SERVICE TRANSMISSION
Avoid Fumes
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes
contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.
Move the vehicle to an outside area before running the engine.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.
•Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.
•Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the exhaust fumes out.
Transmission Oil
Use only Quaker State®
Checking Transmission Oil Level
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2.Remove the hydraulic reservoir cap. The oil level should be 76 mm (3 in.) from the top of the filler pipe. Add oil as needed.
Changing Transmission Oil and Filter
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Contamination of hydraulic fluid could cause transmission damage or failure. Do not open oil reservoir cap unless absolutely necessary.
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2.Allow engine and hydraulic reservoir to cool.
3.Clean area around the reservoir filler cap, and remove the filler cap from the reservoir.
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4.Turn hydraulic filter (A) counterclockwise to remove, and drain oil into a properly marked container with a capacity of at least 7.5 L (2.0 gal).
5.Apply a film of clean oil to gasket of new filter.
6.Install filter. Turn filter clockwise until gasket makes
contact with the mounting surface. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn after contact.
7.Fill reservoir with approximately 2.8 L (3 qt)
8.Install reservoir cap.
9.Bleed air from hydraulic system.
Adjusting Transmission Neutral Position
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Machine must be safely supported on jackstands before removing or installing wheels. Do not use a hoist or floor jack to support the machine.
2.Raise drive wheel off the ground and securely support the machine, and block caster wheels.
3.Start and run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4.Observe wheel movement as control levers are moved back and forth. The wheels should travel in the correct direction as the levers are moved.
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