Change Engine Oil and Filter (3029 and 4039 Engines)

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Oil Pan Drain Valve

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Oil Filter

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Oil Filter Packing

A - Oil Pan Drain Valve

B - Oil Filter Element

C - Oil Filter Packing

IMPORTANT: Filtration of oils is critical to proper lubrication. Always change filter regularly. Use filter meeting John Deere performance specifications.

NOTE: Change engine oil and filter for the first time after 100 hours maximum of operation, then every 500 hours thereafter. Change oil and filter at least once a year.

1. Run engine approximately 5 minutes to warm up oil. Shut engine off.

2. Open oil pan drain valve (A).

3. Drain crankcase oil from engine while warm.

4. Replace oil filter as follows:

   1. Remove and discard oil filter element (B) using a suitable filter wrench.

   2. Oil packing (C) and install new filter element. Hand tighten element according to values printed on filter element. If values are not provided, tighten element approximately 3/4 — 1-1/4 turn after packing contacts filter housing. DO NOT overtighten filter element.

5. 
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   Oil Filler Cap

   
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   Crosshatch Area on Oil Dipstick

   D - Oil Filler Cap

   Close oil pan drain valve.

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6. Fill engine crankcase with correct John Deere engine oil through opening on rocker arm cover (D).

   To determine the correct oil fill quantity for your engine, see the Specifications Section.

   NOTE: Crankcase oil capacity may vary slightly. ALWAYS fill crankcase to full mark or within crosshatch area on dipstick, whichever is present. DO NOT overfill.

7. Start engine and run to check for possible leaks.

8. Stop engine and check oil level after 10 minutes. If necessary, top up.