Service Transmission


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! · Prevent dirt from getting in reservoir. · Change hydrostatic drive oil and filter after first 50 hours of break-in operation. · Change hydrostatic oil and filter at 200 and 400 hours or yearly which ever comes first.

1. Park on a level surface.

NOTE: Drain plug is located left rear of machine below fuel tank.

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2. Remove plug (A) and drain oil into a drain pan with at least a 6 gal capacity.

3. Install plug.

4. Fill reservoir with approximately 20.8 L (5.5 gal) of oil. Use John Deere HY-GARD oil or an equivalent oil meeting John Deere specifications (See Service Hydrostatic Oil in this Section.)

5. Start the engine. Cycle hydraulic control for 1 or 2 minutes.

6. Stop the engine and check oil level. Add oil as necessary.(See Checking Hydraulic Oil Level in this section).

Replacing Hydrostatic Oil Filter

1. Stop the engine. Engage the parking brake.

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2. Turn hydraulic oil filter (A) counterclockwise to remove. Use drain pan to catch dripping oil.

3. Put a film of clean oil on seal of new filter.

4. Tighten filter until it contacts mounting surface. Tighten filter one full turn after gasket contact. A filter wrench may be required.

5. Start the engine and check for leaks.

6. Stop engine and check oil level. Add oil as necessary. (See Checking Hydraulic Oil Level in this section).