MASSEY FERGUSON 2800 Series - Transmission Fluid Change

Normal Care
Figure 11. Idler Pulley Pivot
A. Cover C. Bail Assembly
B. Taptite Screws D. Idler Pulley Pivot
CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID
& FILTER
NOTE: The filter is shown in figure 14. Replace the filter
every 400 hours of operation or whenever changing
transmission fluid. Transmission fluid should be changed
only when performing repair work on transmission or
hydrostatic unit, or if it becomes discolored from over¬
heating.
1. With hydrostatic transmission fluid hot. park tractor
on a hard, level surface. Place ground speed control
lever in neutral, place PTO lever in disengaged posi¬
tion, engage the parking brake and then stop the
engine.
2. Press transmission release lever (A, figure 14) down
firmly to disengage the hydrostatic pump.
3. Remove hydrostatic transmission drain plug (B, figure
15) from lower right-hand side. Remove dirt from
around the fill cap (C, figure 14) and loosen cap to
permit air to enter transmission.
4. Clean dirt from the transmission filter and filter holder
into which it is mounted. Remove and discard filter.
Figure 13. Bevel Gear Box
A. Oil Fiil/Check Plug
B. Bevel Gear Box
Figure 14. Hydrostatic Transmission
A. Release Lever D. Fill Tube
B. Cooling Fins E. Relief Valve
C. Fill Cap F. Filter
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