Changing Transmission/Hydraulic Oil and Transmission Filter Screen

SERVICE INTERVAL - 1500 HOURS
 

 

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

NOTE: Have drain pan to catch rear differential oil.

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

NOTE: Have drain pan to catch transmission housing oil.

3. Remove transmission housing drain plug (B).

NOTE: Have drain pan to catch Independent Link Suspension differential oil.

4. Remove Independent Link Suspension differential plug (C) if equipped.

IMPORTANT: On PowerShift tractors, the control unit must be recalibrated when changing oil from one viscosity to another. See your John Deere Dealer.

5. For tractors with PST Transmission, follow steps 6, 7 and 11 through 13.

For tractors with IVT transmission, follow steps 8 through 13.


A-Differential Case Drain Plug
B-Transmission Case Drain Plug
C-Drain Plug

RXA0078660

Differential Case

RXA0078662

Transmission Housing

RXA0078669

Independent Link Suspension Front Axle Housing

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6. Remove large transmission filter screen plug (B).

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

8. Remove four cap screws (A) and cover.

9. Remove bottom drain plug (C), then using a work light inspect the filter through the bottom drain plug opening.

10. If the filter screen appears clean, reinstall plug and proceed with step 11.

If the filter is dirty, see Cleaning Transmission Filter Screen in this section.

11. Reinstall plugs after oil has drained.

12. Refill with Transmission/Hydraulic oil specified in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant section.

Drain and Fill Capacity *
 
2WD and MFWD Axle:
.. System ... 150 L (40 gal)
.. System (Less Clean Oil Reservoir) ... 117 L (30 gal)
 
Independent Link Suspension Axle:
.. System ... 160 L (42 gal)
.. System (Less Clean Oil Reservoir) ... 127 L (34 gal)
 
* Capacities are average values and can vary between oil changes

 

13. 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.


A-Cap Screws
B-Screen Plug
C-Bottom Drain Plug

RXA0078667
RXA0078663
RXA0083084

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