Introduction
Product Identification
Safety
Operating
Replacement Parts
Service Intervals
Service
Service Transaxle
Service Electrical
Service Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting
Storage
Assembly
Specifications
Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
Service Statement
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Service Transaxle
Transaxle Oil
Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil changes.
The following John Deere transmission and hydraulic oil is preferred:
Other oils may be used if recommended John Deere oil is not available, provided they meet one of the following specifications:
ˇ John Deere Standard JDM J20C
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! DO NOT use engine oil, "Type F" (Red) Automatic Transmission Fluid, or BIO-HY-GARDŽ. DO NOT mix any other oils in this transmission. |
Changing Transaxle Oil
NOTE: Check oil level when transaxle is cold.
1. Park vehicle safely. (See Park Safely in the Safety section.)
2. Clean area around fill/drain plug (A) located on the right side of the transaxle cover plate.
3. Loosen and remove fill/drain plug.
4. Remove oil by suction through fill/drain opening.
5. Add approximately 0.5 L (15 oz.) of oil into the fill opening.
ˇ Oil should be maintained level to 3 mm (1/8 in.) below the bottom of the fill/drain hole.