Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid; Checking Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Level; Grease Fitting And Oil Point Lubrication - Walker T23 Operator's Manual

Maintenance Instructions
Gear Axle Lubrication
• The gear axle oil lubrication is SAE E.P. 80W-90
(API GL-5) gear lube.
• Check the axle oil level after every 100 hours of
operation by removing the oil level plug. If additional
oil is needed, remove the breather vent on top of ax le
and fill until oil is at the level plug.
• Change axle oil every 1000 hours or two (2)
years.

Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid

Checking Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Level

The hydrostatic transmissions are sealed units
and do not need to be opened to check the fluid
level. Hydrostatic fluid level should be checked ev-
ery 25 hours of machine operation. It is preferable
to check the fluid when the fluid is cold. Check
fluid levels as follows:
IMPORTANT: Removing or breaking the seal on
the hydrostatic reservoir cap within the first
1000 hours will VOID THE TRANSMISSION WAR-
RANTY.
1. Park the mower on a level surface. Stop the
engine and wipe dirt and contaminants from
around the base of the reservoir to better see
the COLD mark.
2. The level of the oil can be seen through the side
of the opaque reservoir (DO NOT REMOVE
RESERVOIR CAP); using a light next to the
reservoir will help make the level more visible.
Cold Level
Transmission Reservoir and
Air Bleed Plug Location
Reservoir Cap
Air Bleed Plug
3. The reservoir has a fluid level COLD mark. The
reservoir oil level should ALWAYS be at or
slightly above the COLD mark.
4. If the fluid is below the COLD mark (or the trans-
mission is not performing properly), contact
your local dealer. Attempting to add fluid or
service the transmission may VOID THE
TRANSMISSION WARRANTY.
NOTE: Loosening the air bleed plug on top of the
transmission can be used to verify a low oil condition
in the transmission. As the plug is loosened (DO
NOT completely remove plug), oil will seep out if the
transmission is full of oil. If no oil appears, the trans-
mission oil level is low and the transmission will
need to be serviced by an authorized Walker dealer.
When a transmission is found to be low on oil, it is
highly probable that has been caused by an oil leak
either on the input drive shaft or the control arm
pivot. Dealer service is required to correct any oil
leak along with refilling the transmission oil to the
proper level.

Grease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication

Lubricate the grease fittings and oil points after ev-
ery 25 hours of operation. Lubricate more often
when operating in dusty or dirty conditions. Use
SAE general purpose lithium or molybdenum base
grease for grease fittings and light machine oil
(SAE 10) to lubricate oil points.
locations shown in the Chassis and Deck
Lubrication Points illustration.
NOTE: PTO universal joints (on the deck and trac-
tor) require routine lubrication after every 25
hours of running time. Remove tractor PTO quick
disconnect tube assembly for easy access to
grease fittings.
NOTE: The best way to lubricate the PTO tube half
of the universal joint assembly is to remove it from
the tractor. See instructions for removing and install-
ing PTO quick coupler, refer to Deck Installation in
Mower Deck Installation on Tractor in the Assem­
bly Instructions.
LUBRICATION
Lubricate the
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