How to Check Engine Fluid Levels (John Deere Tractor 100 Series Engine Maintenance Procedure 1)



 Engine Oil 

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 Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the 

period between oil changes.

     The following John Deere oils are preferred: 

 • TURF-GARD™ 

 • PLUS- 4™ 

 

  Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not available, 

 provided they meet the following specification: 

 • API Service Classification SJ or higher

  

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Checking Engine Oil Level

 IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Failure to check the oil level

regularly could lead to serious engine problems if oil level is out

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.

 

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. 

    1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 

 2. Lift hood. 

 3. Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling into crankcase

   

 Picture Note: Twin cylinder engine shown. 

  
4. Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with clean cloth. 
 
5. Install and tighten dipstick.
 
6. Remove dipstick. 
 
7. Check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between ADD and FULL marks. 
 
8. If oil level is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than FULL mark on 
 
dipstick. Do not overfill. 
 
9. Install and tighten dipstick. Lower hood.

 

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