Snapper 5900830 S200XTBV2861, 61 Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower Check Hydraulic Oil Level, Change Hydraulic Oil Filter, Oil Type:, Change Interval:, Filter Part Number:

Regular Maintenance
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Oil Type: 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil.
1.	Check the oil level when the unit is cold. The oil should
	be up to the “FULL COLD” mark on the transmission
	oil reservoirs (A, Figure 24). If the oil is below this level				B
	proceed to step 2.
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2.	Before removing the reservoir cap, make sure the area
	around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoir is
	free of dust, dirt and other debris. Remove the reservoir
	caps.
3.	Add oil up to the “FULL COLD” mark.
4.	Reinstall the reservoir cap.
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter
Change Interval: Every 400 Hours (Initial hydraulic oil				Figure 24.	Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
and filter change after first 100 hours of operation)				A. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
Filter Part Number: 5101978X2				B. Reservoir Cap
NOTE: Removing the oil filter from the transmission will					C
drain the oil reservoir. Have a suitable container ready to
					B
catch any spilled oil. The manufacturer recommends this be
					A
a dealer-only service item.			for
1.	Locate the hydraulic oil filter (A, Figure 25) on the side
	of the transaxle.
2.	Remove the filter cover (C) and o-ring (B).
3.	Inspect all parts for wear or damage, replacing as
	necessary.
4.	Remove and discard the hydraulic filter.
5.	Install the new filter, new o-ring and filter c ver. T rque
	the cover to 40-45 ft. lbs. (54-61 Nm).
6.	Add new hydraulic oil to the hydraulic oil reservoir, until
	the “FULL COLD” mark is reached.
7.	Run the unit for several minutes and checkNotthe
	transmission oil level and add as necessary.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Use caution after changing the filt r; air
in the hydraulic system may affect the responsiv n ss of the				Figure 25.	Intergrated Transmission
control levers.
		Reproduction

A. Hydraulic Oil Filter

B. O-Ring

C. Filter Cover

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