Change Engine Oil and Filter

SERVICE INTERVAL
	Initial — 100 Hours
	Regular — 250 Hours

PY5941-UN-18JUL06

A - Drain Plug

B - Engine Oil Filter

IMPORTANT: Change engine oil every 125 hours if diesel fuel has a high sulfur content, refer to Diesel Engine Oil in section 85 Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolant.

NOTE: Engine oil and filter should be changed at least once a year.

1. Operate engine to warm oil.

2. Park tractor on level ground and SHUT OFF engine. Remove key.

3. Remove oil drain plug (A) and drain oil.

4. Open hood.

5. Remove engine oil filter (B).

   NOTE: Make sure old filter gasket is completely removed from housing before installing new filter.

6. Apply a film of oil on new oil filter gasket and install new filter. Hand-tighten plus 1/2 turn.

7. Install drain plug (A).

8. Add oil to filler. (See Diesel Engine Oil in section 85 Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant.)

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Engine Crankcase Oil	Capacity	8.5 L (9 qt)

9. Start engine and inspect drain plug (A) and filter (B) for leaks.

10. Stop engine and remove key.

11. NOTE: If oil leaks in excess see your John Deere dealer.

    Recheck oil level, add if necessary.

12. Lower hood.