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Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking Safely
in the SAFETY section.)
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Remove mower from machine.
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NOTE: Transmission 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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IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Contamination can damage the hydraulic
system. Clean thoroughly around reservoir fill cap before opening.

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Shields Removed for Clarity
Clean area around transmission fill cap (C) on transmission
oil reservoir (D).
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Remove fill cap to improve drainage. Allow to drain completely.
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Replace transmission hydraulic filter:
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Remove cap (E) from front side of transmission using a 3/8
in. ratchet.
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Remove and discard transmission filter (F).
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Install new filter with spring (G) toward access cap. Install
and tighten cap.
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Install and tighten transmission drain plugs.
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Shields Removed for Clarity
Add approximately 2.3 L (2.4 qt) John Deere Low Viscosity
Hy-GardHy-Gard (J20D) to transmission reservoir (D) until oil level is at FULL
mark. Install reservoir fill cap.
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Start engine.
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Check for leaks around drain plugs and hydraulic filter.
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Operate machine forward and in reverse several times.
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Park machine safely on level surface. (See Parking Safely in
the SAFETY section.)
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Wait at least 3 minutes for hydraulic oil to cool.
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Check oil level in reservoir. Add oil to reservoir if necessary.