Changing ZF MFWD Axle Oil

NOTE: The oil in the axle housing and final drives should be changed after the first 100 hours of operation. Thereafter, it should be changed every 750 hours of operation.

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A - Differential housing drain

B - Oil level filling mark

C - Drain/Filler cap

1. Park tractor on flat and level terrain to be sure oil level checks are correct when filling.
2. Remove drain plug from differential housing and wheel hub (C). When draining the wheel hubs, turn them so the draining orifice faces downwards. Drain oil, put back plugs and turn wheels so that oil level mark is level with ground.
3. Fill up differential housing (C) and wheel hubs with John Deere SAE 90 oil (See "Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant" Section). Fill hub to mark (B).
4. Tighten plugs to 150 N.m (105 lb-ft).

Item	Measurement	Specification
Front-Wheel Drive Axle Differential Housing Oil	Capacity	Approximately 5 L (1.32 U.S. gal.)
Front-Wheel Drive Axle Wheel Hub Oil (Each)	Capacity	Approximately 0.75 L (0.20 U.S. gal.)
Total oil capacity of front axle	Capacity	Approximately 6.5 L (1.71 U.S. gal.)

IMPORTANT: Recheck oil level after 30 minutes. Oil flows slowly through bearings and differential housing.