John Deere 6068 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Lubrication & Maintenance/500 Hour/12 Month
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3. Drain crankcase oil from engine while warm.
NOTE: Drain plug location may vary, depending on the
application.
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Oil Filter And Mounting Header
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Oil Filter Seals
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Filter And Mounting Header
A—Oil Filter Element
B—Inner Seal
C—Outer Seal
D—Sealing Surface On Header
E—Sealing Surface On Header
F—Dust Seal
4. Turn filter element (A) using a suitable filter wrench to
remove. Discard oil filter element.
NOTE: Depending on engine application, oil filter may be
located on either side of the engine in a high- or
low-mount location.
IMPORTANT: Filtration of oils is critical to proper
lubrication. Always change filter
regularly. Use filter meeting John Deere
performance specifications.
5. Apply clean engine oil to the new filter at the inner (B)
and outer (C) seals and to filter threads.
6. Wipe both sealing surfaces of the header (D, E) with a
clean rag. Ensure notches in dust seal (F) are properly
installed in the slots in the housing. Replace dust seal
if damaged.
IMPORTANT: When installing filter element, HAND
TIGHTEN only. A filter wrench may be
used for REMOVAL ONLY. Be sure
notches in dust seal (F) are properly
installed in the slots in the housing.
7. Install and tighten oil filter by hand until firmly against
dust seal (F). DO NOT apply an extra 3/4 to 1-1/4 turn
after gasket contact as done with standard filters.
8. Tighten drain plug to specifications.
Specification
Oil Pan Drain Plug With Copper
Washer—Torque 70 N•m (52 lb ft).............................................................
Oil Pan Drain Plug With O-Ring—
Torque 50 N•m (37 lb ft).............................................................................
Oil Pan Drain Plug With Packing
(6068 Engine Code 1961, Steel
Oil Pan)—Torque 40 N•m (29 lb ft).............................................................
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