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 can degrade if machine is operated constantly at slow or low engine speeds or for frequent short periods of time.

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

Break In

After First 8 Hours:

• Check and tighten wheel bolts to correct torque.

• Check brake fluid level.

After First 50 Hours:

• Change engine oil and filter.

Every 50 Hours or Annually

• Check brake fluid level.

• Lubricate drive line (two locations).

• Check 4WD front differential oil level.

• Check transaxle oil level.

• Inspect driveline CV boots for tears or punctures.

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

• Grease cargo box tailgate strikers.

Every 200 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

• Change engine oil and filter.

• Change fuel filter.

• Monitor air restriction indicator for service of air cleaners.

• Check air cleaner dust unloading valve.

• Clean radiator.

• Check drive belt condition.

• Clean primary drive clutch.

• Inspect battery. Clean if necessary.

• Inspect alternator belt.

• Grease front and rear suspension bearings.

• Check brake pad wear.

• Check toe-in.

• Check park brake oil level.

• Check and tighten wheel bolts to correct torque.

• Check/clean spark arrestor if equipped.

• Check and tighten all hardware.

• Inspect cargo box lanyards.

Every 400 Hours or 24 Months (whichever comes first)

• 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

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

Every 1000 Hours or 24 Months (whichever comes first)

• Change engine coolant.

• Test or replace radiator cap. (See your John Deere dealer for this service.)

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

• Inspect shocks and struts for leaks.

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