Cushman 898673 - Differential; Governor Fill Plug (Suzuki Engines Only); Differential Filler and Level Check Plug; Governor Oil Level

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
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GOVERNOR OIL LEVEL
(Suzuki K6A & 970 Engines)
Check the oil level in the governor after every 100 hours
of use. To check the level, remove the plug from the back
side of the governor . Oil should be up to the level of the
plug opening.
Governor Oil Capacity 1.5oz.(44ml)........
Oil Type SAE 20W engine oil................
If fluid level is low, add the recommended oil type.
Remove the plug from the rear side of the governor ,
remove the plug from the top of the governor and add an
SAE 20W motor oil until the oil begins to leak from the
rear port. Replace both plugs.
Figure 54
Governor Fill Plug (Suzuki Engines Only)
Governor Oil
Level Check Plug
When replacing the plug, use Teflon tape or a Permatex
20 sealant (or equivalent pipe thread sealant) on the
threads of the plug.
Torque the plugs to 95 ± 10 in.lb.
DIFFERENTIAL (11.16:1)
Differential Fluid Capacity 5.2 pints. (2.5 L)..
Fluid Type SAE EP 80-90 Gear Lube........
To check fluid level, remove the filler plug from the front of the differential.
To drain the differential fluid, remove the drain plug from the bottom rear of the differential and drain. Replace drain
plug and add fluid to the recommended level.
The differential fluid should be checked every 100 hours (or 3 months) and changed after the first 100 hours.
Fluid should be level with the bottom of the filler hole. If level is low, add gear lube until the appropriate level is
reached (fluid will begin to leak from the filler hole when full level is reached). Replace filler plug.
After the first change at 100 hours the fluid should be changed every 600 hours (or 12 months).
Figure 55
Differential Filler and Level Check Plug
Level Check And
Fill Plug
Figure 56
Differential Drain Plug
Drain Plug
When draining and filling the differential, use a pipe thread sealant on the plug threads before replacing them.
Governor Oil
Fill Plug