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Maintenance Instructions
LUBRICATION
DR52, DS60 or DR64 Mower Deck Lubrication
Lubricate the UJoint in the drive shaft
every 25
hours
with SAE general purpose lithium or molyb
denum base grease.
Check Transaxle Fluid Level
● The transaxle oil lubrication is SAE 20W50 (API
Service Class SL or higher) engine oil.
● Inspect both transaxle cases and hoses
after
every 25 hours
of operation for visible leaks.
● The fluid level for the transaxle can be checked
visually by looking at the fluid level in the expansion
reservoir. When the transaxles are cold, the fluid
level in the expansion reservoir should be between
1/4 and 1/2 in. (0.64 cm and 1.27 cm).
Hot
Level
Cold
Level
Hose
Reservoir Cap
Expansion Reservoir Location
Transaxle Oil and Filter Change
Change the transaxle oil after the initial
break-in
period
of
75-100 hours.
Thereafter, change oil
every 400 hours
of operation as follows:
1. Thoroughly clean the exterior of the transmis
sion housing before servicing. Remove expan
sion tank cap to allow venting. Using a 1/4 in.
hex wrench, remove the plug on the lower in
side of each transaxle allowing the oil to drain.
2. Remove the oil filter guard, remove and replace
the oil filter using an oil filter wrench. Tighten
filter by turning filter 3/4 to 1 turn after gasket
contacts the filter base surface. Reinstall the oil
filter guard. (Refer to
Transaxle Oil Drain
Plug, Filter, and Guard Location
illustration.)
Oil Filter
Oil Filter
Guard
Oil Drain
Plug
Transaxle Oil Drain Plug, Filter, and
Guard Location
(Shown with Deck Support Arms
Removed for Clarity)
3. Reinstall drain plug.
4. Remove the oil reservoir hose attached to the
elbow on top of the transaxle. Remove the el
bow to access the oil fill opening.
5. Fill the transaxles with 20W50 (API Service
Class SL or higher) oil through the opening
where the elbows were. Fill up to the opening.
6. Before reinstalling the elbows, screw the lock
ing nut on the elbows down until they are snug
(the oring on the elbow will be to the bottom of
the oring groove).
