Service Intervals

Servicing Your Machine


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme conditions may require more frequent service intervals: · Engine components may become dirty or plugged when operating in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions. · Engine oil may lose efficiency if machine is operated constantly at slow or low engine speeds or with frequent short trips.

Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on your machine.

As Needed

· Replace alternator belt.

· Service air filter elements. Replace only primary filter unless secondary filter is visibly damaged or indicator light shows an air restriction after the primary filter has been changed.

· Replace light bulbs.

· Replace fuses.

· Clean or replace battery.

· Check radiator hoses and clamps.

· Check tire air pressure.

· Drain water and sediment from fuel tank.

· Check and adjust front wheel toe-in.

· Replace bucket teeth.

Break-in - After 1 Hour

NOTE: When machine is new or anytime wheel hardware is loosened, tighten all bolts after one hour of operation and every four hours thereafter until proper torque values are maintained.

· Check wheel bolt torque.

Break-in - After First 50 Hours

· Change engine oil and filter.

· Check alternator belt tension.

· Check radiator hoses and clamps.

· Check air filter intake hoses and clamps.

· Check wheel bolt torque.

· Check tire air pressure.

· Check battery electrolyte.

· Check for loose, missing, or damaged parts.

· Check transmission oil level.

· Check front axle oil level.

· Check MFWD axle trunnion torque.

Every 10 Hours or Daily

· Test safety systems.

· Check engine oil level.

· Check transmission oil level.

· Check fuel level.

· Check fuel filter sediment bowl.

· Check air filter rubber dust unloading valve.

· Check radiator coolant level.

· Check and clean grille and side screens.

· Check tire pressure.

· Check wheel bolt torque.

· Check area below machine for leaks.

· Lubricate loader pivot points.

· Lubricate backhoe pivot points.

· Lubricate loader and backhoe grease fittings.

· Lubricate multi-purpose bucket grease fittings (optional).

Every 50 Hours

· Check front axle oil level.

· Check wheel bolt torque.

· Check tire air pressure.

· Lubricate front axle grease fittings.

· Lubricate 3-point hitch grease fittings.

Every 200 Hours

· Change engine oil and filter.

· Check battery electrolyte.

· Check transmission oil level.

· Clean fuel filter sediment bowl.

· Inspect alternator belt and check tension.

· Check and clean radiator cooling fins.

· Check and clean oil cooler fins.

· Check and clean radiator cooling screen.

· Check air filter restriction indicator light. Block the air inlet to the air cleaner canister with the engine at high rpm and check to be sure that the air restriction light comes on in the instrument panel.

Every 400 Hours

· Change transmission oil and filter.

· Clean transmission suction screen.

· Change suction side filter.

· Replace fuel filter.

· Check MFWD axle trunnion torque.

· Check backhoe boom-to-dipperstick pivot pin bolt torque.

Every 600 Hours

· Check engine speeds.

· Check air filter intake hoses and clamps.

· Check radiator hoses and clamps.

· Change front axle oil.

· Inspect fuel injectors. (See your John Deere dealer.)

· Adjust engine valve clearance. (See your John Deere dealer.)

· Check radiator coolant freeze point and clarity.

Every Two Years or 2000 Hours

· Flush and replace factory coolant. Flush cooling system and replace coolant with John Deere COOL-GARD® engine coolant.

· Check for front axle trunion (pivot) bushing wear. (See your John Deere Dealer.)

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