John Deere Loader 524k

Drain and refill engine cooling system

1. Check upper radiator hoses (1) and lower radiator hoses (2) for cracks and leaks. Replace hoses as required.

3. Check radiator, oil coolers, and charge air cooler for dirt, damage, leaks, and loose or broken mountings. Clean radiator and coolers.

4. Route drain hose (3) into a suitable container.

5. Turn drain valve (4) counterclockwise to open. Allow coolant to drain into container. Dispose of used coolant properly.

6. Turn drain valve clockwise to close.;

Drain and refill hydraulic system oil

Lower boom and bucket to ground

Turn key switch to key switch-off position (1)

Turn key switch clockwise to key switch-start/on position (3) (Do not start engine)

Press return-to-carry (RTC) switch (4) to OFF setting (indicator light off)

Press and hold pilot enable/boom down switch (5) while holding the boom control lever in the float position (fully forward) for 5 seconds

While still holding pilot enable/boom down switch, cycle each hydraulic control lever to relieve pressure

Turn key switch to key switch-off position (1)

Remove hydraulic reservoir filler cap (6)

Lubricate upper and lower driveline sliding joints

Check air intake hoses and charge air cooler tube couplings

Check battery water level and terminals

Drain and refill engine oil and replace filter

Replace hydraulic reservoir breather filter

Check ride control accumulator-if equipped

Remove and clean engine crankcase vent tube

Air cleaner dust unloader valve replaced?

Replace engine air cleaner elements

Drain and refill park brake oil

Drain and refill engine oil and replace filter

Run engine to warm oil. Park machine on a level surface and stop engine.

Place a container under oil drain hose (1) located on front right side of fuel tank.

Open drain valve (2) and drain oil into container. Dispose of waste oil properly. Close drain valve.

Turn filter (3) counterclockwise and remove from base. Clean mounting surface on base.

Fill new filter with oil and apply thin film of oil to gasket.

Install new filter. Turn filter clockwise by hand until gasket touches mounting surface. Tighten filter 1/2-1 turn more using filter wrench.

Remove cap from fill port (4) and fill engine with oil. See Diesel Engine Oil. (Section 3-1.) Install filler cap.

Start engine and run at slow idle.