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Maintenance
5
HST (Hydrostatic Transmission) Fluid
5321M-0508-060E
Filler Cap
1. Park machine on level ground.
2. Open engine hood.
3. Remove HST fluid filler cap and wipe its
dipstick clean.
4. Put filler cap back and fully screw it back.
5. Remove filler cap again.
6. Visually inspect fluid level. Make sure fluid
level is between upper and lower limits. If it is
below lower limit, add fluid.
7. Visually inspect condition of fluid. If it is too
dirty or viscosity is not normal, change fluid.
8. Put filler cap back in place and screw it
securely.
9. Close engine hood.
Inspecting
•
To obtain correct reading, check HST fluid level before starting, or wait until HST
fluid cools off sufficiently. Hot HST fluid expands in volume and does not provide
correct reading.
•
Always check oil level on a level surface.
• Oil to Use: Page 43.
• Oil Capacity: Page 43.
NOTE
Upper Limit
Lower Limit
5321M-0508-070E
1. Open engine hood.
2. Remove HST fluid filler cap.
3. Fill HST fluid into filler.
4. Check fluid level.
5. Put filler cap back in place and screw it
securely.
6. Close engine hood.
Filling
5321M-0508-060E
Filler Cap