IMPORTANT:
• Do not operate the tractor immediately after changing
the transmission fluid.
Run the engine at medium speed for a few minutes to
prevent damage to the transmission.
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Cleaning Transmission Strainer ·
When changing the transmission fluid, disassemble and
rinse the strainer with nonflammable solvent to completely
clean off filings.
When reassembling be careful not to damage the parts.
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(1) Strainer
F-5706Aat
( 1) Strainer
(2) Suction line
(3) O-ring
NOTE:
• Since the fine filings in the oil can damage the
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precision component parts of the hydraulic system, the
end of the suction line is provided with an oil strainer.
PERIODIC SERVICE 51
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Replacing Transmission Oil Filter _
A CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
• Allow engine to cool down sufficiently, oil can
be hot and can burn.
1. Remove the oil filter.
2. Put a film of clean transmission oil on rubber seal
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new filter.
3. Tighten the filter quickly until it contacts the mounting(: · ·: :.~
surface.
Tighten filter by hand an additional 1/2 tum only.
4. After the new filter has been replaced, the
transmission fluid level will decrease a little. Make sure
that the transmission fluid does not leak through the
seal, and check the fluid level.
Top off if necessary.
5. Properly dispose of used oil.
(1) Filter
IMPORTANT:
• To prevent serious damage to the hydraulic system,
use only a KUBOTA genuine filter.