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.

After Each Use

• Check for loose, missing, or damaged parts.

• Clean debris from radiator inlet screens.

Break In After First 5 Hours

• Check and tighten stabilizer lever of roll-over protection system (ROPS).

• Check and tighten drive wheel hardware to specification115 N•m (85 lb-ft).

• Check and adjust park brake.

• Check caster spindle torque 60-80 N•m (44-59 lb-ft).

Break In After First 15 Hours

• Check and tighten stabilizer lever of roll-over protection system (ROPS) .

• Change engine oil and filter.

Break In After First 50 Hours

• Check and tighten stabilizer lever of roll-over protection system (ROPS) hardware.

• Change hydraulic oil and filter.

Every 50 Hours

• Lubricate front caster spindles.

• Lubricate mower deck lift support blocks.

• Lubricate mower deck spindles.

• Lubricate 60 inch mower deck idler pivot.

• Lubricate mower deck push arms.

• Lubricate height-of-cut detent.

• Lubricate engine drive shaft.

• Lubricate pto drive shaft.

• Check and adjust park brake.

• Clean battery and check battery fluid level.

• Clean hood sealing surfaces and check for wear.

• Check and tighten stabilizer lever of roll-over protection system (ROPS) hardware.

• Check and tighten drive wheel hardware.

• Check mower deck belt for tension and wear.

Every 100 Hours

• Clean under engine cover.

• Powerwash deck without shields.

Every 200 Hours

• Change engine oil and filter.

• Check water separator bowl. Remove water from bowl.

• Check alternator belt and fan belt for wear and tension.

• Check air intake hoses, hydraulic lines and hoses, radiator hoses and clamps.

• Clean radiator and oil cooler fins.

Every 500 Hours or Yearly

• Change hydraulic oil and filter.

• Change fuel filter and clean water separator bowl.

• Check coolant freeze point and clarity.

• Change mower deck gear box oil.

Every 1500 Hours or Two Years

• Check valve clearance (See the Technical Manual or your John Deere dealer.).

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

Every 2000 Hours or Two Years

• Change engine coolant and thermostat, if using COOL GARD™ CONCENTRATED SUMMER COOLANT (TY16034).

Every 3000 Hours or Three Years

• Check fuel injection pump. (See the Technical Manual or your John Deere dealer.).

• Change engine coolant and thermostat, if using COOL GARD™ PREDILUTED SUMMER COOLANT (TY16034).

As Needed

• Replace fuses, light bulbs and battery.

• Check and adjust transmission neutral.

• Check and align control levers.

• Adjust tracking.

• Replace radiator hoses.

• Replace fuel lines.

Service Intervals After Converting to BioDiesel Fuel


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Only use biodiesel fuel that complies with EN14214 (European Standards) or ASTM D-7467 (USA Standards) in B6 through B20 blends. Biodiesel fuel must be used within three months of the date of production by the fuel supplier.

NOTE: The use of John Deere Biodiesel Fuel Conditioner is recommended whenever a biodiesel blended fuel is used.

Use the service procedures below at the intervals listed for machines converted to use biodiesel B6-B20 fuel blends:

Daily

• Check and drain water separator as required.

• Check engine oil. If oil level rises, change engine oil immediately.

Engine Oil and Filter Change Interval

• Change at 50% of Service Interval listed in Operator Manuals for regular diesel fuel usage.

Fuel Filter Change Interval

• Change at 50% of Service Interval listed in Operator Manuals for regular diesel fuel usage.

Every 1000 Hours

• Clean, inspect and adjust fuel injectors.

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