Service Intervals

Servicing Your Machine

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

Initial Break-In

After First 5 Hours of Operation

· Check/tighten wheel bolts.

After First 20 Hours of Operation

· Check/tighten wheel bolts.

· Check/tighten loose hardware.

· Change engine oil and filter (model GX335).

After First 50 Hours of Operation

· Check/tighten wheel bolts.

· Change transmission oil and filter.

· Change hydraulic oil filter.

· Change engine oil only (model GX335).

· Change engine oil and filter (model GX345).

After First 100 Hours of Operation

· Change engine oil and filter (all models).

Every 50 Hours

· Check tire pressure.

· Check transmission oil level.

· Lubricate front wheel spindles and axle pivot.

· Lubricate mower gage wheels.

· Lubricate mower blade spindles.

· Check and clean air cleaner element.

· Check/tighten wheel bolts.

Every 100 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

· Check/tighten loose hardware.

· Check battery electrolyte level.

· Clean battery.

· Check radiator hoses and clamps (model GX345).

· Check and clean air cleaner element.

· Change engine oil only (model GX335).

· Inspect spark plugs and check gap.

Every 200 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

· Change engine oil and filter (all models).

Every 200 Hours or Two Years (whichever comes first)

· Replace fuel filter.

· Change radiator coolant (model GX345).

· Check radiator hoses and clamps (model GX345).

Every 250 Hours

· Change transmission oil and filter.

· Change hydraulic oil filter.

Every 500 Hours or Two Years (whichever comes first)

· Change engine coolant (model GX345)

Every 500 Hours

NOTE: See your John Deere dealer for these services.

· Check engine idle speeds.

· Check carburetor adjustment.

· Check and adjust valve clearance.

· Check fuel lines.