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5. Remove the vent plug on each transmission and
ll through expansion reservoir, when oil comes
out of vent reinstall plug.
Exmark Premium Hydro Oil is recommended.
Refer to the chart for an acceptable alternative:
Hydro Oil
Change Interval
Exmark Premium Hydro
Oil (Preferred)
500 Hours
Mobil 1 15W50
250 Hours
Torque plugs to 180 in-lb (244 N-m). Continue to
add oil until it reaches the FULL COLD line on
the expansion reservoir.
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1. Oil lter 3. Left rear tire
2. Vent plug
6. Raise the rear of machine up and support with
jack stands (or equivalent support) just high
enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely.
CAUTION
Raising the mower deck for service or
maintenance relying solely on mechanical
or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. The
mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be
enough support or may malfunction allowing
the unit to fall, which could cause injury.
Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic
jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands
or equivalent support.
7. Start engine and move throttle control ahead to
1/2 throttle position. Disengage parking brake.
WARNING
Engine must be running and drive wheels
must be turning so adjustments can be
performed. Contact with moving parts or hot
surfaces may cause personal injury.
Keep ngers, hands, and clothing clear of
rotating components and hot surfaces.
A. With the bypass valve open and the engine
running, slowly move the directional control
in both forward and reverse (5 or 6 times).
B. With the bypass valve closed and the engine
running, slowly move the directional control
in both forward and reverse directions (5 to
6 times). Check the oil level, and add oil as
required after stopping the engine.
C. It may be necessary to repeat steps A and B
until all the air is completely purged from
the system. When the transaxle operates at
normal noise levels and moves smoothly
forward and reverse at normal speeds, then
the transaxle is considered purged.
Note: Do Not change the hydraulic system oil
(except for what can be drained when changing lter),
unless it is felt the oil has been contaminated or been
extremely hot.
Changing oil unnecessarily could damage hydraulic
system by introducing contaminants into the system.
Check Spark Arrester
(if equipped)
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
WARNING
Hot exhaust system components may ignite
gasoline vapors even after the engine is stopped.
Hot particles exhausted during engine operation
may ignite ammable materials. Fire may result
in personal injury or property damage.
Do Not refuel or run engine unless spark arrester
is installed.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Wait for mufer to cool.
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