Transaxle Oil; Transaxle Oil Type, Fill, And Drain; Maintenance Schedule; Change - BRISTERS TRAIL WAGON Operator's Manual

Section 5 Maintenance

Transaxle Oil

A general description for transaxle oil maintenance,
recomm endations, and capacities is provided below.
NOTE:
Running vehicle low on transa
damage transaxle a nd void warranty.
Transaxle Oil Type, Fill, and Drain
Ref er to Figure 5-5
* Fil l ca location: At rear left hand side (See arrow) p
* Dr ain plug location: At bottom center of transaxle.
* Ty pe f Lubrication: SAE 30W oil. o
* Transa xle Lubrication Capacity: 20 oz.
Transa xle Oil Maintenance Schedule
* Ch eck transaxle housing for damage and possible oil
leakage after each use.
* Check transaxle oil leve
hou rs ( hichever comes first). w
This can be a ccomplished by Parking vehicle on a level
surf ce, set park brake, turn off ignition switch, and a
remove switch key, using a clean long bladed screw
driv er (or similar object) insert into fille
touch es the bottom of gear case. Remov
driver. There should be approximately 2.1/4" to 2.1/2" of
o il visib le on screw driver. Refer to Figure 5-5A
* Change transaxle oil once a year or every 600 hours
(w hichever comes first).
Figure 5-5A
xle oil can
l every 6 months or every 200
r hole until it
e the screw
Transaxle Oil Change
Refer to Figure 5-5B
Warm oil drains quickly and completely. Therefore, drain
used transaxle oil while transaxle housing is still warm
as follows:
1 . Park vehicle on a level surface, set park brake,
turn off ignition switch, and remove switch key.
2 . Place a suitable container below the transfer
case to catch used oil. Remove fill cap and drain
plug.
3 . Allow used oil to drain completely and then
reinstall drain plug and tighten it securely.
4. Dispose of used
that is compatible with the environ
throw used oil in the trash, pour it on the ground,
or down a drain.
5. Fill transaxle housing with 20 oz. SAE 30W oil.
6. Replace fill cap and tighten securely.
transaxle case oil in a manner
ment. Do not
Figure 5-5B
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