Service Intervals

Every 10 Hours

  • Check engine oil level
  • Check coolant level
  • Drain water and sediment from fuel tank and fuel filter
  • Lubricate tie rod ends 1
  • Lubricate steering spindles 1
  • Lubricate front axle pivot pin(s) 1
  • Lubricate rear axle bearings 1

Every 50 Hours

  • Check transmission-hydraulic system oil level
  • Check MFWD axle oil level
  • Clean and check battery
  • Inspect all tires and check inflation pressure
  • Lubricate front axle pivot pin
  • Lubricate steering cylinder ends and steering spindles (adjustable front axle)
  • Lubricate steering king pins (MFWD)
  • Inspect tractor for loose hardware

First 100 Hours

  • Change engine oil and filter 2
  • Replace transmission-hydraulic filter
  • Check clutch pedal free play-CollarShift and SyncShuttle™ Tractors
  • Clutch pedal linkage adjustment-PowrReverser™ Tractors

Every 250 Hours

  • Service air cleaner
  • Change engine oil and filter 3
  • Replace transmission-hydraulic filter 3
  • Clean and check battery 3
  • Inspect and adjust alternator/fan belt (5220 and 5320)
  • Inspect and adjust A/C compressor belt (Cab-5220 and 5320)
  • Inspect and adjust alternator/fan belt (5420 and 5520)
  • Lubricate 3-Point Hitch
  • Check neutral start system
  • Check clutch pedal free play-CollarShift and SyncShuttle™ Tractors 3
  • Clutch pedal linkage adjustment-PowrReverser™ Tractors 3
  • Clean cab air filters
  • Adjust PTO clutch operating linkage (Cab and Isolated Open Operator Station)
  • Adjust PTO clutch operating rod (Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop)
  • Have your John Deere dealer:

    -Check brake pedal adjustment

Every 500 Hours

  • Replace fuel filter

Every 600 Hours

  • Change oil in MFWD axle housing
  • Clean engine crankcase vent tube
  • Repack front wheel bearings (adjustable front axle)
  • Check and tighten all hoses and hose clamps
  • Check cooling system for leaks
  • Lubricate rear axle bearings
  • Check engine idle speeds
  • Have your John Deere dealer:

    -Check front axle pivot pin

    -Adjust engine valve clearance

1Only necessary when operating in extremely wet and muddy conditions. Greasing too frequently can cause seal fatigue.

2See Engine Break-In Oil in Service section for additional information.

3See a previous interval for procedure.

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    -Inspect fuel injectors (4 cylinder only)

Every 1200 Hours

  • Change transmission-hydraulic oil and filter
  • Clean transmission-hydraulic pickup screen

Annually

  • Change engine oil and filter 3
  • Replace air cleaner elements 3
  • Inspect Seat Belt

Every 2 Years or 2000 Hours (Whichever Comes First)

    • Flush cooling system
    • Have your John Deere dealer:

      -Replace thermostat

    Service As Required

    • Service air cleaner
    • Adjust throttle friction
    • Drain water and sediment from fuel tank and fuel filter 3
    • Adjust 540E PTO throttle limiter
    • Have your John Deere dealer:

      -Service air-conditioning system

3See a previous interval for procedure.

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