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PRODUCT CARE
1. Pivot the operator’s seat forward and clean the reservoir cap and the area around
the cap to prevent debris from contaminating the transmission oil (Figure 42).
Figure 42
2. Turn the reservoir cap counterclockwise to remove, then check the oil level in the
reservoir. Oil should be visible at the bottom of the cup, but the oil level must NOT
be above the “FULL COLD” line (Figure 42). DO NOT FILL THE RESERVOIR.
3. If necessary to add oil because of some type of leakage, add only enough oil to
bring the level to the “FULL COLD” line. Reinstall the cap and fully tighten.
NOTE: Prior to the initial operation of the mower, the oil level in the reservoir may
be slightly higher than the maximum due to air in the oil lines. Operation of the
mower will eventually purge the air from the lines and the oil level will settle to
the maximum.
To change the transmission oil:
1. Remove the cap from the transmission oil expansion reservoir.
2. Place a suitable container under the drain plug (a) on the transmission. Remove
the drain plug (a) and allow the transmission oil to drain (Figure 43).
a
Figure 43
3. Using a pair of needle-nose pliers or a magnet remove the filter.
4. Replace the filter and drain plug (torque to 115-135 in-lbs) and fill through the
expansion reservoir slowly until the “FULL COLD” line. Allow the transmission oil
to move through the system and top off as necessary.
5. Replace the cap and fully tighten.
HYDROGEAR TRANSMISSION IF EQUIPPED
Models with Hydro-Gear hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with dual integrated
hydrostatic pumps/transaxles equipped with a transmission oil expansion reservoir.
Under normal operating conditions, the oil level in the expansion reservoir does not
need to be checked and no additional oil is needed. If checking the reservoir oil level,
proceed as follows:
1. Pivot the operator’s seat forward and clean the reservoir cap and the area around
the cap to prevent debris from contaminating the transmission oil.
2. Turn the reservoir cap counterclockwise to remove, then check the oil level in the
reservoir. Oil should be visible at the bottom of the cup, but the oil level must NOT
be above the “FULL COLD” line (Figure 44). DO NOT FILL THE RESERVOIR.
Figure 44
3. If necessary to add oil because of some type of leakage, add only enough oil to
bring the level to the “FULL COLD” line. Reinstall the cap and fully tighten.
NOTE: Prior to the initial operation of the mower, the oil level in the reservoir may
be slightly higher than the maximum due to air in the oil lines. Operation of the
mower will eventually purge the air from the lines and the oil level will settle to
the maximum.
To change the transmission oil:
1. Remove the cap from the transmission oil expansion reservoir.
2. Place a suitable container under the oil filter cover (a) on the transmission.
Remove the oil filter cover from the transmission to drain the oil (Figure 45).
Remove and discard the O-ring.
a
Figure 45
3. Once oil has drained, use a pair of needle-nose pliers or a magnet to remove
oil filter.
4. Replace new filter and fit new O-ring onto filter cover (a) (Figure 45).
5. Reinstall filter cover (torque to 480-580 in-lbs).
6. Fill the transmission through the expansion reservoir slowly until the “FULL
COLD” line. Allow the transmission oil to move through the system and top off
as necessary.
7. Replace the cap and fully tighten.
Mower Storage
If your mower is not going to be operated for an extended period of time (30 days
to approximately six months), the mower should be prepared for storage. Store the
mower in a dry and protected location. If stored outside, cover the mower (including
the tires) to protect it from the elements. The procedures outlined below should be
performed whenever the mower is placed in storage.
1. Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in the Engine
Operator’s Manual packed with this manual.
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