MTD Garden Tractors User Manual page 108

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should be replaced initially after twenty hours of
operation. Thereafter, replace every 100 hours
for commercial or industrial applications and
yearly for normal usage. It can be removed by
turning it counterclockwise by hand. Use Frame
filter number PH-16, part number 727-0162. See
Figure 4-70.
4-11.7 Checking Hydrostatic Oil Level.
The hydrostatic oil level should be checked prior
to initial use and after every 8 hours of operation.
To check the hydrostatic oil level, remove the
transmission panel by unscrewing the control
knobs, removing two truss machine screws and
unplugging the safety switch. The oil level must
be between the low and high marks on the reser-
voir tank. See Figure 4-71.
4-11.8
The following fluids are recommended for use in
the hydrostatic transmission:
1. Mobil Fluid 300
2. Texaco TL-2209
3. Dextron B (General Motors)
4. M2C-33F and M2B-41A (Ford Motor)
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5. Hy-Tran (International Harvester)
6. 10W + Straight Viscosity—SE, CC or CD Rated
Engine Oil.
** 7.20W + Straight Viscosity Nondetergent—SE, CC
or CD Rated Engine Oil.
8. 30W + Straight Viscosity—SE, CC or CD Rated
Engine Oil.
**Preferred.
Never use a multi-viscosity oil.
You can obtain a cold weather starting kit for
1987 and prior years by ordering kit 753- 0443.
This kit includes an idler which will relax the belt
to the hydrostatic unit and allow starting of the
engine only. This is usually only necessary in
extremely cold weather.
4-11.9
Remove and replace rear drive belt as follows:
1. If a cutting deck is attached to your tractor,
remove it.
2. Roll the bottom edge of belt off the jackshaft pul-
ley.
3. Slip the belt off the transaxle pulley.
NOTE
NOTE