Service (Daily / Every 10, Every 250, Every 500, Every 750 Hours)

Service

Daily or every 10 hours

Every 250 hours

Every 500 hours

Every 750 hours

Check engine oil level

     

Check fuel filter

     

Check the compressed-air system

     

Check lights

     

Clean dust unloading valve

     

Check rocker arm cover ventilation

     

Check coolant level

     

Lubricate front axle and front-wheel drive shaft *

     

Lubricate rear axle *

     

Lubricate three-point hitch *

     

Check oil level of transmission/hydraulic system **

     

Drain residue from fuel tank

 

   

Check oil level of transmission/hydraulic system

 

   

Check electrolyte level of battery

 

   

Lubricate the front axle and front wheels (tractors without front-wheel drive)

 

   

Lubricate front axle, u.j. shafts and drive shaft (tractors with front-wheel drive)

 

   

Check oil level in axle housing and final drives

 

   

Check the brakes

 

   

Check the park brake

 

   

Check the park lock

 

   

Lubricate three-point hitch

 

   

Lubricate pivoting fenders

 

   

Lubricate the trailer hitch and check that it functions properly

 

   

Check the neutral start circuit

 

   

Check PTO safety switch

 

   

Tighten wheel bolts, screws of mounting frame for front loader, screws on trailer hitch, screws on drawbar; tighten all screws to prescribed torque

 

   

Check for wear at components of drawbar and trailer hitch

 

   

Change engine oil ***

 

 

Change engine oil filter element ***

 

 

Replace fuel filters

   

 

Lubricate rear axle

   

 

Check air intake hoses

   

 

Check ground connections (engine and cab)

   

 

Check engine drive belt for wear

   

 

Drain the axle housing and final drives, and refill with fresh oil

     

Change oil in transmission/hydraulic system

     

Retighten cab attaching screws

     

Have your John Deere dealer adjust clearance at front axle bearing

     

* only necessary when operating in extremely wet and muddy conditions

** only necessary if the tractor is driving external hydraulic equipment

*** Engine oil must be changed at least once a year. Service intervals vary depending on the type of engine oil used and the sulfur content of the fuel. See Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals in the Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant section.

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