Simplicity 653, 654 manual

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FIGURE 38

7.Check the Transmission Oil Level (Variable Speed Transmission): Remove the plug at the right rear of the transmission. See figure 39. The oil should be level with the bottom of this hole. If necessary add SAE 90 trans. mission oil. Replace the plug and tighten securely. It is not

FIGURE 39

normally necessary. but if you wish to drain oil from the transmission; the drain plug is located at the lower right side of the transmission.

(Hydrostatic Transmission): Check the oil level of the hy- drostatic unit with the engine stopped dt the plug in the reservoir. (See figure IO.) Turn the plug counterclockwise to remove. The oil should be level with the bottom of the threads. If it is not. remove the capscrew and cover from the top of the reservoir and add Dexron automotive trans- mission fluid which is available locally from several major oil companies. Replace the cover. capscrew and mrpection plug and tighten securely~ The hydraulic oil filw m the bottom of the reservoir has to be changed only when dirt gets into the hydraulic oil in the reservoir or the hydrosta- tic transmission is removed for repair. If it should be nec- essary to change the filter, rern~ve the nut and covet from the top of the reservoir. Disconnect one of the hoses at the bottom of the reservoir to drain the oil. Raise the end of the hose and tie it up so oil will not run out of the trans- mission. Remove the filter and replace with a new one. Re- place the hose and add Dexron Automatic Transmission Fluid to the reservoir up to the level of the inspection plug. Replace the cover and nut on the reservoir.

FIGURE 40

Remove the snap out rubber plug from the fan and oil cooler housing and clean fan and housingwith air or water under pressure. Replace the plug by pressing it into the hole.

Check the oil level in the axe1 housing at the elbow located at the rear of the housing. Remove the pipe plug from the elbow. Oil should be level with the top of the elbow. If necessary, add SAE 90 wt. transmission oil. Replace the plug and tighten securely ( See figure 40).

8.Check the Battery Water Level to insure it is maintained at the battery ring or approximately l/2 inch above the plates. See figure 41. If water is needed, add distilled water

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