CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELS
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICE
SERVICE INTERVALS: | 1. | Initial oil and filter service - 50 hours. |
| 2. | Every 250 hours thereafter. |
OIL REQUIREMENTS: | Any high quality engine oil with an API classification of SG/CD | |
| is recommended. | |
RECOMMENDED OIL WEIGHT: | Normal operation temperatures - 20 W 50 | |
| Cold climate usage - 10 W 40 | |
Another alternative that will provide excellent all climate performance and extended time between oil changes is a 15 W 50 synthetic engine oil.
OIL FILTER: P/N 5565 - IMPORTANT
The oil filter is a special 10 micron design for use on "vacuum or suction" oil flow systems.
DO NOT: Use automotive engine oil filters. These filters require a "pressure" to allow oil flow. Usage will result in an
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