Fendt 400 Vario service schedule

Fendt 400 Vario · 2006–2012 (TractorData); the handbook covers chassis numbers 400…0101 to 404…0101. See the notes for how this differs from the COM1–COM3 400 Vario entry

Covers the Fendt 400 Vario (411, 412, 413, 414, 415 Vario; handbook edition 404.000.000.182).

Every maker's service job for the Fendt 400 Vario, 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.

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Versions: 411, 412, 413 Vario (smaller front axle); 414, 415 Vario (larger front axle)

Service intervals

JobWhen
Top up the engine oilevery 100 hours
Grease the 125-hour pointsevery 125 hours
Grease the 250-hour pointsevery 250 hours
Engine oil and filter changeevery 500 hours or every year
Front toe-in checkevery 500 hours
Front axle differential and hub oil changeevery 1,000 hours or every 2 years
Hydraulic oil and filter changeevery 1,000 hours or every 2 years
Gearbox pressure filterevery 1,000 hours
Cab heater blower and filter cleanevery 1,000 hours
Valve clearance checkevery 1,500 hours
Air filter main elementevery 2,000 hours or every 2 years
Gearbox oil and suction filter changeevery 2,000 hours or every 2 years
Front PTO oil and pressure filter changeevery 2,000 hours or every 2 years
Rear final drive oil changeevery 2,000 hours or every 2 years
Fuel filter and pre-filterevery year
Coolant changeevery 2 years
Brake and clutch fluid changeevery 2 years

Service jobs and parts

Top up the engine oil

Engine · every 100 hours

The handbook says to top up to the MAX mark every 100 hours, a little at a time before the level reaches MIN.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Engine oil115W-40. Fendt Extra Grade SHPD; top up only. Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC SUTO 10W-40 SScheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Park level, stop the engine and wait 5 minutes.
  2. Pull the dipstick, wipe it, push it home and pull it again.
  3. Top up towards MAX. Never go above MAX.

Tools: Clean funnel, Rag

Grease the 125-hour points

Chassis · every 125 hours

The handbook lists the points to grease every 125 hours.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Grease1EP2 grease. Lithium-soap grease NLGI class 2 (Fendt Ultra Fett Li or Extra Fett EP). Aztec Oils match: VOLCATEC LITHIUM EP 2check your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Grease: lift yokes, automatic hitch (cylindrical or barrel pin), mechanical hitch, the front axle ram bearing and the front axle pivot joint.
  2. Wipe off the surplus.

Tools: Grease gun, Rag

Grease the 250-hour points

Chassis · every 250 hours

The handbook lists these points every 250 hours; the PTO shaft splines are greased every 500 hours or yearly.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Grease1EP2 grease. Lithium-soap grease NLGI class 2 (Fendt Ultra Fett Li or Extra Fett EP). Aztec Oils match: VOLCATEC LITHIUM EP 2check your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Grease: double universal joints of the front drive and the front lift shaft.
  2. Every 500 hours or yearly, push the guard back and grease the PTO shaft splines.

Tools: Grease gun, Rag

Engine oil and filter change

Engine · every 500 hours or every year

Fendt's chart has the engine oil and filter changed at 50, 500 and 1,000 hours, then every 500 hours, or once a year if that comes first. The oil filter is changed every time. Diesel with more than 0.5 % sulphur halves the interval.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Engine oil115W-40. Fendt Extra Grade SHPD / ACEA E3-96, ≈11.0 L with filter. Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC SUTO 10W-40 SScheck your handbook
Engine oil filter1Genuine AGCO oil filter. The dealer site partao lists it for the 309 to 313 Vario, 411 to 415 Vario and 512 to 516 Vario. The Fendt dealer schedule for the earlier 411 and 412 quotes F836200510080: confirm against your serial numberF411201510010
Sump drain plug seal1Fit a new sealcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Run the engine until warm (oil about 80 °C), park level and stop the engine.
  2. Put the tray under the sump, take the drain plug out and let all the oil run out.
  3. Clean the plug, fit it again with a new seal and tighten it.
  4. Unscrew the oil filter and catch any oil that runs out.
  5. Clean the sealing face. Smear a little oil on the seal of the new filter, screw it on by hand until the seal touches, then a further half turn by hand.
  6. Fill with the right oil through the filler cap, keeping everything clean.
  7. Start the engine and let it idle until the oil warning goes out. Check the plug and filter for leaks.
  8. Stop, wait about 5 minutes and check the dipstick. Top up to the MAX mark but never above it.

Tools: Drain tray (15 L or larger), Oil filter wrench, Socket for the sump plug, Clean funnel, Rag

Front toe-in check

Steering · every 500 hours

The chart has the toe-in checked or set at the regular services. The figure is 0 ±1 mm.

Step-by-step
  1. Set the wheels straight ahead.
  2. Measure at hub height at the front and back of the rims.
  3. Adjust the track rods if outside 0 ±1 mm.

Tools: Toe-in gauge, Spanners

Front axle differential and hub oil change

Front axle · every 1,000 hours or every 2 years

The front differential and hub drives are changed after 50 and 1,000 hours and then every 1,000 hours or 2 years.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Limited-slip gear oil185W-90 limited-slip gear oil, API GL-5 (Fendt Super Trans LS 85W-90). Differential 7.0 L (411–413) or 8.2 L (414, 415); hubs 0.9 L or 0.7 L each sidecheck your handbook
Drain plug seals1check your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Support the front axle so the wheels turn and switch off the front drive.
  2. Drain the differential and each hub.
  3. Refit plugs and fill to the overflow.

Tools: Drain tray, Sockets, Axle stands

Hydraulic oil and filter change

Hydraulics · every 1,000 hours or every 2 years

The hydraulic oil and the return and breather filters are changed after 1,000 hours and then every 2 years or 1,000 hours. The return filter alone is changed at the first service.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Hydraulic oil1Fendt Super Hyd or Extra Hyd 68 hydraulic oil, or STOU 5W-30 to 15W-40, ≈47 Lcheck your handbook
Return filter1Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.119398 (Fleetguard HF40038, AGCO 4351314M1); listed for 411 Vario. Position (return) inferred from the same number being the 716 Vario return filter: confirm with your dealerG716860060310
Breather filter1Check your handbook for the numbercheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Change the oil when warm, lift down and rams in.
  2. Drain the tank, replace the filters (the return filter canister lifts out when you take the cover off).
  3. Refill with clean oil and check the level.

Tools: Drain tray (50 L), Sockets, Clean funnel or pump

Gearbox pressure filter

Transmission · every 1,000 hours

The pressure filter is changed at 1,000 hours or as soon as the display shows 'dirty pressure filter'.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Gearbox pressure filter1Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.109252 (also F916100600010, AGCO 72311028; Fleetguard HF35320); listed for 411 Vario. Position inferred from the 700 Vario using this number as its transmission pressure filter: confirm with your dealerF916100600011
Step-by-step
  1. Change the filter at 1,000 hours or when the display warns.
  2. Check the oil level afterwards.

Tools: Filter wrench

Cab heater blower and filter clean

Cab · every 1,000 hours

The chart has the heater blower and the filter in the cab roof cleaned at 1,000 hours, and the ventilation filter changed whenever the blower output drops.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Cab ventilation filter1Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.105601 (AGCO 72478600); Sparex lists 411 Vario. A second cab filter H716810130010 (S.76574) is also listed: check which your cab takesH816810140071
Step-by-step
  1. Clean the heater blower and the roof filter.
  2. Replace the ventilation filter if the blower output has dropped.

Tools: Compressed air line, Rag

Valve clearance check

Engine · every 1,500 hours

The chart has the valves checked and set every 1,500 hours. It is a workshop job on a cold engine and needs Fendt's special tools.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Rocker cover gasket1Check your handbook or ask a Fendt dealer for the numbercheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Make sure the engine is cold (below 50 °C).
  2. Take the rocker cover off.
  3. Check inlet 0.4 mm and exhaust 0.5 mm and adjust if needed.
  4. Refit with a new gasket.
  5. The chart also checks idle speed (800 +50 rpm) and unloaded top speed (2,205 ±30 rpm).

Tools: Fendt special tools X899.980.236.010 and .020, Feeler gauges, Torque wrench

Air filter main element

Engine · every 2,000 hours or every 2 years

The air filter is cleaned only when the warning shows on the display (blow out with air at no more than 5 bar, then check for damage). The service chart marks the main element for replacement at the 2-year column.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Air filter main element1Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.73144 (Fleetguard AF25957); Sparex lists the 411 Vario (400). Same element as Renault 7700050836 and MF 4270035M1H411201090100
Air filter safety element1Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.109648; Sparex lists the 411 Vario (400). Same element as Renault 7700050837 and MF 4270036M1H411201090110
Step-by-step
  1. Release the catches, take the cover off and clean the housing.
  2. Replace the main element and refit the cover.
  3. Check the suction pipe for leaks and that the display warning works.

Tools: Compressed air line (max 5 bar), Rag

Gearbox oil and suction filter change

Transmission · every 2,000 hours or every 2 years

The gearbox oil and the suction filter are changed after 2 years and then every 2,000 hours (or 2 years).

PartQtyNotesPart number
Gearbox oil110W-40 or 15W-40. Fendt Extra Trans 10W-40, or STOU 10W-40 / 15W-40 to API GL4, ≈30.0 L. Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC HP-PROcheck your handbook
Gearbox suction filter1Check your handbook or ask a Fendt dealer for the numbercheck your handbook
Drain plug seal1check your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Change the oil warm, with the tractor level.
  2. Drain, replace the suction filter and refit the plug with a new seal.
  3. Refill and check the dipstick between MIN and MAX after the engine has run for a few minutes.

Tools: Drain tray (40 L), Sockets, Funnel or pump

Front PTO oil and pressure filter change

Front PTO · every 2,000 hours or every 2 years

The front PTO oil and its pressure filter are changed after 500 hours and then every 2 years or 2,000 hours. Only on tractors with a front PTO.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Front PTO oil110W-40 or 15W-40. Fendt Extra Trans 10W-40 or STOU, ≈3.5 Lcheck your handbook
Front PTO pressure filter1Check your handbook or ask a Fendt dealer for the numbercheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Drain the oil, replace the pressure filter and refill to the overflow in the filler hole.

Tools: Drain tray, Sockets

Rear final drive oil change

Transmission · every 2,000 hours or every 2 years

The final drives are changed after 500 hours and then every 2 years or 2,000 hours.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Gear oil185W-90 or 80W-90 gear oil, API GL-5, not STOU, ≈7.0 L each side. Aztec Oils match: TRANSMATEC EP-5 80W-90check your handbook
Drain plug seals2check your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Drain each final drive and refit the plugs with new seals.
  2. Fill through the filler hole until the oil is 55 mm below the filler hole.

Tools: Drain tray, Sockets, Funnel or pump

Fuel filter and pre-filter

Fuel · every year

The chart has the fuel filter changed every year, or sooner if the engine loses power. The pre-filter is changed when needed and water drained from the fuel sedimenter.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Fuel filter1Genuine AGCO fuel filter listed by partao for the 309 to 312 and 411 to 415 Vario (also listed as F339202060220). Confirm against your serial numberF339202060200
Fuel pre-filter1Check your handbook or ask a Fendt dealer for the numbercheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Stop the engine. No smoking or naked flames.
  2. Replace the fuel filter, catching the fuel.
  3. Replace the pre-filter when needed and drain any water from the fuel sedimenter.
  4. Lightly oil the filter seals and fit by hand until they seat, then half a turn more.
  5. Bleed the system and check for leaks.

Tools: Container for fuel, Filter wrench, Rag

Coolant change

Cooling · every 2 years

The coolant is changed every 2 years, and kept at 35–50 % antifreeze all year.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Coolant1Antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor mixed with clean soft water to 35–50 %, ≈17 L (Fendt service information 11/02 lists the approved types)check your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Let the engine cool completely.
  2. Drain the coolant and dispose of it properly.
  3. Refill with the correct mix.
  4. Run the engine to warm, then top up the expansion tank to between MIN and MAX.

Tools: Drain tray (20 L), Hose clip pliers, Funnel

Brake and clutch fluid change

Brakes · every 2 years

The brake and clutch fluid is changed every 2 years. It is Pentosin CHF 11 S hydraulic fluid.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Brake and clutch fluid1Pentosin CHF 11 S hydraulic fluid (Fendt X902.011.622), ≈0.8 LX902.011.622
Step-by-step
  1. Check the reservoir between MIN and MAX each day.
  2. Have the Fendt dealer or a brake specialist change the fluid and bleed the system.

Tools: Brake bleeding kit

Oils, fluids and capacities

SystemOil or specCapacity
EngineDeutz TCD 2012 L04 4V 4.0 L (4,038 cc) 4-cylinder common-rail turbo diesel (414: 96 kW / 130 hp rated; 415: 103 kW / 140 hp rated, ECE R24)
Engine oil15W-40. Fendt Extra Grade 15W-40 SHPD or Fendt Super Grade 10W-40 UHPD, or any SHPD multigrade to ACEA E3-9611.0 L with filter. Dipstick MIN to MAX: about 3.0 L
Coolant17.0 L. Water with 35–50 % antifreeze and corrosion protection all year; change every 2 years
Valve clearancesInlet 0.4 mm (160°), exhaust 0.5 mm (195°), engine cold (below 50 °C). Needs Fendt special tools X899.980.236.010 and .020. Workshop job.
Gearbox and differential10W-40 or 15W-40. Fendt Extra Trans 10W-40, or STOU SAE 10W-40 / 15W-40 to API GL4≈30.0 L at an oil change (maximum fill 38.0 L); dipstick MIN to MAX ≈2.5 L
Front PTO10W-40 or 15W-40. Fendt Extra Trans 10W-40, or STOU 10W-40 / 15W-40 to API GL4≈3.5 L
Rear final drives, each side85W-90 or 80W-90 gear oil, API GL-5 (Fendt Super Trans 85W-90). Not STOU≈7.0 L
Front axle differential85W-90 limited-slip gear oil, API GL-5 (Fendt Super Trans LS 85W-90). Not STOU≈7.0 L (411–413), ≈8.2 L (414, 415)
Front axle hub drives, each sideAs the front axle differential≈0.9 L (411–413), ≈0.7 L (414, 415)
Hydraulic systemFendt Super Hyd or Extra Hyd 68 hydraulic oil, or STOU 5W-30 to 15W-40, or an engine oil to API-CD≈47.0 L (≈38.0 L drawn off for outside use)
Lift shaft10W-40 or 15W-40 (gearbox oil); top up only≈0.2 L
Brake and clutch systemPentosin CHF 11 S hydraulic fluid (Fendt X902.011.622)≈0.8 L
Air system antifreezeEthyl alcohol (Fendt X902.015.003), only below +5 °C≈0.5 L
Fuel tankDiesel (halve the oil interval above 0.5 % sulphur)245 L

Specifications

Engine speedsIdle 800 +50 rpm; rated 2,100 rpm; full-load no-load 2,205 ±30 rpm
Rear PTO speeds at rated rpm540: 586 rpm; 540E: 755 rpm; 1000: 1,082 rpm
V-belt tension (air-con compressor belt)400 +50 N (40 +5 kp)
Front toe-in0 ±1 mm
GreaseLithium-soap grease NLGI 2 (Fendt Ultra Fett Li or Extra Fett EP)

Known problems

Oil quantity conflict

The Fendt dealer schedule for the 411 and 412 (COM1–COM3) gives about 10 L of engine oil; this handbook gives 11.0 L with filter for the 411–415. Check your dipstick and handbook.

Dirty pressure filter warning

The display shows 'dirty pressure filter' when the gearbox pressure filter needs changing; change it as soon as you can.

Repair guides

The full step-by-step guides are in Farmyard Workshop once you add your tractor.

Parts list with genuine part numbers

Maker part numbers per site service schedule: 400 Vario (411, 412, 413, 414, 415 Vario; handbook edition 404.000.000.182) (2006–2012 (TractorData); the handbook covers chassis numbers 400…0101 to 404…0101. See the notes for how this differs from the COM1–COM3 400 Vario entry); check serial range; plus Fendt 412 Vario (401/00101-99999), AGCO Parts parts book (representative of the 400 Vario TMS range)

Engine service

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Engine oil filterF4112015100101Genuine AGCO oil filter. The dealer site partao lists it for the 309 to 313 Vario, 411 to 415 Vario and 512 to 516 Vario. The Fendt dealer schedule for the earlier 411 and 412 quotes F836200510080: confirm against your serial number
Air filter main elementH4112010901001Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.73144 (Fleetguard AF25957); Sparex lists the 411 Vario (400). Same element as Renault 7700050836 and MF 4270035M1
Air filter safety elementH4112010901101Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.109648; Sparex lists the 411 Vario (400). Same element as Renault 7700050837 and MF 4270036M1

Fuel

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Fuel filterF3392020602001Genuine AGCO fuel filter listed by partao for the 309 to 312 and 411 to 415 Vario (also listed as F339202060220). Confirm against your serial number

Transmission and hydraulics

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Gearbox pressure filterF9161006000111Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.109252 (also F916100600010, AGCO 72311028; Fleetguard HF35320); listed for 411 Vario. Position inferred from the 700 Vario using this number as its transmission pressure filter: confirm with your dealer
Return filterG7168600603101Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.119398 (Fleetguard HF40038, AGCO 4351314M1); listed for 411 Vario. Position (return) inferred from the same number being the 716 Vario return filter: confirm with your dealer

Brakes

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Brake and clutch fluidX902.011.6221Pentosin CHF 11 S hydraulic fluid (Fendt X902.011.622), ≈0.8 L
Disc brake disc, inner835100321071Wear part
Disc brake disc, outer716150150500Wear part
Brake caliper411151150120
Brake operating discF822100150010
Brake piston524101150131
Brake feed plunger524101150140
Brake shaft seal 80x100x8/14.5X550150200000

Cab

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Cab ventilation filterH8168101400711Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.105601 (AGCO 72478600); Sparex lists 411 Vario. A second cab filter H716810130010 (S.76574) is also listed: check which your cab takes
Wiper motorG716810170021
Wiper armG816810170020
Wiper bladeH716810170010Wear part
Wiper arm seal205812170041

Engine

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Oil cooler housingF412200510010
Oil coolerF733200510020
Oil cooler profile sealF716201510100
Oil cooler housing sealF716201510220
Oil drain valveF718202510030
Fuel filter assemblyF339202060220
Fuel filter cartridgeF339202060210Wear part
Fuel filter element O-ringF339202060230
Fuel pressure sensorF836200510050
Air filter assembly, dual elementG412200090100
Air filter dust discharge valve411201090190
Air intake hose404200091101

Front axle

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Tie rod and ball joint assemblyG411301101010Wear part
Tie rodF411301101010
Track rod end (ball joint)F716300100040Wear part
Tie rod dust bootF514300100030
Ball joint sealing cupF385300100080

Steering

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Steering cylinder (axle 730/124)E718301121010
Steering cylinder seal kitG001990011330
Steering cylinder rodF411301120020
Steering cylinder guide bushF716300120010

Hydraulics

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Hydraulic filter assemblyG916100600044
Hydraulic filter cartridgeF916100600010Wear part
Hydraulic filter O-ring Ø76x2.5X548960666000
Hydraulic filter housingF916100600030
Valve block seal kitF718100600010

PTO clutch

PartPart numberQtyNotes
PTO clutch inner disc716150220660Wear part
PTO clutch piston718150220250
PTO clutch piston (second)411151220070
PTO clutch shaft lip seal514100220430
PTO shaft lip seal822100220380
PTO clutch disc spring716150220360

Sources

Open Farmyard Workshop

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