Simplicity 1693264 Gear Transmission Service, Change Hydro Transmission Oil, Battery Maintenance

GEAR TRANSMISSION SERVICE

The Peerless MST-205515A gear drive transmission does not require regular maintenance. See your autho- rized Simplicity Dealer for transmission service.

CHANGE HYDRO

TRANSMISSION OIL

Change the transmission oil after the first 50 hours of operation and then after every 250 hours. Fill the trans- mission with SAE low-30 motor oil with a minimum API rating of SG or CD. To change the oil:

A773VTION: If is critical that dirf and water be kepf out of fhe transmission. Thoroughly clean and d!y a// the surrounding swfaces before opening the transmission.

1.Remove the battery and clean the battery compart- ment. (See Battery Maintenance).

2.Clean off the fill plug (see Figure 19).

3.Using a screwdriver, pry the fill plug out of the trans- mission and remove the spring.

4.Remove the drain plugs from the bottom of the trans- mission case and drain the transmission (Figure 20).

5.Replace the drain plugs and fill the transmission with oil up to the top notch (see Figure 19 inset).

6.Replace the spring and fill plug. Reinstall the battery. (See Battery Maintenance).

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks

Checking the Battery Fluid

1.Raise the seat.

2.Remove the battery filler cap (C, Figure 21). Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, add distilled water.

3.Reinstall the filler cap.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

1.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (B, Figure 21).

2.Remove the battery and clean the compartment with a solution of baking soda and water.

3.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny.

4.Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive first.

5.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

Normal Care

Fill To

Bottom of

Top Notch

Figure 19. Hydo Transmission Fill Plug Location

Figure 20. Draining the Hydro Transmission

Figure 21. Battery

A. Positive Battery Terminal

B. Negative Battery Terminal

C. Battery Cap

D. Battery Clamp

1 A WARNING

When removing or installing battery cables, dis- connect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive ter- minal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

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