Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Filter

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Special Oil Filter

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Oil Pan Drain Plug

A - Oil Filter

B - Oil Pan Drain Plug

IMPORTANT: Changing engine oil and filter every 250 hours (Jet Fuel Capable Engines) or 500 hours (Diesel Fuel Engines) or 12 months depends on the following requirements:

• Engine equipped with an extended drain interval oil pan
• Use of fuel with sulfur content less than 0.50% (5000 ppm)
• Use of premium oil John Deere PLUS-50, ACEA E7 or ACEA E6
• Use of an approved John Deere oil filter
• Unless all of these conditions are met, change interval is REDUCED

Refer to applicable ENGINE OIL AND FILTER SERVICE INTERVALS, in Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant Section.

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

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.

To change engine oil and oil filter:

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

2. Remove oil pan drain plug (B).

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

   
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   Filter And Mounting Header

   A - Oil Filter Element

   B - Inner Seal

   C - Outer Seal

   D - Sealing Surface On Header

   E - Sealing Surface On Header

   F - Dust 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.

6. 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.

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 Nm (52 lb ft)
   Oil Pan Drain Plug With O-Ring	Torque	50 Nm (37 lb ft)
   Oil Pan Drain Plug With Packing (6068 Engine Code 1961, Steel Oil Pan)	Torque	40 Nm (29 lb ft)
   Bi-Material Oil Pan Drain Plug	Torque	30 Nm (22 lb ft)

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   Rocker Arm Cover Oil Filler

   
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   Left Side Oil Filler

   
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   Crosshatch Marks on Dipstick

   A - Oil Filler Cap

   B - Crosshatch Marks on Dipstick

   Fill engine crankcase with correct John Deere engine oil through rocker arm cover oil filler cap (A) or oil filler cap on either side of engine 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 marks (B) on dipstick.