Maintenance Instructions
CLEANING/
CHECKING/SERVICING
Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fins
Keeping the cooling fins on the hydrostatic transmissions 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 nec- essary.
To clean the fins, use compressed air and/or a pressure washer. The cooling fins extend all the way around the housing
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, replace the seal immediately to avoid overheating and dam aging the transmission. The input shaft assembly and seal are easily replaced without removing the transmission from the machine.
An additional procedure in maintaining transmission cooling is to inspect the cooling fans. Replace the fan(s) if blades are missing or damaged.
Cooling Fan
Cooling Fins
Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fins
CHECKING/SERVICING
DANGER
To prevent accidental starting of the en gine when servicing or adjusting the ma chine, remove the key from the ignition switch and disconnect the spark plug wires.
Security of Air Filtration Components
NOTE: The following inspection is only an external inspection and should be done without “dis turbing” the filtration components.
On a daily basis, visually inspect the external condi tion of the complete air cleaner system. The follow ing items should be inspected:
1.Check the Donaldson Radialseal™ air cleaner canister for damage. Make sure the cover is in place and the cover latches are secure - do not run the engine without the air cleaner cover in place and secure.
2.Inspect both air intake hoses for cracks, nicks, cuts, etc., and check the hose clamps for tight ness.
3.Check to make sure the air filter restriction gauge is in place and hose connections are se- cure.
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