Owner's Manual

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LUBRICATION
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Deck spindle
Deck Spindles
Lower the cutting deck completely.
If a grease gun without rubber hose is used, the foot
plate must be removed to access the center spindle.
Lubricate with a grease gun, 2-3 strokes per spindle.
Drain old oil filters of all free-flowing oil prior
to disposal. Place used oil in appropriate
containers and dispose of it in accordance with
laws in your area.
Transaxle (Transmission) Fluid Change
This transaxle is designed with an external filter for
ease of maintenance. To ensure constant fluid quality
levels and longer life, an oil filter change interval of
every 200 hours is recommended.
The following procedure is performed with the
transaxles installed in the mower and the mower on
level ground. Apply the pump release valve for each
transaxle and set the parking brake.
1. Remove the three ¼" filter guard screws and filter
guard. Clean any loose debris from around the
perimeter of the filter. See illustration.
2. Place an oil drain pan (12" or more diameter and
8 qt. capacity is optimal) beneath the oil filter.
Remove the oil filter from the transaxle.
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1. Filter guard
2. Transaxle filter
3. Top port plug
ZT-3100 filter change
3. After the oil has drained, wipe the filter base
surface and apply a film of new oil to the gasket of
the replacement filter.
4. Install the new filter by hand, turning it three-
quarters to one full turn after the filter gasket
contacts the filter base surface.
5. Reinstall the filter guard. Torque screws to
65 in/lbs. each.
6. Repeat steps on the opposite side.