Service Intervals

Break-In after 8 Hours

• Change engine oil and filter.

Break-In after 50 Hours

• Change transaxle oil.
• Change transaxle filter - X530, X534, X540.
• Check rear wheel bolt to specified torque.

  Item	Measurement	Specification
  Rear Wheel Bolt	Torque	84 N·m (62 ft-lbs)

Every 50 Hours or Annually

• Lubricate front axle pivot and axle spindles.
• Lubricate mower deck spindles.
• Lubricate lift pedal, if equipped.
• Lubricate rear U-Joints - X534.
• Lubricate front steering link - X534.
• Lubricate power steering cylinder ends - X530, X534, X540.

Every 100 Hours or Annually

• Change engine oil and filter.
• Replace spark plugs.
• Replace air filter elements, both foam and paper.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Tighten radiator clamps - X540.
• Check coolant hoses - X540.
• Clean engine cooling fins - X500, X530, X534.
• Clean radiator fins - X540.
• Check mower belt.
• Sharpen / Replace blades.
• Clean underside of deck.
• Check tire pressure.

Every 200 Hours

• Change transaxle oil.
• Change transaxle oil filter - X530, X534, X540.
• Check / adjust valve clearance. See your John Deere dealer for this service.

Every 400 Hours or Every Two Years

• Change engine coolant - X540.
• Test or replace radiator cap - X540. See your John Deere Dealer for this service.