John Deere Tractor 5045E

1. Stop engine. (See procedure in Operating the Engine section.)

2. Remove battery cover. (See ACCESS BATTERY in this section.)

3. Wipe battery with a damp cloth. Clean and tighten connections, if needed.

4. Install cover and lower hood.Inspect all tires

1. Use a battery hydrometer to check specific gravity of electrolyte in each cell. Charge battery if reading is below 1.215. Replace battery if difference between cells is more than 0.050 or if battery will not charge above 1.225.

2. Always correct specific gravity reading for electrolyte temperature variation. Add 0.004 to the reading obtained in step one for every 10 *F above 80 *F (add 0.007 to the reading for every 10° above 27 C). Subtract at same rate if electrolyte temperature is below 80 °F (27 C). Correct specific gravity of a fully charged battery is 1.265 to 1.280.

3. A battery is considered fully charged when three consecutive hydrometer readings, taken at hourly intervals, show no rise in specific gravity.

Lubricate front axle pivot pins

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.

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:

Transmission-hydraulic oil filter replaced?

Engine break-in oil and filter changed?

Hose clamps on the air intake system inspected?

Hose clamps on the coolant system inspected?

Sign off on the tractor maintenance

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.