MASSEY FERGUSON 1693685, Operator'S Manual

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D-5
5. Thoroughly clean and dry the transmission and surrounding
area (see “Clean off transmission”).
6. Place a drain pan below the transmission and remove the
drain plugs (D). Allow the transmission to drain for
approximately 10 minutes.
7. Replace the drain plugs (D).
8. Remove the fill cap (B), spring, and filter (E).
9. Fill with new transmission oil (see specifications section for
oil type). Observe the oil level. The oil should be filled up to
the bottom of the top casing notch (C).
10. Reinstall the fill cap (B), spring, and filter (E).
11. Reinstall the discharge tube, mower deck and catcher.
Test run the tractor for several minutes and check the oil level.
If the transmission is excessively noisy or unresponsive,
perform the transmission purging procedure found in the
“Adjustments and Service” section.
Transmission oil change
Do not allow dirt, water or other debris to enter the
transmission. Even a small amount of dirt can
damage the transmission.
Service interval: Change oil after initial 50 hours, then
every 250 hours
Transmission oil capacity: Approx. 2.4 liters (2-1/2 quarts)
Transmission oil type: SAE 10W-30 with a minimum
API rating of SG/CD
1. Turn off the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the
ignition, and remove the key. Wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. Remove the mower deck (see “Mower deck removal”).
3. Slide the mower discharge tube out through the bottom of
the tractor.
4. Open the catcher cover to access the top of the transmission
through the discharge opening (A). If desired, remove the
catcher assembly.
C
E
B
A
D