Claas Arion 510 / 520 / 530 / 540 / 550 service schedule
Claas Arion · 2007–2026 (510–540 DPS Stage 3a from 2007; later Stage 3b, 4 and V)
Every maker's service job for the Claas Arion 510 / 520 / 530 / 540 / 550, counted in hours, with the oils, filters and parts each one needs. Add your tractor to Farmyard Workshop and it works out what's due from your hours and dates, and keeps the service history.
Track your Arion 510 / 520 / 530 / 540 / 550 for freeVersions: Hexashift (powershift); CMATIC (stepless)
Service intervals
| Job | When |
|---|---|
| Engine oil and filter change | every 500 hours |
| Transmission and hydraulic oil and filter change | every 1,500 hours |
| Fuel filters and water separator | when needed |
| Engine air filter elements | when needed |
| Cab air filters: clean or replace | when needed |
| Front axle and hub oil change | when needed |
| Coolant replacement | when needed |
Service jobs and parts
Engine oil and filter change
Engine · every 500 hours
Clean oil protects the bearings and turbo. Claas's current Arion 500/600 brochure gives a 500-hour engine oil change. The filter is changed with the oil every time. Grade and quantity: check your handbook.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | 1 | Grade and quantity: check your handbook | check your handbook |
| Engine oil filter | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 510, 520, 530 and 540 (crosses to John Deere RE539279, Fleetguard LF16243). Check your serial number. | 6005028743 |
Step-by-step
- Warm the engine, then park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and any implement to the ground, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
- Let it stand a few minutes. Hot oil burns, so wear gloves.
- Remove the sump plug and let the oil drain fully.
- Remove the filter, check the old seal came off, and wipe the filter head clean.
- Oil the new filter seal and fit it hand-tight as marked on the filter.
- Refit the plug and fill with the oil your handbook gives, to the full mark.
- Run the engine for a minute, check for leaks, stop it and recheck the level.
Tools: Drain tray (25 L), Filter wrench, Spanner for sump plug, Funnel, Rags, Gloves
Transmission and hydraulic oil and filter change
Transmission · every 1,500 hours
Claas's current Arion 500/600 brochure gives 1,500 hours for the transmission and hydraulic oil. Older 600 C tractors were 1,000 hours, so check your handbook for early 500s. Grade and quantity: check your handbook. The filters are always changed with the oil.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission/hydraulic oil | 1 | Grade and quantity: check your handbook | check your handbook |
| Hydraulic filter element | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 400 to 660 (crosses to Fleetguard HF29126). Position not stated; check your handbook. | 6005024611 |
| Hydraulic filter element | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 410 to 650 (crosses to Fleetguard HF29081). Position not stated; check your handbook. | 0011430450 |
| Small hydraulic filter element | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 510 to 650 (crosses to Donaldson P171706). Position not stated; check your handbook. | 6005023305 |
Step-by-step
- Park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and implements fully, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
- With the engine off, work the spool and linkage controls to relieve hydraulic pressure.
- Let hot oil cool for a while, then drain it from the drain plugs.
- Refit the plugs and fit the new filters.
- Fill with the oil your handbook gives, run the engine, work the hydraulics through their full travel, lower everything and recheck the level.
Tools: Large drain tray (80 L), Spanners, Filter wrench, Pump or funnel, Gloves
Fuel filters and water separator
Fuel · when needed
Clean fuel matters on a common-rail engine. We could not find Claas's interval for these filters, so check your handbook. Drain water from the separator whenever it shows.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel filter element | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 530 to 650 (crosses to John Deere RE522878). Position not stated; check your handbook. | 0011706560 |
| Primary fuel filter / water separator (spin-on) | 1 | Sparex lists this for the Arion 510 to 630; check your handbook (crosses to John Deere RE546336, Fleetguard FS19977) | 0011350420 |
Step-by-step
- Stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels. Keep naked flames away.
- Clean around the filters before opening anything.
- Drain any water from the separator into a container.
- Remove the old filters and fit the new ones with clean seals.
- Prime the system as your handbook describes. Never crack open the high-pressure pipes on a common-rail engine.
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
Tools: Container for fuel, Filter wrench, Rags, Gloves
Engine air filter elements
Engine · when needed
A blocked air filter cuts power and a split one lets dust wear the engine. We could not find Claas's interval, so check your handbook and change sooner in dusty work.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer (main) air filter | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 530 to 650 (crosses to Donaldson P787281). Sparex lists 0011075900 for earlier 510 to 630 C tractors. | 0011076030 |
| Inner (safety) air filter | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 510 to 650 (crosses to Donaldson P606121) | 0011075980 |
Step-by-step
- Stop the engine and take the key out. Never run the engine with the filter out.
- Open the housing and take out the outer element. Only remove the inner element when replacing it.
- Wipe the housing out with a damp cloth. Do not blow dirt down the intake.
- Fit the new element(s), check they seat evenly and close the housing.
Tools: Torch, Damp cloth
Cab air filters: clean or replace
Cab · when needed
Dirty cab filters cut air flow and let dust into the cab. We could not find Claas's interval, so check your handbook and clean them more often in dusty work.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cab dust filter | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 410 to 640 (crosses to Fleetguard AF55822). Check your handbook. | 6005029007 |
Step-by-step
- Stop the engine and take the key out.
- Open the filter covers and remove the elements.
- Wear a dust mask. Tap the filters out gently, or fit new ones if damaged.
- Refit the covers and check they seal.
Tools: Screwdriver, Dust mask
Front axle and hub oil change
Front axle · when needed
We could not find Claas's interval, oil grade or quantity for the front axle and hubs, so check your handbook.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axle and hub oil | 1 | Grade and quantity: check your handbook | check your handbook |
Step-by-step
- Park on level ground, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
- Drain the differential and each hub into a tray (warm oil drains best).
- Refit the plugs and fill to the level plug or mark in your handbook.
- Check for leaks after a short drive.
Tools: Drain tray, Spanners, Funnel, Gloves
Coolant replacement
Cooling · when needed
We could not find Claas's coolant change interval, mix or quantity, so check your handbook.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1 | Type and quantity: check your handbook | check your handbook |
Step-by-step
- Let the engine cool fully before opening the cap.
- Drain the system, flush with clean water and refill with the coolant type in your handbook.
- Run the engine to temperature, bleed any air and top up.
Tools: Drain tray, Funnel, Hose clamps pliers
Oils, fluids and capacities
| System | Oil or spec | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | DPS (John Deere Power Systems) 4.5 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel (4,525 cm3; DPS 4045 on the 2007–2012 tractors). Latest tractors have EGR, DPF and SCR (AdBlue) for Stage V. | |
| Engine oil | Check your handbook. No source we could read gave the Claas oil grade. | Check your handbook |
| Coolant | Check your handbook | |
| Valve clearances | Inlet 0.36 mm, exhaust 0.46 mm, cold; rocker lock nut 27 N·m (Claas Arion 640–510 service pages, 2008 build). Dealer job. | |
| Fuel tank | Diesel | ≈242 L (current 510–550, Claas brochure); 250 L on the 2007–2012 510–540 (Konedata) |
| Engine oil | Check your handbook | Check your handbook |
| Transmission and hydraulics | Check your handbook | Check your handbook |
| Front axle and hubs | Check your handbook | Check your handbook |
| Coolant | Check your handbook | Check your handbook |
Specifications
| Engine | 4-cylinder DPS 4.5 L, 4,525 cm3 |
| Power (2007–2012, DIN rated) | 510: 105 hp; 520: 115 hp; 530: 125 hp; 540: 130 hp (155 hp with power boost) |
| Power (current, ECE R 120 rated) | 510: 125 hp; 530: 145 hp; 550: 155 hp (Claas brochure) |
| Transmissions | Hexashift powershift or CMATIC stepless on current tractors |
| Hydraulics | Load sensing, 200 bar; 110 or 150 L/min on current tractors |
| Rear lift | 6,500 kg (510–620, 2007–2012 tractors, Konedata) |
| Tyre pressures | Check your handbook |
Known problems
Engine and emissions kit changed
Arion 500s changed from DPS Stage 3a engines (2007) to later Stage 4 and Stage V versions with DPF and AdBlue. Quote the serial number when ordering filters.
Early and late intervals differ
Claas's current brochure gives 500 h for engine oil and 1,500 h for transmission and hydraulics. Older 600 C era tractors were 500 h and 1,000 h. If unsure, follow your own handbook.
Fault codes: Arion / Axion CEBIS display codes
CEBIS terminal and CAN modules
| Code | Meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 7F01h | SFA module not talking to the DBD | Switch off and on and check the battery. Call your dealer. |
| 7F02h | No communication from the HYD module | Call your dealer. |
| 7F03h | EXT (A62) module communication failure | Call your dealer. |
| 7F04h | SCU module not talking to the DBD | Call your dealer. |
| 7F05h | C-Matic: no message received | Call your dealer. |
| 7F06h | No message from the MFT (A30) CEBIS terminal | Check the terminal plug; call your dealer. |
| 7F08h | MFA armrest module communication fault | Call your dealer. |
| 7F0Ah | Engine module not talking to the DBD | Check for engine warnings; call your dealer. |
| 7F0Bh / 7F0Ch / 7F0Dh | Transmission module (TR1/TR2/TR3) not talking to the DBD | Stop and call your dealer; the gearbox may not shift. |
| 7F0Fh-7F11h | CAN bridge fault on the CLAAS bus (transmission error, too much data, disconnected) | Call your dealer. |
| 7F12h-7F14h | J1939 (engine) CAN bridge or bus fault, including a short to ground | Call your dealer. |
| 7F2Dh | Theoretical speed sensor (B227) disconnected | Check the sensor plug; call your dealer. |
| 7F2Eh | Engine speed sensor disconnected | Call your dealer. |
| 7F30h | Rear PTO speed sensor disconnected | Check the sensor plug; PTO functions may be reduced. |
| 7F32h | Fuel level potentiometer fault | Do not trust the fuel gauge. |
| 7F33h | Coolant temperature sensor disconnected | Watch the temperature gauge; call your dealer. |
| 7F34h | Air filter blocked | Clean or replace the air filter now. |
| 7F35h | Transmission oil filter clogged | Change the transmission oil filter soon. |
| 7F36h | Trailer brake alarm | Stop and check the trailer brake coupling and pressure. |
| 7F38h | Communication error with the engine controller | Call your dealer. |
| 787Ch / 787Fh | CEBIS terminal communication failure | Check the terminal connector; call your dealer. |
| 787Dh / 787Eh | CAN bus or MFT (A30) terminal fault (787Dh may be a CAN short to ground) | Call your dealer. |
| 788Ah / 788Bh | EXT (A62) not receiving speed information | Call your dealer. |
| 788Ch | EXT not receiving PTO speed information | Call your dealer. |
| 788Dh / 788Eh | Rear hitch status or position information not received | Lower the linkage if safe; call your dealer. |
| 7502h / 7503h | MFA armrest supply too low (10 V / 5 V) | Check battery and plugs; call your dealer. |
| 7504h / 7505h | Drivestick signal voltage too high / too low | Call your dealer. |
| 7506h / 7507h | Hand accelerator signal voltage too high / too low | Call your dealer. |
Repair guides
- Weak or slow hydraulics, filter warning: hydraulic filter element 6005024611 (Moderate, 1 hour for the filter; longer if the oil is changed): Slow lift or loader response, hydraulic filter warning on the display, whining pump, or hydraulic oil that is dark, milky or full of metal.
- Low oil pressure warning or oil service: engine oil filter numbers (Moderate, 30–45 minutes): Oil pressure warning, oil filter service due, or a leaking or damaged spin-on filter.
- AdBlue or particulate filter warnings on Stage V Claas tractors (Specialist, 15 minutes for the checks; faults are a dealer job): AdBlue or exhaust warnings, reduced power, or a filter regeneration request on a Stage V Arion or Axion.
- Valve clearance adjustment and rocker cover (Arion 500 and 600, DPS engines) (Moderate, 2–3 hours): Ticking from the top of the engine, loss of power, or at the valve check interval.
- Belt squeal and fan problems: belt tensioner spring, viscous fan coupling and alternator bracket (Arion 500 and 600) (Moderate, 2–3 hours): Squealing or slipping belt, belt jumping off, flat battery from low alternator output, or a fan that stays locked or never engages and causes overheating.
- Thermostats, turbocharger, exhaust manifold and EGR cooler: removal notes and torques (Arion 500 and 600) (Specialist, 3–6 hours): Engine running too hot or too cold, coolant weeping from the thermostat cover, or an oil leak or noise from the turbocharger.
The full step-by-step guides are in Farmyard Workshop once you add your tractor.
Parts list with genuine part numbers
Dealer listings naming this model plus the maker numbers in the site service schedule; check serial range
Engine service
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil filter | 6005028743 | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 510, 520, 530 and 540 (crosses to John Deere RE539279, Fleetguard LF16243). Check your serial number. |
| Outer (main) air filter | 0011076030 | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 530 to 650 (crosses to Donaldson P787281). Sparex lists 0011075900 for earlier 510 to 630 C tractors. |
| Inner (safety) air filter | 0011075980 | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 510 to 650 (crosses to Donaldson P606121) |
Fuel
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel filter element | 0011706560 | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 530 to 650 (crosses to John Deere RE522878). Position not stated; check your handbook. |
| Primary fuel filter / water separator (spin-on) | 0011350420 | 1 | Sparex lists this for the Arion 510 to 630; check your handbook (crosses to John Deere RE546336, Fleetguard FS19977) |
Transmission and hydraulics
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic filter element | 6005024611 | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 400 to 660 (crosses to Fleetguard HF29126). Position not stated; check your handbook. |
| Hydraulic filter element | 0011430450 | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 410 to 650 (crosses to Fleetguard HF29081). Position not stated; check your handbook. |
| Small hydraulic filter element | 6005023305 | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 510 to 650 (crosses to Donaldson P171706). Position not stated; check your handbook. |
Cab
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cab dust filter | 6005029007 | 1 | Sparex lists this Claas number for the Arion 410 to 640 (crosses to Fleetguard AF55822). Check your handbook. |
Sources
- 500 h engine oil, 1,500 h transmission and hydraulic oil, 4.5 L DPS engines, 242 L tank, Hexashift/CMATIC, power ratings (Claas Arion 660-510 brochure, 2023)
- Early 510–540: DPS 4045, fuel tank, hydraulics, power (Konedata, Claas Arion 510-640 2007–12)
- Claas oil filter 6005028743 for the Arion 510–540 (Sparex UK catalogue)
- Hydraulic filter 6005024611 for the Arion 400–660 (Sparex UK catalogue)
- FridayParts hydraulic filter 6005024611
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