TRANSMISSION OIL INSPECTION
Check the transmission fluid with the lawn tractor parked on level ground
and the transmission at ambient temperature.
NOTE: HST fluid changes its volume with changes of temperature. The dip
stick is calibrated for HST fluid temperatures between 32OF (O°C) and
68OF (2OOC). Within this temperature range, the oil level should be bet-
ween the upper and lower marks on the dip stick.
If the fluid temperature is below 32OF, the dip stick may not reach the
transmission fluid. To measure the level, start the engine and warm the
transmission fluid.
If the fluid temperature is above 68OF, the level may be above the upper
mark on the dip stick, This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Remove the oil filler cap with a twisting motion. Wipe the dip stick and
completely reinstall the filler cap. Remove the filler cap again wrth a
twisting motion and be sure the fluid level is between the upper and lower
marks on the dip stick. If the level is below the lower mark and the fluid
temperature is between 32O and 68OF, add transmission fluid until it
reaches the upper mark. Do not overfill.
Required transmission fluid:
HONDA HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID ONLY
1-1 The use of any other type of hydrostatic fluid or transmission fluid
will drastically reduce the transmission’s performance.
To avoid damaging the transmission, use only HONDA HYDROSTATIC TRANS-
MISSION FLUID. TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER CAP
RESERVOIR
BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR
Inspect brake lining condition every
time the lawn tractor is used. BRAKE WEAR
Firmly set the parking brake, and
then check the position of the brake
wear indicator. If the indicator is near
the wear limit, take the lawn tractor
to an authorized Honda lawn tractor
dealer for repair.
Under no circumstances should the WEAR LIMIT POlNT
lawn tractor be operated if the brake
lining is at or past the service limit. 27