SERVICE TRANSMISSION
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Do not add oil beyond FULL mark. Oil capacity after draining may be less than dry fill capacity. Check oil level before filling complete- ly.
NOTE: Dry fill capacity for hydraulic system is 3.1L (3.3 qt.).
8.Fill oil reservoir with approximately 1.9L (2 qt.) of oil.
9.Insert dipstick. Tighten cap.
10.Start engine.
11.Move throttle lever to 1/2 to 2/3 position.
12.Unlock park brake.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Help prevent serious bodily injury. Remain alert to other people and the surroundings when operating the machine.
13.Cycle motion control levers forward and rearward sev- eral times. Check for leaks around filter.
14.Stop engine. Check oil level. Add oil as necessary to bring oil level to FULL mark on dipstick.
Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Pump Cooling Fins
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Compressed air can cause debris to fly a long distance.
•Clear work area of bystanders.
•Wear eye protection when using compressed air for cleaning purposes.
•Reduce compressed air pressure to 210 kPa (30 psi).
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! To ensure proper cooling, keep the cooling fins clean at all times. Operating the machine with obstructed cooling fins could cause dam- age due to overheating.
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
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2.Clean hydraulic oil cooling fins on each hydraulic pump with a rag, brush or compressed air.
3.Clean area around hydraulic pumps and frame.
Checking and Replacing Pump Traction Drive Belt
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fingers or loose clothing can get caught in rotating parts. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing.
NOTE: The traction drive belt will not require a ten- sion adjustment. Belt is
Checking Traction Drive Belt:
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
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2.Remove two cap screws (A).
3.Remove rear shield (B).
Removing Traction Drive Belt:
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2.Remove mower deck drive belt. (See Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt in the SERVICE MOWER section.)
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