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.

Park the vehicle safely. See Park Safely in the SAFETY Section.

• Change engine oil.

• Change engine oil filter.

• Change engine oil.

• Change engine oil filter.

• Lubricate mower deck spindles.

• Replace spark plugs.

• Replace air filter element(s).

• Replace fuel filter.

• Check mower belt.

• Sharpen / replace mower blades.

• Clean underside of deck.

• Check tire pressure.

• Clean engine cooling fins.

• If there is debris that cannot be blown out, remove blower housing for complete cleaning.

• Check / adjust engine valve clearance. See your John Deere dealer for this service.

• Remove blower housing for complete cleaning of cylinder cooling fins, cylinder head, and other components.