John Deere 6M 165 / 6M 185 / 6M 210 service schedule

1. Warm the engine, then park on firm level ground, lower the linkage, loader and any implement, 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 with it, and wipe the filter head clean.
5. Smear a little clean oil on the new filter seal and fit it hand-tight as marked on the filter.
6. Refit the sump plug and fill with the right oil to the full mark on the dipstick.
7. Run the engine for a minute, check for leaks, stop it and recheck the level.

Tools: Drain tray (20 L), Filter wrench, Spanner or socket for sump plug, Funnel, Gloves, Rags

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

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

1. Park on firm level ground, lower the linkage, loader and any implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. With the engine off, work the hydraulic levers to relieve pressure. Let hot oil cool before you start; it burns.
3. Clean around each filter, remove it and catch the oil.
4. Fit the new filter(s) with lightly oiled seals.
5. Run the engine briefly, stop, check for leaks and top up with Hy-Gard to the mark.

Tools: Drain tray, Filter wrench, Gloves, Rags

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 element. Do not let dirt fall into the intake.
3. Wipe the housing out with a damp cloth. Do not blow dirt down the intake.
4. Fit the new element, check it seats evenly and close the housing.

Tools: Torch, Damp cloth

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 element. Do not let dirt fall into the intake.
3. Wipe the housing out with a damp cloth. Do not blow dirt down the intake.
4. Fit the new element, check it seats evenly and close the housing.

Tools: Torch, Damp cloth

1. Stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Open the filter covers and take out the elements, wearing a dust mask.
3. Tap or blow clean filters from the clean side, or fit new ones if the sheet says replace.
4. Refit them the right way round and check the covers seal.

Tools: Screwdriver, Dust mask

1. Park on firm level ground, lower the linkage, loader and any implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. With the engine off, work the hydraulic levers to relieve pressure.
3. Let hot oil cool for a while, then drain it from the transmission drain plug(s).
4. Refit the plugs and fit the new filter(s).
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 (70 L), Spanners, Filter wrench, Pump or funnel, Gloves

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

Tools: Spanners or screwdriver, Rags

1. Let regenerations finish when the display asks.
2. If the warning stays on, book DPF service with a John Deere dealer within 250 hours.
3. Keep clear of the exhaust until it has cooled.

Tools: Dealer service tool

1. Park on firm level ground, lower the linkage, loader and any implement, 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 axle housing and both hubs.
4. Refit the plugs and fill the housing and each hub to its level plug with Hy-Gard.

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

1. Only work on a cold engine; the cooling system is under pressure when hot.
2. Drain the system from the radiator and engine drain points into a clean tray.
3. Flush with clean water, refit the drains and refill with the right Cool-Gard mix.
4. Run the engine up to temperature, let it cool and top up the level.

Tools: Drain tray, Hose, Coolant test strips