28 Power Hoe 900 / 900-S
5. Maintenance Gearbox
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(Viewed from front end)
1 Transmission oil filling and control plug
2 O-ring
3 Transmission oil drain plug
4 O-ring
Apart from adhering to operating instructions for power hoe, it is also important to
observe the following maintenance instructions.
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Warning: Only do maintenance work with the engine
shut off.
To prevent accidental start while working on the hoe or the engine,
always remove the spark plug connector from the spark plug.
The power hoe will operate reliably at all times, if it receives proper servicing. After
each operation clean the power hoe, especially the hoeing tools. Lubricate all
visible and moving parts now and then with Bio-lubricating oil or Bio-lubricating
grease (steering handle pivot bearing, bearing of clutch hand lever), especially
after cleaning the machine with a pressure washer.
Gearbox
Check transmission oil level in gearbox after every 8 operating hours. With the
gearbox housing in horizontal position, the oil level must be visible in the filling
opening.
Change transmission oil after the first 50 operating hours and then after every
250 operating hours.
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Remove the oil drain plug. (3).
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Tilt the machine forward to drain the
oil.
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Refit the drain plug together with O-
ring and tighten it.
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Remove the oil filler plug (1) and fill
in transmission oil (see specifications).
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Refit the oil filler plug together with
O-ring and tighten it. Check O-rings and
exchange them, if necessary.
Oil filling quantity is approx. 0.3 l.