John Deere Tractor 5205

Change oil in MFWD axle housing (if equipped)

Tractor positioned on level ground

Wheels rotated so oil level mark (A) is parallel to the ground

Amount of SAE 80W-90 Gear Lubricant filled

Clean engine crankcase vent tube

1. Drain coolant - Remove radiator cap (A). Open drain valve (B) on radiator and attach a drain hose. Route hose to container and drain coolant from radiator. Drain coolant from engine block by removing plug (C).

2. Remove thermostat cover (D), remove thermostat, and install cover (without thermostat). Tighten cap screws to specification.

3. Flush system with water - Close all drain valves/plugs and fill system with clean water. Run engine about 10 minutes to stir up possible rust or sediment. Stop engine and drain water from system before rust and sediment settle.

4. Flush system with radiator cleaner - Close all drain valve/plugs and fill the cooling system with commercial radiator cleaner and water. Follow instructions provided with cleaner. Stop engine and immediately drain system.

5. Flush system with water - Close all drain valves/plugs and fill with clean water to flush the system. Run the engine about 10 minutes, then drain out flushing water.

6. Remove thermostat cover and clean off the gasket material. Apply gasket sealant to new gasket and install thermostat and cover. Tighten cap screws to specification.

7. Fill with fresh coolant - Close all drain valves/plugs and fill with a mixture of antifreeze, soft water, and coolant conditioner as specified in the Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant section.

8. Check coolant level - Fill radiator to the top of the filler neck. Run the engine until operating temperature is reached. Let the engine cool (preferably overnight) and recheck the coolant level. Coolant level with a cold engine should be at the bottom of the filler neck. When filling the cooling system it may require several operating/cooling periods to stabilize the coolant level in the system. Add make-up coolant to the radiator as needed to bring the coolant level to the correct level.

Replace transmission-hydraulic filter element

1. Remove filter (A). Apply a film of oil to new gasket and install new filter. Hand tighten plus 1/2 turn.

2. Run engine several seconds and recheck transmission-hydraulic oil level.

3. Add transmission-hydraulic oil if required (See Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant section).

1. Run engine to heat oil. Turn engine off.

2. Remove oil drain plug (A) and drain oil.

3. Replace engine oil filter (B) while changing oil. Apply a film of oil on the new oil filter gasket and install new filter. Hand tighten plus 1/2 turn.

Wheels, Tires, and Treads section

Alternator/fan belt tension checked?

Air intake and cooling system hose clamps tightened?

Sign off on the 50 Hourly Maintenance

• Check transmission-hydraulic system oil level

1. Park on level ground. Put range shift lever in neutral (N), set brakes and turn engine OFF.

2. Wait a minimum of five minutes for oil to settle.

3. Check level at sight glass. Level should be to full oil level mark (A).

4. Add oil to filler port (C) if level is low. (See Anti-Chatter Transmission/Hydraulic Oil in Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant section.)

• Check MFWD axle hub oil level (if equipped)

1. Park on level ground. Put range shift lever in neutral (N), set brakes and turn engine OFF. Park tractor so that oil fill mark (A) on MFWD hub is level with the ground. Remove filler plug (B). Oil level should be even with bottom of the filler plug hole.

2. Remove plug (C) to check oil level in axle housing. Oil level should be even with bottom of hole.

3. If level is low, add John Deere GL5 Gear Lubricant or its equivalent. (See Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant section.)