1. Pivot the operator's seat forward and clean the reservoir cap and the area around
the cap to prevent debris from contaminating the transmission oil.
2. Turn the reservoir cap counterclockwise to remove, then check the oil level in the
reservoir. Oil should be visible at the bottom of the cup, but the oil level must NOT
be above the "FULL COLD" line (Figure 38). DO NOT FILL THE RESERVOIR.
3. If necessary to add oil because of some type of leakage, add only enough oil to
bring the level to the "FULL COLD" line. Reinstall the cap and fully tighten.
NOTE: Prior to the initial operation of the mower, the oil level in the reservoir may
be slightly higher than the maximum due to air in the oil lines. Operation of the
mower will eventually purge the air from the lines and the oil level will settle to
the maximum.
To change the transmission oil:
1. Remove the cap from the transmission oil expansion reservoir.
2. Place a suitable container under the oil filter cover (a) on the transmission.
Remove the oil filter cover from the transmission to drain the oil (Figure 39).
Remove and discard the O-ring.
a
3. Once oil has drained, use a pair of needle-nose pliers or a magnet to remove
oil filter.
4. Replace new filter and fit new O-ring onto filter cover (a) (Figure 39).
5. Reinstall filter cover (torque to 200-300 in-lbs).
6. Fill the transmission through the expansion reservoir slowly until the "FULL
COLD" line. Allow the transmission oil to move through the system and top off
as necessary.
7. Replace the cap and fully tighten.
Hydrostatic Transmission (700 and 900 Series)
PARKER TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)
The Parker hydrostatic transmission on the 700 and 900 series are equipped with
dual integrated hydrostatic pumps/transaxles that are equipped with a transmission
oil expansion reservoir. Under normal operating conditions, the oil level in the
expansion reservoir does not need to be checked and no additional oil is needed. If
checking the reservoir oil level, proceed as follows:
PRODUCT CARE
Figure 38
Figure 39
Check the oil level ONLY before starting the mower when the transmission
oil is fully cooled.
1. Pivot the operator's seat forward and clean the reservoir cap and the area around
the cap to prevent debris from contaminating the transmission oil (Figure 40).
2. Turn the reservoir cap counterclockwise to remove, then check the oil level in the
reservoir. Oil should be visible at the bottom of the cup, but the oil level must NOT
be above the "FULL COLD" line (Figure 40). DO NOT FILL THE RESERVOIR.
3. If necessary to add oil because of some type of leakage, add only enough oil to
bring the level to the "FULL COLD" line. Reinstall the cap and fully tighten.
NOTE: Prior to the initial operation of the mower, the oil level in the reservoir may
be slightly higher than the maximum due to air in the oil lines. Operation of the
mower will eventually purge the air from the lines and the oil level will settle to
the maximum.
To change the transmission oil:
1. Remove the cap from the transmission oil expansion reservoir.
2. Place a suitable container under the drain plug (a) on the transmission. Remove
the drain plug (a) and allow the transmission oil to drain (Figure 41).
a
3. Using a pair of needle-nose pliers or a magnet remove the filter.
4. Replace the filter and drain plug (torque to 115-135 in-lbs) and fill through the
expansion reservoir slowly until the "FULL COLD" line. Allow the transmission oil
to move through the system and top off as necessary.
5. Replace the cap and fully tighten.
HYDRO-GEAR TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)
The 700 and 900 series with Hydro-Gear hydrostatic transmission are equipped with
dual integrated hydrostatic pumps/transaxles that are equipped with a transmission
oil expansion reservoir. Under normal operating conditions, the oil level in the
expansion reservoir does not need to be checked and no additional oil is needed. If
checking the reservoir oil level, proceed as follows:
1. Pivot the operator's seat forward and clean the reservoir cap and the area around
the cap to prevent debris from contaminating the transmission oil.
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WARNING
Figure 40
Figure 41