Changing Transmission Fluid & Filter - Simplicity 1692450 Operator's Manual

Normal Care
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Figure 11. Idler Pulley Pivot
A. Cover
B. Taptite Screws
CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID
& FILTER
NOTE: The filter is shown in figure 14. Replace the filter
every 400 hours of operation or whenever changing
transmission fluid. Transmission fluid should be changed
only when performing repair work on transmission or
hydrostatic unit, or if it becomes discolored from over-
heating.
1. With hydrostatic transmission fluid hot, park tractor
on a hard, level surface. Place ground speed control
lever in neutral, place PTO lever in disengaged posi-
tion, engage the parking brake and then stop the
engine.
2. Press transmission release lever (A, figure 14) down
firmly to disengage the hydrostatic pump.
3. Remove hydrostatic transmission drain plug (B, figure
15) from lower right-hand side. Remove dirt from
around the fill cap (C, figure 14) and loosen cap to
permit air to enter transmission.
4. Clean dirt from the transmission filter and filter holder
into which it is mounted. Remove and discard filter.
C. Bail Assembly
D. Idler Pulley Pivot
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Figure 12. Mower Arbor
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Figure 13. Bevel Gear Box
A. Oil Fill/Check Plug
Figure 14. Hydrostatic Transmission
A. Release Lever
B. Cooling Fins
C. Fill Cap
14
B. Bevel Gear Box
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D. Fill Tube
E. Relief Valve
F. Filter