John Deere GT2554 - Manual (Page 30)

Service Engine - 26
SERVICE ENGINE
2. Drain engine oil and replace with fresh oil.
3. Wipe debris and dirt from around oil filter.
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4. Put a small shallow pan or funnel under oil filter (A) to
catch oil drained from filter.
5. Remove old filter (A) and wipe off filter tray with a clean
cloth.
6. Lightly oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
7. Install replacement oil filter. Turn oil filter to right
(clockwise) until rubber gasket contacts filter adapter.
Tighten filter an additional one-half turn.
8. Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. Stop
engine.
9. Check oil level. (See Checking Engine Oil Level in this
section.)
10.Add oil if required. (See Engine Oil in this section.)
Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Lift hood.
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3. Clean air intake screen (A), oil cooler fins (B) and
external surfaces, with rag, brush, vacuum or compressed
air. Lower hood.
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
NOTE: It may be necessary to check air filter more
frequently if operating machine in dusty conditions.
1. Lift hood.
2. Clean any dirt and debris from air cleaner area before
removing cover.
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3. Remove cover (A).
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Which can result from
overheating:
Keep air intake screen free of dust.
Keep cooling fins free of dust.
Keep cooling shrouds in place.
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A
B
A