Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
John Deere issued TM-4452 as the factory technical manual for seven variants of its self-propelled combines, and this 826-page John Deere 1166, 1169H, 1174, 1177, 1188 technical manual PDF covers both Hydro/4 machines too. Wiring diagrams trace circuits through the fuse and relay box, harvest performance monitor, and electro-magnetic transmission brake, while hydraulic schematics map the dual and triple pump circuits behind the leveling and control valves. The separator and cleaning unit takes up more than a third of the book, walking you through separator drive, beater, variable cylinder drive, threshing cylinder, concave, and straw walkers. Charge the air conditioning system with 1950 g (68.8 oz.) of refrigerant, then torque the front wheel bolts to 420 Nm (304 ft-lb) — 550 Nm (400 ft-lb) on the 1169H. A mid-harvest breakdown leaves you alone with the machine. This bookmarked, text-searchable PDF rides on your laptop to whichever field the combine quit in.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | 1-13 | Specifications (Standard Torques - General, Recommended Torques for Unc and Unf Cap Screws, Recommended Torques for Metric Cap Screws, Recommended Torques for Pipe and Hose Connections, Metric and Inch Threads) |
| Engine Repair | 14-32 | Engine Pulley (Special Tools, Torques for Hardware, Removal, Installation) |
| Fuel System | 33-37 | Fuel Tank, Fuel Filter, Water Trap, Electrical Fuel Transfer Pump, Speed Control Components, Engine Shut-Off Components |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | 38-96 | Connectors, Fuse and Relay Box, Starting Motor, Alternator, Harvest Performance Monitor, Electromagnetic Transmission Brake |
| Power Train | 97-242 | Variable Ground Speed Drive, Posi-Torq Ground Drive, Clutch Operating Assembly, Engine Clutch, Hydrostatic Drive, Transmission |
| Brakes, Rear Axle and Steering | 243-304 | Parking Brake, Brake Operating Assembly, Foot Brakes, Hydrostatic Steering, Rear Axle |
| Hydraulic System | 305-471 | Hydraulic Lines, Dual Hydraulic Pump, Triple Hydraulic Pump, Mechanical Control Valves, Leveling System Control Valve, Electro-Magnetic Control Valve |
| Separator and Cleaning Unit | 472-795 | Separator Drive, Beater, Variable Cylinder Drive, Threshing Cylinder, Concave, Straw Walkers |
| Operator's Platform and Cab | 796-826 | Cab Ventilation System, Air Conditioning Compressor, Cab Heating System, Operator's Cab, Steering Column, Operator's Seat |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| 1166, 1174, 1177, 1188 — not 1169H | ||
| Wheel bolt torques - Front wheels (except 1169H) | 420 Nm (304 ft-lb) | p. 3 |
| 1169H only | ||
| Wheel bolt torques - Front wheels (1169H) | 550 Nm (400 ft-lb) | p. 3 |
| All Models | ||
| Wheel bolt torques - Rear wheels | 180 Nm (130 ft-lb) | p. 3 |
| Compressor oil charge | 320 cm³ (19.5 cu.in.) | p. 4 |
| Refrigerant capacity (air conditioning) | 1950 g (68.8 oz.) | p. 4 |
| Hydraulic tubing retraction | 2 to 3 mm | p. 309 |
| Chain slack | 5 mm (0.2 in.) | p. 359 |
| Accumulator capacity | 2.0 liters (120 cu-in.) | p. 348 |
| Dimension (X) of spring | 56 mm (2.2 in.) | p. 456 |
| Distance (Y) | 72 mm (2.8 in.) | p. 456 |
| 6466 Engine Intake Valve Clearance | 0.45 mm | p. 2 |
| 6359 Engine Intake Valve Clearance | 0.35 mm | p. 2 |
| Electrical System Battery Voltage | 12 volts | p. 3 |


















