SERVICE
Service - 46
Checking the Rear Transaxle Oil
Check the rear transaxle oil level when the oil is cold,
prior to operating the power unit.
1.
Remove the rear weights from the hitch bar (if
equipped).
A
2. Remove the oil
fill plug (A) from
the transaxle and
check to see if the
oil level is even
with the bottom of
the oil fill hole.
3. If the oil level is
low, add Hydro-
Torq XL synthetic
hydraulic oil until
the oil is level with the bottom of the oil fill hole.
4. Reinstall the plug into the rear transaxle and
torque to 34-39 Nm (25-29 ft-lbs).
5. Clean up any spilled oil.
6.
Reinstall the rear weights (if equipped).
Changing the Hydraulic Oil Filters
1. If the power unit has been running, allow time for
the hydraulic system to cool.
WARNING
Hot oil can cause severe burns. Allow the oil tem-
perature to drop from hot to warm before changing
the oil filters.
2.
Remove the hydraulic filter access cover.
3.
Clean the hydraulic filters, the filter heads, and the
area around the filters.
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4.
Place a drain pan (minimum
3.8 liter / 4 quart) under the
large hydraulic filter (A) in
front of the left foot platform.
5.
Use a strap type filter wrench
to unscrew the filter from the
filter head and allow the oil to
drain into the pan.
6.
Wipe the filter mounting sur
-
face with a clean cloth.
7.
Apply a thin film of clean oil to the gasket of the
new filter and screw onto the filter head until the
gasket makes contact with the mounting surface.
Tighten the filter an additional 3/4 of a turn (may
require using a strap type filter wrench).
8. Place the drain pan
B
under the right rear axle
beneath the small hydrau-
lic filter (B).
9.
Use a strap type filter
wrench to unscrew the
filter from the filter head
and allow the oil to drain
into the pan.
10.
Wipe the filter mounting
surface with a clean cloth.
11.
Apply a thin film of clean oil to the gasket of the
new filter and screw onto the filter head until the
gasket makes contact with the mounting surface.
Tighten the filter an additional 1 turn (may require
using a strap type filter wrench).
12. Clean up any spilled oil and dispose of oil and
filters in accordance with local laws.
ATTENTION
Oil is hazardous to the environment. Drain oil into
an approved container and dispose of used oil in
accordance with local laws.
13. If the hydraulic oil is being changed at the same
time as the filters, skip the remaining steps and
proceed to the Changing the Hydraulic Oil section.
14.
Add HydroTorq XL synthetic hydraulic oil to the
hydraulic oil tank until the oil level in the plastic
sight tube is within the proper range indicated by
the oil level decal.
15. Start the power unit and let it run at low idle
engine speed for a few minutes. Turn the steer-
ing wheel to the left and right a couple of times to
purge any trapped air out of the hydraulic system.
16.
Shut off the power unit engine and allow the
power unit to sit for a minimum of five minutes.
17. Check the hydraulic oil level. Refer to the Checking
the Hydraulic Oil Level section.
18.
Inspect both of the hydraulic filters for signs of
leakage. If any leaks are evident, the filter may
need tightened further, or the filter may need to
be removed, the gasket and filter mount cleaned,
and the filter reinstalled following the procedures
for changing the filter.
19.
Reinstall the hydraulic filter access cover.
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