Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter (Except Full Time 4-Wheel Drive (HFWD) System)

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY Section.)

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   Place drain pan under drain plug (A). Remove drain plug and drain oil.

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3. Install and tighten drain plug.

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   Put drain pan under transaxle filter (B).

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5. Turn filter counterclockwise with a filter wrench to remove it.

6. Put a film of clean transmission oil on gasket of new filter.

7. Install filter. Turn filter clockwise until gasket contacts the mounting surface. Tighten 2/3 to 1 turn more.

8. Slide seat fully forward.

9. IMPORTANT: Contamination of oil could cause transmission damage or failure. Clean area around dipstick before removing.

   Remove dipstick. Add John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD (J20D) transmission oil through dipstick fill opening:

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Transaxle Oil	Capacity	6.6 L (7.0 qt.)

10. Install and tighten dipstick.

11. Start engine and check for oil leaks around filter base and drain plug.

12. Return seat to operating position, and drive machine forward and backward a few times.

13. Stop engine. Wait a minimum of three minutes for transaxle to get cold.

14. Check oil level. Add oil as needed.