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Machinery Maintenance by John Deere

Maintenance Monday

Brought to you by John Deere, this special section of Living the Country Life is packed full of expert answers to your maintenance and equipment questions. This resource is easy to understand and simple to listen to, with informative links to our John Deere Maintenance Monday Radio Programs. Share your questions here, too.

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Fuel & Oil

Quick tips to make this chore easier
Best oil for the gearbox is gear oil
If your tractor is tough to start or there's a lot of smoke,...

Safety

The FOPS canopy protects the operator from falling debris
Slow down, and make sure your equipment is outfitted the right way
Add visibility and safety with colored lights

Tractors

Your teeth shouldn't be shaking as you drive down the road
There could be several reasons why your teeth rattle in the seat
Think of your tasks, then choose a machine with the transmission that...

Tires

Determine your farming practices, then get the largest tires for...
Bouncing? Losing traction? Take a look at your tires.
A little slip is okay, but much more or less poses a problem
Fluid in tires sounds like it may solve traction problems, but...

Mowers

A rotary cutter must be adjusted in two ways
What motor oil does your riding mower need?
Make the task easier with these deck tips
Figure out why your lawn tractor engine is bogging down when you try...

Coolant

What would cause a sudden drop in coolant level?
Ensuring your coolant system is doing its job in extreme temperatures
If your in-cab AC isn't cooling like it should, a refrigerant...
What's the best way to add engine coolant to your tractor?

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