PERIODIC SERVICE
52
EVERY 400 HOURS
B
Replacing Transaxle Oil Filter Cartridge
To avoid serious injury:
A
Park the machine on a firm and level surface.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key
before changing or checking the oil.
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Allow transmission case to cool down
sufficiently; oil can be hot and may cause
burns.
1. Apply the bypass valve.
(See "Hydrostatic Transaxle Bypass Rods" in
"TRANSPORTING" in "OPERATING THE MACHINE"
section.)
2. Remove the hex head bolts (4), and filter guard (3).
Clean any loose debris from around the perimeter of
the oil filter (2).
3. Place an oil drain pan (12" or more diameter and 8 qt.
capacity is optimal) beneath the oil filter. Remove the
oil filter (2) and discard it.
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Always replace the filter when preforming any internal
maintenance to the transaxle.
4. After the oil has drained, inspect all parts for excessive
wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
5. Wipe the filter base surface off and apply a film of new
oil to the gasket of the new replacement filter (Hydro-
Gear part number 52114).
6. Install the new filter by hand, turn 3/4 to 1 full turn after
the filter gasket contacts the filter base surface.
(1) Hose clamp
(2) Hydraulic hose
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