Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant OILSCAN ® AND COOLSCAN™ OILSCAN and COOLSCAN are John Deere sampling programs to help you monitor machine performance and identify potential problems before they cause serious damage. G Oil and coolant samples should be taken from each system prior to its recommended change interval. Check with your John Deere dealer for the availability of OILSCAN and COOLSCAN kits. ENGINE COOLANT RECOMMENDATIONS GREASE Use grease based on the expected air temperature range during the service interval. The following greases are preferred:
John Deere MOLY HIGH TEMPERATURE EP GREASE John Deere HIGH TEMPERATURE EP GREASE John Deere GREASE-GARD™ Other greases may be used if they meet one of the following: SAE Multipurpose EP Grease with a maximum of 5% molybdenum disulfide Always maintain engine coolant at correct level. SAE Multipurpose EP Grease Coolant make-up should be mixed at same concentrations as original coolant, including inhibitors. Grease meeting Military Specification MIL-G- 10294F may be used as arctic grease. 4/7/95 G-9 AllTractorManuals.com TS1417 TS1417 T68 T68 28AB CAUTION Explosive release of fluids from pressurized cooling system can cause serious burns. Shut off engine.
Remove the radiator filler cap only when the cap is cool enough to touch with bare hands. Slowly loosen cap to first stop to relieve pressure before removing completely.