John Deere 7200R / 7215R / 7230R / 7260R / 7280R service schedule

John Deere 7R series · Interim Tier 4 7R (Deere sheet Apr 2021 gives no years; check your handbook)

Every maker's service job for the John Deere 7200R / 7215R / 7230R / 7260R / 7280R, 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: PowrQuad Plus; IVT / AutoPowr; With front PTO

Service intervals

Job	When
Engine oil and filter change	every 500 hours or every year
Fuel filters (primary and secondary)	every 500 hours
Fuel water separator filter (where fitted)	every 500 hours
Engine air filter, primary (outer) element	every 1,000 hours or every year
Engine air filter, secondary (safety) element	every 1,000 hours or every year
Cab fresh-air filter	every 1,000 hours or every year
Cab recirculation filter	every 1,000 hours or every year
Fuel tank vent filter	every 1,000 hours
Hydraulic and transmission oil filter	every 1,500 hours
Front PTO oil filter (where fitted)	every 1,500 hours
Crankcase ventilation (OCV) filter	every 1,500 hours
Transmission and hydraulic oil and filter change	when needed
Diesel particulate filter (DPF): dealer service	when needed
Coolant replacement	when needed

Service jobs and parts

Engine oil and filter change

Engine · every 500 hours or every year

John Deere says the first change is at 100 hours, then every 500 hours or once a year. The 500-hour interval only applies with Plus-50 II oil, a genuine John Deere filter and low-sulphur diesel; otherwise change at 250 hours.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Engine oil	1	15W-40 (10W-30, 5W-40 or 0W-40 in colder weather). Plus-50 II, ≈25–27 L with filter. Aztec Oils match: EMPROTEC EHPD 15W-40	check your handbook
Engine oil filter	1	6.8 L engines	RE539279
Engine oil filter	1	9 L engines	RE509672

Step-by-step

Warm the engine, park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and any implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
Let it stand a few minutes. Hot oil burns, so wear gloves.
Remove the sump plug and let the oil drain fully.
Remove the filter, check the old seal came off, and wipe the filter head clean.
Oil the new filter seal and fit it hand-tight as marked on the filter.
Refit the plug and fill with Plus-50 II to the full mark.
Run the engine for a minute, check for leaks, stop it and recheck the level.

Tools: Drain tray (35 L), Filter wrench, Spanner for sump plug, Funnel, Gloves, Rags

Fuel filters (primary and secondary)

Fuel · every 500 hours

John Deere says replace the fuel filters every 500 hours or as indicated. Drain water from the primary filter whenever it shows.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Fuel filter kit (primary and secondary)	1		RE541746
Primary fuel filter	1	Sold separately instead of the kit	RE539465
Secondary fuel filter	1	Sold separately instead of the kit	RE533910

Step-by-step

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

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

Fuel water separator filter (where fitted)

Fuel · every 500 hours

John Deere says replace the optional fuel water separator filter every 500 hours.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Fuel water separator filter	1		N378886

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out.
Clean around the part so no dirt gets in.
Remove the old element or cartridge and fit the new one with its seal.
Run the machine and check for leaks.

Tools: Spanners or screwdriver, Rags

Engine air filter, primary (outer) element

Engine · every 1,000 hours or every year

John Deere says replace the primary air filter every 1,000 hours or once a year, or as indicated. The interval may vary with conditions.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Primary air filter	1		RE564863

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out. Never run the engine with the filter out.
Open the housing and take out the primary element. Leave the secondary element in place.
Wipe the housing out with a damp cloth. Do not blow dirt down the intake.
Fit the new element, check it seats evenly and close the housing.

Tools: Torch, Damp cloth

Engine air filter, secondary (safety) element

Engine · every 1,000 hours or every year

John Deere says replace the secondary element every 1,000 hours or once a year, or as indicated.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Secondary air filter	1		F071151

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out.
Remove the primary element, then the secondary element, without letting dirt fall into the intake.
Fit the new secondary element straight away, then refit or renew the primary.
Close the housing and check the clips.

Tools: Torch, Damp cloth

Cab fresh-air filter

Cab · every 1,000 hours or every year

John Deere says replace the cab fresh-air filter every 1,000 hours or once a year, whichever comes first.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Cab fresh-air filter	1	Carbon version: RE333567	RE284091

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out.
Open the filter covers and remove the elements, wearing a dust mask.
Fit new filters the right way round and check the covers seal.

Tools: Screwdriver, Dust mask

Cab recirculation filter

Cab · every 1,000 hours or every year

John Deere says replace the recirculation filter every 1,000 hours or once a year, whichever comes first.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Cab recirculation filter	1	Carbon version: RE333569	RE291412

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out.
Open the filter covers and remove the elements, wearing a dust mask.
Fit new filters the right way round and check the covers seal.

Tools: Screwdriver, Dust mask

Fuel tank vent filter

Fuel · every 1,000 hours

John Deere says replace the fuel tank vent filter every 1,000 hours. The interval may vary with conditions.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Fuel tank vent filter	1		H216169

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out.
Clean around the part so no dirt gets in.
Remove the old element or cartridge and fit the new one with its seal.
Run the machine and check for leaks.

Tools: Spanners or screwdriver, Rags

Hydraulic and transmission oil filter

Transmission · every 1,500 hours

John Deere says replace this oil filter every 1,500 hours or as indicated. The sheet gives no oil change interval, so this is a filter-only task.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Hydraulic/transmission oil filter	1		RE577612

Step-by-step

Check your transmission and pump size, then order the right filters.
Park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and implements fully, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
With the engine off, work the spool and linkage controls to relieve hydraulic pressure.
Let hot oil cool before starting; it burns.
Clean around each filter, remove it and catch the oil. Fit the new filters with oiled seals.
Run the engine briefly, stop, check for leaks and top up with Hy-Gard.

Tools: Drain tray, Filter wrench, Gloves, Rags

Front PTO oil filter (where fitted)

PTO · every 1,500 hours

John Deere says change the front PTO filter initially at 250 hours, then every 1,500 hours.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Front PTO oil filter	1		LVU14258

Step-by-step

Stop the engine, take the key out, lower the front linkage and chock the wheels.
Clean around the filter cover and remove it, catching the oil.
Fit the new element with its seals and refit the cover.
Run the PTO briefly, stop, check for leaks and check the oil level.

Tools: Drain tray, Spanners, Gloves, Rags

Crankcase ventilation (OCV) filter

Engine · every 1,500 hours

John Deere says replace the crankcase vent (OCV) filter every 1,500 hours or as indicated.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Crankcase vent filter	1	DZ105796 on this sheet	DZ105796

Step-by-step

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

Tools: Spanners or screwdriver, Rags

Transmission and hydraulic oil and filter change

Transmission · when needed

John Deere's sheet gives the oil quantity but not the oil change interval, so check your handbook. The filter is always changed with the oil.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Hy-Gard oil	1	UTTO tractor transmission oil. ≈188–193 L depending on model (see fluids). Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC UTTO	check your handbook
Hydraulic/transmission oil filter	1		RE577612

Step-by-step

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

Tools: Large drain tray (200 L), Spanners, Filter wrench, Pump or funnel, Gloves

Diesel particulate filter (DPF): dealer service

Exhaust · when needed

John Deere says replace the DPF within 250 hours after the warning lights come on. There is no fixed hour interval.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Diesel particulate filter	1	7200R, 7215R: RE555087. 7230R, 7260R, 7280R: RE541834. Dealer service	RE541834

Step-by-step

Watch the display for exhaust filter warnings and let regenerations finish.
If the warning stays on, book DPF replacement or cleaning with a John Deere dealer within 250 hours.
Never work near the exhaust until it has cooled; it runs very hot, especially after a regeneration.

Tools: Dealer service tool

Coolant replacement

Cooling · when needed

Cool-Gard II protects against liner pitting, corrosion and frost but wears out. John Deere's sheet gives the quantity but not the interval, so check your handbook and test the coolant every year.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Cool-Gard II coolant	1	≈35–39.5 L	check your handbook

Step-by-step

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

Tools: Drain tray, Hose, Coolant test strips

Oils, fluids and capacities

System	Oil or spec	Capacity
Engine	John Deere PowerTech 6.8 L or 9.0 L 6-cylinder turbo diesel, Interim Tier 4 with DPF
Engine oil	John Deere Plus-50 II (viscosity for your climate: check your handbook)	≈25 L (7200R, 7215R), ≈27 L (7230R, 7260R, 7280R), including filter
Coolant	John Deere Cool-Gard II, ≈35 L (7200R, 7215R), ≈39.5 L (7230R, 7260R, 7280R)
Valve clearances	Check your handbook. Not in John Deere's filter sheet.
Transmission and hydraulics, PowrQuad Plus, 425 rear axle	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈192.7 L (7200R, 7215R, 7230R)
Transmission and hydraulics, IVT / AutoPowr, 425 rear axle	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈189.3 L (7200R, 7215R, 7230R)
Transmission and hydraulics, IVT / AutoPowr, 472 rear axle	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈187.7 L (7260R, 7280R)
Front axle housing, 1100 MFWD (7200R, 7215R)	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈14.4 L
Front axle housing, 1300 MFWD and TLS with limited slip (7230R, 7260R, 7280R)	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈13.7 L
TLS Plus with differential lock	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈10.8 L
MFWD hubs, each, with brakes	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈3.9 L
MFWD hubs, each, without brakes	GL-5 gear oil	≈3.8 L
Front PTO	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈4.0 L
Fuel tank	Diesel	≈504 L (PowrQuad), ≈524 L (IVT), ≈544 L (7260R, 7280R IVT, G49 tyres)

Specifications


Models	7200R, 7215R, 7230R, 7260R, 7280R
Engine sizes	6.8 L and 9.0 L: the filters differ (see parts)
Tyre pressures	Check your handbook

Known problems

Engine size decides the filters

The oil filter is RE539279 on 6.8 L engines and RE509672 on 9 L engines. Check the engine plate.

Fuel filters

The sheet lists both a kit (RE541746) and separate filters (RE539465 and RE533910). Check which your engine takes.

Fault codes: What the FMI part of a Deere SPN/FMI code means (also used by New Holland and Case IH engines)

All electronic controllers (J1939)

Code	Meaning	What to do
FMI 00	Reading is far too high (most severe)	Treat as serious. Check the thing it names (temperature, pressure, speed) and stop if it is an engine or oil reading.
FMI 01	Reading is far too low (most severe)	Treat as serious. Check the level or pressure it names; stop if it is oil pressure or coolant.
FMI 02	Signal is erratic, noisy or not believable	Check the sensor plug and wiring for damage, water or a loose pin. If it stays, dealer.
FMI 03	Voltage too high or shorted to a power wire	Usually a wiring or sensor fault. Check the plug is fully home; otherwise dealer.
FMI 04	Voltage too low or shorted to ground	Usually a wiring or sensor fault, chafed wire or wet plug. Dealer if it stays.
FMI 05	Open circuit or current too low	Broken wire, unplugged connector or failed component. Check the plug; otherwise dealer.
FMI 06	Short circuit or current too high	Damaged wire or failed component pulling too much current. Dealer.
FMI 07	Mechanical part not responding or out of position	Something moved by the controller is stuck or not following. Dealer.
FMI 08	Signal frequency or pulse width wrong	Speed or position sensor signal is wrong. Check the sensor plug and wiring; dealer.
FMI 09	Signal arriving too slowly, late or missing	A message or sensor update has stopped. Check connectors; dealer.
FMI 10	Signal changing too fast	Signal is jumping abnormally. Check connectors; dealer.
FMI 11	Fault present, cause not identified	Dealer.
FMI 12	Controller or device itself has failed	Dealer. Do not keep clearing the code.
FMI 13	Out of calibration	The sensor or control needs calibrating. Dealer.
FMI 14	Special instruction (meaning set by the maker)	Look up the exact SPN/FMI pair; dealer.
FMI 15	Reading a little too high (least severe warning)	Early warning. Find the cause before it gets worse.
FMI 16	Reading too high (moderately severe warning)	Warning level. Find the cause now and ease off the work.
FMI 17	Reading a little too low (least severe warning)	Early warning. Find the cause before it gets worse.
FMI 18	Reading too low (moderately severe warning)	Warning level. Check levels now and ease off the work.
FMI 19	Data link (CAN bus) error between controllers	Check battery terminals and plugs; dealer if it stays.
FMI 31	The named condition exists (used as an on/off flag)	Read the SPN description to see what condition is flagged.

Fault codes: Controller names in 6M/6R/7R/8R fault codes

Meaning of the 3-letter controller in a Deere code

Code	Meaning	What to do
ECU	Engine control unit	The SPN.FMI after it says which engine sensor or circuit; note it for your dealer.
TCU / PTA / TIA / UIC	AutoPowr / IVT transmission control	A fault here can limit drive; note the code, dealer.
PTQ / TIQ	PowrQuad transmission control	Note the code; dealer.
PTP	PowerShift transmission control	Note the code; dealer.
EPC	PowrQuad PLUS / AutoQuad transmission control	Note the code; dealer.
PLC / PL1-PL4	Electronic park lock	Chock the wheels; dealer.
CCU	Chassis control: fuel level, iTEC, alarms, diff lock, rear PTO, filter restriction	Note the code and which warning also shows.
BCU	Basic tractor functions and rear hitch	Note the code; dealer.
HCC / HV1	Hitch control / hitch valve	Hitch may not lift: lower it and call dealer.
SCC / SCO / SIC / SV1-SV7	Selective control valve (remote) controllers	Remotes may not respond: dealer.
RPT / PTF / PAP	Rear PTO / front PTO / PTO speed control	Disengage PTO; dealer.
SFA / TSC / CSC	Suspended front axle / cab suspension controllers	Suspension may be locked out: dealer.
SSU / XMC / XSC	AutoTrac steering controllers	Steer manually; dealer.
DTI / VTV / VTI / PDU / UIM	Display units and keyboards	Restart; dealer if the screen faults.
ICC / BIF	Instrument cluster / basic informator	Dealer if gauges fail.
ETC / ATC / HTC	Heater / A-C climate controllers	Comfort only.
ICA	Vehicle security software	Dealer if the key/immobiliser faults.
JDL	JDLink telematics	No effect on driving.
TEC / TEI	ISOBUS tractor equipment interface	Check the implement plug; dealer.
ASU / ACU / AIC / OIC	Seat / armrest / operator controls	Check seat and armrest connectors.
CLC / VLC / RLC / FCC / CSM / CRU / DSM	Load centres, lights/wipers, radio and switch modules	Check fuses first; dealer.
GM1 / GM2	Used only during software updates	Dealer.

Repair guides

Hard starting or stalling: fuel filters, water separator and priming (7R and 8R) (Moderate, 1–1.5 hours): Engine cranks but will not start after fuel work, stalls under load, lacks power, or the water-in-fuel light is on.
Exhaust filter or DEF warning, derate or fault codes: owner checks (7R and 8R) (Specialist, 30 minutes of checks; repair by a dealer): Exhaust filter warning, DEF warning, engine reduced power, or repeated regeneration on a Tier 4 7R or 8R.
Weak lift, slow remotes or transmission warning: owner checks (7R and 8R) (Moderate, 1–2 hours): Lift slow or weak, remotes slow, transmission or hydraulic filter warning, noisy hydraulics, milky or dark oil.
Loss of power or black smoke: primary and secondary air filters (7R and 8R) (Easy, 30 minutes): Lack of power, black smoke, air restriction warning, or dust marks inside the intake pipe.

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

Parts list with genuine part numbers

John Deere 7200R / 7215R / 7230R / 7260R / 7280R - maker filter/service sheets and parts lists already cited on the site entry; serial splits are in the row notes

Cab

Part	Part number	Qty	Notes
Cab fresh-air filter	RE284091	1	Carbon version: RE333567
Cab recirculation filter	RE291412	1	Carbon version: RE333569

Engine service

Part	Part number	Qty	Notes
Engine oil filter	RE539279	1	6.8 L engines
Engine oil filter	RE509672	1	9 L engines
Primary air filter	RE564863	1
Secondary air filter	F071151	1
Crankcase vent filter	DZ105796	1	DZ105796 on this sheet

Fuel

Part	Part number	Qty	Notes
Fuel filter kit (primary and secondary)	RE541746	1
Primary fuel filter	RE539465	1	Sold separately instead of the kit
Secondary fuel filter	RE533910	1	Sold separately instead of the kit
Fuel water separator filter	N378886	1
Fuel tank vent filter	H216169	1
Diesel particulate filter	RE541834	1	7200R, 7215R: RE555087. 7230R, 7260R, 7280R: RE541834. Dealer service

PTO

Part	Part number	Qty	Notes
Front PTO oil filter	LVU14258	1

Transmission and hydraulics

Part	Part number	Qty	Notes
Hydraulic/transmission oil filter	RE577612	1

Sources

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