John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service—Every 250 Hours
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Change Engine Oil and Filter
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A—Engine Oil Drain Plug
B—Engine Oil Filter
1. Run engine to heat oil. Turn engine off.
2. Remove oil drain plug (A) and drain oil.
3. Replace engine oil filter (B) while changing oil. Apply a
film of oil on the new oil filter gasket and install new
filter. Hand tighten plus 1/2 turn.
4. Install drain plug.
5. Add seasonal viscosity grade oil. (See Fuels,
Lubricants and Coolant section.)
Specification
Engine Crankcase Oil—Capacity 8.5 L.......................................................
NOTE: In Break-in-period, change the oil in first 100
hours.
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Service Air Cleaner
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A—Air Cleaner
B—Dust Unloader Valve
A dual element air cleaner is standard. A dirty primary
element is indicated when the air restriction indicator on
instrument panel illuminates. A dirty element can result in
loss of power or excessive smoke.
IMPORTANT: Check unloader valve (B) frequently.
Empty as often as needed to keep it
from filling with dust. If valve is allowed
to fill with dust, air cleaner element will
plug rapidly.
Service air cleaner (A) when indicator light illuminates,
every 250 hours or at least once a year.
Replace primary element at least one a year.
The secondary element should be removed only when
being replaced, normally once a year.
See procedure in Removing Air Cleaner Elements in
Service section.
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