Operator's Manual

Maintenance
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4. When the oil has drained completely, install the
plug.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified
recycling center.
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Figure 44
1. Transaxle drain plug
5. Change the transaxle filter; refer to Changing the
Transaxle Filter, page 35.
6. Slowly pour the specified refill capacity of oil
into the filler tube (Fig. 42).
7. Start the engine, let it run for 30 seconds at high
idle, and cycle the steering wheel several times
(power steering models only) to fill the filter and
hydraulic lines. Then shut off the engine.
8. Now check the fluid level; refer to Checking
Transaxle Fluid Level, page 34. Slowly add
additional oil to bring the oil level to the FULL
mark on the dipstick.
Changing the Transaxle Filter
Service Interval/Specification
Replace the transaxle filter after the first 50 hours;
then every 200 hours.
1. Drain the oil from the transaxle; refer to
Changing/Draining Transaxle Fluid, page 34.
2. Remove the transaxle filter and wipe the filter
adapter (Fig. 45) gasket surface.
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket
on the replacement filter (Fig. 45).
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Figure 45
1. Transaxle filter
2. Gasket
3. Adapter
4. Install the replacement transaxle filter to the
filter adapter. Turn the filter clockwise until the
rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then
tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn (Fig. 45).
5. Fill the transaxle with the proper type of new oil;
refer to Changing/Draining Transaxle Fluid,
page 34.
Cleaning the Power Steering Filter
(Power Steering Models Only)
The power steering filter should be cleaned initially at
50 hours, then at 200–hour intervals thereafter.
Please have your Authorized Service Dealer clean the
filter.