The John Deere Tractor 5403 is a robust agricultural machine designed for efficiency and reliability. Known for its powerful performance, this tractor is ideal for various farming tasks, ensuring optimal productivity in the field. With regular maintenance, the 5403 can deliver exceptional service for years to come.

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Maintenance Plans for John Deere Tractor Model 5403

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Yearly Maintenance

Change engine oil and filter

Replace air cleaner elements

Open hood and remove side screen

Release clips (A)

Remove cover (B)

Remove primary element (C)

Clean out any dirt in canister taking care not to damage the secondary filter element

Removal of the secondary element (D) is similar to removal of the primary element

Install secondary element, primary element and cover

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100 Hourly Maintenance

Replace transmission-hydraulic filter element

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

Run engine several seconds and recheck transmissionhydraulic oil level.

Add transmission fluid if required (See Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant section).

Change engine oil and filter

Run engine to heat oil.

Remove oil drain plug (A) and drain oil.

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.

Install drain plug.

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50 Hourly Maintenance

Wheel hardware tightened?

Alternator/fan belt tension checked?

Air intake and cooling system hose clamps tightened?

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50 Hourly Maintenance

Check transmission-hydraulic system oil level

Remove dipstick (A) and wipe it clean. Insert dipstick fully. Is oil level between full mark and end of dipstick?

Add oil if level is low. (See AntiChatter Transmission/Hydraulic Oil in Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant section.)

Check MFWD axle hub oil level

Park tractor so that oil fill mark (A) on MFWD hub is level with the ground. Remove filler plug (B). Is oil level even with bottom of the filler plug hole?

Remove plug (C) to check oil level in axle housing. Is oil level even with bottom of hole?

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

Clean and check battery

Is the battery clean and in good condition?

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Daily Maintenance

Check engine oil level. Clean dipstick (A) and reinsert fully. Withdraw it again and check oil level. The window for safe operation of engine is when the oil level is between the upper and lower marks of the dipstick. Do not operate the engine if oil level is below minimum mark. In this case, add recommended oil.

Check coolant level of radiator expansion tank (A). If the engine is cold and coolant level is below LOW, add coolant to expansion tank until level reaches LOW mark.

Lubricate the following points every 10 hours if operating the tractor in extremely wet or excessively muddy conditions.

Check hydraulic oil level of transmission. Withdraw dipstick and clean it. Insert dipstick fully. Oil level should be between the marks on the dipstick. If level is low add oil.

Remove deposits by squeezing the valve. During harvesting, grass and chaff may adversely affect the performance of the dust unloading valve. Remove and clean the dust unloading valve as necessary. Replace damaged valve immediately.

Make sure the hose of the rocker arm cover ventilation is not pinched. Remove any dirt from the hose end.

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