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16599 rev. B pub. 11/07/2017
section 4
maintenance
DRIVETRAIN MAINTENANCE CONT .
TRANSAXLE OIL
figure 4 .6 (transaxle oil fill cap location)
figure 4 .7 (checking transaxle oil level)
figure 4 .8 (transaxle fill / drain plug location)
• Fill cap location: At rear driver side (see figure 4 .6)
• Drain plug location: At bottom center of transaxle .
• Type of Lubrication: SAE 30W oil .
• Transaxle Lubrication Capacity: 20 oz .
Transaxle Oil Maintenance Schedule
• Check transaxle housing for damage and possible oil leakage after each use .
• Check transaxle oil level every 6 months or every 200 hours (whichever comes
first) .
Park vehicle on a level surface, set park brake, turn off ignition switch, and remove
key . Use a clean long bladed screw driver at least 7” long (or similar object) . Insert
into filler hole until it touches the bottom of gear case . Remove the screw driver .
There should be approximately 2 1/4” to 2 1/2” of oil visible on screw driver . Refer
to figure 4 .7
• Change transaxle oil once a year or every 600 hours (whichever comes first) .
LOW TRANSAXLE OIL:
Running vehicle low on transaxle oil can damage transaxle and
void warranty .
48 VOLT TRANSAXLE REQUIRES REMOVAL FROM VEHICLE
TO REPLACE THE OIL:
If you are unsure of your ability to remove the transaxle, please
use an authorized service provider .
NOTE
NOTE
ALL MODELS
Transaxle Oil Change
Warm oil drains quickly and completely . Therefore, drain used transaxle oil while
transaxle housing is still warm as follows:
1 . Park vehicle on a level surface, set park brake, turn off ignition switch, and
remove key .
2 . Place a suitable container below the transaxle case to catch used oil . Remove
fill cap and drain plug .
Transaxle Oil Change cont .
3 . Allow used oil to drain completely and then reinstall drain plug and tighten it
securely .
4 . Dispose of used transaxle case oil in a manner that is compatible with the
environment . Do not throw used oil in the trash, pour it on the ground, or down a
drain .
5 . Fill transaxle housing with 20 oz . SAE 30W oil .
6 . Replace fill cap and tighten securely .
Transaxle Oil - 48 Volt Units
(Refer to Figure 4 .8)
The 48 volt transaxle requires removal from the vehicle to replace the oil . Oil can
be drained from the plug on the lower transaxle cover . Refill the transaxle oil with
10-12 oz . of Mobil fluid 424 using the drain / fill hole .
SAE 30W oil is used in the transaxle. Oil should be changed
after one year of normal use, and every other year after.
Transaxle Oil Type, Fill, and Drain
(Refer to figures 4 .6 and 4 .7)
Below dump bed on an electric unit
drain / fill plug
UNDER
AGE
16
E15
E85
48 VOLT MODELS
