Change Transmission Oil and Hydraulic Suction Oil Filter

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.

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.)

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    LV17641
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    A - Transmission Drain Plug

    B - Hydraulic Suction Filter Cap

    C - Hydraulic Suction Filter

    D - Oil Fill Cover

    Position drain pan under transmission drain plug (A) and suction filter cover (B) at the front of transmission. Remove plug and allow oil to drain.



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

  5. Remove Hydraulic Suction Filter (C) and allow oil to drain.

  6. Install transmission drain plug.

  7. Replace filter.

  8. Install cover.

  9. Remove oil fill cap (D).

  10. Add recommended oil into filler opening.

  11. Start engine. Check for oil leaks around filter cover and drain plugs.

  12. Stop engine.

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

Transmission oil can be changed every 1200 hours or 3 years if the following requirements are met:

  • Use John Deere Hy-Gard™ or Lo-Vis Hy-Gard oil.
  • Suction and transmission filter are both changed every 400 hours.
  • Perform oil-scan of transmission oil every 400 hours or once per year.


Hy-Gard is a trademark of Deere & Company

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