Fendt 600 Vario Gen1 service schedule

1. Do a stationary regeneration of the particulate filter first (the dealer says it must be done before the oil change), then let the engine cool a little. The exhaust is very hot after a regeneration.
2. Park on level ground, lower the linkage and any implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
3. Remove the sump drain plug and let the oil drain fully. Hot oil burns, so wear gloves.
4. Remove the old oil filter element and clean the housing. Fit the new element and its seals.
5. Fit the drain plug with a new seal and tighten it to the torque in your handbook.
6. Fill with the oil in the notes, 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. Reset the service reminder on the terminal if there is 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. Take out the old filters, noting which way they face.
3. Clean the housings, then fit the new filters the same way round.
4. Refit the covers.

Tools: Basic hand tools, Rags

1. Wipe each grease nipple clean.
2. Pump in grease from your handbook's lubrication chart until fresh grease just shows.
3. Wipe off the excess, which only collects dirt.

Tools: Grease gun, Rags

1. Park on level ground, lower the linkage and any implement, stop the engine and take the key out. No naked flames.
2. Clean around the filter housings so no dirt gets in when they are opened.
3. Remove the old filters and catch what spills. Dispose of it properly.
4. Wipe the seats clean, fit the new O-rings from the box and fit the new filters.
5. Bleed or prime the system as your handbook says, start the engine and check for leaks.

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

1. Stop the engine and take the key out. Never run the engine with the filter out.
2. Open the air cleaner housing and take out the outer element, then the inner one.
3. Wipe the inside of the housing with a damp cloth. Do not blow dirt down the intake.
4. Fit the new elements and close the housing, checking the seals sit evenly.
5. Check the intake hoses and clips for chafing or leaks.

Tools: Torch, Damp cloth

1. Park on level ground, lower the linkage and any implement, stop the engine and take the key out. No naked flames.
2. Clean around the filter housings so no dirt gets in when they are opened.
3. Remove the old filters and catch what spills. Dispose of it properly.
4. Wipe the seats clean, fit the new O-rings from the box and fit the new filters.
5. Bleed or prime the system as your handbook says, start the engine and check for leaks.

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

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 notes.
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 any magnetic plugs.
4. Fit the drain plugs with new gaskets or O-rings.
5. Fill through the filler hole to the level in your handbook. 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. Stop the engine and take the key out. Let it cool.
2. Carry out the check or change 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 any implement, stop the engine and take the key out. No naked flames.
2. Clean around the filter housings so no dirt gets in when they are opened.
3. Remove the old filters and catch what spills. Dispose of it properly.
4. Wipe the seats clean, fit the new O-rings from the box and fit the new filters.
5. Bleed or prime the system as your handbook says, start the engine and check for leaks.

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

1. Stop the engine and let it cool completely. Never open a hot cooling system.
2. Open the radiator or expansion cap slowly, then drain the coolant from the drain plug into a tray.
3. Fit the drain plug with a new gasket.
4. Refill with the coolant in the notes, run the engine up to temperature with the heater on full and top up.
5. Dispose of old coolant properly. Never pour it on the ground.

Tools: Drain tray (large), Hoses or funnel, 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 notes.
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 any magnetic plugs.
4. Fit the drain plugs with new gaskets or O-rings.
5. Fill through the filler hole to the level in your handbook. 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 notes.
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, 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 notes.
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