Maintenance Instructions

CLEANING

Transaxle Cooling Fins

Keeping the cooling fins on the transaxles clean and free of obstruction is essential to avoid overheating the transmission fluid and shortening transmission life. The cooling fins should be checked every 100 hours; and cleaned if necessary.

To clean the fins, use compressed air and/or a pressure washer. The cooling fins extend all the way around the housing -- the fins underneath need to be clean as well as the more visible fins above. Also, pay close attention to the area under the drive pulley.

IMPORTANT: In case an oil leak develops on the input shaft, the cooling fan blowing dusty air and oil on the transmission will quickly pack the cooling fins with oily dirt. If this condition occurs, contact your dealer immediately to avoid overheating and damaging the transaxle.

An additional procedure in maintaining transaxle cooling is to inspect the cooling fans. Replace the fan(s) if blades are missing or damaged.

Cooling

Fans

Transaxle Cooling Fans

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