
CHAPTER 8. MAINTENANCE
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25. REAR AXLE OIL REPLACEMENT
IMPORTANT:
•
The rear axle oil should be replaced after the initial 50
hours of operation and after 600 hours of operation.
The rear axle drain is located on the bottom of the right
and left gear cases.
a. Place a tray under the drain plug,1.
b. Remove the drain plug using a spanner or wrench.
c. Let all oil drain out from both the gear cases.
d.
Wrap the threads of the drain plug with sealing tape
and screw it back in securely.
IMPORTANT:
Before re-installing the level plug, wrap the
threads of the plug with sealing tape. If
not, oil may leaks through the plug.
e.
Pour fresh gear oil through the oil filler on the top of
the left-hand rear axle in referring to “5. REAR AXLE
OIL LEVEL”.
Oil
Gear oil SAE 80
Capacity
4.1 litres (0.9 lmp. gal. )
26. AIR-INTAKE OPENINGS
IMPORTANT:
•
Air-intake openings clogged with dust or dirt causes
overheating of the engine due to deteriorated cooling
efficiency of the radiator. The air-intake screens should
be checked for clogging everyday before operation.
•
When mowing dead grass or operating under extreme-
ly dusty conditions, check the air-intake openings sev-
eral times a day to avoid clogging.
• Hood screens (LH, RH and rear),1.
• Under cover screens (LH, RH and rear),2.
Open the engine hood and dust the screens and net
using a piece of cloth or the like.
• Plate (base) screen,3
Open the engine hood and dust the screen of the plate
(base) under the fuel tank from inside and outside
using a piece of cloth or the like.
(1) Drain plug
(2) Gear case
(3) Rear wheel
(1) Hood screen
(2) Under cover screen
(3) Plate (base) screen
3
1
2
FIG. 105
2
1
3
FIG. 106
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