Ariens Contractor 996126 Operator's Manual page 28

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1. Hex Bolt and Nut
2. Brake Lever Assembly
3. Yoke
4. Ball Detent
5. Parking Brake Cable
6. Brake Disc
7. Jam Nut
LUBRICATION
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
See the engine manual for detailed service
recommendations.
Differential, Transfer & Transaxle Case Oil
Follow these general recommendations for the driveline
gear cases.
Maintenance Schedule
• Check housings for damage and possible oil leakage after
each use.
• Check oil level every 6 months or every 100 hours,
whichever comes first.
• Change oil yearly or every 400 hours, whichever comes
first.
OIL LEVEL CHECK
The transfer case and rear transaxle oil levels are checked
at the fill plug with a clean rod. The rod should be long
enough so that it will not fall into the fill opening, clean and
not easily broken.
1. Park vehicle on a level surface, set parking brake, turn
off ignition switch and remove key.
2. Clean area around check and fill plug.
3. Remove fill plug and measure oil level in case. Levels
should be:
• Rear Tranasxle: 4 1/2" (11.4 cm) from the top of
the fill hole to the oil level.
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Figure 20
• Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive Only): 2" (5.1
cm) from the top of the fill hole to the oil level.
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• Front Differential (Four-Wheel Drive Only): 1/4"
(.64 cm) from bottom of fill opening.
4. Add correct lubricant if needed (do not overfill.)
5. Replace fill cap and tighten securely.
CHANGING OIL
Warm oil drains faster and more completely than cold oil.
Drain used oil while it is still warm as follows:
1. Park vehicle on a level surface, set parking brake, turn
off ignition switch and remove switch key.
2. Place a suitable container below housing to catch used
oil. Remove fill cap and drain plug.
3. Allow used oil to drain completely and then reinstall
drain plug and tighten securely.
4. Properly dispose of used oil. Do not throw used oil in
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the trash, pour it on the ground, or down a drain.
5. Fill gear cases. See SPECIFICATIONS on page 35.
6. Replace fill cap and tighten securely.
Rear Transaxle Case
1. Rear Transaxle Oil Check and Fill Plug
2. Rear Transaxle Oil Drain Plug
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(See Figure 21)
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Figure 21
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