Service Intervals

Servicing Your Machine

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

Break-In

After First 10 Hours of Operation

· Check brakes and neutral lock linkages (adjust if needed).

· Check speed control pedals (adjust if needed).

· Check and tighten drive wheel hardware to specification.

After First 50 Hours of Operation

· Change engine oil and filter.

· Change transaxle oil and filter.

· Inspect alternator belt for wear and proper tension.

Before Each Use

· Check engine oil and coolant fluid levels.

· Check hydraulic and transaxle oil levels.

· Check brakes, speed control and neutral start switch functions.

After Each Use

· Clean debris from operator station and attachment.

· Clean air intake screen and radiator/oil cooler fins.

· Clean debris from alternator cooling holes.

· Check for loose, missing, or damaged parts.

· Fill fuel tank.

· Diesel Models: Check and drain water from fuel/water separator.

Every 50 Hours or Yearly

· Check for loose or missing hardware.

· Inspect tires and check air pressure.

· Check and tighten drive wheel hardware to specification.

· Check rear axle oil level. (4WD only).

· Grease rear axle pivot pin (1 place).

· Grease engine drive shaft (1 place).

· Grease rear axle steering spindles (2WD) (2 places).

· Grease PTO shaft (3 Places).

· Clean battery and check battery fluid level.

Every 100 Hours

· Grease steering cylinder (2 places).

· Grease tie rod ends (2 places).

· Grease hydrostatic linkage (1 place).

· Grease turn brake pedals (2 places).

· Blow out oil cooler/radiator fins with pressurized air.

· Check speed control, brake, & neutral lock linkages. Adjust if needed.

Every 200 Hours

· Change engine oil and filter.

· Check air intake and coolant hoses and tighten clamps.

· Check alternator belt wear and tension.

· Inspect alternator belt for wear and proper tension.

· Gas Models: Clean and gap spark plugs.

· Gas Models: Check and/or replace air cleaner elements.

Every 400 Hours

· Change transaxle oil and filter.

Every 500 Hours

· Replace fuel filter, if not replaced within last year.

· Check roll-over protection system (ROPS) hardware for proper torque.

· Change rear axle oil (4WD Model Only).

· Check rear axle pivot pin.

· Check brakes and neutral lock linkage. See Technical Manual or your John Deere dealer.)

· Check toe-in adjustment. See Technical Manual or your John Deere dealer.)

· Gas Models: Replace and gap spark plugs.

· Diesel Models: Check valve clearance. (See Technical Manual or your John Deere dealer.)

Yearly

· Check coolant freeze point and clarity.

· Replace fuel filter, at least once per season.

· Change engine oil and filter, at least once per season

Every 1500 Hours

· Check fuel injectors. (See Technical Manual or your John Deere dealer.)

Every 2000 Hours or Two Years

· Change engine coolant and thermostat, if using COOL-GARD CONCENTRATE ANTIFREEZE (TY16036).

Every 3000 Hours or Three Years

· Change engine coolant and thermostat, if using COOL-GARD PREDILUTED ANTIFREEZE (TY16034).

Every 3000 Hours

· Diesel Models: Check fuel injection pump. (See the Technical Manual or your John Deere dealer.)

As Needed

· Replace fuses, light bulbs, and battery.

· Replace radiator hoses.

· Adjust alternator belt tension or replace belt.

· Check and adjust park brake. (See the Technical Manual or your John Deere dealer.)

· Check/tighten hardware.

· Check and/or replace air cleaner elements.

· Clean rubber dust unloading valve.

· Diesel Models: Check and drain fuel filter sediment bowl.

· Service or replace battery.