John Deere Tractor 6410

Changing Transmission/Hydraulic Oil (Tractors with AutoPowr)

Start engine and operate several hydraulic functions to heat up oil.

Park tractor so that it is level. Lower draft links and front-mounted implements.

Turn off engine and remove key.

Apply handbrake (transmission in "P").

Replace transmission/hydraulic oil filter element (B).

Add transmission/hydraulic oil to the transmission case.

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

Changing Oil in Front-Wheel Drive Axle

Replace oil in axle housing and final drives after the first 100 hours of operation. Then replace after every 1500 hours of operation or once every two years, whichever occurs first. Always use a transmission oil listed in the ""Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant"" section.

Always drain oil while it is still warm, i.e. immediately after a prolonged period of operation.

1. Remove drain screw (A) and drain oil into a suitable container.

2. Re-install drain screw and tighten to 150 Nem (110 lb-ft).

3. Remove oil level/filler plug (B). Fill with fresh oil. The oil level must be up to lip of filler neck. Re-install plug.

For capacities, see ""Specifications"".

Changing Oil In Front-Wheel Drive Final Drives

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

Drain and refill with fresh oil

Replace filter element with a John Deere element

Tighten attaching bolts; check hitch functions correctly

Replacing Transmission/Hydraulic System Filter Elements (Tractors NOT Equipped with AutoPowr)

Steps to replace filter elements

Use original John Deere filter elements only!

Changing the Filter on the Front PTO (If Equipped)

Steps to change the filter on the Front PTO

Changing Oil in Final Drives (Front-Wheel Drive Axle with Brake)

Steps to change oil in final drives

Capacity: 1.5 liters (0.4 U.S.gal.)

Check engine speeds (have speeds adjusted by your John Deere dealer).

Engine Crankcase Oil Level Check

Is oil level at or above the 'Add' mark on the dipstick?

If oil level is below the 'Add' mark, do not start the engine.

Are there any water or sediment deposits in the fuel filter?

If water or sediment deposits are present, follow the steps below.

1. Loosen drain screw (A) and vent screw (B).

2. Retighten both screws as soon as water and sediment deposits have drained out.