Service Intervals


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.

• Change engine oil and filter.

• Check rear wheel bolt torque.

• Change transaxle oil and filter.

• Check and tighten clamps for cooling and air intake system.

• Check and tighten hardware.

• Change engine oil and filter.

• Check fan belt tension.

• Check and clean battery.

• Lubricate steering spindles, axle pivot, steering cylinder, and engine driveshaft.

• Check the hydraulic full time 4-wheel drive (HFWD) oil level.

• Clean radiator and hydraulic oil cooler screens and cooling fins.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check and tighten clamps for cooling and air intake system.

• Change fuel filter.

• Change air cleaner elements.

• Replace spark plugs.

• Change transaxle oil and filter.

• Check/adjust valve lash.

• Change engine coolant.

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