IMPORTANT: Observe the utmost cleanliness when installing replacement filter element.

NOTE: Change engine oil and filter for the first time before 100 hours maximum of operation, then every 250 hours thereafter.

If John Deere PLUS-50 ® engine oil and a John Deere oil filter are used, the oil and filter change interval may be extended by 50 percent or to 375 hours.

Run the engine for approx. 5 minutes to heat up oil. Then shut engine off.

Drain oil while it is still warm.

Remove plug (A) and drain oil from engine crankcase.

Change top-load filter (B), see in this Section.

Install drain plug.

Fill crankcase with correct engine oil (C).

Capacity (with filter change): 28.5 L (7.5 U.S. gal)

NOTE: The actual capacity may vary slightly from the figure stated above. Fill crankcase until the oil is up to the upper mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill!

IMPORTANT: Remove fuse 3F19 immediately after completing oil and / or filter change and crank engine for 30 seconds by means of starting motor. This will ensure proper lubrication of all engine parts during the starting procedure. Re-install fuse 3F19.

Start engine and check for leaks.

Shut off engine and wait 10 minutes before checking the oil level. The oil should still be up to the upper mark on the dipstick.

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