Changing Engine Oil and Filter

SERVICE INTERVAL -
 
  INITIAL - 100 HOURS
  REGULAR - 250 HOURS*
 
INITIAL oil and filter change is 100 hours maximum of operation.
*SCHEDULED interval (250 hours) can be extended to 375 hours if John Deere PLUS 50 oil and John Deere filter are used.
If fuel sulfur level is 0.20 - 0.50% (2000 to 5000 PPM), regular interval of 250 hours between oil changes should be reduced to 150 hours.

 

IMPORTANT: Use of diesel fuel with sulfur content less than 0.10% (1000 ppm) is strongly recommended. Refer to Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant section for more information on oil change intervals.

1. Operate engine approximately 5 minutes to warm oil, then stop engine.
2. Remove engine fill cap (at dipstick).

NOTE: Drain plug location may vary slightly depending on application.


3. Remove engine oil drain plug (A) and drain crankcase oil while engine is warm.

NOTE: Do not remove plug (E). Oil will automatically drain back into crankcase when filter is removed.


4. Using a 32 mm wrench, unscrew oil filter cover (B) lift as shown to allow filter to drain into crankcase.
5. Remove filter cover with filter (C) attached.
6. While holding cover, strike filter against solid surface to remove. Discard used filter.
7. Remove old O-ring (D), and replace with new O-ring provided with new filter element.
8. Press new filter into cover until it snaps into place.
9. Insert cover and filter into oil filter housing, then tighten cover to torque specification. Oil Filter Cover Cover
Torque 40 N·m (30 lb-ft)


10. Install drain plug after oil has been drained from crankcase.
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Remove Crankcase Drain Plug (Independent Link Suspension Shown)

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Allow Filter To Drain Back Into Crank Case

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Remove Filter


A-Engine Oil Drain Plug
B-Filter Cover
C-Filter
D-O-Ring
E-Plug

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11. Refill crankcase with seasonal viscosity grade oil.

Crankcase Capacity with Filter
8230T and 8330T...24 L (25.5 qt)
8430T...25.5 L (27 qt)

 

12. Start engine and check for leaks.
13. Stop engine. Recheck oil level.

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