How to Change the Transmission Fluid of Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Transmissions

How to Change the Transmission Fluid of Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Transmissions

 

Reading this post, you will learn how to change the transmission fluid (HT-1000) in the Parker HTE and HTJ hydrostatic transmissions in your mower. The HT-1000 Service Kit includes all the replacement parts needed for a smooth fluid change.

The transmission fluid in a mower should be changed at regular intervals to maintain the life of the mower. Parker’s HT-1000 only needs to be changed once every 1000 hours, as opposed to as early as 500 hours with other brands. Parker’s Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid HT-1000™ is a synthetic transmission oil engineered to provide maximum durability and long life for heavy-duty hydrostatic drive systems.

 

Meet the quick and simple oil change

Parker’s transmissions are designed to make oil changes very quick and simple, and the new Service Kit makes the process even easier by providing all the necessary oil change components. Contact us for more information.

Each transmission includes a low-speed, high torque motor (Torqmotor) integrated with a hydraulic pump to provide an all-in-one transmission package. The transmissions are ideal for zero-turn mowers, golf course maintenance equipment, and light-duty utility vehicles. 

Each HTE/HTJ Service Kit includes:

  • (1) gallon of HT-1000,
  • (2) replacement filters, and
  • (4) magnetic plugs.

 

Watch how to change your oil:

 

How to change your HT-1000 fluid using a Hydrostatic Transmission Service Kit - step by step:

1) Remove Filter Cap

How to Change the Transmission Fluid in Your Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Transmissions | Remove Filter Cap | Parker Hydraulics Hydraulics Pump and Motor Division

 

2) Twist off Breather Cap / Dipstick

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3) Remove Magnetic Plugs

How to Change the Transmission Fluid in Your Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Transmissions | Remove Magnetic Plugs |Hydraulics Pump and Motor Division

 

 4) Remove Filter Plug and Allow Oil to Drain

How to Change the Transmission Fluid in Your Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Transmissions | Remove Filter Plug | Parker Hydraulics Pump and Motor Division

 

5) Install New Magnetic Plugs

How to Change the Transmission Fluid in Your Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Transmissions | Install New Plugs | Parker Hydraulics Pump and Motor Division

 

6)  Install New Filter

How to Change the Transmission Fluid in Your Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Transmissions | Install New Filter | Parker Hydraulics Pump and Motor Division

 

7) Re-install Filter Plug

How to Change the Transmission Fluid in Your Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Transmissions | Re-install Filter Plug | Parker Hydraulics Pump and Motor Division

 

8) Lower Mower and Raise Seat

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9) Locate Tank and Insert Funnel

How to Change the Transmission Fluid in Your Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Transmissions | Locate Tank and Insert Funnel | Parker Hydraulics Pump and Motor Division

 

10) Add HT-1000 to Tank

How to Change the Transmission Fluid in Your Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Transmissions | Add HT-1000 to Tank | Parker Hydraulics Pump and Motor Division

 

11) Replace Breather Cap / Dipstick

How to Change the Transmission Fluid in Your Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Transmissions | replace Breather Cap | Parker Hydraulics Pump and Motor Division

 

12) Raise Mower and Place on Supports

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13) Engage Wheels in Both Directions

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That's it! After completing these simple steps, you will have successfully changed your HT-1000 transmission fluid.

 

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