Walker S14 Transaxle Oil and Filter Change, Transaxle Oil Drain Plug, Filter, and, Lubrication

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 ev- ery 400 hours of operation as follows:

1.Thoroughly clean the exterior of the transmis- sion housing before servicing. Remove expan- sion tank cap to allow venting. Using a 1/4 in. hex wrench, remove the plug on the lower in- side of each transaxle allowing the oil to drain.

2.Remove the oil filter guard, remove and replace the oil filter using an oil filter wrench. Tighten filter by turning filter 3/4 to 1 turn after gasket contacts the filter base surface. Reinstall the oil filter guard. (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.Fill the transaxles with 20W-50 (API Service Class SL or higher) oil through the reservoir. Fill up to the opening.

5.Fill both reservoirs to a maximum oil level of 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) with 20W-50 (API Service Class SL or higher) oil.

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

7.If the transaxles sound noisy or have poor steer- ing response, there may be air trapped in the transaxles. Follow purge instructions below.

8.If oil needs to be added refer back to steps 4-7.

9.To purge air from transaxle, raise unit and block with tires off the ground. With engine running, slowly move Forward Speed Control forward and backward 5 to 6 times. Turn off engine and check oil level and add if needed. Repeat pro- cedure until transaxle operates at normal noise levels and move smoothly in forward and re- verse.

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