SERVICE ENGINE 122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Decks: SAE 10W-40 SAE 10W-30 SAE 5W-30 -40 F -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 122 A -40 0 10 20 30 40 -10 -20 -30 32 C 50 B The following John Deere oils are preferred: Picture Note: 122 cm (48 in.) mower deck used for illustration. MX25900 • TURF-GARD™ • PLUS- 4™ A- Deck Idler Pivot B- Spindle Grease Fitting (3) Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not available, provided they meet the following specification: • Lubricate the deck idler pivot (A) with a general all-purpose spray lubricant.
• API Service Classification SJ or higher Checking Engine Oil Level • Lubricate the three spindle grease fittings (B) with one or two shots of general all-purpose grease. Deere dealer. NOTE: Check oil twice a day if you run engine over 4 hours in a day. Make sure engine is cold when checking engine oil level. Avoid Fumes 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death. 2. Lift hood. 3. Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling into crankcase. Do not run an engine in an enclosed area, such as a garage, even with doors or windows opened.
A Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine. Engine Oil Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil changes. Picture Note: Twin cylinder engine shown. MX16566 4. Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with clean cloth. 5. Install and tighten dipstick. Service Engine - 25 IMPORTANT: Avoid damage!
Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine problems if oil level is out Service Engine Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems on this engine, which are being done at the customer’s expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized John of the operating range: • Check oil level before operating. • Check oil level when the engine is cold and not running. • Keep oil level between the dipstick marks. • Shut off engine before adding oil.