Changing Transmission/Hydraulic Oil and Transmission Filter Screen

RXA0078660

Differential Case
RXA0078662

Transmission Housing Drain Plug
 

A-Differential Case Drain Plug

B-Transmission Housing Drain Plug

  

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.

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RXA0098560

Independent Link Suspension Front Axle
RXA0078663

Transmission Filter Plug In PST Transmission Shown
 

A-Differential Plug

B-Filter Screen Plug

  

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.

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

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RXA0098957

IVT Transmission Cover With CU Control Valve And Screen Plug Shown

 

A-Cap Screws

B-Bottom Drain Plug

  

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 (B), 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.

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