Changing 4WD Front Transmission Oil

  1. Operate machine to warm 4WD front transmission oil.

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

  3. IMPORTANT: Dirt and debris in oil may cause damage to the transmission. Clean area around opening before removing plug or dipstick.

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    Drain plug under center of machine.

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    Fill plug under left front side.

    Position drain pan under 4WD front transmission drain plug (A) at bottom right of housing.



  4. Remove fill plug (B) located on left side of 4WD front transmission.

  5. Remove 4WD front transmission drain plug (A) and allow oil to drain through opening in frame and into drain pan.

  6. Check washer on drain plug. Replace if missing or in poor condition.

  7. Install and tighten drain plug to specification after all oil has drained.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Front Transmission Drain PlugTorque30-35 N·m (22-26 lb-ft)

  8. Add oil until the level is even with the bottom of the fill port.

  9. Install and tighten fill plug to specification.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Front Transmission Fill PlugTorque45-54 N·m (33-40 lb-ft)

  10. Check 4WD front transmission oil level again after the first several hours of operation.

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