Maintenance Instructions
CLEANING
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Transaxle Cooling Fins
Keeping the cooling fins on the transaxles clean and
free of obstruction is
essential to avoid overheat-
ing
the transmission fluid and short ening transmis-
sion life. The cooling fins should be checked
every
100 hours;
and cleaned if neces sary.
To clean the fins, use compressed air and/or a pres-
sure washer. The cooling fins extend all the way
around the housing -- the fins underneath need to
be clean as well as the more visible fins above. Also,
pay close attention to the area under the drive pul-
ley.
IMPORTANT:
In case an oil leak develops on the
input shaft, the cooling fan blowing dusty air and oil
on the transmission will
quickly
pack the cooling
fins with
oily dirt.
If this condition occurs, contact
your dealer immediately to avoid overheating and
dam aging the transaxles.
An additional procedure in maintaining transaxle
cooling is to inspect the cooling fans. Replace the
fan(s) if blades are missing or damaged.
Cooling
Fans
Transaxle Cooling Fans
