Transmission Oil Change

Oil Change Interval…………………………………………………………………… Every 200 hours

To change the transmission oil, use the following procedure:

1. Put the tractor on level ground, apply the park brake and stop the engine. Move the range shift lever to L position.

2. Remove the drain plugs from the transmission case. (5 pieces)

NOTE:For best results, drain the oil when the oil is warm.

3. Replace the hydraulic filter. See Hydraulic Filter in this manual.

4. For the hydrostatic drive tractor, replace hydrostatic filter, See Hydrostatic Filter (Hydrostatic Drive) in this manual.

5. Install the drain plugs with a seal washer and tighten to a torque of 39 to 44 N-m (29 to 33 Lbft).

6. Add the recommended oil through the fill hole and check the oil level.

7. Start the engine and check for leaks.

8. Recheck the oil level after stopping the engine. If the oil level is low, add oil up to the specified level.

Hydraulic Filter (Gear & Hydrostatic Drive)

Change Interval………………………………………………………… Every 300 hours (See NOTE)

NOTE: Replace the hydraulic filter after the first 100 hours of operation and every 300 hours of operation thereafter. Your Dealer has approved genuine filters. Do not use other type filters.

CHANGE THE HYDRAULIC FILTER AS FOLLOWS:

1. Put the tractor on level ground, move the range shift lever to the L position and apply the park brake.

2. Put an oil canister under the hydraulic filter.

3. Turn the filter counterclockwise to remove. Use a filter wrench if necessary.

4. Apply clean oil to the O-ring on the new filter.

5. Install the filter. Turn the filter until the O-ring comes in contact with the case surface. Tighten the filter an additional 2/3 turns by hand.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use a filter wrench to install the hydraulic filter. When the filter is too tight, you can cause damage to the O-ring and filter.

6. Wipe around the hydraulic filter with a dry cloth.

7. Change the transmission oil. See Transmission Oil Change in this manual.

Hydrostatic System Filter (Hydrostatic Drive)

Filter Change Interval… Every 300 hours (See NOTE)

NOTE:Change the filter after the first 100 hours of operation and every 300 hours of operation thereafter. Replace the filter more frequently when operating under unusual dirt and dust conditions. Your Dealer has approved genuine filters. Do not use other type filters.

HYDRAULIC

SYSTEM FILTER

When the transmission fluid filter needs changing, change the filter as follows:

1. Drain the transmission oil. See Transmission Oil Change in this manual.

2. Remove the hydrostatic system filter by turning it counterclockwise. Use a filter wrench, if necessary.

3. Apply clean oil to the O-ring on the new filter.

4. Install the new filter. Turn the filter clockwise until the O-ring comes in contact with the filter head surface. Tighten the filter an additional 2/3 turns by hand.

5. Add the transmission oil through the fill port and check the oil level.

6. Run the engine and check for leaks.

FRONT AXLE LUBRICATION (MFD)

Service Specifications

Oil Change Interval…………………………………………………… Every 200 hours (See NOTE)

Oil Capacity……………………………………………………………………… 4.0 Liters (4.2 Quarts)

Oil Type ………………………………………………………………… SAE 85W-140 Gear Lubricant

NOTE: Change the oil after the first 100 hours of operation and then every 200 hours of operation.

Front Axle Oil Level

To check the front axle oil level, put the tractor on level ground. Remove the oil level plugs located on the rear of the both gear cases. If the oil level is low, add the recommended oil type through the fill hole located on the RH side of axle housing until the oil begins to flow out of the level plugholes.

Front Axle Oil Change

1. To change the front axle oil, put the tractor on level ground. Put the range lever in L, engage the park brake and stop the engine.

Differential Drain Plug

2. Remove the fill cap located on the axle housing, the differential drain plug located in the bottom of the housing and the gear case drain plugs located on the bottom of both side gear cases to drain the oil.

NOTE:For best results, drain the oil when the oil is warm.

3. Install the differential and both gear cases drain plugs. Remove the oil level plugs located on both gear cases. Add the recommended oil through the fill hole until the oil begins to flow out the level plugholes. Install the oil level plugs and the fill cap.