Tractor Pto Gearbox Lubrication; Checking Gearbox Oil Level; Changing Gearbox Oil; Gear Axle Lubrication - Walker MC (20 HP) Owner's Manual

Maintenance Instructions
Dolly Wheel
Pivot
U-Joint
Gearbox, Dolly Wheel, and U-Joint Lubrication

Tractor PTO Gearbox Lubrication

Checking Gearbox Oil Level

Check the gearbox oil level every 25 hours, and if
necessary, add oil [SAE E.P. (Extreme Pressure)
80W-90 (API GL-5) gear lube] to maintain oil level to
the FULL mark on the dipstick.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overfill the PTO gearbox to
avoid oil leakage out of the dipstick standpipe.
If the oil level is low, check the gearbox for any indi-
cation of an oil leak. If an oil leak is noted, the gear-
box will need to be removed and rebuilt.
Jackshaft
PTO
Gearbox
Dipstick Location, Tractor PTO Gearbox
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Changing Gearbox Oil

Belt Drive
Gearbox
The tractor PTO gearbox is oil filled. No scheduled
oil change is required. However, changing the oil
af ter the first 100 hour break-in period will extend
gearbox life and is recommended.
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3.

Gear Axle Lubrication

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(API GL-5) gear lube.
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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.
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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-
Dipstick
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.
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2.
Remove the drain plug in the bottom of the
gearcase, drain the oil, and reinstall the plug.
Refill the gearbox through the dipstick stand-
pipe using 7 to 8 fl. oz. (21 to 24 cl) of SAE E.P.
(Extreme Pressure) 80W-90 (API GL-5) gear
lube. Re move plug in top of gearcase to vent
air when refilling.
Check that the oil level is at the FULL mark on
the dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
The gear axle oil lubrication is SAE E.P. 80W-90
Check the axle oil level after every 100 hours of
Change axle oil every 1000 hours or two (2)
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.
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.
LUBRICATION