Claas Ares 540 / 550 / 610 / 620 / 630 / 640 service schedule

1. Park level, lower everything, stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Check the engine oil on the dipstick and top up if needed.
3. Check the coolant is between the min and max marks on the expansion tank. Only open the cap when the coolant has cooled.
4. Press the dust valve on the air filter to clear dust.
5. Clean the sediment bowl on the diesel fuel filter and the fuel tank filter.
6. Check the transmission oil level and clean the radiator grilles if you are working in dust.

Tools: Rag, Container for fuel bowl water

1. Wipe each nipple clean, then grease the lift rods, top link and stabilisers.
2. If a front linkage is fitted, grease its lift cylinders and beam.
3. Blow or brush out the radiator airways and clean the radiator grille.
4. If a front PTO is fitted, check the oil level in its gear reducer.

Tools: Grease gun, Brush or air line, Rag

1. Check the wheel disc and rim nuts and bolts are tight.
2. Check the tyre pressures against your handbook's table (chapter J).
3. Check that the front weights are tight.

Tools: Torque wrench, Tyre pressure gauge

1. Warm the engine, stop it and drain the sump.
2. Remove the old filter cartridge and wipe the seat.
3. Fit the new cartridge, tightening by hand as the filter says.
4. Refill to the top mark and run the engine to check for leaks, then recheck the level.

Tools: Drain tray (20 L), Filter wrench, Funnel, Rags

1. Clean the terminals and re-tighten the clamps.
2. Check the electrolyte level and top up with distilled water if the battery has caps.
3. Smear grease on the terminals.

Tools: Spanner, Distilled water, Wire brush

1. Check the oil level in each final drive and in the differential casing and top up if low.
2. Grease the front axle cant and wheel swivels.
3. Check the front axle to chassis joint is tight.
4. Check the steering ram ball joint fixings are tight.

Tools: Grease gun, Spanners, Rags

1. Close the fuel tap and put a container under the filter.
2. Remove the old cartridge and fit the new one.
3. Open the tap and bleed the air from the system as shown in the handbook (section D.7.5).
4. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Tools: Filter wrench, Container for fuel, Rags

1. Clean around the filter housings.
2. Fit the new cartridges and the new breather.
3. Grease the hubs.
4. Run the engine, work the hydraulics, then check the level and look for leaks.

Tools: Filter wrench, Drain tray, Grease gun, Rags

1. Bleed and replace the fluid with fresh ELF LHM mineral fluid. Do not mix it with DOT fluid.
2. Fit new cab air filters.
3. Tighten the cab mountings.

Tools: Brake bleeding kit, Rags

1. Warm the oil, stop the engine and drain the housing.
2. Replace the cartridges and breather.
3. Refill with about 70 L and check the dipstick.
4. Run the engine, work the hydraulics, then recheck the level.

Tools: Large drain tray (80 L), Spanners, Filter wrench, Funnel or pump

1. Drain the differential casing and each final drive.
2. Refit the plugs and refill to the level plug or mark.
3. Fit the new breather.

Tools: Drain tray, Spanners, Funnel or pump

1. Have the clearances checked cold by a dealer, or follow your handbook's figures.
2. Re-tighten the induction pipework clips at 750 hours.

Tools: Feeler gauges, Dealer service

1. Remove the cover and take out the main element, then the safety element.
2. Wipe out the housing without letting dust fall into the intake.
3. Fit new elements and close the cover.

Tools: Clean cloth, Torch

1. Let the engine cool, then open the expansion tank cap slowly.
2. Drain the radiator and engine.
3. Refill with the correct 50/50 mix and bleed air out.
4. Run to temperature and top up.

Tools: Drain tray (25 L), Hose clip pliers