Changing Transmission Oil and Filter (2032R)

CAUTION: 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: 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 the Safety Section.)

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    A - Transmission Drain Plug

    B - Final Drive Drain Plugs

    C - Transmission Oil Filter

    Position drain pan(s) under transmission drain plug (A) and final drive drain plugs (B). Remove plugs and allow oil to drain.


  4. Position a drain pan under the transmission oil filter (C). Remove and discard filter. Allow oil to drain completely.

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    D - Two Cap Screws

    E - Two Lock Washers

    F - Suction Screen Cover

    After oil is drained, remove two cap screws (D), two lock washers (E) and suction screen cover (F).


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    D - Two Cap Screws

    E - Two Lock Washers

    F - Suction Screen Cover

    G - Suction Screen

    H - Magnets

    I - O-Ring

    Remove suction screen (G) from transmission housing.


  7. Remove magnets (H) inside suction screen.

  8. Clean suction screen, suction screen cover, magnets and O-ring (I) with a mild solvent. Allow to dry.

  9. Inspect O-ring for damage or cracking. Replace if necessary.

  10. Install magnets inside suction screen.

  11. Install suction screen into transmission housing.

  12. Install suction screen cover (F) with O-ring (I) onto transmission housing with hardware (D) and (E).

  13. Install and tighten all drain plugs.

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

  15. Fill the filter 1/3 to 1/2 full with specified transmission oil.

  16. Install filter. Turn filter clockwise until gasket makes contact with the mounting surface. Tighten 1/2–3/4 turn after gasket contact.

  17. IMPORTANT: 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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    J - Fill Cap

    Remove fill cap (J).


  18. Add recommended transmission oil into fill opening until oil level is between 1/2 - 3/4 of the sight glass.

  19. Install fill cap.

  20. Start engine. Check for oil leaks.

  21. Stop engine.

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

KN52281,100422C-19-20121108