Changing Engine Oil and Filter-9230

SERVICE INTERVAL
 
INITIAL - 100 HOURS
SCHEDULED - 250 HOURS *
 
* Interval can be extended to 375 hours if PLUS-50 oil and a John Deere filter are used

 

IMPORTANT: Change engine oil every 125 hours if diesel fuel has a sulfur content greater than 0.50% (5000 ppm).

Refer to Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant section for more information on oil change intervals.

Operate engine to warm oil. Stop engine.

Put a large catch pan below engine drain valve (A). Open valve to drain oil.

NOTE: Do not remove relief valve plug (E) on filter housing. Oil in filter housing will drain back into crankcase when filter is removed.

Remove oil filter cover (B) using a 32 mm (1.25 in.) wrench.

Remove cap and filter element (C).

While holding cap, strike filter element against a solid surface, as shown, to unfasten filter from cap.

Discard used filter.

Remove O-ring seal (D) and replace with new O-ring provided with new filter element.

Press new filter element into cap until it snaps into place.

Insert cap and filter assembly into oil filter housing. Screw cap into place.


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

RXA0086705

Crankcase Drain Valve

RXA0075022

Remove Filter Element

RG11628

Remove Filter Element From Cap

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Tighten cap to specifications.

Oil Filter Cap - Specification

Cap -Torque 40 N·m (30 lb-ft)
Close engine crankcase drain valve.

Remove engine oil fill cap and refill crankcase with seasonal viscosity grade oil.

Crankcase Capacity with Filter
 
9230 ... 28 L (7.4 gal)

 

Start engine and check for leaks.

Stop engine. Recheck oil level.

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