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John Deere 6430 Service Procedure

A safety-focused inspection and verification checklist for testing the EMECS system under controlled conditions. Introduction: This procedure guides technicians through all pre-operation, operational, and shutdown checks during a test fire of the EMECS unit, ensuring all safety systems are functional and documentation is complete.
Hofstee Farms Inc
10/22/2025

John Deere 6430 Service Procedure

A safety-focused inspection and verification checklist for testing the EMECS system under controlled conditions. Introduction: This procedure guides technicians through all pre-operation, operational, and shutdown checks during a test fire of the EMECS unit, ensuring all safety systems are functional and documentation is complete.

    Drain Engine Oil (200-250 Hour interval)

    Remove and replace engine oil filter (remember to lubricate o-ring on filter)

    Baldwin B7322, Napa 7750S, Wix 57750S, John Deere RE504836, Donaldson P550779

    Add 17 Quarts 15W-40 Motor Oil

    Inspect Outer engine Air Filter (DO NOT BLOW OUT FILTER)

    John Deere AL172780, Baldwin CA4702, Wix 46937, Napa 6937, Donaldson P606119

    Inner Engine Air FIlter

    John Deere AL150288, Baldwin PA4704, Wix 42795, Napa 2795, Donaldson P606121

    Fuel Filter Primary (500 Hour Interval)

    John Deere RE546336, Baldwin BF46045-D, Donaldson P551432, Wix WF10128, Napa 600128

    Fuel Filter Secondary (500 Hour Interval)

    John Deere RE526557, RE522868, Baldwin BF9808-D, Donaldson P551424, Wix 33743, Napa 3743

    Hydraulic Filter (750 Hour Interval)

    John Deere AL232896, Donaldson P958404

    Transmission Filter

    John Deere AL221066, Wix 57221, Napa 7221, Baldwin BT8904-MPG, Donaldson P764668

    Cabin Fresh Air Filter

    Baldwin PA3928, Donaldson P789129, John Deere AL177184, AL225552 Napa 9096, Wix 49096

    Cabin Recirculating Filters

    Napa 550194, Wix WP10194, Baldwin PA30117, John Deere L209778

    MFWD Front Axle Fluid Changed (750 Hours)

    6.8 Quarts THF1000 drain at bottom of axle, refill on side of axle until oil pours out of fill point

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Final Drive Front axle fluid change (750 Hours)

    1 Quart THF1000 rotate until drain plug is on bottom drain oil rotate until plug is at 9 o'clock or 3 o'clock position and fill until oil comes out of fill point. reinstall drain plug

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Did you need to add hydraulic oil?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Did you need to add coolant?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Blow Out Radiator

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Engine Oil leaks

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Transmission/ hydraulic oil leaks

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    lights working and visible

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ties in good condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hour Meter Reading

    Date of Service

    Name of Technician

Source: Hofstee Farms Inc (Community Member)

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