Draining & Filling the Hydraulic System
To drain the hydraulic system:
1.Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the Blade Shaft housing and the bottom of the Transaxle.
Drain Plug
Drain Plug
Fig. 43 — Hydraulic System Drains
2.Collect and dispose of the used oil in an environmentally friendly manner.
3.Remove the used oil filter. See Fig. 42.
4.Once drained, reinstall the drain plugs.
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To prevent hydraulic pump damage,
CAUTION
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