To help your Gator Utility Vehicle last a
long time, it's important to perform regular,
scheduled maintenance.
Today we will show you how to change the oil
filter and engine oil.
Before starting any maintenance, be sure to
recognize safety information, understand safety
signals, and be familiar with your operator’s
manual.
You will need: clean shop towels, a new oil
filter, new engine oil, a drain pan, a funnel,
and an oil filter wrench.
Please refer to your operator’s manual for
the oil weight and amount.
Run the engine to warm the oil.
Park the machine safely on a level surface
and allow the engine to cool.
Be sure to fully lower any attachments on
the ground and fully engage the park brake.
Raise and secure the cargo box.
Remove the key.
Disconnect the battery.
Now we will drain the oil.
Remove the oil fill cap from the filler opening.
Position a drain pan under the engine pan
drain hole and the oil filter drain hole in
the frame.
Remove drain plug and drain oil into the oil
drain pan.
Allow oil to drain completely.
Next, we will remove the oil filter.
On XUV865 machines, the best access is from
the passenger side of the vehicle, between
the tire and wheel well.
Wipe around the oil filter to remove any debris.
If needed, use an oil filter wrench, twisting
the oil filter counterclockwise to loosen it.
Drain any residual oil from the filter into
the drain pan prior to disposal.
Write the date and machine engine hours on
the filter.
Allow to dry.
Apply a layer of clean engine oil on the gasket
of the new filter.
To install the new filter, turn clockwise
until the gasket contacts the filter base.
Once the filter is in place, give an additional
one-half turn to ensure a good seal.
Be careful to not over-tighten the filter.
Install the drain plug and tighten to specification,
outlined in your operator’s manual.
Use a funnel to add oil.
Fill the oil to the recommended level as outlined
in the Specifications section of your operator’s manual.
It is important to not overfill or underfill
your engine.
Next, we will check the oil level
Clean around the dipstick to remove any debris
before removing it.
Be sure that the oil level is between the
ADD and FULL marks.
Reconnect the battery.
Start and run the engine at idle to check
for any leaks.
If needed, stop the engine and fix any leaks
before proceeding.
Check the oil level again and add oil if necessary.
Now you can lower the cargo box and you are
all set!
Remember to follow the local, proper instructions
for oil recycling and oil filter disposal.
To purchase parts, visit your local John Deere
dealer or visit JDParts.Deere.com
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