John Deere Tractor 8130

Drive tractor to warm oil, then park tractor on level ground.

Remove drain plug (A) on bottom of rear differential case.

Remove transmission housing drain plug (B).

Remove Independent Link Suspension differential plug (C) if equipped.

For tractors with PST Transmission, follow steps 6, 7 and 11 through 13.

Remove large transmission filter screen plug (B).

Remove filter screen and wash carefully in solvent. Blow dry with compressed air before reinstalling screen.

For tractors with IVT transmission, follow steps 8 through 13.

Slowly turn de-aeration tank cap (A) to relieve pressure. Remove cap.

Test coolant using TY26605 COOL-GARD™II 3-way test strips available from your John Deere dealer.

Add TY26603 COOL-GARD II Coolant Extender available from your John Deere dealer as indicated by the color matrix on reader card in test strip pack. If tank is too full, drain a small amount of coolant from system before extender is added.

Install de-aeration tank cap and lower hood.

Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Level Check

If coolant level is low, follow the steps below:

Steps to change engine oil and filter

Checking Neutral Start System (PST or IVT Transmissions)

Steps to check neutral start system

Checking Transmission PARK Position

Checking Wheel and Wheel Weight Bolts

Lubricating 2WD Front Axle And Front Wheel Bearings

Lubricating MFWD Axle And MFWD Axle U-Joints

Steps to lubricate MFWD Axle And MFWD Axle U-Joints

Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance

Draining, Flushing, and Refilling Engine Cooling System

Turn key to Run for tractors equipped with ATC

Remove deflector beneath radiator drain valve

Open radiator drain valve and drain coolant into catch pan

Open engine drain valve and drain coolant into catch pan