John Deere John Deere Tractor 7430 7430

Change engine oil filter element

Lubricate draft link bearings (7330 to 7530 only)

Check ground connections (engine and cab)

Check engine drive belt for wear

Warning: This maintenance check requires trained personnel with PPE!

Turn the heater control as far as it will go to the right

Loosen cap (A) and then take it off

Turn connect/disconnect control (B) anti-clockwise as far as it will go

Place a container under the drains to trap the coolant as it emerges. Open drain plug (C)

Close drain plug (C) and fill the system with clean water

Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature. Shut off engine and drain cooling system

Close drain plug again and fill the system with clean water

Again run engine until it has reached operating temperature. Shut off engine and drain system again

Check oil level of transmission/hydraulic system

Park tractor so that it is level.

Apply park brake or engage park lock.

Lower draft links, front loader, front implements and other implements that draw oil from the transmission.

7130 and 7230 tractors: Oil level should be between marks (A) on the sight-glass. If it is not, add more oil at filler neck (B).

7330 to 7530 tractors: Oil level should be between the marks on sight-glass (A). If it is not, add more oil at filler neck (B).

Check the level of the electrolyte in the battery

Lubricate front axle (tractors without front-wheel drive)

Drain engine crankcase and refill with fresh oil

Tighten screws on front loader bracket

Replace transmission/hydraulic oil filter

Drain the axle housing and final drives, and refill with fresh oil

Lubricate front PTO drive shaft

Retighten cab attaching screws. Torques: front screws 280 N-m (205 Ib-ft), rear screws 200 N-m (150 lb-ft)

Sign off on the 100 Hourly Maintenance

Drain engine crankcase and refill with fresh oil

Check engine drive belt for wear

Lubricate front PTO drive shaft

Use coolant test strip to test coolant (see annual service)

John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Premix and COOL-GARD II Concentrate are maintenance-free coolants for up to 6 years or 6000 hours of operation, provided that the cooling system is topped off using only John Deere COOL-GARD II Premix coolant. Test the coolant condition annually with coolant test strips designed for use with John Deere COOLGARD II coolants. If the test strip chart indicates that additive is required, add John Deere COOL-GARD II EXTENDER as directed.

First loosen cap (A) and then take it off