Draining & Filling the Hydraulic System

To drain the hydraulic system:

1.Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the Blade Shaft housing and the bottom of the Transaxle.

Drain Plug

Drain Plug

Fig. 45 — Hydraulic System Drains

2.Collect and dispose of the used oil in an environmentally friendly manner.

3.Remove the used oil filter. See Fig. 44.

4.Once drained, reinstall the drain plugs.

5.Pre-fill and install a new oil filter.

To prevent hydraulic pump damage, pre-fill the filter with oil prior to installing it.

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Multiquip SP-6457 TD operation manual Draining & Filling the Hydraulic System, To drain the hydraulic system