Checking Engine Oil Level

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A - Engine Oil Dipstick

B - Engine Oil Filler Cap

1. IMPORTANT: During the first 100 hours of operation, fill with John Deere DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL. (See Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolant section for oil specifications.)

   NOTE: Make sure to push dipstick all the way in to check oil level.

   Park tractor on level ground, place transmission in park, turn off engine and remove key.

2. Pull out engine oil dipstick (A). Oil level should be between two marks on dipstick.

3. If level is low, remove engine oil filler cap (B) and add oil through oil filler hole until even with upper mark. DO NOT overfill. Use seasonal viscosity grade oil. (See Diesel Engine Oil in Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolant section.)

   IMPORTANT: Do not operate engine with oil level below low mark on dipstick.