Lubrication & Maintenance/500 Hour/12 Month 9. Fill engine crankcase with correct John Deere engine oil through rocker arm cover opening (A) or either side oil filler (B) depending on engine application. (See DIESEL ENGINE OIL in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant Section for determining correct engine oil.) To determine the correct oil fill quantity for your engine, see ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL FILL QUANTITIES in the Specifications Section of this manual. RG11619 –UN–24OCT01 IMPORTANT: Immediately after completing any oil change, crank engine for 30 seconds without permitting engine to start. This will help insure adequate lubrication to engine components before engine starts.
Rocker Arm Cover Oil Filler Opening NOTE: Crankcase oil capacity may vary slightly. ALWAYS fill crankcase within crosshatch marks on dipstick. DO NOT overfill. RG11942 –UN–24OCT01 10. Start engine and run to check for possible leaks. 11. Stop engine and check oil level after 10 minutes. Oil level reading should be within crosshatch of dipstick. Oil Filler At Side Of Engine A—Rocker Arm Cover Oil Filler Opening B—Oil Filler At Side Of Engine OURGP11,000014E –19–06JAN04–3/3 Checking Crankcase Vent System Crankcase Vent Tube (If Equipped) If you operate the engine in dusty conditions, check the system at shorter intervals. RG8017A –UN–19JUN00 1.
If equipped, remove and clean crankcase vent tube (A). 2. Install the vent tube. Be sure the O-ring fits correctly in the rocker arm cover for elbow adapter. Tighten hose clamp securely. Crankcase Vent Tube A—Crankcase Vent Tube Continued on next page OURGP11,000014F –19–06JAN04–1/2 30-9 021604 PN=146