Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid - Honda HS828 Owner's Manual

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
Check the hydrostatic fluid level in the reservoir.
Hydrostatic fluid expands and contracts with changes in temperature. The
UPPER and LOWER level marks on the reservoir are calibrated for room
temperature fluid.
It is normal for the fluid level to rise above the UPPER level mark when
snowblower operation warms the transmission.
When checking the level of cold fluid, below room temperature, refer to
the temperature chart for appropriate fluid levels.
At temperatures below -2OOC (-4OF), fluid may not be visible in the
reservoir before operati.on, but should rise into the reservoir when the
transmission warms up.
UPPER LEVEL
TRANSMISSION
LOWER LEVEL
FLUID RESERVOlk
If the fluid level is low, add HONDA HYDROSTATIC FLUID.
-1 Th
e use of other hydrostatic fluids will reduce transmission per-
formance and may damage the transmission. Use only HONDA
HYDROSTATIC FLUID.
1. Unscrew the reservoir cap and remove the seal. Be careful to prevent
dirt, water, or snow from entering the reservoir.
2. Add HONDA HYDROSTATIC FLUID to bring the fluid level to the UPPER
level mark at room temperature, or to the appropriate level shown in the
temperature chart. Do not overfill.
3. Reinstall the seal, and tighten the cap securely.
Temp.
Oil level
20°C Between upper and lower levels
(68°F) (approx. 5 mm (0.20 in) above lower level)
1ooc
Between lower level and level when
(50°F)
ambient temperature is 20°C
(approx. 2 mm 10.08 in) above lower level)
ooc
Slightly below lower level
(32°F) (approx. 1 mm (0.04 in) below lower level)
-lO°C Between lower level and bottom of oil tank
114°F) (approx. 4 mm (0.16 in) below lower level)
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- LOWER LEVEL