Checking the
Transaxle-Fluid Level
Service Interval:
Every 100 hours
Fluid Type:
SAE 10W30 (API service SJ or higher)
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove
the key.
2.
Remove the bolt from the level-indicating hole
(
).
Note:
The transaxle fluid level should be at the
bottom of the level indicator hole.
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1.
Level-indicator hole
3.
If the transaxle fluid is not level with the bottom
of the level indicating hole, fill the reservoir
with the specified fluid; refer to
Transaxle Fluid (page 47)
.
Changing the Transaxle
Fluid
Service Interval:
Every 800 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
Fluid Type:
SAE 10W30 (API service SJ or higher)
Fluid Capacity:
1.4 L (1.5 US qt)
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove
the key.
2.
Wipe the area around the fill and drain plugs
clean with a rag (
).
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Figure 59
1.
Drain plug
2.
Fill plug
3.
Align a drain pan with a capacity of 2 L (2.1 qt)
or more under the drain plug.
4.
Remove the fill plug by rotating it
counterclockwise (
Note:
Retain the fill plug and gasket for
installation in step
5.
Remove the drain plug by rotating it
counterclockwise (
Note:
Retain the drain plug and gasket for
installation in step
Note:
Allow the fluid to drain from the transaxle
completely.
6.
Install and tighten the drain plug and gasket into
the drain-plug hole of the transmission (
Note:
Dispose of the used fluid at a certified
recycling center.
7.
Fill the reservoir (
) through the fill-plug
hole with approximately 1.4 L (1.5 US qt) of
the specified fluid or until the fluid level in the
transmission is even with the bottom of the
threads. (
).
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Figure 60
1.
Fluid fill
8.
Install and tighten the fill plug and gasket into
the fill-plug hole of the transmission (
9.
Start the engine and operate the machine.
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