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PERIODIC SERVICE
BChecking Transmission Fluid Level
To avoid personal injury:
A Allow the transmission case to cool down
sufficiently when cleaning its surface.
1. Park the machine on a flat surface, lower the
implement to the ground and shut off the engine and
remove the key.
Allow the machine to idle for 1-3 minutes, and then
check fluid.
2. Raise and lock the operator's seat.
3. To check the oil level, draw out the dipstick, wipe it
clean, replace it, and draw it out again. Check to see
that the oil level lies between the two notches.
If the level is too low, add the new oil to the prescribed
level at the oil inlet.
(See "LUBRICANTS AND FUEL" in "MAINTENANCE"
section.)
(1) Oil level dipstick
(2) Oil plug and breather cup
A If oil level is low, do not run engine.
Add the new oil to the prescribed level at the oil inlet.
(A) Oil level is acceptable
within this range.
BLubricating All Grease Fittings
To avoid personal injury:
A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key
before greasing.
Grease the following location.
(1) Mower universal joint