Change Engine Oil and Filter-After First 100 Hours

IMPORTANT: Change engine oil every 125 hours if diesel fuel has a sulfur content greater than 0.5 percent.

1. Run engine to warm oil. Stop engine. Remove crankcase drain plug (A). Replace plug after oil drains out.

2. Remove filter element (B). Remove old packing and clean filter mounting surface. Apply a thin film of oil to new packing and install new element. Hand-tighten filter element. Do not overtighten.

3. Fill crankcase with seasonal viscosity grade oil. (See DIESEL ENGINE OIL in this section). 1

Specification

Crankcase with Filter -Capacity 20.5 L  (21.7 qt)

4. Start engine and check for leaks.

5. Stop engine. Check oil level.


A-Crankcase Drain Plug
B-Filter Element

N51510
N51518

1If John Deere TORQ-GARD SUPREME PLUS-50 engine oil and a John Deere filter are used, the oil and filter service interval may be extended by 50 percent.

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