Maintenance Instructions
LUBRICATION
Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid
Checking Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Level
The hydrostatic transmissions are sealed units and do not need to be opened to check the fluid level. Hydrostatic fluid level should be checked every 25 hours of machine operation. It is preferable to check the fluid when the fluid is cold. Check fluid levels as follows:
IMPORTANT: Removing or breaking the seal on the hydrostatic reservoir cap within the first 1000 hours will VOID THE TRANSMISSION WAR-
RANTY.
1.Park the mower on a level surface. Stop the engine and wipe dirt and contaminants from around the base of the reservoir to better see the COLD mark.
2.The level of the oil can be seen through the side of the opaque reservoir (DO NOT REMOVE RESERVOIR CAP); using a light next to the reservoir will help make the level more visible.
Reservoir Cap
Cold Level
Air Bleed Plug
Transmission Reservoir and
Air Bleed Plug Location
3.The reservoir has a fluid level COLD mark. The reservoir oil level should ALWAYS be at or slightly above the COLD mark.
4.If the fluid is below the COLD mark (or the trans- mission is not performing properly) contact your local dealer. Attempting to add fluid or service the transmission may VOID THE TRANSMISSION WARRANTY.
Grease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication
Lubricate the grease fittings and oil points afterevery 25 hours of operation. Lubricate more often when operating in dusty or dirty conditions. Use SAE general purpose lithium or molybdenum base grease for grease fittings and light machine oil (SAE 10) to lubricate oil points. Lubricate the locations shown in the Chassis and Deck Lubrication Points illustration.
NOTE: PTO universal joints (on the deck and trac tor) require routine lubrication after every 8 hours of running time. Remove tractor PTO quick disconnect tube assembly for easy access to grease fit- tings.
NOTE: The best way to lubricate the PTO tube half of the universal joint assembly is to remove it from the tractor. See instructions for removing and install ing PTO quick coupler, refer to Deck Installation in Mower Deck Installation on Tractor in the Assem
bly Instructions.
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