Check / Change Transmission Oil - Simplicity Broadmotor Series Service & Repair Manual

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Check / Change Transmission Oil

CHECK / CHANGE
TRANSMISSION OIL
The transmission oil should be checked before each use,
and changed at the intervals shown or if it has become
discolored from overheating or contamination.
Service Interval: After initial 50 Hrs, then every 250 Hrs.
Oil Capacity: Apx. 3.5 Quarts
Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 with a minimum API rating
of SG/CD.
Checking the Oil Level:
Do not allow dirt, water, or other debris to
enter the reservoir. Even a small amount of
dirt can irreparably damage the transmission
1. Locate the reservoir tank on the rear of the unit.
Observe the oil level. Oil should be up to the FULL
mark (see Figure 2). DO NOT OVERFILL. Empty
space is required for heat expansion.
2. If necessary, clean the area surrounding the reservoir
cap, remove the cap, and add oil.
Changing the Transmission Oil:
1. Drain hydrostatic system by removing drain plug (see
Figure 3). Drain oil into a suitable container.
2. Reinstall the drain plug.
3. Add oil a few ounces at a time until the reservoir is
filled to the FULL mark. DO NOT OVERFILL. Empty
space is required for heat expansion.
4. Run tractor for several minutes and recheck the
transmission oil level. If the transmission is exces-
sively noisy or unresponsive, perform the purging
procedure found in the Service section.
Figure 2. Transmission Oil Reservoir
Figure 3. Transmission Drain Plugs
3 - 4
FULL
Full Mark
Drain
Plug