Snapper 1800, 2800, 500, 1700, 2700, 400 manual K71 Maintenance, Service Interval Every 5 Hours

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Regular Maintenance

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Figure 32. Seat Deck Access Plug

A. Expansion Chamber Access Plug

K71 Maintenance

The following maintenance procedures must be per- formed on the K71 transmission after the first 50 hours of operation and then after every 250 hours.

TRANSMISSION INFORMATION

Transmission Oil Capacity: Apx. 4-1/2 qt (4.25L)

Transmission Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 with a minimum API rating of SG/CD.

Internal Oil Filter Part Number: 1719832

Hydraulic System Oil Filter Part Number: 1719168

CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL

Service Interval: Every 5 Hours

NOTE: Lift cylinder should be extended.

1.Slide the seat assembly back to access the plastic plug in the top of the seat deck (see Figure 32). Remove the plug.

2.Clean the area around the expansion chamber. Open the lid and check that there is oil present in the bottom of the expansion chamber. If there is no oil present, add 10W-30 SG engine oil until the oil level is 7/16” (1 cm) above the bottom. DO NOT OVER- FILL. Empty space is required in the expansion chamber for heat expansion.

CHANGE TRANSMISSION OIL, INTERNAL FILTER, & HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FILTER

Service Interval: After 50 Hrs, Then Every 250 Hrs

NOTE: The oil should also be changed whenever it has become discolored from overheating or contamination.

NOTE: Support the frame with jackstands and remove the left rear wheel for easier access to the differential fill plug (Figure 33).

1.Place a drain pan under the transmission and remove the two 14mm drain plugs (A, Figure 34).

2.Remove the differential fill cap (B, Figure 35).

3.Remove the filter access cap (B, Figure 34).

4.Remove and replace the hydraulic system filter (A, Figure 35). Thread the new filter onto the filter base and tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turns past finger tight.

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Figure 33. Differential Fill Plug Access

A. Differential Fill Plug

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Figure 34. Transmission Drain Plugs

A.14mm Drain Plugs

B.Filter Access Cap

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Figure 35. Hydraulic System Oil Filter

A.Hydraulic System Filter

B.Differential Fill Cap

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