Transmission - Oil

TUFF TORQ K71 AXLE

Change transmission oil first time after 50 hours, then every 200 hours thereafter. Transmission oil should be a good quality 10W- 40 engine oil CE or CD rated. To change oil follow this procedure:

•Remove the drain plug and drain oil (fig 4).

•After draining oil, thoroughly clean the drain plug then secure and tighten the drain plug.

•Remove oil filter cap using a 3/8" drive extension socket.

•Remove oil filter and dispose.

•Fit new filter.

•Check condition of O-ring, replace if required.

•Lightly lubricate O-ring and replace on cap.

•Fit oil filter cap.

•Fill with fresh oil to specified level.

•Run the tractor with the transmission engaged for about 5 minutes and check the oil level again about 5 minutes later and top up if low.

TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL

The transmission oil reservoir is located behind drawbar plate at rear of tractor. To inspect, remove drawbar plate and check. Maximum oil level for transmission when cold 15mm in reservoir (fig 3).

fig 4

fig 1

K71 Transmission

fig 2

Oil Filter

‘O’ - Ring

fig 3

Transmission oil reservoir

Drain plug

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