Change Front PTO Housing Oil and Filter (If Equipped)

RXA0134207-UN-25JUL13

RXA0110843-UN-29SEP10

RXA0134225-UN-26JUL13

A - Check/Fill Plug

B - Drain Plug

C - Filter

IMPORTANT: Normal front PTO service interval is every 1500 hours. However, change oil and replace filter after first 250 hours of tractor use.

1. Remove fill (A) and drain (B) plugs.

2. Install drain plug after oil has drained.

3. Remove filter (C).

4. Lubricate new filter seal with clean hydraulic oil.

5. Install filter until seal contacts surface. Hand tighten additional 1/2 turn.

6. NOTE: When temperatures can be expected to drop below -5° C (23° F), use John Deere™ Low Viscosity Hy-Gard™ oil as specified in Use Correct Viscosity Front PTO Oil In Cold Weather in Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant section of this Operator’s Manual.

   Fill with appropriate John Deere™ Hy-Gard™ as specified in Transmission and Hydraulic Oil or Use Correct Viscosity Front PTO Oil In Cold Weather in Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant section of this Operator’s Manual. Fill through fill hole (A) until oil is even with bottom of hole.

7. Install fill plug.

8. Start tractor and operate front PTO. Ensure PTO disconnect is engaged so that oil pump can run and circulate oil. After a few minutes of operation, stop tractor and recheck oil level at fill plug. Add more oil if necessary.