John Deere z425 - Manual (Page 27)

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SERVICE TRANSMISSION
MX37908
Picture Note: Single cylinder Briggs and Stratton shown.
MX37909
Picture Note: Twin cylinder Briggs and Stratton shown.
MX37910
Picture Note: Twin cylinder Kawasaki shown.
5. Slide hose clamps on both sides of fuel filter (A) away from fuel filter
ends using pliers.
6. Disconnect hoses from filter.
7. Connect hoses to new filter making sure the filter arrow is pointing in the
direction of the fuel flow.
8. Install clamps and check for leaks.
Service Transmission
Checking Transmission (Z225)
The Z225 transmission is a sealed component. No maintenance is
required on this transmission. If you suspect any transmission problems,
please contact your authorized dealer.
Transmission Oil (Z425 and Z445)
NOTE: Machine is filled with John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD®
(J20D) transmission oil at the factory. Do not mix oils.
Use only Low Viscosity HY-GARD® (J20D) transmission oil. DO NOT use
type “F” automatic transmission fluid.
John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD® (J20D) transmission oil is specially
formulated to provide maximum protection against mechanical wear,
corrosion, and foaming. It may be used in all operating temperatures.
Checking Transaxle Oil Level (Z425 and Z445)
NOTE: On Z225 models, the transaxle is a sealed component. No
maintenance is required on this transaxle. If you suspect any
transmission problems, please contact your authorized dealer.
1. Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Allow machine to cool.
3. Raise operator’s seat.
MX37940
4. Locate transaxle oil reservoir (A) at rear of machine. Reservoir is
marked FULL (B).
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Incorrect installation of fuel filter
may cause engine damage. Install the filter with the arrow
pointing in the direction of fuel flow for proper operation.
A
A
A
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Use John Deere Low Viscosity HY-
GARD® (J20D) transmission oil to reduce transmission noise and
to increase response time for the hydraulics and power steering.
• Do not drain or change hydrostatic transmission fluid.
• See your John Deere dealer for service.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Hot hydraulic oil will expand and
show incorrect oil level. Check oil level:
• When oil is cold.
• With engine not running.
A
C
B