SERVICE
Checking the Rear Transaxle Oil Check the rear transaxle oil level when the oil is cold, prior to operating the power unit. 1. Remove the rear weights from the hitch bar (if equipped).
8. Place the drain pan under the right rear axle beneath the small hydrau- lic filter (B). wrench to unscrew the filter from the filter head and allow the oil to drain into the pan. 10. Wipe the filter mounting surface with a clean cloth. 9. Use a strap type filter
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2. Remove the oil
fill plug (A) from the transaxle and check to see if the oil level is even with the bottom of the oil fill hole.
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11. Apply a thin film of clean oil to the gasket of the new filter and screw onto the filter head until the gasket makes contact with the mounting surface. Tighten the filter an additional 1 turn (may require using a strap type filter wrench). 12. Clean up any spilled oil and dispose of oil and filters in accordance with local laws. ATTENTION Oil is hazardous to the environment. Drain oil into an approved container and dispose of used oil in accordance with local laws. 13. If the hydraulic oil is being changed at the same time as the filters, skip the remaining steps and proceed to the Changing the Hydraulic Oil section. 14. Add HydroTorq XL synthetic hydraulic oil to the hydraulic oil tank until the oil level in the plastic sight tube is within the proper range indicated by the oil level decal. 15. Start the power unit and let it run at low idle engine speed for a few minutes. Turn the steer- ing wheel to the left and right a couple of times to purge any trapped air out of the hydraulic system. 16. Shut off the power unit engine and allow the power unit to sit for a minimum of five minutes. 17. Check the hydraulic oil level. Refer to the Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level section. 18. Inspect both of the hydraulic filters for signs of leakage. If any leaks are evident, the filter may need tightened further, or the filter may need to be removed, the gasket and filter mount cleaned, and the filter reinstalled following the procedures for changing the filter. 19. Reinstall the hydraulic filter access cover.
3. If the oil level is low, add Hydro- Torq XL synthetic hydraulic oil until
the oil is level with the bottom of the oil fill hole. 4. Reinstall the plug into the rear transaxle and torque to 34-39 Nm (25-29 ft-lbs). 5. Clean up any spilled oil. 6. Reinstall the rear weights (if equipped). Changing the Hydraulic Oil Filters 1. If the power unit has been running, allow time for the hydraulic system to cool. WARNING Hot oil can cause severe burns. Allow the oil tem- perature to drop from hot to warm before changing the oil filters. 2. Remove the hydraulic filter access cover. 3. Clean the hydraulic filters, the filter heads, and the area around the filters. A 4. Place a drain pan (minimum
3.8 liter / 4 quart) under the large hydraulic filter (A) in front of the left foot platform. 5. Use a strap type filter wrench to unscrew the filter from the filter head and allow the oil to drain into the pan. 6. Wipe the filter mounting sur - face with a clean cloth.
7. Apply a thin film of clean oil to the gasket of the new filter and screw onto the filter head until the gasket makes contact with the mounting surface. Tighten the filter an additional 3/4 of a turn (may require using a strap type filter wrench).
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