Checktransmission Oil Level; Transmission Oil Filter Cbange - Snapper 500Z Series Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance
Check/ Fiii Transmission Oil
Oil Type: 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil.
1. Checkthe oil level when the unit is cold. Locatethe
transmission oil reservoirs (A, Figure 24) locatedon the
seat support plate. The oil sbould be up to tbe "FULL
COLD"mark (B). If the oil is below this level,proceed
to step 2.
2. Before removing the reservoir caps, make sure the area
around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoir is
free of dust. dirt. or other debris. Removethe reservoir
cap.
3. Add oil up to the "FULL COLD"mark (B).
4. Reinstall the reservoir caps.
Transmission Oil Filter
Change
ChangeInterval: Every 200 Hours
Replacement Filter Number: 5101026X1
1. Locate the transmission oil filters (A, Figure25)
underneaththe rear of the machine on the
transmissions.
2. Removethe three 1/4" filter guard screws (C) and the
filter guard (B).
3. Cleanthe area around the filter baseand remove the
filter.
4. Apply a film of new oil to the gasket of the new
replacementfilter. After the oil has drained, thread the
new filter onto the filter base until the gasket makes
contact, then tighten 3/4 of a turn more.
5. Reinstall the filter guard with the three 1/4" filter guard
screws
6. Using a hex bit swivel socket or a modified allen wrench
remove the top port plug from the transmissions.
7. Removethe transmission reservoir cap and fill with oil
until oil appears at the bottom of the transmission's top
port (approximately 2 qts (1,89L).
8. Reinstall the top port plug and tighten to 15 ft Ibs (20.38
Nm).
9. Continue to add oil to the transmission oil reservoirs
until the oil level reaches the "FULL COLD"mark.
Reinstall the oil reservoir cap.
10. Repeatthis process for the other side of the machine.
11. Run the unit for several minutes and check the
transmission oil level.
IMPORTANT NOTE:Use caution after changing the filter, air
in the hydraulic system may affect the responsiveness of the
ground speed control levers. Repeat step 11 until the air is
out of the system,
Figure 24. Checking Transmission Oil Level
A. Transmission Oil Reservoirs
B. "FULL COLD"mark
Figure 25. Transmission (Left Side Shown.)
A. Transmission Oil Filter
B, Filter Guard
C. 1/4" Filter Guard Screws
D. TopPort Plug
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