Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
This is the factory John Deere technical manual TM-1229 covering both the 644C wheel loader and the 646C landfill compactor, about 1,378 pages of teardown, spec and test procedure. It runs from wheels, axles and the power shift transmission through a full overhaul of the 466 cu. in. turbocharged diesel, torque converter, steering, brakes, electrics and the closed-centre main hydraulics, plus the loader linkage and buckets. The System Testing section is the part shops live in: seven-step diagnosis, hydraulic test specs on page 1227, a printed electrical schematic and wiring diagram at pages 1199-1200, and a fold-out closed-centre hydraulic schematic at page 1305. The scan is the paper book, fully legible page by page.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | 5-36 | Safety Information, General Specifications for Both Machines, Hardware Torque Charts, Fuels and Lubricants |
| Wheels | 37-46 | Powered Wheels and Fastenings, Wheel Removal and Installation, Wheel Nut Torque |
| Axles and Suspension Systems | 47-158 | Differential and Bevel Drive, Input Drive Shafts and U-Joints, Axle Shafts, Bearings and Reduction Gears, Axle Hydraulics |
| Transmission | 159-288 | Removal and Installation, Controls, Input Drive Shafts, Gears, Shafts, Bearings and Power Shift Clutch, Transmission Hydraulics |
| Engine | 289-552 | Crankshaft and Main Bearings, Camshaft and Valve Actuating Means, Connecting Rods and Pistons, Cylinder Block, Oiling and Ventilating Systems, Cylinder Head and Valves, Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Water Pump, Starting Motor, Flywheel |
| Engine Auxiliary Systems | 553-600 | Cold Weather Starting Aids, Cooling Systems, Speed Controls, Intake System, External Exhaust, Mounting Frame, External Fuel Supply |
| Torque Converter | 601-652 | Turbine, Gears, Shafts and Bearings |
| Steering System | 653-724 | Emergency Steering, Steering Hydraulics |
| Service Brakes | 725-767 | Active Elements, Controls Linkage, Brake Hydraulics |
| Parking and Emergency Brakes | 768-784 | Active Elements and Controls Linkage |
| Electrical Systems | 785-820 | Batteries, Support and Cables, Alternator, Regulator and Charging System Wiring, Lighting System, Wiring Harness and Switches, System Controls, Instruments and Indicators |
| Frame, Chassis and Supporting Structure | 821-846 | Frame Installation, Frame Bottom Guards, Chassis Weights |
| Operator's Station | 847-922 | Removal and Installation, Operator Enclosure, Seat and Seat Belt, Heating and Air Conditioning |
| Sheet Metal and Styling | 923-940 | Hood and Engine Enclosure, Grille and Grille Housing, Fenders |
| Safety, Convenience and Miscellaneous | 941-950 | Mirror, Fire Extinguisher, Horn and Warning Devices, Cigar Lighter |
| Main Hydraulic System | 951-1018 | Closed-Centre Main Hydraulic System, Pump, Valves and Lines |
| Loader | 1019-1134 | Buckets, Controls Linkage, Frames, Loader Hydraulics |
| System Testing | 1135-1336 | Seven Basic Steps of Diagnosis, Engine Testing, Electrical Testing with the Electrical Schematic and Wiring Diagram, Power Train Testing, Hydraulic Testing with the Closed-Centre Schematics, Heating and Air Conditioning Testing |
| Special Tools | 1337-1378 | Dealer-Made and Service Tools Illustrated in Numerical Order |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| 644C Loader and 646C Compactor, turbocharged and intercooled diesel | ||
| Rated power, SAE net at 2200 rpm | 152 hp (113 kW) | p. 13 |
| Both machines | ||
| Piston displacement | 466 cu. in. (7.836 L) | p. 13 |
| Maximum torque at 1300 rpm | 472 lb-ft (640 N·m) | p. 13 |
| All Models | ||
| Wheel nut torque | 300 ± 30 lb-ft (410 ± 40 N·m) (644C Loader) / 450 ± 45 lb-ft (610 ± 61 N·m) (646C Compactor) | p. 39 |
| Boom raise cycle time | 6.1 to 6.8 seconds (644C Loader at 2400 rpm, oil 150 to 190 °F; slower than 7.6 seconds indicates a hydraulic problem) / 6.5 to 7.2 seconds (646C Compactor at 2400 rpm, oil 150 to 190 °F; slower than 8.1 seconds indicates a hydraulic problem) | p. 1231 |
| Fast idle, oil at 150 ± 10 °F (66 ± 6 °C) | ||
| Hydraulic pump standby pressure | 2350 ± 50 psi (16 203 ± 345 kPa) | p. 1227 |
| 2000 ± 10 rpm at 2000 psi, oil at 150 ± 10 °F | ||
| Hydraulic pump minimum flow, new or rebuilt | 30 gpm (113 L/min) | p. 1227 |
| Hydraulic pump minimum flow, used pump | 24 gpm (91 L/min) | p. 1227 |
| Slow idle, oil at 195 ± 10 °F | ||
| Differential lock pressure | 600 ± 75 psi (4137 ± 517 kPa) | p. 1227 |
| Engine stopped, oil at 100 to 150 °F | ||
| Emergency steering pressure switch setting | 700 psi (4830 kPa) | p. 1228 |
| Fast idle, oil at 150 ± 10 °F | ||
| Converter-out pressure | 40 to 85 psi (276 to 586 kPa) | p. 1229 |
| Transmission pump minimum flow | 22 gpm (83 L/min) | p. 1229 |
| 644C Loader at 2400 rpm, oil 150 to 190 °F | ||
| Bucket dump cycle time | 1.5 to 2.2 seconds | p. 1231 |




















