Changing Engine Oil and Filter

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A-Engine Oil Drain Plug
B-Filter Cover


C-Filter


D-O-Ring


E-Plug

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.

 

IMPORTANT: Sulfur content should not exceed 0.5%. Sulfur content less than 0.05% is preferred. If sulfur is above 0.05%, reduce engine oil and filter service interval by 100 hours.

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

NOTE: Drain plug location may very 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) 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.
11. Refill crankcase with seasonal viscosity grade oil.

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Crankcase capacity with Filter
  MFWD Independent Link Suspension
8130-8330 24 L (25.5 qt) 24.5 L (26 qt)
8430 25.5 L (27 qt) 28 L (29.5 qt)
8530 - 28 L (29.5 qt)
All models with non emission certified enginesa 25.5 L (27 qt) 28 L (29.5 qt)
aNon emission certified engines can be identified by the letter "B" with in the engine serial number. An example is RG6090BXXXXXX

 

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

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