Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter

NOTE: Replace filter and change oil initially at 250 hours, then every 500 hours thereafter when using John Deere filter and PLUS-50 ™ oil.

1. Park machine.

2. Run engine a few minutes to warm oil.

3. Engage park brake and stop engine.

4. Remove access cover (1) on right side of machine to locate engine oil drain hose.

5. Remove plug using two wrenches to avoid twisting hose. Allow oil to drain into a suitable container. Dispose of waste oil properly.

NOTE: Make sure O-ring is still intact when installing hose plug.

6. After oil is drained, install hose plug.

7. Open rear service door and engine cover, and remove right side panel.

8. Clean dirt or debris from around engine oil filter (2). Remove oil filter.

9. Turn filter counterclockwise using a filter wrench to remove.

10. Apply a film of clean engine oil on seal of new filter.

11. Install filter. Turn filter until seal contacts mounting surface. Then turn filter by hand 2/3 to 1 turn more.

12. Remove engine oil filler cap (3).

1-Access Cover
2-Engine Oil Filter
3-Engine Oil Filler Cap

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IMPORTANT: Do not overfill. If overfilled, oil can cause engine damage.

13. Add oil. See Maintenance-Machine. (Section 3-1.)

Specification

14. Check engine oil level.

15. Install and tighten filler cap.

16. Start engine, and run at slow speed for 2 minutes. Check for leaks around filter and drain plug.

17. Check engine oil level.

18. Install access cover. Tighten cap screws.

19. Install side panel, and close engine door and rear service door.

20. Install access cover.

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