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Lubrication & Maintenance/500 Hour/12 MonthChanging Engine Oil And Replacing OilFilter—3029TF270 Engines OnlyYour engine is equipped with a special oil filter (A).NOTE: During break-in, change engine oil and filter forthe first time before 100 hours maximum ofoperation.After break-in, if John Deere PLUS-50 orACEA-E7/E6/E5/E4 engine oil and a John Deere specialoil filter are used, the oil and filter change interval is 500hours or every 12 months, whichever comes first.Special Oil FilterRG11616 –UN–24OCT01NOTE: If the above recommendations are not followed,the oil and filter change interval is every 250hours/ or 6 months. If diesel fuel with a high sulfurcontent is used, the oil and filter change interval isalso reduced. (See DIESEL ENGINE OIL in the“Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant” Section.)OILSCAN or OILSCAN PLUS is a John Deeresampling program to help you monitor machineperformance and identify potential problems before theycause serious damage. OILSCAN and OILSCANPLUS kits are available from your John Deere enginedistributor or servicing dealer. Oil samples should betaken prior to the oil change. Refer to instructionsprovided with kit.A—Oil Filter ElementOil Pan Drain PlugRG4881 –UN–29NOV88To change engine oil and oil filter:1. Run engine approximately 5 minutes to warm up oil.Shut engine off.2. Remove oil pan drain plug (arrow).NOTE: Drain plug location may vary, depending on theapplication.3. Drain crankcase oil from engine while warm.PLUS-50 is a trademark of Deere & Company.OILSCAN is a trademark of Deere & Company.OILSCAN PLUS is a trademark of Deere & Company.Continued on next page35-1 060106PN=84OUOD005,00001D7–19–30MAY06–1/3