, if you need it:

http://www.jdcrawlers.com/messageboard/ ... al+pdf+440
(1) JD Straight 450 crawler dozer with manual outside blade; (2) JD 2010 diesel crawler loaders; (1) JD 2010 diesel dozer with hydraulic 6-way blade; (2) Model 50 backhoe attachments, misc. other construction equipment

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Post by gerrell » Tue Oct 02, 2012 11:50 am

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Post by gerrell » Tue Oct 02, 2012 11:52 am

Thanks guys, i posted a picture up. It runs great just has a few leaks that needs to be fixed

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Post by CELSESSER » Tue Oct 02, 2012 12:25 pm

Gerrell,

Those are interesting sprockets on that thing. Any idea what from and how converted/

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Post by gerrell » Tue Oct 02, 2012 1:23 pm

Chuck
i have no idea i bought it from an older lady it was her husband and he is dead so im clueless on a lot of things

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Post by Gil » Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:54 pm

I may not have been able to count accurately from the photograph, but it appears that you only have 35 links in your track chain, instead of the standard 36. Apparently that is because of the smaller sprocket and idler wheel. As Chuck said, they certainly are interesting. You can see how the track raises up at the center idler wheel. If you look at other JD440 pictures, you will see the tracks almost straight across when tight. This should not be a problem as long as you track bushings seat properly in the drive sprocket. Gil
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Post by gerrell » Wed Oct 03, 2012 6:12 am

I dont think i will ever truely Know what i have haha.

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Post by Lavoy » Wed Oct 03, 2012 9:20 am

I get 36 links, so that is right. I would bet pretty good money that those are 350 sprockets with the centers cut out, and the sprocket welded to the cut out centers of the old 440 sprockets.
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Post by Gil » Wed Oct 03, 2012 11:35 am

Lavoy is probably correct about the sprockets, which would indicate that it is the center idler roller that is elevated out of position in the photograph. They must have put a spacer in under it. If you could, it would be interesting if you could take a picture of it. A lot of guys have had problems running out of track adjuster throw or front idler rail to tighten their worn tracks. This would be an alternative for tightening up the track if your sprockets are already worn to accept the stretched chain. Just have to be careful about clearance on the fender. Gil
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Post by gerrell » Wed Oct 03, 2012 12:42 pm

Gil ill upload a few more pictures this weekend when i get back home. I operated it for a little while and it seem to work great with no problem, who ever made that change must have known what they where doing

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Post by Lavoy » Wed Oct 03, 2012 3:43 pm

A spacer under the upper idler support was actually an update from Deere to use with the older upper idler supports after the new taller support came out.
That being said, this one looks kind of tall.
As far as track adjustment, if you are so far out that the adjuster will no longer take out the slack, your rails will be worn substantially past allowable wear limits.
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Post by Gil » Wed Oct 03, 2012 4:41 pm

"Allowable wear limits" - now that's a new concept I'm not familiar with.
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