Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter (X310 and X360)

1. Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Remove mower from machine.

3. NOTE: Transaxle is divided into two internally connected cavities. Front drain plug (A) will drain hydrostatic side and rear drain plug (B) will drain differential gear side.

   
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   View from front of machine.

   Place drain pan under drain plugs (A) and (B). Remove plugs.

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4. IMPORTANT: Contamination can damage the hydraulic system. Clean thoroughly around reservoir fill cap before opening.

   
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   Clean area around transaxle fill cap (C) on transaxle oil reservoir (D).

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5. Remove fill cap to improve drainage. Allow to drain completely.

6. Replace transaxle hydraulic filter:

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      Remove cap (E) from front side of transaxle using a 3/8-inch ratchet.

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      Remove and discard transaxle filter (F).

   3. Install new filter with spring (G) toward access cap. Install and tighten cap.

7. Install and tighten transaxle drain plugs.

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   Shown with fill cap installed

   Add approximately 2.8 L (3.0 qt) John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARDHy-Gard™ (J20D) to transaxle reservoir (D) until oil level is at FULL mark. Install reservoir fill cap.

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9. Start engine.

10. Check for leaks around drain plugs and hydraulic filter.

11. Operate machine forward and in reverse several times.

12. Park machine safely on level surface. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

13. Wait at least 3 minutes for hydraulic oil to cool.

14. Check oil level in reservoir. Add oil to reservoir if necessary.