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Figure 45
Right side shown
1.
Transaxle drive
4.
Screws
2.
Oil filter
5.
Vent plug
3.
Filter guard
4.
Carefully clean area around the filters.
Note:
Ensure that no dirt or contamination
enters the hydraulic system.
5.
Place a container below the filter to catch the
fluid that drains when you remove the filter and
vent plugs.
6.
Locate and remove the vent plug on each
transmission
7.
Unscrew the filter to remove and allow the fluid
to drain from drive system.
8.
Repeat this procedure for the other filter.
Installing the Hydraulic System
Filters
1.
Install the filters as shown in
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Figure 46
2.
Install the filter guards over each filter as
previously removed.
Note:
Use the 3 screws to secure the filter
guards.
3.
Verify that the vent plugs are removed before
adding the fluid.
4.
Slowly pour the specified fluid through expansion
reservoir until oil comes out of 1 vent-plug hole.
Install that vent plug.
Note:
Torque the plug to 20.3 N∙m (180 in-lb).
5.
Continue to add oil through the expansion
reservoir until oil comes out of the remaining
vent plug hole on the second transmission.
Install that vent plug.
Note:
Torque the plug to 20.3 N∙m (180 in-lb).
6.
Continue to add oil through the expansion
reservoir until it reaches the Full Cold line on the
expansion reservoir.
7.
Proceed to the
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Important:
Failure to bleed the hydraulic
system after changing the hydraulic filters
and oil can result in irreparable damage to
the transaxle drive system.
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