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John Deere 1520 Maintenance
The
John Deere 1520 is a two-wheel drive utility tractor. This model was
manufactured from 1968 to 1972. The John Deere 1520 tractor is powered by 164.9
cubic inches (2.7 L) 3-cylinder water-cooled diesel or gasoline engines with a
rated power of 51 hp (37.8 kW).
The JD 1520 is fitted with 3 types of transmission. Type 1: Collar shift
unsynchronized transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears. Type 2:
16x8 two-speed powershift transmission with high and low range. Type 3:
8x4 power shuttle transmission.
Max. forward speed - 17.1 mph (27.4 kph), max. reverse speed - 5 mph
(8.1 kph). The closed center hydraulic system includes a gear pump with
a flow of 10.5 gpm (39.7 lpm). The main relief pressure is 155 bar (2250
psi). The John Deere 1520 was equipped with a power assist steering
system, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, 9.00x10 front tires, and
14.9x28 rear tires. The wheelbase is 74.2 in (1880 mm).
| Engine oil capacity, gal (L) |
1.5 (5.7) |
| Engine coolant capacity, gal (L) |
3.0 (11.4) |
| Hydraulic/Transmission system capacity, gal (L) |
10.0 (37.9) |
| Belt pulley oil capacity, pts (L) |
2.5 (1.2) |
| Recommended Oil and Fluid |
| Engine oil type |
Torq-Gard, MIL-L-2104B, SAE 30, SAE 10W-20, 5W-20. API Service category DM, SD |
| Engine coolant type |
Cool-Gard Premix Coolant |
| Hydraulic/Transmission fluid type |
JD 303 tractor hydraulic fluid |
| Belt pulley oil type |
JD 303 tractor hydraulic fluid or SAE 80 lubricant |
| Check battery and clean terminals |
Every 50 hours |
| Check hydraulic/transmission fluid level |
Every 50 hours |
| Lubricate axle hub bearings |
Every 50 hours |
| Change engine oil |
Every 100 hours |
| Replace engine oil filter |
Every 200 hours |
| Inspect and adjust alternator/fan belt |
Every 200 hours |
| Check belt pulley oil level |
Every 200 hours |
| Clean air cleaner oil cap or dry element |
Every 200 hours |
| Change engine fuel filter (diesel) |
Every 500 hours |
| Clean carburetor strainer screen (gasoline) |
Every 500 hours |
| Check injection timing (diesel) |
Every 500 hours |
| Clean or replace spark plug (gasoline) |
Every 500 hours |
| Replace hydraulic oil filter |
Every 500 hours |
| Change belt pulley oil |
Every 500 hours |
| Adjust parking and service brakes |
Every 500 hours |
| Check and adjust valve clearance |
Every 500 hours |
| Change hydraulic/transmission fluid |
Every 1000 hours |
| Replace air cleaner dry element |
Every 1000 hours |
| Clean and adjust wheel bearings |
Every 1000 hours |
| Flush cooling system and add new coolant |
Every 1000 hours |
| Engine oil filter part number |
T19044 |
| Engine fuel filter part number |
AT17387, AR50041 |
| Engine air cleaner part number |
AT20245 (Oil bath), AT20728 (Dry type) |
| Hydraulic/transmission oil filter part number |
AR28271, AR75603, AR75601 |
| Hydraulic/transmission filter seal part number |
R34733 |
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