Checking the Drive Wheel
Gearbox Oil
Service Interval:
Every 400 hours
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Raise the rear of machine and support it using
jack stands (or equivalent support) just high
enough to allow the drive wheels to turn freely.
4.
Remove the wheel and orient the gearbox with
the drain port on the bottom and fill port on top
(
).
5.
Place a drain pan under each check port (
Remove and retain the check plug.
6.
Ensure that the oil level is up to check port and
is correct consistency.
7.
Install the check plug when complete.
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1.
Wheel gear box
3.
Drain plug
2.
Check plug
4.
Fill plug
8.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Important:
Do not overfill the gearbox; overfilling
the gearbox may damage it.
Changing the Drive Wheel
Gearbox Oil
Service Interval:
After the first 50 hours
Every 800 hours
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Raise the rear of machine and support it using
jack stands (or equivalent support) just high
enough to allow the drive wheels to turn freely.
4.
Remove the wheel and orient the gearbox with
the drain port on the bottom and fill port on top
(
).
5.
Place a drain pan under each port.
Remove the drain plug, check plug, and fill plug
to allow the fluid drain (
Retain the plugs.
6.
Install the drain plug and add oil until it comes
out of the check port (
7.
Install check plug and fill plug.
8.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Important:
Do not overfill the drive wheel
gearbox; otherwise, damage may occur.
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