Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter

IMPORTANT: Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the environment and ecology. Potentially harmful waste used with John Deere equipment include such items as oil, fuel, coolant, brake oil, and batteries. Do not pour waste onto the ground, down a drain, or into any water source.

If fuel sulphur content exceeds 0.5 percent, engine oil drain interval must be reduced by 1/2.

If engine has not run 250 hours before the season changes, change oil.

1. Park machine on a level surface.

2. Lower equipment to ground.

3. Run engine to operating temperature.

4. Turn key switch to OFF.

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causym CAUTION: Engine frame bottom guard is hinged on the front side.

5. Lower the engine frame bottom guard (A).

6. Remove plug (B) from end of drain hose (C) and place hose into a container.

7. Open drain valve (D) with a 1/4" hex wrench and allow oil to drain into the container. Dispose of waste oil properly.


A-Engine Frame Bottom Guard
B-Plug
C-Drain Hose
D-Drain Valve

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8. Turn oil filter (A) counterclockwise to remove.

9. Apply thin film of oil to gasket of new oil filter.

10. Install oil filter. Turn filter clockwise by hand until gasket touches mounting surface.

11. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.

12. Close drain valve. Install plug in drain hose.

13. Remove filler cap (B) and fill engine with new oil. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.)

Specification

Engine Oil-540G-III -Capacity 19 L (5 gal) Approximate
Engine Oil-548G-III -Capacity 19 L (5 gal) Approximate
Engine Oil-640G-III -Capacity 19 L (5 gal) Approximate
Engine Oil-648G-III -Capacity 19 L (5 gal) Approximate
Engine Oil-748G-III -Capacity 23.7 L (6.25 gal) Approximate

14. Install filler cap. Check dipstick (C) for correct oil level. Add oil if necessary.

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A-Oil Filter
B-Filler Cap
C-Dipstick

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15. Start engine and run at slow idle for two minutes. Check to see if engine oil pressure indicator (A) on dash goes out immediately. If not, stop the engine and find the cause.

16. Stop the engine. Check oil level.

17. Check for any leakage at filter or drain plug. Tighten filter, drain valve, or plug just enough to stop leakage. Route drain hose inside engine frame.

18. Install engine frame bottom guard.


A-Engine Oil Pressure Indicator

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