John Deere

OMM144042

Issue D0

Lawn and Garden Tractors

425 and 445

Serial No. (070001 -)

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating

Replacement Parts

Service Interval Chart

After First 5 Hours

Break In (After First 50 Hours of Operation)

50 Hours

100 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

200 Hours

200 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

250 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

500 Hours

500 Hours or Every Two Years (whichever comes first)

Service Lubrication

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storing Machine

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

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Service Interval Chart


After First 5 Hours

· Check/tighten hardware.

· Check wheel bolt torque.

Break In (After First 50 Hours of Operation)

· Check wheel bolt torque.

· Check/tighten air & cooling hose clamps.

· Change transaxle oil and filter.

· Change engine oil and filter.

50 Hours

· Check electrolyte level/clean battery.

· Lubricate front axle.

· Lubricate steering cylinder.

100 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

· Check/tighten hardware.

· Check tire pressure.

200 Hours

· Check fan belt tension.

· Change transaxle oil and filter.

· Clean radiator fins and screen.

200 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

· Change air filter/clean precleaner. (If not equipped with air restriction indicator)

· Change engine oil and filter.

250 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

· Change fuel filter (425)

500 Hours

· Check wheel bolt torque.

· Check/tighten air & cooling hose clamps.

· Change fuel filter (445).

· Inspect spark plugs.

NOTE: See your John Deere dealer for the following services.

· Check engine idle speed.

· Adjust engine valve clearance.

500 Hours or Every Two Years (whichever comes first)

· Change radiator coolant.