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9. Reinstall the fill port plug on the top of the transaxle.
10. The hydraulic system will need to be purged of
all air. Raise the rear of the machine so the drive
wheels are off the ground. Use jackstands and block
the front caster wheels to prevent the machine from
moving.
11. Move the dump valve controls to the "freewheel"
position by pulling the levers backward and locking
in the notch (towards the rear of the mower). See
Figure 7-4.
DUMP VALVE
CONTROL LEVER
"DRIVE" POSITION
Figure 7-4. Dump Valve Control Lever
12. While in the operator's position, start the engine and
disengage the parking brake.
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13. Run the engine at 1/2 throttle and move the steering
control levers to full forward and reverse 5 to 6 times.
14. Engage the parking brake. Move the dump valve
control levers to the "drive" position. See Figure 7-4.
15. While in the operator's position, run the engine at
1/2 throttle. Release the parking brake, move the
steering control levers to full forward and reverse 5
to 6 times. It may be necessary to repeat steps 12 to
15 until the air is completely purged from the system.
16. After the purge process is complete, remove the side
top port plug from both transaxles to check the oil
level. See Figure 7-2. If necessary, fill oil until the oil
just appears at the bottom of each axle top port.
B. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL - TUFF TORQ
TZ450 TRANSAXLES
For Tuff Torq TZ450 transaxles, the hydraulic system oil and
filter should be changed after the first 50 hours of machine
operation and every 250 hours or annually thereafter,
whichever occurs first. The oil should also be changed if the
color of the fluid has become black or milky. A black color
and/or a rancid odor usually indicates possible overheating
of the oil, and a milky color usually indicates water in the
hydraulic oil.
- IMPORTANT -
The hydraulic system oil should be changed if you
notice the presence of water or a rancid odor to
the hydraulic oil.
1. Park the mower on a level surface and stop the
engine.
2. Clean any loose debris around the perimeter of the
filter and drain plug on both transaxles.
REMOVE OIL
FILTER
REMOVE AND DISCARD
OIL DRAIN PLUG
Figure 7-5. Hydraulic Oil Filter and Drain Plug
3. Place a suitable container under the drain plugs and
hydraulic oil filters.
4. Remove the drain plugs from both axles and allow
the fluid to drain into the container. Properly discard
the oil when the system has drained completely. See
Figure 7-5.
5. Once the hydraulic system has drained, remove the
hydraulic filters from both axles.
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