Rick Ferrucci 16 #1 Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) Hello, I want to change the transmission filter on my GT 14. I’ve had the tractor for six years and haven’t changed it yet because I only use this tractor to plow snow. I’ve put maybe 50 or 60 hours on it. How often should the filter be changed? Should the fluid be changed as well? Also, what is the capacity? Thank you for your response. Rick Edited December 7, 2019 by Rick Ferrucci one more question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,408 #2 Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) If it has only been 50 to 60 hours of operation since a fluid and filter change and the transmission has not been overheated you could probably get by. But, even though the manual calls for changing fluid and filter every 100 hours, for less than $ 50,00 you can rest assured that you have done your best to protect your investment, so I would change the fluid and filter. First step is to know what fluid is in the transmission. Pull the dip stick and place the bottom on a clean white rag, If the fluid is red/pink it is ATF, if it is amber then it is 10 W 30. To drain the fluid you should jack up the front of the tractor for complete draining. One gallon should refill it and a NAPA 1410 filter will be the correct filter. Edited December 7, 2019 by 953 nut fat finger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 6,761 #3 Posted December 7, 2019 I sounds like you never changed the fluid or filter, the time to change it is the day you bring it home. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,815 #4 Posted December 7, 2019 I change my c-160 oil and filter every year right after the big show. Prolly around 50 hrs on it every time . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,031 #5 Posted December 7, 2019 as a millwright , i was regularly called on to rebuild and replace gear and drive units, i regularly saw oil and grease that had " flashed over " to liquid mud failure. its amazing to me to think that you might want to " wear out " any oil or grease before you replace it. AGREE WITH LYNNMOR ON BASE LINE STARTING POINT OIL DRAINAGE, after that i would regularly drop oils after getting it hot and take advantage of its flushing / draining usage. hope you step up your lubrication refresh , its simple to make your horse live on , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Ferrucci 16 #6 Posted December 7, 2019 I never did change the fluid or filter. It was brand new when I bought it. The guy I bought it from did all the tune up and fluid changes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
