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The Transmission Vent Location on a John Deere 314

The John Deere 314 is a garden tractor that was manufactured between 1979 and 1983. The 314 has a one-cylinder gasoline engine with 14 horsepower and a two-wheel drive chassis. The tractor transmission is hydrostatic with a 5-quart oil capacity and infinite reverse and forward gears. When owners are performing routine maintenance on the tractor or are experiencing transmission problems like low transmission fluid or a fluid leak, identifying the transmission vent may be helpful.

Things You'll Need

  • Clean cloths
  • Mild cleaning solvent
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Instructions

    • 1

      Turn off the John Deere tractor and set the parking brake.

    • 2

      Locate the tractor transmission assembly, which is located to the right underneath the tractor next to the front rear tire.

    • 3

      Find the hose that is connected to a vent tube behind the driver’s seat. Rotate the vent tube counterclockwise and pull gently to remove the tube.

    • 4

      Access the transmission vent where the vent tube was located. Wipe clean with a damp cloth or mild cleaning solvent.