Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Filter

IMPORTANT: Changing engine oil and filter every 500 hours or 12 months depends on the following requirements:

• Engine equipped with oil pan that allows capacity for this extended drain interval.
• Use of premium oil: John Deere PLUS-50™, ACEA E7 or ACEA E6.
• Perform engine oil analysis to determine actual extended service life of ACEA E7 and ACEA E6 oils.
• Use of approved John Deere oil filter.
• Use of diesel fuel with sulfur content less than 0.50% (5000 ppm).

The oil and filter change interval is reduced if ANY of the above listed requirements are not followed.

IMPORTANT: If using BIODIESEL blends greater than B20, reduce oil change interval to half the recommended service interval, or monitor engine oil using OILSCAN to ensure fuel dilution does not exceed 5%.

NOTE: During break-in, change engine oil and filter for the first time before 100 hours of operation maximum .

NOTE: Service intervals depend on sulfur content of the diesel fuel, oil pan capacity, and the oil and filter used. (See DIESEL ENGINE OIL and DIESEL ENGINE OIL AND FILTER SERVICE INTERVALS in the “Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant” section.

OILSCAN™ or OILSCAN PLUS™ is a John Deere sampling program to help you monitor machine performance and identify potential problems before they cause serious damage. OILSCAN™ and OILSCAN PLUS™ kits are available from your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer. Oil samples should be taken prior to the oil change. Refer to instructions provided with kit.

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Oil Pan Drain Plug

1. Run engine approximately 5 minutes to warm up oil. Shut engine off.

2. Remove oil pan drain plug (arrow).

3. Drain crankcase oil from engine while warm.

   NOTE: Drain plug location may vary, depending on the application.

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   Oil Filter And Mounting Header

   
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   Oil Filter Seals

   A - Oil Filter Element

   B - Inner Seal

   C - Outer Seal

   Turn filter element (A) using a suitable filter wrench to remove. Discard oil filter element.

   NOTE: Depending on engine application, oil filter may be located on either side of the engine in a high- or low-mount location.

   IMPORTANT: Filtration of oils is critical to proper lubrication. Always change filter regularly. Use filter meeting John Deere performance specifications.

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5. Apply clean engine oil to the new filter at the inner (B) and outer (C) seals and to filter threads.

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   Filter And Mounting Header

   D - Sealing Surface On Header

   E - Sealing Surface On Header

   F - Dust Seal

   Wipe both sealing surfaces of the header (D, E) with a clean rag. Ensure notches in dust seal (F) are properly installed in the slots in the housing. Replace dust seal if damaged.

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7. IMPORTANT: When installing filter element, HAND TIGHTEN only. A filter wrench may be used for REMOVAL ONLY. Be sure notches in dust seal (F) are properly installed in the slots in the housing.

   Install and tighten oil filter by hand until firmly against dust seal (F). DO NOT apply an extra 3/4 to 1-1/4 turn after gasket contact as done with standard filters.

8. Tighten drain plug to specifications.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Oil Pan Drain Plug With Copper Washer	Torque	70 N˙m (52 lb ft)
   Oil Pan Drain Plug With O-Ring	Torque	50 N˙m (37 lb ft)

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   Rocker Arm Cover Oil Filler Opening

   
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   Oil Filler At Side Of Engine

   A - Rocker Arm Cover Oil Filler Opening

   B - Oil Filler At Side Of Engine

   Fill engine crankcase with correct John Deere engine oil through rocker arm cover opening (A) or either side oil filler (B) depending on engine application. (See DIESEL ENGINE OIL in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant Section for determining correct engine oil.)

   To determine the correct oil fill quantity for your engine, see ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL FILL QUANTITIES in the Specifications Section of this manual.

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10. IMPORTANT: Immediately after completing any oil change, crank engine for 30 seconds without permitting engine to start. This will help insure adequate lubrication to engine components before engine starts.

    NOTE: Crankcase oil capacity may vary slightly. ALWAYS fill crankcase within crosshatch marks on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.

    Start engine and run to check for possible leaks.

11. Stop engine and check oil level after 10 minutes. Oil level reading should be within crosshatch of dipstick.