Simplicity 1693074 Service And Repair Manual

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3 Maintenance
Transmission Service
Tuff Torq K-56 Transmission Service
Change the transmission oil after the first 50 hours of
operation and then after every 250 hours. Fill the trans-
mission with SAE 10W-30 motor oil with a minimum API
rating of SG or CD. To change the oil:
ATTENTION: It is critical that dirt and water be kept out
of the transmission. Thoroughly clean and dry all the
surrounding surfaces before opening the transmission.
1. Remove the battery and clean the battery compart-
ment. (See Battery Maintenance).
2. Clean off the fill plug (see Figure 11).
3. Using a screwdriver, pry the fill plug out of the trans-
mission and remove the spring.
4. Remove the drain plugs from the bottom of the trans-
mission case and drain the transmission (Figure 12).
5. Replace the drain plugs and fill the transmission with
oil up to the top notch (see Figure 11 inset).
6. Replace the spring and fill plug. Reinstall the battery.
(See Battery Maintenance).
7. Drive the tractor for several minutes and recheck the
oil level.
Hydro-Gear 0500 / 0650
Transmission Service
The Hydro-Gear 0500 and 0650 hydrostatic drive trans-
missions do not require regular maintenance. However,
seasonal lubrication of the brake rotor is recommended
(see Figure 20). See your authorized Simplicity Dealer
for transmission service.
Peerless (Gear) Transmission Service
The Peerless MST-205-515A gear drive transmission
uses 80W-90 gear lube and does not require regular
maintenance. See your authorized Tecumseh/Peerless
Dealer for service information.
Figure 12. Draining the Hydro Transmission
Figure 11. Hydo Transmission Fill Plug Location
Drain
Plugs
Fill To
Bottom of
Top Notch

Simplicity 1693074 Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	1693074
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English