Snapper TUFF TORQ K50 - Page 27

Section V - TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
RESERVOIR COVER & BREATHER
VALVE ASSEMBLY
If the reservoir cover was removed, it must have a bead
of sealant applied before installation.
Install covers and torque the four capscrews to 174-217
lb. in. (20-24 N*m). See Figure 5.24.
Remove oil fill cap and breather valve assembly.
Fill oil reservoir with 1.7 U.S. qt. (1.6 liter) of 10W30 Class
FSCD motor oil. Oil level should be level with the bottom
of the fill hole.
Reinstall breather assembly and oil fill cap.
TRANSAXLE QUICK-BLEED PROCEDURE
Place transaxle upside-down on work bench.
Remove pipe plug from bleed port connector. See Fig¬
ure 5.25.
Have a helper to hold the transaxle in a position to where
he can turn the brake disc while you are adding oil.
With the helper turning the brake disc, pour 10W30 Class
FSCD motor oil into the plug hole. Stop pouring oil when
it is level with the bottom of the hole.
Wrap pipe plug threads with Teflon® tape and install in
bleed port connector. Torque plug to 72 lb. in. (8 N*m).
BREATHER
VALVE
ASSEMBLY
OIL FILL
CAP
PLUG FROM
BLEED PORT
CONNECTOR
FIGURE 5.25
5.9