Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter (Except Full Time 4-Wheel Drive (HFWD) System)

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY Section.)

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   Place drain pan under drain plug (A). Remove drain plug and drain oil.

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3. Install and tighten drain plug.

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   Put drain pan under transaxle filter (B).

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5. Turn filter counterclockwise with a filter wrench to remove it.

6. Put a film of clean transmission oil on gasket of new filter.

7. Install filter. Turn filter clockwise until gasket contacts the mounting surface. Tighten 2/3 to 1 turn more.

8. Slide seat fully forward.

9. Contamination of oil could cause transmission damage or failure. Clean area around dipstick before removing.

   Remove dipstick. Add John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD (J20D) transmission oil through dipstick fill opening:

   Transaxle Oil	Capacity	6.6 L (7.0 qt.)

10. Install and tighten dipstick.

11. Start engine and check for oil leaks around filter base and drain plug.

12. Return seat to operating position, and drive machine forward and backward a few times.

13. Stop engine. Wait a minimum of three minutes for transaxle to get cold.

14. Check oil level. Add oil as needed.