John Deere 5100R service schedule

1. Stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Remove the carbon filter, wearing gloves and a mask as it may hold spray residue.
3. Bag the old filter and dispose of it as chemical waste.
4. Fit the new filter and check the cover seals.

Tools: Screwdriver, Dust mask, Gloves

1. 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.
2. Let it stand a few minutes. Hot oil burns, so wear gloves.
3. Remove the sump plug and let the oil drain fully.
4. Remove the filter, check the old seal came off, and wipe the filter head clean.
5. Oil the new filter seal and fit it hand-tight as marked on the filter.
6. Refit the plug and fill with Plus-50 II to the full mark.
7. Run the engine for a minute, check for leaks, stop it and recheck the level.

Tools: Drain tray (15 L), Filter wrench, Spanner for sump plug, Funnel, Rags, Gloves

1. Stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels. Keep naked flames away.
2. Clean around both filters before opening anything.
3. Drain any water from the primary filter into a container.
4. Remove the old filters and fit the new ones with clean seals.
5. Prime the system as your handbook describes. Never crack open the high-pressure pipes on a common-rail engine.
6. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Tools: Container for fuel, Filter wrench, Rags, Gloves

1. Park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and implements fully, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. With the engine off, work the spool and linkage controls to relieve hydraulic pressure.
3. Let hot oil cool before starting; it burns.
4. Clean around the filter, remove it and catch the oil.
5. Fit the new filter with an oiled seal, hand-tight.
6. Run the engine briefly, stop, check for leaks and top up with Hy-Gard.

Tools: Drain tray, Filter wrench, Rags, Gloves

1. Stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Open the filter covers and remove the elements.
3. Wear a dust mask. Tap the filters out gently, or fit new ones if damaged.
4. Refit the covers and check they seal.

Tools: Screwdriver, Dust mask

1. Stop the engine and take the key out. Never run the engine with the filter out.
2. Open the housing and take out the primary element. Only remove the secondary element when replacing it.
3. Wipe the housing out with a damp cloth. Do not blow dirt down the intake.
4. Fit the new element(s), check they seat evenly and close the housing.

Tools: Torch, Damp cloth

1. Park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and implements fully, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. With the engine off, work the spool and linkage controls to relieve hydraulic pressure.
3. Let hot oil cool before starting; it burns.
4. Clean around the filter, remove it and catch the oil.
5. Fit the new filter with an oiled seal, hand-tight.
6. Run the engine briefly, stop, check for leaks and top up with Hy-Gard.

Tools: Drain tray, Filter wrench, Rags, Gloves

1. Stop the engine, take the key out and let the engine cool.
2. Clean around the filter housing, remove the cover and take out the old element.
3. Fit the new element with its seal and refit the cover.
4. Run the engine and check for oil leaks around the housing.

Tools: Spanners or screwdriver, Rags

1. Park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and implements fully, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. With the engine off, work the spool and linkage controls to relieve hydraulic pressure.
3. Let hot oil cool for a while, then drain it from the drain plugs.
4. Refit the plugs and fit a new filter.
5. Fill with Hy-Gard, run the engine, work the hydraulics through their full travel, lower everything and recheck the level.

Tools: Large drain tray (60 L), Spanners, Filter wrench, Pump or funnel, Gloves

1. Book this with a John Deere dealer; the sheets do not give an owner procedure.
2. If the tractor uses AdBlue, keep the tank topped up with clean AdBlue only and keep the cap shut.
3. Never work near the exhaust or DPF until it has cooled; it runs very hot, especially after a regeneration.

Tools: Dealer service tool

1. Park on level ground, lower implements, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Turn the wheels so each hub plug is in the drain position your handbook shows.
3. Drain the differential housing and both hubs.
4. Refit the drain plugs and fill each to its level plug with Hy-Gard.
5. Wipe the axle clean so leaks show up later.

Tools: Drain tray, Spanners, Oil pump or squeeze bottle

1. Only work on a cold engine. Let it cool for at least an hour after work and open the cap slowly to let pressure out.
2. Drain the radiator and block into a tray. Dispose of old coolant properly.
3. Refit the plugs and fill with Cool-Gard II.
4. Run the engine to working temperature with the heater on, let it cool and top up.

Tools: Drain tray, Hose, Coolant test strips