John Deere Tractor 5425

Check transmission-hydraulic system oil level.

1. Remove dipstick (A) and wipe it clean. Insert dipstick fully. Oil level should be between full mark and end of dipstick.

2. Add oil if level is low. (See Anti-Chatter Transmission-Hydraulic oil in Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant section).

3. Rotate clevis (D) as necessary to obtain the specified free play.

4. Tighten jam nut and install clevis and clip pin.

Inspect tractor for loose hardware

Lubricate steering spindles (2WD)

Check planetary drive oil level (MFWD)

Park tractor on a level surface so that drain plug is at the highest position

Partially unscrew drain plug to release possible pressure

Move tractor until mark is parallel to the ground

Replace Primary and Secondary Air Filter Elements

Open hood and remove right-side grill panel

Remove air cleaner retaining strap (A)

Release three air cleaner cover retaining clips (B) and remove air cleaner cover (C)

Remove primary (D) and secondary (E) elements

Before you install primary element, clean the inside of air cleaner housing and unloader valve with a damp cloth

Transmission/hydraulic filter replaced?

Sign off on the 100 hourly maintenance

Raise hood and remove side screens

Open drain valve and drain coolant

Remove cap screw, and pull coolant pipe from thermostat housing

Remove two caps screws and thermostat housing

Remove old gasket material from cover and housing. Apply General Purpose Gasket Dressing or equivalent to new gasket