John Deere Tractor 5045E

2. Check level in coolant reservoir (A) BEFORE starting tractor.

3. If engine is COOL and level is below MIN COLD mark, remove cap and add coolant to reservoir to bring level between MIN and MAX COLD mark.

Drain water and sediment from fuel tank and fuel filter

1. Disconnect wiring harness connector (A). 2. Connect a small hose to end of the drain plug (B). 3. Place a suitable container under drain. 4. Open drain plug (B) to drain moisture and sediment from the fuel filter (C). 5. Tighten drain plug (B) when fuel runs clear. 6. Remove drain hose and connect wiring harness connector (A). Fuel tank:

Re-pack front wheel bearing (2WD)

Check and tighten all hoses and hose clamps

Clean engine crankcase vent tube (OCV)

1. Locate crankcase vent port on top right-hand side of engine.

2. Remove crankcase vent tube (A) from open crankcase ventilation filter.

3. Wash in solvent or blow clean with compressed air. Inspect tube for damage, replace if necessary.

4. Install vent tube. Make sure vent tube is not kinked or pinched.

Change MFWD axle and wheel hub oil

1. Park tractor on level surface.

Replace operator enclosure/cab air filters

Replace Engine Air Intake Filters

2. Release Latch (B) and remove Cover (C) from sideways.

3. Rotate Primary element filter (A) anticlock wise to remove. Do not use excessive force. If filter does not pull out with ease, move side-to-side to remove safely.

4. Removal of Secondary filter (B) is similar to removal of Primary filter (A).

5. Install new secondary filter element (B) carefully and lock the filter by rotating the 1/4 turn in clockwise direction.

Inspect Engine Air Cleaner Elements

Inspect Engine Air Intake System

Check operator enclosure/cab air filters

Service air-conditioning system

Clean Front Grille, Side Screens, Radiator, Condenser (cab) and Oil, Fuel or Air Coolers (if equipped)

Drain water and sediment from fuel tank and fuel filter

Lubricate Operator Seat Slide Rails

Change transmission-hydraulic oil and filter

1. Lower rockshaft to remove trapped oil.

2. Remove drain plug (A) from transmission case and drain out oil. Dispose of waste oil properly.

3. If equipped with the MFWD axle, also remove drain plug (B) in the drop housing.

4. Replace oil filter (C) while changing oil. Apply a film of oil to the new filter gasket and install new filter. Hand tighten only.

5. Fill system with transmission-hydraulic oil. (See Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant section.)

6. Check oil level at dipstick (D) or sight glass (If equipped) after filling, and again after operating for five minutes.

Clean transmission-hydraulic pickup screen

1. Drain transmission-hydraulic oil. (See Change Transmission-Hydraulic Oil and Filter in this section.)