Fendt 500 Vario Gen3 service schedule

1. Park on level ground, lower the linkage and any implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Do a stationary regeneration of the particulate filter first (the dealer says it must be done before changing the oil), then let the engine cool a little. Let it stand a few minutes. Hot oil burns, and the exhaust is very hot after a regeneration. Wear gloves.
3. Remove the sump drain plug and let the oil drain fully.
4. Remove the old oil filter and clean the filter seat. Wipe a little clean oil on the new seal and fit it as the filter says.
5. Fit the drain plug with a new gasket and tighten it to the torque in your handbook.
6. Fill with the oil, run the engine for a minute, stop, wait a few minutes and check the dipstick. Top up to the mark, not above.
7. Check for leaks at the filter and plug. Reset the service reminder on the terminal if your tractor has one.

Tools: Drain tray (large enough for the sump), Filter wrench, Spanner or socket for the sump plug, Funnel, Rags, Gloves

1. Stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Open the filter cover (the handbook shows where) and take out the old filter.
3. Clean the housing, then fit the new filter the right way round.
4. Close the cover and check the air flows normally.

Tools: Basic hand tools, Vacuum or clean rags, Gloves

1. Wipe each grease nipple clean.
2. Grease every point on the handbook's lubrication chart until fresh grease shows. Do not over-pump seals.
3. Wipe off the excess.

Tools: Grease gun, Rags

1. Park on level ground, lower the linkage and any implement, stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Clean around the filter housing so no dirt gets in when it is opened.
3. Remove the old element or cartridge and catch what spills. Dispose of it properly.
4. Wipe the seat clean, fit the new seals (new O-rings where the list shows them) and fit the new element.
5. Refit the housing, then bleed or prime the system as your handbook says if it is a fuel filter.
6. Run the engine and check for leaks.

Tools: Filter wrench or the key the handbook shows, Clean rags, Gloves, Container for spilled fuel or oil

1. Park on level ground, lower the linkage and any implement, stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Clean around the filter housing so no dirt gets in when it is opened.
3. Remove the old element or cartridge and catch what spills. Dispose of it properly.
4. Wipe the seat clean, fit the new seals (new O-rings where the list shows them) and fit the new element.
5. Refit the housing, then bleed or prime the system as your handbook says if it is a fuel filter.
6. Run the engine and check for leaks.

Tools: Filter wrench or the key the handbook shows, Clean rags, Gloves, Container for spilled fuel or oil

1. Stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Open the air cleaner housing and remove the old element. Cover the open intake so nothing drops in.
3. Wipe the inside of the housing clean.
4. Fit the new element and close the housing. Check the clips and seals.
5. If your tractor shows the filter restriction on the terminal, reset it after fitting a new element.

Tools: Clean rags, Gloves

1. Park on level ground, lower the linkage and any implement, stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Clean around the filter housing so no dirt gets in when it is opened.
3. Remove the old element or cartridge and catch what spills. Dispose of it properly.
4. Wipe the seat clean, fit the new seals (new O-rings where the list shows them) and fit the new element.
5. Refit the housing, then bleed or prime the system as your handbook says if it is a fuel filter.
6. Run the engine and check for leaks.

Tools: Filter wrench or the key the handbook shows, Clean rags, Gloves, Container for spilled fuel or oil

1. Park on level ground, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels. Warm oil drains best.
2. Clean around the filler and drain plugs. Remove the filler plug first so you know you can refill it.
3. Remove the drain plugs and let the oil run out. Clean the magnetic plugs if they are fitted.
4. Fit the drain plugs with new gaskets or O-rings.
5. Fill through the filler hole to the level in the note. Wait a few minutes and check again.
6. Refit the filler plug and check for leaks after a short drive.

Tools: Drain tray, Spanner or socket for the drain and fill plugs, Pump or funnel for gear oil, Rags, Gloves

1. Park on level ground, lower the linkage and implements, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Clean around the drain plugs, filters and filler before opening anything.
3. Drain the oil from the plugs the handbook shows. Warm oil drains best, but take care, it is hot.
4. Change the filters and O-rings listed, wetting the new seals with clean oil.
5. Refit the drain plugs with new gaskets, then fill with the oil in the note.
6. Run the engine, work the controls, then stop and check the level. Top up to the mark. Check for leaks.

Tools: Drain tray (large), Spanners and sockets for plugs and filter housings, Filter wrench, Funnel or pump, Rags, Gloves

1. Stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Open the filter cover (the handbook shows where) and take out the old filter.
3. Clean the housing, then fit the new filter the right way round.
4. Close the cover and check the air flows normally.

Tools: Basic hand tools, Vacuum or clean rags, Gloves

1. Park on level ground, stop the engine and chock the wheels. Release the air from the system.
2. Unscrew the old cartridge and wipe the seat.
3. Smear a thin film of clean oil on the new seal and fit it as the cartridge instructions say.
4. Build the air pressure up and check for leaks. Drain the air tanks of any water.

Tools: Strap or chain wrench, Rags, Gloves

1. Stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Open the air cleaner housing and remove the old element. Cover the open intake so nothing drops in.
3. Wipe the inside of the housing clean.
4. Fit the new element and close the housing. Check the clips and seals.
5. If your tractor shows the filter restriction on the terminal, reset it after fitting a new element.

Tools: Clean rags, Gloves

1. Let the engine cool fully. Never open the cap on a hot engine.
2. Open the cap and drain the coolant from the drain plug. Dispose of it as hazardous waste.
3. Fit the drain plug with a new gasket.
4. Fill with the coolant in the note. Run the engine up to temperature with the heater on full and top up.
5. Check for leaks and re-check the level when cold.

Tools: Drain tray, Funnel, Hose clamp pliers, Rags, Gloves

1. Stop the engine and take the key out. Let it cool.
2. Carry out the check as your handbook describes.
3. Replace or adjust anything that is worn or out of limits.
4. Run the engine and check that everything works.

Tools: Basic hand tools, Torch, Rags

1. Park on level ground, lower the linkage and implements, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Clean around the drain plugs, filters and filler before opening anything.
3. Drain the oil from the plugs the handbook shows. Warm oil drains best, but take care, it is hot.
4. Change the filters and O-rings listed, wetting the new seals with clean oil.
5. Refit the drain plugs with new gaskets, then fill with the oil in the note.
6. Run the engine, work the controls, then stop and check the level. Top up to the mark. Check for leaks.

Tools: Drain tray (large), Spanners and sockets for plugs and filter housings, Filter wrench, Funnel or pump, Rags, Gloves

1. Park on level ground, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels. Warm oil drains best.
2. Clean around the filler and drain plugs. Remove the filler plug first so you know you can refill it.
3. Remove the drain plugs and let the oil run out. Clean the magnetic plugs if they are fitted.
4. Fit the drain plugs with new gaskets or O-rings.
5. Fill through the filler hole to the level in the note. Wait a few minutes and check again.
6. Refit the filler plug and check for leaks after a short drive.

Tools: Drain tray, Spanner or socket for the drain and fill plugs, Pump or funnel for gear oil, Rags, Gloves

1. Park on level ground, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels. Warm oil drains best.
2. Clean around the filler and drain plugs. Remove the filler plug first so you know you can refill it.
3. Remove the drain plugs and let the oil run out. Clean the magnetic plugs if they are fitted.
4. Fit the drain plugs with new gaskets or O-rings.
5. Fill through the filler hole to the level in the note. Wait a few minutes and check again.
6. Refit the filler plug and check for leaks after a short drive.

Tools: Drain tray, Spanner or socket for the drain and fill plugs, Pump or funnel for gear oil, Rags, Gloves