Changing Transaxle Oil (All Models) and Filter (X580, X584, X590 Models)

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. Rear drain plug (A) drains differential gear side and front plug (B) drains hydrostatic side.

   
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   View from rear of machine.

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

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4. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Contamination damages 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 and reservoir filter (under fill cap) to improve drainage. Allow to drain completely.

6. Replace transaxle hydraulic filter (X580, X584, X590):

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

8. 
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   Shown with fill cap installed.

   Add approximately 5.3 L (5.6 qt.) John Deere Low Viscosity Hy-Gard (J20D) to transaxle reservoir (D) until oil level is at FULL mark. Install reservoir filter and 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.