Transmission Maintenance; Check Transmission Oil Level; Purge Transmission - Simplicity Regent Series Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instructions Manual

Transmission Maintenance

K46 Maintenance
Do not allow dirt, water, or other debris to
enter the expansion chamber or
transmission. Even a small amount of dirt
can damage the transmission
The K46 is a sealed unit and does not require regular
maintenance. The transmission oil level can be checked
at the vent located on top of the transmission (see Figure
51).

Check Transmission Oil Level

The K46 oil level may be checked by removing the vent
plug and cover and measuring the oil level.
Note: Removing the vent plug cover and vent plug may
result in damage to the vent plug and vent plug and
cover. If parts are damaged during removal replace with
new parts.
1. Using a long flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool
through the access hole see Figure 50, and pry the
vent plug cover (A, Figure 51) and vent plug off (B)
transmission (C).
2. Using an allen wrench, piece of wire or similar item
measure the distance from the top of the vent hole to
the top of the oil. The distance should be 1-1/4" to 1-
5/8".
TRANSMISSION INFORMATION
Transmission Oil Capacity: Apx. 2.6 qt (1,8L).
Transmission Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 with a minimum

Purge Transmission

Perform the following purging procedure if the unit is
excessively noisy or lacks drive in forward or reverse.
1. Elevate the rear end of the tractor using a chain hoist
or floor jack. Support the rear of the unit using
jackstands. Elevate the unit just high enough for the
rear wheels to clear the ground.
2. Activate the seat switch, depress the clutch / brake
pedal, and start the engine. After the engine has
started, set throttle to IDLE.
3. Release the brake pedal and fully depress the
forward ground speed pedal.
4. While holding the ground speed control in forward
1/2006
API rating of SG/CD.
Regent / 500 / 2500 / LT Series
Access
Opening
Figure 50. Vent Plug Access Hole
Figure 51. Vent Plug
A. Vent Plug Cover
B. Vent Plug
C. Transmission
Figure 52. Transmission Release Lever
A. Transmission Release Lever
position, engage and disengage the transmission
release valve lever (A, Figure 52) several times.
5. Fully depress the reverse ground speed pedal.
6. While holding the ground speed control in reverse,
engage and disengage the transmission release valve
lever (A) several times.
7. Engage the transmission release valve lever and
stroke the transmission from full forward to full
reverse several times.
8. Lower the tractor and test run for several minutes.
25
Access
Hole
A
B
C
A
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