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2. Remove the three 1/4” filter guard screws (C) and the filter
guard (B).
3. Clean the area around the filter base and remove the filter.
4. Apply a film of new oil to the gasket of the new replacement
filter. After the oil has drained, thread the new filter onto the
filter base until the gasket makes contact, then tighten 3/4
of a turn more.
5. Reinstall the filter guard with the three 1/4” filter guard screws
6. Using a hex bit swivel socket or a modified allen wrench
remove the top port plug from the transmissions.
7. Remove the transmission reservoir cap and fill with oil until
oil appears at the bottom of the transmission’s top port
(approximately 2 qts (1,89 L).
8. Reinstall the top port plug and tighten to 15 ft lbs (20,38 Nm).
9. Continue to add oil to the transmission oil reservoirs until the
oil level reaches the “FULL COLD” mark. Reinstall the oil
reservoir cap.
10. Repeat this process for the other side of the machine.
11. Run the unit for several minutes and check the transmission
oil level.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Use caution after changing the filter; air in
the hydraulic system may affect the responsiveness of the ground
speed control levers. Repeat step 11 until the air is out of the
system.
Lubrication
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in figures 23, 24, and
25 as well as the following lubrication points.
Grease
Front caster wheel axles & yokes
Transmission cradle pivots
Deck lift pivot blocks
Mower deck spindles
Mower deck idler arm
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply
grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Red grease (p/n 5022285) is
recommended. Automotive type, high temperature, lithium grease
may be used when this is not available.
Oil
Control handle pivots & linkages
Parking brake shaft pivots
Seat plate pivots
Deck lift pivot points
Discharge chute hinge
Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact
is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and
pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both
before and after lubrication.
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