John Deere 6120 6220 6320 6420 6120L 6220L 6320L 6420L 6520L Tractors Diagnosis & Tests Service Manual TM4646 PDF

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John Deere 6120, 6220, 6320, 6420, 6120L, 6220L, 6320L, 6420L & 6520L Tractors — Diagnosis and Tests Service Manual TM4646

This is the complete John Deere Diagnosis and Tests Service Manual for the 6120, 6220, 6320, 6420, 6120L, 6220L, 6320L, 6420L and 6520L tractors (North American models). Document number TM4646. This manual is written for experienced technicians and contains the diagnostic procedures, test sequences, adjustment values and system checks needed to troubleshoot and repair these tractors accurately. It covers every major system on the machine, from the engine and fuel system through to the electronic control units, transmissions, hydraulics and operator’s cab.

File Details

• Manual Type: Diagnosis and Tests Service Manual
• Brand: John Deere
• Models Covered: 6120, 6220, 6320, 6420, 6120L, 6220L, 6320L, 6420L, 6520L
• Document Number: TM4646
• Version Date: 01 December 2005
• Language: English
• File Format: PDF
• Page Count: Over 2,400 pages

Chapters Covered

• Section 210 — General Information
• Section 220 — Engine
• Section 230 — Fuel, Air Intake and Cooling Systems
• Section 240 — Electrical System
• Section 245 — Electronic Control Units
• Section 250 — SyncroPlus Transmission
• Section 255 — PowrQuad, PowrQuad Plus, AutoQuad and AutoQuad Plus Transmissions
• Section 256 — Drive Systems
• Section 260 — Steering and Brakes
• Section 270 — Hydraulic System
• Section 280 — Miscellaneous
• Section 290 — Operator’s Cab
• Section 299 — Special Tools

Section 210 — General Information

This section opens with the safety measures that apply to all diagnostic and test work on these tractors, including how to recognise safety information, prevent machine runaway, handle fluids safely, prevent battery explosions, prepare for emergencies, prevent acid burns, avoid high-pressure fluids, service the cooling system safely, remove paint before welding or heating, avoid heating near pressurised fluid lines, work in ventilated areas, wear protective clothing, practice safe maintenance, park the machine safely, use proper lifting equipment, construct dealer-made tools safely, support the machine properly, work in a clean area, illuminate the work area safely, service machines safely, use proper tools, service tires safely, service front-wheel drive tractors safely, avoid eye contact with radar, and replace safety signs. The general references section includes a summary of reference material, unified inch bolt and cap screw torque values, metric bolt and cap screw torque values, hydraulic system inch fitting torques, hydraulic system metric fitting torques, a component identification table, how to read a functional schematic, how to read a diagnostic schematic, wire numbers and color codes, schematic/wiring/harness symbols, electrical system visual check, electrical circuit malfunctions, the seven-step electrical test procedure, and hydraulic circuit symbols.

Section 220 — Engine

The engine section begins with an operational check-out and then moves into tests and adjustments. Covered topics include preliminary engine tests, dynamometer testing, measuring PTO power output, and engine tests with Service ADVISOR. The manual provides the steps needed to determine whether a tune-up will restore engine efficiency or whether an overhaul is necessary, with horsepower comparison before and after tune-up.

Section 230 — Fuel, Air Intake and Cooling Systems

This section contains tests and adjustments for the fuel system, air intake system and cooling system. Specific references include general information, explanation of checks, safety, special tools, specifications, testing the air intake system, checking the cooling system for leaks, flow-testing the low-temperature circuit (with separate procedures for tractors with and without AutoPowr), testing the temperature at which the thermostat opens, checking the viscous fan drive, checking the fuel transfer pump, hand throttle lever and accelerator pedal adjustment, and accelerator pedal adjustment. The operation portion covers the fuel system description, air intake system theory of operation, coolant circuit description, cooling system radiator, intercooler, ring-shaped transmission oil cooler, viscous fan drive, automatic drive belt tensioner, and cold weather starting aids.

Section 240 — Electrical System

This is one of the largest sections in the manual. It covers sub-system diagnostics for both cab and open operator’s station models, including SE1 through SE36 sub-systems. Component tests are provided for the starting motor and charging circuit, basic informator, horn, cigarette lighter and operator’s seat, lights, worklights, radio, dome light and console light, fan and air-conditioning, ATC automatic air-conditioning control (ClimaTrak), windshield wiper and washer, rear window wiper and washer, beacon light, 3- and 7-terminal power outlet sockets, electronic hitch control (BCU), BCU functions (rear PTO, front PTO, front-wheel drive, differential lock, hazard warning and turn signal lights, speed sensor and radar, headland management system, power supply and acoustic alarm, LTC coolant pump, brake system and handbrake monitor unit), signal and service sockets, performance monitor, front-wheel drive axle with TLS and cab suspension, electronic actuation of SCVs, stepper motor drivers for E-ICV and E-SCV, CAN BUS terminating resistors, electronic engine control (Level 1, Level 11 and Level 12 ECU), back-up alarm, transmission control unit (TCU), EPC transmission control and electrical forward/reverse controls, transmission shift (UIC), electronic park lock (PLC), electric rear-view mirrors, JDLink control unit, heated rear window, TEC control unit and 60-amp socket, GreenStar, and automatic steering system (SSU/AutoTrac). Functional schematics, wiring harness summaries and complete tractor schematics are included for AutoPowr/IVT, PowrQuad Plus, AutoQuad and AutoQuad Plus transmissions, as well as for the open operator’s station.

Section 245 — Electronic Control Units

This section covers operation and general information on diagnostics, special tools, dealer/service level, entering the program mode, accessing addresses and diagnostic trouble codes, driving in diagnostic mode, and summaries of addresses for all control units: ATC (Automatic Temperature Control), BCU (Basic Control Unit), BIF (Basic Informator), ECU (Engine Control Unit, Levels 1, 4, 11 and 12), EPC (PowrQuad Plus and AutoQuad transmissions), JDL (JDLink), PLC (Park Lock Controller), PRF (Performance Monitor), SFA (Front-Wheel Drive Axle with TLS and Cab Suspension), SIC (Electrically Actuated Independent Control Valves), SSU (AutoTrac), TCU (AutoPowr/IVT Transmission), TEC (Tractor Equipment Interface Controller, TEC 1, TEC 3 and TEC 4), UIC (User Interface Controller) and UIM (Keyboard for ISOBUS Display). Data BUS systems theory of operation is covered, including operation of the CAN BUS system and specific CAN BUS configurations for TIER I and TIER II engines with various ECU levels, with and without cab. Detailed test procedures are provided for occasional circuit problems in the ATC, BCU, BIF, EPC, PLC, SFA, SIC, SSU, TCU, TEC and UIC systems, including circuit/harness tests for individual components, sensors, switches, solenoid valves and stepper motors.

Section 250 — SyncroPlus Transmission

Introductory checks, operational check-out, tests and adjustments, and operation for the SyncroPlus transmission.

Section 255 — PowrQuad, PowrQuad Plus, AutoQuad and AutoQuad Plus Transmissions

Operational check-out, tests and adjustments, and operation for these transmission variants.

Section 256 — Drive Systems

Operational check-out, tests and adjustments, and operation for the drive systems.

Section 260 — Steering and Brakes

Introductory checks, operational check-out, tests and adjustments, and operation for the steering and brake systems.

Section 270 — Hydraulic System

Operational check-out, tests and adjustments, and operation for the hydraulic system.

Section 280 — Miscellaneous

Operational check-out, tests and adjustments, and operation for miscellaneous systems.

Section 290 — Operator’s Cab

Operational check-out, tests and adjustments, and operation for the operator’s cab.

Section 299 — Special Tools

This section lists special tools, both dealer-fabricated and those available through John Deere, along with test equipment required for the diagnostic and test procedures throughout the manual.

Who This Manual Is For

This John Deere 6120, 6220, 6320, 6420, 6120L, 6220L, 6320L, 6420L and 6520L Diagnosis and Tests Service Manual is written for experienced technicians, but the procedures are detailed enough for anyone with mechanical aptitude and the correct tools to follow. Whether you are diagnosing an electrical fault on a 6420 with AutoPowr transmission, testing the hydraulic system on a 6120L, adjusting the engine on a 6320, or troubleshooting a CAN BUS communication issue on a 6520L, this manual provides the test sequences, specifications and diagnostic trouble code information you need.

Why This Manual Matters

Modern John Deere tractors rely on a network of electronic control units that communicate over CAN BUS systems. Without the correct diagnostic procedures and address information, troubleshooting these systems becomes guesswork. This manual gives you the exact test procedures, component checks, wiring schematics and functional diagrams needed to isolate faults quickly and correctly. It covers multiple engine levels (TIER I and TIER II, Levels 1, 4, 11 and 12 ECU), multiple transmission types (SyncroPlus, PowrQuad, PowrQuad Plus, AutoQuad, AutoQuad Plus and AutoPowr/IVT), and both cab and open operator’s station configurations. The torque values, pressure specifications and adjustment procedures are the same ones used by professional technicians.

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