LUBRICATION & PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Hydrostatic Cartridge Oil Filter Replacement
The hydrostatic cartridge oil filter is located under the left
step.
FIG. 6-20:
Always replace the hydraulic oil filter while oil
is removed. Carefully unscrew the oil filter (1) from its
transmission. Use of a filter wrench may be necessary.
Clean the filter adapter and lubricate the O-ring on the
replacement filter adpter with clean hydraulic oil. Install
the new filter until O-ring contacts the transmission and
tighten additional 2/3 turn by hand. Do not use a filter
wrench to install the filter.
Replace the cartridge after the first 50 hours, and then
every 200 hours.
Front Axle Oil
Front drive axle has a common oil level for front differ-
ential housing and each wheel reduction unit. Oil level
should be checked every 50 hours of tractor operation
and replaced after every 300 hours.
FIG. 6-21:
To Check Oil Level-Park the tractor on level
ground and then remove the oil level plug (1). Oil should
be level with or slightly below the level plug opening.
Remove the fill plug (2) and add oil until oil is expressed
from the level plug opening. Replace the level plug and
fill plug.
To Change Oil-Remove the drain plug (3) from both
wheel reduction units. When all oil has drained out,
replace the drain plugs and fill the housing to the level
plug opening. Replace the level plug and filling plug.
1
FIG. 6-20
1
3
2
FIG. 6-21
