Honda HSS1380, Owner'S Manual

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Hydrostatic transmission fluid
The use of other hydrostatic fluids will reduce transmission
performance and may damage the transmission. Use only Honda
Hydrostatic Fluid.
TRANSMISSION
FLUID RESERVOIR
LOWER LEVEL
UPPER LEVEL
20°C
10°C
0°C
10°C
LOWER
LEVEL
UPPER
LEVEL
Check the hydrostatic fluid level in the reservoir.
At temperatures below 20 °C ( 4 °F), fluid may not be visible in the
reservoir before operation, but should rise into the reservoir when the
transmission warms up.
When checking the level of cold fluid, below room temperature, refer
to the temperature chart for appropriate fluid levels.
It is normal for the fluid level to rise above the UPPER level mark when
snowblower operation warms the transmission.
Hydrostatic fluid expands and contracts with changes in temperature.
The UPPER and LOWER level marks on the reservoir are calibrated for
room temperature fluid.
Unscrew the reservoir cap and remove the seal. Be careful to
prevent dirt, water, or snow from entering the reservoir.
Add Honda Hydrostatic Fluid to bring the fluid level to the UPPER
level mark at room temperature, or to the appropriate level shown in
the temperature chart. Do not overfill.
Reinstall the seal, and tighten the cap securely.
If the fluid level is low, add Honda Hydrostatic Fluid.
1.
2.
3.
Between upper and lower levels
Slightly above lower level
Slightly below lower level
Oil level Temp.
20°C
(68°F)
10°C
(50°F)
0°C
(32°F)
10°C
(14°F)
(approx. 5 mm (0.20 in) above lower level)
(approx. 2 mm (0.08 in) above lower level)
(approx. 1 mm (0.04 in) below lower level)
Between lower level and bottom of oil tank
(approx. 4 mm (0.16 in) below lower level)