Service Manual

TRANSAXLE FLUID (cont’d)
Fluid Change
The hydrostatic fluid should be changed every
200 hours of operation.
Remove the drain plug and drain the transaxle
fluid into a suitable container.
Replace the drain plug, and fill the transaxle to
the FULL mark with 10W-30 detergent oil with
an API service rating of SH or higher.
System Capacity (refill capacity is 4.5 quarts):
With power steering: 7 qts. (6.6 l)
Without power steering: 6 qts. (5.6 l)
Filter change
The transaxle is equipped with a 10 micron
spin-on oil filter. This filter should be changed
after the first 50 hours of operation and then
every 200 hours thereafter.
When replacing the filter, coat the gasket with
transaxle fluid. Tighten until the gasket contacts
the base, then an additional 1/2 turn.
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE
3-6 5xi Series Tractor Service Manual