Changing Transmission Oil and Filter

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine, components, and fluids will be hot if the engine has been running. Allow the engine to cool before servicing or working near the engine and components.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Contamination of hydraulic fluid could cause transmission damage or failure. Do not remove cap from fill opening unless absolutely necessary.

Severe or unusual conditions may require a more frequent service interval.

  1. Run engine a few minutes to warm the transmission oil.

  2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety Section.)

  3. NOTE: For draining purposes, the transmission contains approximately 12.3 L (13 qt) of oil.

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    A - Transmission Drain Plug

    Position drain pan under transmission drain plug (A). Remove plug and allow oil to drain completely.


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    B - Transaxle Oil Filter

    Position drain pan under transaxle oil filter (B). Remove and discard filter. Allow residual oil to drain completely.


  5. Put a film of clean transmission oil on seal of new filter.

  6. Fill the filter 1/3 - 1/2 full of oil.

  7. Install filter and turn clockwise until gasket makes contact with the mounting surface. Tighten 1/2 - 3/4 turn after gasket contact.

  8. Install and tighten drain plug.

  9. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Help prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering the transmission. Clean area around fill cap before removing.

    Do not overfill transmission. Oil expands during operation and could overflow.

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    C - Fill Cap

    Remove fill cap (C).


  10. Add approximately 12.3 L (13 qt) of preferred transmission oil or equivalent into fill opening.

  11. Install fill cap.

  12. Start engine. Check for oil leaks.

  13. Stop engine.

  14. Check transmission oil level. Add oil if necessary.

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