Service Intervals

Servicing Your Machine

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

As Needed

· Replace alternator belt.

· Replace air filter elements.

· Replace light bulbs.

· Replace fuses.

· Clean and replace battery.

· Replace radiator hoses and clamps.

· Check tire air pressure.

· Clean fuel tank overfill reservoir.

· Drain water and sediment from fuel tank, and service water separator.

· Check and clean front grille screens.

· Check and clean radiator cooling screen.

· Clean debris from engine compartment.

After First 10 Hours

· Check wheel bolt torque.

Every 10 Hours or Daily

· Test safety systems.

· Check engine oil level.

· Check transmission oil level.

· Check air filter rubber dust unloading valve.

· Check radiator coolant level.

After First 50 Hours

· Change engine oil and filter.

· Change transmission oil and filter.

· Clean transmission suction screen.

Every 50 Hours

· Check front axle oil level.

· Lubricate machine.

Every 200 Hours

· Change engine oil and filter.

· Inspect alternator belt.

· Check wheel bolt torque.

Every 400 Hours

· Change transmission oil and filter.

· Clean transmission suction screen.

· Replace fuel filter.

Every 600 Hours

· Check engine low idle speed.

· Check air filter intake hoses and clamps.

· Change front axle oil.

· Check brake adjustment.

Yearly

· Change engine oil and filter if less than 200 hours of operation.

· Drain water from fuel tank and replace fuel filter.

· Check all hoses and clamps.

· Check battery electrolyte level.

Every 1200 Hours

· Check engine valve clearance. See your John Deere dealer.

Every Two Years or 2000 Hours

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

· Service fuel injection nozzles.