John Deere Tractor 5090M

Raise hood. Clean dust unloading valve

Check transmission/hydraulic oil

Inspect machine for damage. Repair as needed before operation

If operating in wet or muddy conditions, lubricate the following at the 10-hour service interval with multipurpose grease

Sign off on the daily maintenance

1. Park machine on level ground and shut off engine. Remove key.

2. Allow engine to cool completely.

3. Raise hood and check level in the coolant recovery tank (B).

4. If coolant level is below the MIN COLD mark, remove cap (A) and add coolant to the recovery tank. Fill tank level between MIN COLD and MAX COLD marks with Cool-Gard II pre-diluted coolant. (See Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolants section.)

Check Transmission/Hydraulic System Oil Level

1. Park machine on level ground, lower hitch, and other hydraulic implements.

Change Transmission/Hydraulic Filter

1. Park machine on level ground and shut off engine. Remove key.

2. Remove transmission oil fill cap and use a shop-vac to apply suction to the fill port to prevent excessive draining of hydraulic fluid.

3. Remove transmission/hydraulic oil filter (A) from the filter base.

4. Clean threads on the filter base and on new filter.

5. Apply oil to the new filter seal and install transmission/hydraulic oil filter. Tighten filter by hand, then tighten an additional 1/8 turn.

6. Check oil level with transmission oil dipstick (C).

7. If level is low, remove transmission oil fill cap (B) and add transmission/hydraulic oil as necessary to fill system. (See Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolants section for correct oil.)

8. Recheck oil level after five minutes of operation

Change Open Crankcase Ventilation Filter

1. Remove and retain cap screw (A), spring (B), and lock nut (C).

2. Loosen hose clamp (C) and remove hose (D) on top of the open crankcase vent filter housing.

3. Loosen hose clamp (G) and remove hose (H) on bottom of the open crankcase vent filter housing.

4. Unscrew open crankcase vent filter housing top and remove filter.

5. Inspect open crankcase vent filter housing. Clean if necessary.

6. Install new filter and reinstall filter housing top.

7. Reinstall open crankcase vent filter housing.

Change Transmission/Hydraulic Oil and Filter

1. Clean battery and remove debris buildup from top of battery case as needed.

2. Check level of the electrolyte in each cell as needed. Ensure that every cell has fluid level above the top of plates. Only use clean, soft water to fill up electrolyte level.

3. Wipe battery with a damp cloth.

4. Remove, clean, and tighten connections if needed.

5. Coat terminals with a small amount of grease.

6. If battery is not performing as desired, charge as needed or see your John Deere dealer.