Change Transmission Oil & filter

Service Interval: After first the 50 hours, then every 250

Do not allow dirt, water, or other debris to enter the expansion chamber or transmission. Even a small amount of dirt can damage the transmission

hours.

Oil Type: Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid

Oil Capacity: 2WD: 7.3-8.4 qt. (7-8L), 4WD: 7.7-8.8 qt.

(7,3-8,3L), 4WD w/ 540PTO: 9-10 qt. (8,5-9,5L)

Oil Filter Part No.: 1726194

The transmission fluid and filter should be changed at the intervals listed above, or when performing repair work, or if fluid has become discolored from overheating or contamination.

Replace the transmission filter whenever changing trans- mission fluid. Make sure filter base and surrounding area is absolutely clean before removing the old filter.

1.Drain hydrostatic system by removing the 17mm drain plug (B, Figure 26).

2.Clean the base and replace the filter (A, Figure 26) using an appropriate filter wrench. Reinstall the drain plug.

3.Add Type F transmission fluid through the oil fill (see Figure 25).

4.Run tractor for several minutes until transmission is warm and check fluid level using the dip stick (A, Figure 25).

Check Front Axle Oil Level

Service Interval: Every 25 Hours

Oil Type: 80W-90 Gear Lube

1.Clean the area around the front axle dip stick (A, Figure 27).

2.Remove the dip stick and wipe it clean.

3.Reinsert the dip stick without threading it in. Remove the dips stick and check the oil level. Oil should be even with the top of the hash marked area.

SERVICE NOTES: The axle oil does not require chang- ing unless it has been contaminated. To change the oil, drain the main axle cavity and the two lower spindle cavi- ties by removing the drain plugs. When filling the axle after a complete draining it is necessary to fill the lower spindle cavities through their fill holes as well as the main cavity. After the initial filling the oil level of all three cavities can be checked at the dip stick (A) as oil will seep from the main cavity to the lower ones.

Regular Maintenance

BA

Figure 26. Transmission

A.Transmission Filter

B.17mm Drain Plug

AA

Figure 27. Front Axle Lube

A. Dip Stick

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SGT27540D specifications

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