Changing Transmission-Hydraulic Oil

SERVICE INTERVAL - 1500 HOURS
 

 

Park the tractor on level ground and operate engine to the warm oil.

Stop the engine.

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

Remove drain plug (B) on transmission housing.

Remove drain plug (C) on independent link suspension 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 cap screws (A) and cover. Remove transmission filter screen plug (B).

IMPORTANT: Transmission scavenge pump filter screen must be cleaned when changing the transmission-hydraulic oil. (See Cleaning Transmission Filter Screen.)

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 *
 
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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