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Maintenance Instructions
CLEANING
Transaxle Housing
Keeping the housing on the transaxles clean and
free of obstruction is
essential to avoid overheat-
ing
the transmission fluid and shortening transmis
-
sion life. The housing should be checked
every 100
hours;
and cleaned if necessary.
To clean the housing, use compressed air and/or a
pressure washer. Pay close attention to any oily dirt
buildup on the transaxle housings. This may be the
result of an oil leak. If an oil leak is noticed, contact
your local Walker dealer.
Cooling
Fins
Transaxle Housing and Cooling Fins
IMPORTANT:
In case an oil leak develops on the
input shaft, the cooling fan blowing dusty air and oil
on the transmission will
quickly
pack the cooling fins
with
oily dirt.
If this condition occurs, contact your
dealer immediately to avoid overheating and dam-
aging the transaxle.
An additional procedure in maintaining transaxle
cooling is to inspect the cooling fans. Replace the
fan(s) if blades are missing or damaged.
Cooling
Fans
Transaxle Cooling Fans