Service Intervals

Servicing Your Machine

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

Break In

After First 8 Hours:

• Change engine oil and filter.

• Check and tighten wheel bolts to correct torque.

• Check brake fluid level.

Every 50 Hours or Annually

• Check transaxle oil level.

• Inspect driveline CV boots for tears or punctures.

• Check 4WD front differential oil level.

• Lubricate drive line (two locations).

• Inspect park brake for proper function. (See your John Deere dealer for any adjustment needed.)

Every 100 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

• Change engine oil and filter.

Every 200 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

• Change air cleaner element.

• Change fuel filter.

• Change spark plugs.

• Check spark arrestor.

• Check air cleaner dust unloading valve.

• Clean radiator.

• Check drive belt condition.

• Check driven clutch wear buttons.

• Check brake pad wear.

• Clean primary drive clutch.

• Inspect battery. Clean if necessary.

• Check and tighten wheel bolts to correct torque.

• Check and tighten all hardware.

Every 300 Hours

• Adjust engine valve clearance (see your John Deere dealer for this service).

Every 400 Hours or 24 Months (whichever comes first)

• Change engine coolant.

• Inspect suspension bushings for play. (See your John Deere dealer for this service.)

• Inspect wheel bearings for play. (See your John Deere dealer for this service.)

Every 800 Hours or 24 Months (whichever comes first)

• Change transaxle oil.

• Change 4WD front differential oil.

• Replace drive belt.

Every 1000 Hours or 24 Months (whichever comes first)

• Inspect shocks and struts for leaks.

• Flush and refill brake fluid. (See your John Deere dealer for this service.)