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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
GEARBOX MAINTENANCE
Check Gearbox Oil Level
1.Remove fill plug (A, Figure 54) on gearbox.
2.Once plug is removed, oil should seep out of fill plug hole. If no oil drains out, fill with SAE
Changing Gearbox Oil
NOTE: The gearbox lubricant should be changed after the first 100 hrs. or 30 days of operation, then after 500 hours or 12 months.
1.Remove the mower deck drive belt (see MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT for instructions).
2.Rotate the the mower deck drive pulley on the gear- box so the drain plug is aligned with the opening between the pulley spokes.
3.Place a container under the gearbox drain hole and remove the drain plug (B).
4.Replace drain plug and fill with SAE
5.Using a parts solvent, thoroughly clean any excess oil from the pulley faces and groove.
6.Reinstall the mower deck drive belt (see MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT for instructions).
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Figure 54. Gearbox Oil Level
A.Fill Plug
B.Drain Plug
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