Changing Transmission Oil and Hydraulic Suction Oil Filter

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

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! If there is evidence of severe oil contamination, it may be necessary to change the oil several times.

Contamination of hydraulic fluid could cause transmission damage or failure.

Severe or unusual conditions require a more frequent service interval.

1. Drive tractor a few minutes to warm and mix transmission oil.

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

3. 
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   Shown with left rear tire removed for clarity.

   
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   A - Transmission Drain Plug

   B - Hydraulic Suction Filter

   C - HST Filter

   D - Oil Fill Cap

   Position drain pan under transmission drain plug (A) at rear cover, suction filter assembly (B), and spin-on pressure filter (C) at left side of transmission. Remove plug and allow oil to drain.

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4. Remove suction filter (B) and allow oil to drain.

5. Remove HST filter (C) and allow oil to drain.

6. Install transmission drain plug.

7. Replace both filters.

8. Remove oil fill cap (D).

9. Add recommended oil into filler opening.

10. Start engine. Check for oil leaks around filter bases and drain plugs.

11. Stop engine.

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