Service Intervals

After First 8 Hours

• Change engine oil.
• On 107 cm (42 in.) deck: Check and adjust mower deck belt tension.
• On 107 cm (42 in.) deck: Check and adjust mower deck spindle brakes.
• Lubricate mower spindles.
• Lubricate mower pivot points.
• Lubricate front axle pivot.
• Lubricate front axle wheel spindles and bushings.

Every 25 Hours

• Lubricate mower spindles.
• Lubricate mower pivot points.
• Lubricate front axle pivot.
• Lubricate front axle wheel spindles and bushings.

Every 50 Hours

• Change engine oil and replace filter. (Service more frequently under dusty conditions.)
• Clean/replace air filter precleaner. (Service more frequently under dusty conditions.)
• Replace air filter element. (Service more frequently under dusty conditions.)
• Clean/replace emission filter (if equipped).
• Clean engine cooling fins.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Replace spark plug(s).
• Clean battery terminals.
• Sharpen/replace mower blades.
• Check/replace mower drive belt.
• Clean mower deck.
• Check/level mower deck.
• On 107 cm (42 in.) deck: Check/adjust mower deck belt tension.
• On 107 cm (42 in.) deck: Check/adjust mower deck spindle brakes.

Every 200 Hours

• Check/adjust valve clearance. See your John Deere dealer for this service.