Check The Oil Level; Change The Oil; Adjust The Drive Belts - Taylor-Dunn SS-025-34 Operation, Maintenance, And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

CHECK THE OIL LEVEL

1. Make sure the start switch is in the "OFF"
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center "OFF" position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the battery main positive and
negative terminals.
6. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
7. Place a small oil drain pan under the drive housing.
8. Remove the drive housing level plug. Refer to the
lubrication diagram for the location of the level plug.
9. A small amount of oil should come out. This indicates
the correct oil level.

CHANGE THE OIL

1. Make sure the start switch is in the "OFF"
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center "OFF" position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the battery main positive and
negative terminals.
6. Place the drain pan under the drive housing.
7. Remove the drive housing drain plug and allow all
of the oil to drain from the housing and then reinstall
the drain plug
8. Remove the drive housing fill plug and add 2-quarts
of oil.
NOTE: Refer to the Lubrication Chart for information
regarding the type of oil and location of the
plugs.
9. Replace all fill plugs.
NOTE: Dispose of waste oil in accordance with your
local regulations.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative at the
batteries, remove the blocks from the wheels, and
test drive.
Transaxle - SS-534
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ADJUST THE DRIVE BELTS

1. Make sure the start switch is in the "OFF"
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center "OFF" position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the battery main positive and
negative terminals.
6. Loosen the jam nut on the motor tensioner.
7. Using a pull scale, adjust the belts so that the belts
deflect approximatly 1/4 inch at approximatly 10
pounds tension.
8. Reconnect the main positive and negative at the
batteries, remove the blocks from the wheels, and
test drive.