John Deere Tractor 6170R

Hydraulic system - Change hydraulic oil filter

Coat sealing rings of new filter elements with grease and screw in filter elements

Use original John Deere filter elements only!

Run the engine briefly and operate several hydraulic functions. Shut off engine.

Wait for 10 to 15 minutes before checking the oil level. It must be between the marks on the sight-glass. If not, correct oil level.

Transmission - Change transmission oil filter

Front-wheel drive axle - Final drives and disk brake, oil change

Turn wheel until drain screw (A) is at the bottom. Remove drain screw and drain oil into a suitable container.

All lights (including headlights) are functioning properly

Drain water and sediment from fuel filter

Remove trash from area surrounding the engine

Clean the radiator and condenser, fins and screens

Check the transmission/hydraulic system oil level

Check the level of oil in the engine

Lubricate lift links and rockshaft

Access the diagnostic trouble codes, rectify fault and then delete the codes.

Check that all lights (including headlights) are functioning properly.

Cab mountings, check torque on attaching screws

Drawbar - Check torque on attaching screws (see Service - Every 250 Hours).

Front loader - Mounting frame, check torque on attaching screws (see Service - Every 250 Hours).

Air intake hoses, check for leaks (see Service - Every 250 Hours).

Hydraulic system - Replace hydraulic oil filter (see Service - Every 750 Hours).

Transmission - Replace transmission oil filter (see Service - Every 750 Hours).

Front-wheel drive axle - Axle housing, oil change (see Service - Every 1500 Hours).

Inspect seat belt for damage and ensure proper working order

Use coolant test strips to check engine coolant

Engine - Check drive belt for wear (or every 500 hours, whichever occurs first)

Change engine oil (or every 500 hours, whichever occurs first)

Front loader - Mounting frame, check torques of attaching screws (or every 500 hours, whichever occurs first)

Change activated carbon filters of cab, if equipped (or every 500 hours, whichever occurs first)

Sign off on the yearly maintenance

Access the diagnostic trouble codes, rectify fault and then delete the codes

Check the Neutral Start Circuit - AutoPowr™/ IVT™ Transmission

Check the Neutral Start Circuit - DirectDrive Transmission

PTO actuation - Check safety device

Lights - Check settings of headlights

Load center - Visual inspection, and clean

Fuel system - Drain water and sediment from fuel tank

Front axle without front-wheel drive - Tighten screws