Transmission oil change in Ferris IS700Z

[mgarner]

I posted this earlier on the wrong Forum. I saw an older post on this project but it had very little good info about getting to and removing the air vent plugs on the transmissions. Any and all tips would be appreciated.
My manual says the plugs take a hex or allen wrench but the only plugs I see are like 9/16 or maybe 5/8. Probably a mechanical change without a owner's manual update.

 

[Tippmann98]

I don稚 have a Ferris but have the same setup on a Toro 2000 and a Kubota ZG127. Those Allen head bolts are up in there. Pretty hard to see unless youæ±*e completely under the machine.

 

[mgarner]

Thanks Tippmann98. After I took a good look this mower does not have the allen head plugs.

I just finished the hydro oil change in my Ferris and here is the procedure for the 2017 Model IS700Z


5qts 20W50 conventional oil
2 Filters (I used the Stens 120-738 @ $10.50 each)
11/16" ratchet box end for the air vents on top of the gear box.
Oil filter wrench to fit small filters

Block mower up about 24"`(Drains more complete if blocked up level)
Remove rear wheels to make things easier
Remove 3 bolts from filter guards
Remove air vents
Loosen filters to drain, then remove them
Smear some oil on the new filter gaskets and snug them up-not too tight.
Add oil to reservoirs-at just about 2 qts in each watch for the oil to appear at the air vent openings. Install air vent plugs
The cold full mark is just above the bottom of the reservoir, so top of to that point.

When you get it off the blocks run forward and reverse a few times until it smooths out then check for any leaks.