John Deere 17G 500 hour service interval guide - part 5

In the last post, we changed the fuel and water separator filters

In part 5 of the John Deere 17G 500-hour service interval tasks series, you’ll learn how to clean the radiator.

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Need to save time? The following table shows every filter you need for the complete 500-hour service interval:

Item	OEM	Part Number
		Aftermarket equivalent
		Baldwin	Donaldson	Wix	Blumaq
Engine Oil Filter	M806418	B1400	P502067	51365 / 51365XP	N/A
Hydraulic Tank Oil Filter	4692230	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hydraulic Filter O-ring	T110443	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hydraulic Pilot Filter with O-ring	4294130	PT9424	P502508	R12E10CV	N/A
Primary Fuel Filter	MIA883874	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Secondary Fuel Filter	MIU803907	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2 x Fuel Filters O-ring	M800893	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engine Rocker Arm Cover Gasket	MIU800300	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engine Air Filter	M113621	RS3715	P822686	46449/46449FR	N/A
Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve	4383877	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engine Oil	TY26674	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gear Oil	TY6296	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hydraulic Oil	2908-050	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

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Clean the Radiator

Open up the back and right side compartments to find two radiators. The one to the left is the engine radiator, and to the right is the hydraulic oil cooler. We need to clean both.

You can use special tools for this task, like the rad genie, but a regular blow gun, garden hose, or pressure washer is more than fine for a small machine like the 17G.

If you’re using a pressure washer, take a step back and don’t do it at an angle (stand in front of the radiator). Otherwise, you’ll bend the fins over, restricting the airflow.

Blow all around the fins to remove all the branches, pine needles, and dust to ensure airflow through.

The radiator extends past the top of the battery. Make sure not to miss that spot.

Thoroughly clean the radiators until there is no more dust, branches, or debris.

Check the Coolant Level

When the engine is cold, check the coolant level in the recovery reservoir — it’s connected to the top of the radiator.

If there’s no coolant in the recovery reservoir, the radiator will likely be low on coolant, too.

If you don’t have the time to do the service yourself or want to get on a preventative maintenance program for your John Deere 17G, reach out to Tekamo HD to set you up with a heavy-duty mechanic.