This is how I change the oil on my John Deere X540 lawn tractor. In this video I follow the owner’s manual step by step from start to finish.

Here’s the home maintenance kit I purchased to complete this job: https://geni.us/Okfs92 (Amazon)

Oil pan
https://geni.us/K0hr (Amazon)

Don’t run out of shop towels like I did:
https://geni.us/ylARzmG (Amazon)

Wix filter if you want another option rather than OEM:
https://geni.us/cNzyoAk (Amazon)

Funnel for filling:
https://geni.us/8F7Xr (Amazon)

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If you liked this video check out my other John Deere maintenance content:

Resolving a “cranks but doesn’t start issue”
   • John Deere no start issue resolved!  

Controversial deck leveling video, people didn’t like my method and weren’t afraid to tell me about it in the comments.
   • John Deere deck leveling DIY: how to ...  

How to remove a wheel off your mower
   • How to remove a wheel from a John Dee...  

Coolant change on liquid cooled engines    • John Deere X540 coolant change DIY  

Changing transaxle oil and filter
   • John Deere maintenance: Changing the ...  

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And if you love spending money on accessories and attachments for your lawn tractor, here are videos of some of my favorites:

Powerflow bagger
   • Fall leaf cleanup using a bagger  

Garden Cart
   • Best garden cart: Gorilla cart! Use t...  

Liquid Sprayer attachment
   • John Deere sprayer attachment for rid...  

Lawn sweeper attachment
   • Fall leaf cleanup using a lawn sweeper  

My Top 10 ESSENTIAL Lawn Care Products for Every Home Owner
The Anderson’s Barricade https://geni.us/Jg5MNq4 (Amazon)
Start the season off right by stopping weed growth BEFORE it happens
Ortho Weed B Gone https://geni.us/hDrcNSS (Amazon)
Best product for weeds that are already there, knocks out Dandelions like nothing!
Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra https://geni.us/Fj38BI (Amazon)
The best grass seed on Amazon, I always have good luck with it
My Soil Test Kit (2 Pack bundle w/ probe) https://geni.us/BxqhpG (Amazon)
The key to a great lawn is getting your soil optimized for plant growth
Scott’s Starter Fertilizer w/ Mesotrione https://geni.us/ty1xOT (Amazon)
I almost never recommend Scott’s, but I always use this when seeding new grass
Orbit Sprinkler Timer (3 port) https://geni.us/grfcf0A (Amazon)
Automate the watering process! I have at least 5 of these for my oversized yard
Jonathan Green Soil Amendment https://geni.us/1BZZz7 (Amazon)
Another great product to get that soil perfect for growing grass
Talak Insecticide (Bifenthrin) https://geni.us/Mm5Efp7 (Amazon)
I hate Mosquitos, and they must all die…and they will with this!
Simple Lawn Solutions Soil Loosener (Liquid aeration) https://geni.us/6WODn5s (Amazon)
Poking holes in the lawn is hard work, here’s and easier way to get the same result
The Anderson’s Weed and Feed https://geni.us/IW1MLx (Amazon)
Everything from this company is gold, this is a great do it all fertilizer


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