Changing Front Axle Oil

1. Operate machine to warm front axle oil.

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

3. 
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   A - Differential Drain Plug

   B - Front Axle Drain Plug

   C - Dipstick

   Position drain pan under differential drain plug (A).

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4. Remove differential drain plug and allow oil to drain.

5. Position drain pan under each front axle drain plug (B).

6. Remove both drain plugs and allow oil to drain.

7. Install and tighten both drain plugs after all oil has drained.

8. Remove dipstick (C) located on right side of front axle.

9. Add recommended oil through dipstick fill opening until oil level is correct.

10. Install and tighten dipstick.

11. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Drive tractor for 1 minute at low speed, in both forward and reverse, to help fill wheel ends with oil.

    Allow oil 1 hour to settle before checking level to ensure accurate dipstick reading. Repeat oil level check after several hours of operation.

    Check front axle oil level.