Tractor is filled with John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD® (J20D) fluid at the factory. m71512 5. Remove dipstick. Oil level should be between marks (B) and (C). 6. If oil is low, add John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD® or an equivalent J20D transmission oil. 7. Install dipstick. 8. Run engine for a few minutes. Stop engine and check transaxle oil level. Add oil as necessary. 9. Install and tighten dipstick. 10. Return seat to operating position. Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter NOTE: Change transaxle oil filter after first 50 hours of break-in operation. 1. STOP engine and engage park brake. NOTE: While oil is draining, change the filter.
Some oil may come out of the filter and filter base when you remove the filter. Be sure drain pan is under filter also. m71513 88