58 PERIODIC SERVICE
1
BDAHADAP007A
(1)
Suction pipe
(2)
Strainer
(3)
O-ring (small)
(4)
O-ring (large)
2.
After draining, disassemble
and
clean the strainer and
change the oil filter cartridge. After reassembling,
fill
with UOT or SUPER
UOT
hydrostatic transmission
fluid, or its equivalent.
1
BDAHADAP073A
(1)
Transmission oil filter cartridge
3.
Remove the oil plug and fill with the new oil.
4.
After running the engine for a few minutes, stop it and
check the oil level again; add oil to the prescribed
level.
1
BDAHADAP065A
(1)
Dipstick
(A)
Oil level is acceptable within this range
NOTE:
•
Check the oil level of the transmission case with the
mower lifted
up.
IMPORTANT:
• Operate only at low RPM's immediately after changing
the transmission fluid and filter cartridge.
Keep the engine at medium speed for a few minutes to
insure proper lubrication of
all parts so there
is
no
damage to transmission .
• Cleaning
Transmission
Strainer
When changing the transmission fluid, disassemble and
rinse the strainer with nonflammable solvent to completely
clean off filings.
Check
"0"
rings, replace
if
damaged, cracked or
hardened.
When reassembling
be
careful not to damage the parts.
1 BDAHADAP007A
(1)
Suction pipe
(2)
Strainer
(3)
O-ring (Small)
(4)
O-ring (Large)
NOTE:
• Since the fine filings
in
the oil can damage the
precision component parts of the hydraulic system, the
end of the suction line
is
provided with
an
oil strainer.