HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE
NOTICE
■Keep transmission oil clean. When adding fluid take precautions to prevent dirt and other foreign material from entering the system.
NOTE: Check fluid level every 8 hours of operation.
1.Place power unit on a level surface.
2.Stop engine; remove key and clean off dirt and dust from around cap on top of hydraulic reservoir, located behind left tire.
3.Remove cap and look inside reservoir to check fluid level. Check oil against notch in center of reservoir; hot oil should be to the top of the divider, cold oil should be to the bottom of the notch. See Figure 7.
4.Add oil as necessary.
5.Check cooling fins and fan blades for debris; they should be free of foreign material. Clean as necessary.
Figure 7. Hydraulic Tank
HYDRAULIC TRANSMISSION - CHANGE OIL & FILTER
NOTE: Change oil and filter every 1000 hours under normal mowing conditions.
NOTE: Change oil and filter every 500 hours when using a grass catcher or when operating in ambient temperature above 100°F for any extended period.
1.Place power unit on a level surface.
2.Stop engine; remove key.
3.Remove case drain hose fitting from bottom of reservoir, located outside of power unit frame. Allow reservoir to completely drain.
4.Remove automotive type filter (Figure 7) by turning
5.Replace filter by turning until gasket is seated; then turn an additional 3/4 turn.
6.Replace hose fitting and fill reservoir with 5 quarts of
NOTE: The transmissions do not need to be individu- ally drained; they will drain through the fluid reservoir.
SERVICE BATTERY
Battery posts, terminals, wiring insulation, and related accessories contain lead and lead com- pounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
CAUTION
Use care to prevent battery acid from contacting skin.
Figure 8. Battery Located Under Seat
Refer to Figure 8.
Clean battery at least once a season by following these steps:
1.Inspect cables for deterioration and loose connections.
2.Clean terminals.
18 Owner Service | MAN0875 (2/8/2011) |
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