Maintenance
BASIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - JOHN DEERE ENGINE
See the original equipment manufacturer's operating manual for a complete list of mainte-
nance requirements. Failure to comply with the procedures as described in the engine
operator manual will nullify the warranty, decrease performance and cause equipment
damage or premature equipment failure. Maintenance records may be required to complete
Use the schedule in the following table as a guide for regular maintenance intervals.
Item
Check Oil Level
Check Coolant Level
Check Fuel Level
Check Tire Pressure
Check All Electrical Connections
Inspect Radiator Fins For Debris, Clean As
Required
Check Fuel Filter/Water Separator Bowl
Check Air Cleaner Dust Valve Restriction Indi-
cator Gauge
Perform Visual Walkaround Inspection
Check Oil Vapor Recirculation System/Non-
Return Valve
Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter
Replace Oil Vapor Recirculation Filter
Service Battery
Replace Fuel Filter Elements
Check Engine Mounts
Check Air Intake Hoses, Connections, and
System
Check Engine Electrical Ground Connection
Check Automatic Belt Tensioner and Belt
Wear
Check Cooling System
Lubricate Leveling Jack(s)
Check Generator Drive Plate Torque (see
Checking Generator Drive Plate
Replace Air Cleaner Elements
Replace Alternator and Fan Belts
Test Thermostats
Check Fuses
Add Coolant
Check Electrical Wiring and Connections
40
a warranty request.
First
100
Hours
Daily
(Break-
In
Period)
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Every
500
250
2000
Hrs./12
Hrs.
Hrs.
Months
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Months
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