Changing Axle Oil-Powershift Transmission

Remove plugs (A) and (B) on both axles (three plugs on each axle) and drain axles. Also, remove plug (C) and drain PTO housing, if equipped. Tractor should be on level ground.

Fill axle (D), between two marks on sight gauge, with HY-GARD Transmission/Hydraulic Oil as specified in Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant Section.

Specification

IMPORTANT: Rear axle does not hold the total system oil capacity.

Operate engine approximately 5 minutes at 1500 rpm, with transmission in NEUTRAL position with park brake engaged, to pump oil into the system. Stop engine and allow the oil level to stabilize. Recheck level and fill as necessary.

Drive tractor in a middle range at 1500 rpm. Stop engine and allow the oil level to stabilize in the sight gauge for at least 5 minutes. Recheck level and fill as necessary.

NOTE: Oil with a milky or foamy appearance, while tractor is running, and after the engine is stopped, is normal.

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