Checking Transaxle Oil Level

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

2. Move hydraulic control lever back and forth a few times to relieve system pressure.

3. IMPORTANT: Hot hydraulic oil will expand and show incorrect oil level. Check oil level:

   • When oil is cold.

   • With engine not running.

   Allow machine to cool.

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   Locate transaxle oil reservoir (A) at rear of machine. Reservoir is marked FULL (B) and ADD (C).

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

   If oil level is low, clean area around reservoir cap (D).

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   Remove cap and filter (E).

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7. Add John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD™ (J20D) until oil level is at FULL mark on reservoir.

8. Install filter and cap.

9. Start engine.

10. Operate machine forward and in reverse several times.

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

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

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