Changing Transmission-Hydraulic Oil and Cleaning Transmission filter Screen

SERVICE INTERVAL - 1500 HOURS
 

 

Drive tractor to warm oil, then park tractor on level ground.

Let engine run at idle for 1-2 minutes, then stop the engine.

Remove drain plug (A) on bottom of rear differential case.

Remove drain plug (B) on transmission housing.

Remove drain plug (C) on independent link suspension differential case, if equipped.

Reinstall plugs after oil has drained.

RW55391A

Differential Case

RXA0056570

Transmission Housing

RXA0057306

Front Axle Housing with Independent Link Suspension

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Remove cover (A) and transmission filter screen plug (B).

Remove filter screen and wash carefully in solvent. Blow dry with compressed air before reinstalling screen.

IMPORTANT: Powershift control unit must be recalibrated when changing oil from one viscosity to another. See your John Deere Dealer.

Change oil in the clean oil reservoir if oil is contaminated with water.

Reinstall plug after oil has drained.

Refill with Transmission-Hydraulic oil specified in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant Section.

Drain and Fill Capacity *
 
2WD and Standard MFWD Axle:
.. System ... 140 L (37 gal)
.. System (Less Clean Oil Reservoir) ... 117.3 L (31 gal)
 
MFWD Axle with Independent Link Suspension:
.. System ... 150 L (39.6 gal)
.. System (Less Clean Oil Reservoir) ... 127.3 L (33.6 gal)
 
* Capacities are average values and can vary between oil changes

 

Start and operate engine several minutes. Check for leaks. Stop engine and recheck oil level after a minimum of five minutes. Add oil as necessary.

RW55463A
RXA0052916

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