Maintenance Instructions

LUBRICATION

Transaxle Oil and Filter Change

Change the transaxle oil after the initial break-in period of 75-100 hours. Thereafter, change oil every 400 hours of operation as follows:

1.Thoroughly clean the exterior of the transmis- sion housing before servicing. Using a 1/4 in. hex wrench, remove the plug on the lower inside of each transaxle allowing the oil to drain.

2.Remove and replace the oil filters using a 3/8 in. hex wrench. (Refer to Transaxle Oil Drain Plug, Filter, and Guard Location illustration.)

Oil Filter

Oil Filter

Oil Drain

Guard

Plug

Transaxle Oil Drain Plug, Filter, and

Guard Location

(Shown with Deck Support Arms

Removed for Clarity)

3.Reinstall drain plugs.

4.Remove the oil reservoir hose attached to the elbow on top of the transaxles and remove the elbows to access the oil fill openings.

5.Fill the transaxles with 20W-50 (API Service Class SL or higher) oil through the opening where the elbows were. Fill up to the opening.

6.Before reinstalling the elbows, screw the locking nut on the elbows down until they are snug (the o-ring on the elbow will be to the bottom of the o-ring groove).

7.Reinstall the elbows. When the elbow begins to be snug, position the elbow as it was when removed and tighten the locknut.

8.Fill both reservoirs to 1/4-1/2 in. (6-13 mm) with 20W-50 (API Service Class SL or higher) oil.

9.Start and drive the unit for 1- 2 minutes.

10.If the transaxles sound noisy or have poor steer- ing response, recheck oil level in both transaxles by removing the elbows (check oil level at fill opening).

11.If oil needs to be added refer back to steps 4-10.

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