CHAPTER 8. MAINTENANCE
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a. Place a tray under the drain plug, (1).
b. Remove the drain plug, (1), and let the oil drain out.
c. Wrap the seal tape and reinstall the drain plug, (1),
and tighten it securely.
d. Pour new transmission oil through the oil filler on
top of the transmission case until the level reaches
the upper limit on the level gauge (oil level check
window) in referring to "3. TRANSMISSION OIL
LEVEL".
Transmission oil capacity :16.0 L
e. After replacement, start the engine and let it idle for
a while. Then stop it and wait for a while until the oil
comes down into the oil pan.
Now check the oil level if it is at the upper limit or
not. When the level is low, replenish until the level
reaches the upper limit.
f. Make sure that there is no oil leaking through the oil
filter, suction filter, rubber hoses, or drain plug,1.
19. SUCTION FILTERS
IMPORTANT:
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The suction oil filters should be cleaned after the initial
50 hours of operation and then after every 300 hours
of operation. It should also be cleaned every time the
transmission oil is replaced.
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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 filter (for HST),1, is located on the middle of
the left hand side of the front mower.
a. After the transmission oil has drained out
completely, remove the filter using the filter spanner.
When removing the filter, a small amount of oil may
spill, so place waste cloth under the filter to receive
spilt oil.
b. Apply thin coat of oil to the O-ring of the new oil
filter cartridge ahead of time. Then install the filter.
Screw in the filter by hand until the rubber packing
comes into contact with the sealing surface, and
then screw in it by a 2/3 turn with the filter spanner.
The suction filter (for transmission),2, is located on the
front of the left hand side of the front mower.
By removing bolt,3, the filter can pull.
FIG. 79
(1) Drain plug
FIG. 80
(1) Suction filter (for HST)
FIG. 81
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(2) Suction filter (for transmission)
(3) Removing bolt