Service Intervals


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.

Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on your machine.

Park the vehicle safely. See Park Safely in the SAFETY Section.

• Change engine oil and filter.

• Change transaxle oil.

• Change transaxle filter - X530, X534, X540.

• Check rear wheel bolt torque, 62 ft-lbs.

• 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 - X530, X534, X540.

• Change engine oil and filter.

• Replace spark plugs.

• Replace air filter elements, both foam and paper.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Tighten radiator clamps - X540.

• Check coolant hoses - X540.

• Clean engine cooling fins - X500, X530, X534.

• Clean radiator fins - X540.

• Check mower belt.

• Sharpen / Replace blades.

• Clean underside of deck.

• Check tire pressure.

• Change transaxle oil.

• Change transaxle oil filter - X530, X534, X540.

• Check / adjust valve clearance. See your John Deere dealer for this service.

• Change engine coolant - X540.

• Test or replace radiator cap - X540. See your John Deere Dealer for this service.