John Deere 425 and 445 — Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter

2. Place drain pan so it is under the drain plug (A) and the filter. Remove drain plug to drain oil. m71514 3. Turn transaxle filter (B) counterclockwise with a filter wrench to remove it. 4. Put a film of clean transmission oil on seal of new filter. 5. Install the filter until it contacts the mounting surface. Tighten filter BY HAND 2/3 to 1 turn more. 6. Install and tighten drain plug. 7. Slide seat forward. m71511 8. Remove dipstick (A). Add John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD® or an equivalent J20D transmission oil: · Two Wheel Steer: 6.6 L (7.0 qt). · All Wheel Steer: 5.7 L (6.0 qt). 9. Install and tighten dipstick. 10.

Start engine and check for oil leaks around filter base and drain plug. 89