Introduction
Product Identification
Safety
Operating
Replacement Parts
Service Intervals
Service Lubrication
Service Engine
Service Chain Case
Checking, Filling, and Draining Chain Case Oil (one on each side)
Checking and Adjusting Chain Tension
Service Hydraulics
Service Steering & Brakes
Service Electrical
Service Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting
Storage
Specifications
Warranty
John Deere Quality Statement
Service Record
Service Chain Case
Chain Case Oil
The use of the proper oil for lubricating and keeping the systems clean will extend machine and component life.
The following oils are preferred:
· John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD (cold weather operation)
· John Deere TORQ-GARD SUPREME or TORQ-GARD PLUS-50
Checking, Filling, and Draining Chain Case Oil (one on each side)
The chain case fill plug is located on each side of the skid steer frame.
Checking And Filling Chain Case:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Remove fill plug (A). Oil should be present up to fill plug threads.
3. Fill each chain case until oil appears at fill plug threads.
Draining Chain Case:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Remove each drain plug (B) located on bottom rear of skid steer.
3. Fill each chain case until oil appears at fill plug threads. Chain case capacity is 11 L (3 gal).
Checking and Adjusting Chain Tension
NOTE: Under normal operating conditions, checking and adjusting chain tension is not needed.
Chain tension should be adjusted so that there is 06.35 mm (0-1/4 in.) movement at the tire tread.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Raise and block skid steer.
3. Rotate each tire and check for movement, 0-6.35 mm (01/4 in.) movement at the tire tread is acceptable.
Picture Note: Tire removed for photo clarity
4. Loosen eight (8) axle housing bolts (A).
5. Using your foot, push the axle assembly to remove excessive movement: