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by a 2/3 turn with the filter spanner.
Oil: Hydrostatic transmission oil
20. CHAIN CASE OIL REPLACEMENT
Important:
・ The chain case oil should be replaced after the initial
50 hours of operation and then after every 200 hours
of operation.
The chain cese oil drain is located lower of left and
right outside chain case.
(1) chain case filler (3) oil level plug
(2) drain plug
a. place a tray under the drain plug.
b. Remove the drain plug and let the oil drain out.
c. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely.
d. Put in the new oil from chain case filler located upper
side of chain case.
Chain case oil capacity 1.1 litres (0.24 imp, gal.)
Oil: Gear oil SAE80
21. WASHING AND REPLACEMENT OF SUCTION
FILTER
Important:
・ The suction oil filter should be cleaned after the initial
50 hours of operation and then after every 200 hours
of operation. It should also cleaned every time the
transmission oil is replaced.
・ It is recommended to ask your dealer to replace the
suction filter. But when there is no alternative but to
replace the filter by yourself, observe the following
instructions.
The suction oil filter is located in the bottom of the left-
hand side of the chassis.
(1) Filter / Suction comp
a. Remove the drain plug and let the transmission oil
drain out. (Refer to page, 43)
b. Draw the suction filter out of the case.
c. Wash the suction filter in fresh cleansing oil.
d. Install the cleaned suction filter into the filter case,
taking care not to deform the O-ring.
Important:
・ If a suction filter is found damaged during washing, it
should be replaced with a new one
22. INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF AIR-INTAKE
OPENINGS
Important:
・ Air- Intake openings clogged with dust or dirt causes
overheating of the engine due to deteriorated cooling
efficiency of the radiator. The radiator and radiator
screen should be checked for clogging everyday
before operation.
・ When mowing dead grass or operating under
extremely dusty conditions, check the air-in-take
openings several times a day to avoid clogging.
a. The screens of the air-intake openings are located
under the steering wheel.
Dust them using a piece of cloth or the like.