Service Daily Before Start-Up

1. Check the engine oil level. Wipe dipstick (A) off and reinsert it fully. Remove and locate oil level.

Safe operating range is between two marks on dipstick. Do not operate engine when oil level is below lower mark on dipstick. Remove filler cap (B) and add seasonal viscosity grade oil through filler hole. (See Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolant section for oil specifications.)


A-Engine Oil Dipstick
B-Engine Oil Filler Cap

LV4930

Dipstick-5320N

LV1714

Filler Cap-5320N

LV1715

Dipstick and Filler Cap-5420N and 5520N

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2. Check coolant level in recovery tank (A). If engine is COOL and level is below COLD FULL mark, add coolant to recovery tank to bring level to COLD FULL mark.

NOTE: Coolant level with a cold engine should be at the COLD FULL mark. A tractor at operating temperature should have a coolant level at the HOT FULL mark.

3. Lubricate the following items at 10-hour intervals if operating in extremely wet or muddy conditions.

  • Front axle pivot pin(s)
  • Steering spindles
  • Tie rod ends

Use multipurpose grease. (See Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants section for grease specifications.)

For detailed information see Lubrication and Maintenance section.


A-Coolant Recovery Tank

LV1778

5320N

LV1716

5420N and 5520N

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