McCormick X6.440 service schedule

1. Park on level ground, lower everything, stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Wipe each nipple clean before greasing.
3. Pump grease in until fresh grease shows, then wipe off the excess.

Tools: Grease gun, Rags

1. Warm the engine, then park on 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, 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 with a new washer and fill 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 (15 L), Filter wrench, Spanner or socket for sump plug, Funnel, Rags, Gloves

1. Park on level ground, lower the front linkage, stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Remove the drain plug and let the oil drain.
3. Refit the plug and fill to the level mark with the correct oil.
4. Run the front PTO briefly, stop and check for leaks.

Tools: Drain tray, Spanners, Funnel

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 all the drain plugs your handbook shows.
4. Clean around the filters, remove them, and fit new ones with oiled seals.
5. Refit the plugs and fill with the correct oil to the sight glass or dipstick mark.
6. Run the engine, work the hydraulics and steering through their full travel, lower everything and recheck the level.

Tools: Large drain tray (70 L), Spanners, Filter wrench, Pump or funnel, Gloves

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.
5. Wipe the axle clean so leaks show up later.

Tools: Drain tray, Spanners or hex key for plugs, Oil pump or squeeze bottle

1. Only work on a cold engine. 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 the correct coolant mix.
4. Run the engine to working temperature with the heater on, let it cool and top up.

Tools: Drain tray, Hose, Coolant tester

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 pre-filter bowl into a container.
4. Remove the old filters and fit the new ones with clean, lightly oiled 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, let it idle and check for leaks.

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

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 outer element. Only remove the inner 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. Stop the engine, take the key out and wait for the SCR system to finish its shutdown and cool.
2. Clean around the filter cap so no dirt gets in.
3. Unscrew the cap and remove the old element. AdBlue eats some metals, so wipe up spills with water.
4. Fit the new element with any new seals supplied and refit the cap.
5. Use only clean AdBlue and keep the tank cap shut.

Tools: Spanner or socket for filter cap, Rags, Gloves, Container

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 or clogged.
4. Refit the covers and check they seal.

Tools: Screwdriver, Dust mask

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