Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION
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Gear Axle Lubrication
• The gear axle oil lubrication is SAE E.P. 80W-90
(API GL-5) gear lube.
• Check the axle oil level after every 100 hours of
operation by removing the oil level plug. If additional
oil is needed, remove the breather vent on top of ax le
and ll until oil is at the level plug.
• Change axle oil every 1000 hours or two (2)
years.
Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid
Checking Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Level
The hydrostatic transmissions are sealed units
and do not need to be opened to check the uid
level. Hydrostatic uid level should be checked ev-
ery 25 hours of machine operation. It is preferable
to check the uid when the uid is cold. Check
uid levels as follows.
IMPORTANT: Removing or breaking the seal on
the hydrostatic reservoir cap within the rst
1000 hours will VOID THE TRANSMISSION WAR-
RANTY.
1. Park the mower on a level surface. Stop the
engine and wipe dirt and contaminants from
around the base of the reservoir to better see
the COLD mark.
2. The level of the oil can be seen through the side
of the opaque reservoir (DO NOT REMOVE
RESERVOIR CAP); using a light next to the
reservoir will help make the level more visible.
Cold Level
Air Bleed
Plug
Reservoir Cap
Transmission Reservoir and
Air Bleed Plug Location
3. The reservoir has a uid level COLD mark. The
reservoir oil level should ALWAYS be at or
slightly above the COLD mark.
4. If the uid is below the COLD mark (or the trans-
mission is not performing properly, contact
your local dealer. Attempting to add uid or
service the transmission may VOID THE
TRANSMISSION WARRANTY.
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