Lubrication & Maintenance/250 Hour/6 Month
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Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Filter
RG11616 –UN–24OCT01
Oil Filter
RG4881 –UN–29NOV88
Oil Pan Drain Plug
A—Oil Filter Element
NOTE: Change engine oil and oil filter for the first time
after 100 hours maximum of operation, then every
250 hours thereafter.
If John Deere PLUS-50
or ACEA E4 or E5 engine oil and
a John Deere oil filter are used, the oil and filter change
interval may be extended by 50 percent.
OILSCAN
or OILSCAN PLUS
is a John Deere sampling
program to help you monitor machine performance and
identify potential problems before they cause serious
damage. OILSCAN
and OILSCAN PLUS
kits are
available from your John Deere engine distributor or
servicing dealer. Oil samples should be taken prior to the
oil change. Refer to instructions provided with kit.
To change engine oil and oil filter:
1. Run engine approximately 5 minutes to warm up oil.
Shut engine off.
2. Remove oil pan drain plug (arrow).
3. Drain crankcase oil from engine while warm.
NOTE: Drain plug location may vary, depending on the
application.
PLUS-50 is a trademark of Deere & Company.
OILSCAN is a trademark of Deere & Company.
OILSCAN PLUS is a trademark of Deere & Company.
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