John Deere 230LCR Excavator Engine Oil and Filter Change Guide

by Dave Jack Auto Car Repair Knowledge

This instruction show you guide on how to change engine oil and replace filter for John Deere 230LCR excavator.

Preparations:

John Deere Service Advisor 5.3.182 AG/CF

Procedures:
IMPORTANT: If fuel sulfur content exceeds 0.5 percent, change the engine oil at 1/2 the normal interval.
NOTE: If engine has not run 250 hours before the season changes, change oil.

1. Run engine to warm oil.
2. Park machine on a level surface.
3. Lower bucket to the ground.
4. Turn auto-idle switch off.
IMPORTANT: Turbocharger may be damaged if engine is not properly shut down.
5. Run engine with engine rpm dial at 1/3 position without load for 2 minutes.
6. Move engine rpm dial to slow idle position.
7. Turn key switch to OFF. Remove key from switch.
8. Attach a ’Do Not Operate’ tag on the right control lever.
9. Pull pilot control shut-off lever to locked position.
10. Remove cover from under the engine. Remove drain plug (A) from bottom of engine oil pan, or open drain valve on side of engine oil pan. Allow oil to drain into
a container. Dispose of waste oil properly.
11. Turn filter (B) counterclockwise to remove. Clean mounting surface on base.
12. Apply thin film of oil to rubber gasket of new filter.
13. Install new filter. Turn filter clockwise by hand until gasket touches mounting surface.
14. Tighten filter 1/2—3/4 turn more.
15. Install drain plug or close drain valve.
16. Remove fill cap (C).
Oil—Specification
Capacity with Filter Change 19 L (20 qt)....................................................
17. Fill engine with oil. (See Fuels and Lubricants chapter.)
18. Install fill cap.
19. Start engine.
Engine oil pressure indicator on monitor must go out within 15-20 seconds. If not, stop engine immediately and find the cause.
20. Stop engine. Check oil level.
21. Check for any leakage at filter. Tighten filter just enough to stop leakage.
22. Install cover from under the engine.