Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme conditions may require more frequent service intervals:
• Engine components may become dirty or plugged when operating in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions.
• Engine oil can degrade if machine is operated constantly at slow or low engine speeds or for frequent short periods of time.
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Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on your machine.
Service Intervals
Break-In after 8 Hours
• Change engine oil and filter.
Break-In after 50 Hours
• Change transaxle oil.
• Change transaxle filter - X534, X540.
Every 50 Hours or Annually
• Lubricate front axle pivot and axle spindles.
• Lubricate mower deck spindles.
• Lubricate lift pedal, if equipped.
• Lubricate rear U-Joints - X534.
• Lubricate front steering link - X534.
• Lubricate power steering cylinder ends - X534, X540.
Every 100 Hours or Annually
• Change engine oil and filter.
• Replace spark plugs.
• Replace air filter elements, both foam and paper.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Tighten radiator clamps - X520, X540.
• Check coolant hoses - X500, X534.
• Clean engine cooling fins - X500, X534.
• Clean radiator fins - X520, X540.
• Check mower belt.
• Sharpen / Replace blades.
• Clean underside of deck.
• Check tire pressure.
Every 200 Hours
• Change transaxle oil.
• Change transaxle oil filter - X534, X540.
• Check / adjust valve clearance. See your John Deere dealer for this service.
Every 400 Hours or Every Two Years
• Change engine coolant - X520, X540.
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