Gear Case Difficulties

Symptom Problem Solution

Gear case noisy

Lack of lubricant.

Check and add fluid if necessary.

Loose/worn bearings.

See your John Deere dealer.

Gears not meshing correctly.

See your John Deere dealer.

Gear case excessively hot (Over 105°C [220° F])

Oil level too high.

Operate with oil level at mark on dipstick.

Lack of lubricant.

Check and add fluid if necessary.

Defective bearings.

See your John Deere dealer.

Bearings not installed correctly.

See your John Deere dealer.

Bearings adjusted too tight.

See your John Deere dealer.

Leaking oil

Worn oil seals.

See your John Deere dealer.

Missing or defective vent.

See your John Deere dealer.

Oil level too high.

Drain to correct level. Operate with oil level at proper place on dipstick. (See EVERY 100 HOURS in Lubrication and Maintenance section.)

Gears noisy or wear prematurely

Lack of lubrication.

Add oil to correct level or replace worn gears.

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