John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service and Maintenance
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Observe Service Intervals
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For 5103, 5103S, 5203, 5104 and 5204 Tractor
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For 5103E Tractor
A—Hour Meter
Using hour meter (A) as a guide, perform all services at
the hourly intervals indicated on the following pages. Keep
a service record on charts provided in the Lubrication and
Maintenance Record Charts section.
IMPORTANT: Recommended service intervals are for
average conditions. Service MORE
OFTEN if tractor is operated under
adverse conditions.
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Break-In Service
IMPORTANT: Keep wheel hardware tight to avoid
tractor damage. Check wheel
hardware torque before operating,
twice during first ten hours of
operation, after fifty hours of
operation, and periodically
thereafter.
During the First 10 Hours of Operation:
Perform daily or 10 hours service. (See Service
Intervals in Lubrication and Maintenance section.)
Tighten wheel hardware. (See Wheels, Tyres, and
Treads section.)
After the First 50 Hours of Operation:
Tighten wheel hardware. (See Wheels, Tyres, and
Treads section.)
Check alternator/fan belt tension and tighten air intake
and cooling system hose clamps
Perform 50 Hours Service
After the First 100 Hours of Operation:
Replace transmission-hydraulic filter element
Change engine oil and filter
1
After the First 1100 Hours of Operation
Change transmission-hydraulic oil and filter
1
See Engine Break-In Oil in Service section for additional
information.
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