Transaxle Fluid Change - BRADLEY MOWERS 48SC Owner's Manual & Parts List

TRANSAXLES
WARNING
Inattention to proper safety, operation, or maintena-
nce procedures could result in personal injury, or
damage to the equipment.
Perform transaxle maintenance with the engine
off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO
disengaged .

TRANSAXLE FLUID CHANGE

Change the transaxle fluid every 200 hours of oper-
ation. It is essential that the exterior of the transaxle
be free of debris, prior to fluid maintenance.
1. Remove the three 1/4" filter guard screws and
filter guard A. Remove the oil filter B from the
transaxle and discard. Dispose of used oiI in
accordance with local requirements.
2. Wipe the filter base surface off and apply a
film of new oil to the gasket of the new
replacement filter. Install the new filter by
hand, turn 3/4 to one full turn after the filter
gasket contacts the filter base surface.
3. Re-install the filter guard and torque the three
screws to 65 in. lbs. each.
4. Remove cap C, fill the transaxles through the
expansion tank D with approximately 2 quarts
of SAE 20W-50 engine oil PER TRANSAXLE .
CAUTION
Do not overfill! If you overfill the transaxle while
the unit is "cold", it may overflow as it reaches
normal operating temperatures. The oil level should
not be above the manufacturer's suggestions. The
oil level should be filled to the full cold line on the
overflow tank. This will allow the space needed for
the oil to expand as it warms up.
5. After starting engine, check the fluid level and
continue to add oil to overflow tank D to fill line
on tank.
6. Purge the transaxles, following the purging
procedures.
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