Drive System
Maintenance
Servicing the Transaxle Fluid
Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Service the
transaxle fluid.
Always keep the fluid level at the full level when the
transaxle is cold.
Note: The transaxle is factory sealed and does not
require oil changes.
Fluid Type: SAE 20W-50 engine oil (API service
SH/CD is recommended)
Checking the Fluid Level
1. Park the tractor on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade control (PTO) and set the
parking brake.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4. Clean around the fill plug (Figure 30) so that dirt
cannot fall into the reservoir if you need to add fluid.
Figure 30
1. Fill plug
5. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level.
Note: The level should be a maximum of 1-1/4 inch
(32 mm) below the top of the fill port (Figure 30).
Add fluid if necessary.
6. Install the fill plug.
Cooling System
Maintenance
Cleaning the Cooling System
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Use a dry brush to clean grass and accumulated debris
from the engine daily.
Important: To prevent contaminating the fuel
system, do not use water to clean the engine.
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