Checking MFWD Axle Housing Oil Level

SERVICE INTERVAL - 50 HOURS

 

1. Park tractor on level surface.

2. Remove check/fill plug (A). Oil level should be even with bottom of the fill plug hole.

3. If level is low, add oil through same hole. John Deere HY-GARD oil is recommended. (See MFWD AXLE HOUSING AND WHEEL HUB OIL in Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant section.)

4. Apply pipe sealant with TEFLON ® , or equivalent, to threads of plug.

5. Install plug and tighten to specifications.

Specification

Plug-to-Axle Housing -Torque 70 N·m (52 lb-ft)

LV10298

Front, Left-Hand Side


A-Oil Level Check/Fill Plug

TEFLON is a trademark of Du Pont Co.

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