Simplicity 759 3415H - Page 20

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Figure 27. Grease zerk on right rear axle.
Figure 29, Power take off idler pulley, pivot points as seen
from beneath tractor.
should be inflated as follows? Front tires 12 to 15 FSI. Rear
tires 6 to 8 PSI.
CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL (FLUID) LEVEL:
See figure 3L The reservoir for the hydrostatic transmission
oil must be kept filled to the bottom threads of check plug
(A). To check the reservoir oil level remove plug (Allfcil is
not up to the bottom threads of the hole, add Dexron auto-
matic transmission oil. Adding transmission oil will be easier
by removing nut {B} and reservoir cover (C). Clean cover (C)
carefully before removing it to prevent dirt or foreign mater*
ials from contaminating the oil in the reservoir. After filling
the reservoir to the level of check ping (A), replace check
plug (A) cover (C), and nut [B) r and tighten securely.
CHECK AXLE HOUSINGOIL LEVEL: See figure
30. Remove pipe plug {A) to check the oil level in the axle
housing. Oil should be level with the top of the elbow, if it
is not, add SAE 90 weight transmission oiL Replace the ping
and tighten it securely.
If it should be necessary to drain the axle housmg d the drain
plug is located at (B). Always tighten it securely when replac¬
ing to prevent oil leakage.
CHECK BEVEL GEAR BOX OIL LEVEL: See figure
31. The check and fill plug for the bevel gear box is located
at (D). Remove it to check the oil level. The bevel gear box
is properly filled, when oil is visible at the bottom of the el¬
bow. If filled to the top of the elbow, oil may be forced out
Figure 28. Front of tractor showing axle pivot.
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Figure 30. Rear of tractor showing axle dreve housing.