MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Perform "BEFORE SERVICING PROCEDURES" before
attempting any
of
the following checks.
Perform
"BEFORE OPERATING CHECKS" before attempting
any
of
the following checks.
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL
LEVEL
Location:
To
Check:
Dipstick
(A).
The machine must be level.
Check when the engine is cold.
Remove the dipstick from the engine.
The oil level should
be
between the add
and full marks.
Replace the dipstick.
NOTE: Refer to page 5-24
of
this manual for the proper oil
specifications and capacities.
it
WARNING
Do not check the coolant level
if
the engine has recently been
run. Injury may occur from
hot
escaping pressurized coolant.
CHECK
ENGINE
COOLANT
LEVEL
Location: Radiator cap (B).
To
Check: Coolant should be visible in the top
of
the tank.
NOTE:
If
coolant needs
to
be added, fill with a
salsa
low silicate
antifreeze mix
(-34 degrees
F)
with
an
approved nitrite or
nitrite-molybdate based Supplemental Coolant Additive. This
additive
is required
to
prevent engine damage due
to
cylinder
liner erosion and pitting. Do not use high-silicate automotive
antifreeze or cooling system damage due to silicate dropout
can occur.
Contact your local John Deere dealer for an approved
antifreeze and Supplemental Coolant Additive.
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