Dixon 18124-0804 manual Hydrostatic Transmission Oil & Filter Service, Care And Maintenance

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL & FILTER SERVICE:

Dirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions.

SERVICE INTERVALS:

1.Initial filter service - 50 hours

2.Every 250 hours or once a year thereafter.

OIL REQUIREMENTS:

Any high quality engine oil with an API classification of SG/CD is recommended.

RECOMMENDED OIL WEIGHT:

Normal operation temperatures - 20W50

Cold climate usage - 10W40

Another alternative that will provide excellent all-climate performance and extended time between oil changes is a 15W50 synthetic engine oil.

OIL FILTER:	P/N 18045 - IMPORTANT
	The oil filter is a special 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 “air-lock” condition
	with possible damage.

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