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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
ZT60i & ZT72i (S/N 748109-) Accu-Z
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Zero Turn Mowers 357-398M
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3.
To facilitate drainage, remove screws (#5), left
reservoir cover (#2) and fill plug (#3). Allow oil to
completely drain from port openings (#1) before
proceeding.
4.
Remove the left side oil filter (#6) and properly
discard.
5.
Once oil has slowed to a slow drip, reinstall drain
plug (#1) and tighten to the correct torque.
Hydraulic Oil Drain Plugs Location (Bottom View)
Figure 5-10
6.
Install new oil filter (#6) as follows:
a. Clean mounting surface that the filter seats
against with a clean rag.
b. Apply a thin coat of oil on the rubber seal surface
of the oil filter.
c. Completely fill oil filter with hydraulic oil.
d. Screw new filter on until it makes contact with the
surface it seats against.
e. Tighten filter an additional 3/4 to 1 full turn more.
7.
Add hydraulic oil to the left fill hole (#4) until oil
reaches the top of the fill hole.
8.
Reinstall left fill plug (#3) and tighten.
9.
Add hydraulic oil to the expansion tank (#7) until it
reaches the full mark on the expansion tank
(approximately 3/4"). Reinstall cap.
10. Wipe off all excess oil. A degreaser may be needed
to remove excess oil.
11. Reinstall reservoir cover (#2) with screws (#5).
12. Repeat steps 1 thru 11 for the right side.
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Left Side
Right Side
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Hydraulic Oil Fill Plugs Location (Left Side Shown)
Figure 5-11
Hydraulic Oil Filters and Oil Expansion Tank Location
Figure 5-12
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Left Side
Right Side
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