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in-lb) torque. Wipe up any excess oil on the frame
(Figure 20 ).
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling
center.
9. Apply a thin lm of clean oil to the rubber gasket
on the new lter.
10. Install the replacement oil lter to the mounting
pad. Turn the oil lter clockwise until the rubber
gasket contacts the pad, then tighten the lter an
additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn (
Figure 21).
11. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specied
oil into the ller tube—use oil recommended in
the Engine Owner’s Manual.
12. Install the oil ll cap/dipstick and push rmly
into place.
13. Check the oil level (Figure 19); refer to Checking
the Oil Level.
14. Slowly add additional oil to bring it to the full
mark. Do Not overll.
15. Install the oil ll cap/dipstick and push rmly
into place.
16. Start the engine and check for leaks.
Checking the Hydraulic Oil
Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Check expansion tank and if necessary add Exmark
Premium Hydro oil to the FULL COLD line.
Figure 22
1. Engine 2. Expansion tank
Change the Hydraulic
System Filter
Service Interval: After the rst 100 hours
Every 500 hours thereafter
(Every 250 hours if using
Mobil 1 15W50)
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
allow engine to cool. Remove key and engage
parking brake.
2. Locate the two lters under the transmissions.
Remove lter guards.
3. Carefully clean area around lters. It is important
that no dirt or contamination enter hydraulic
system.
4. Unscrew lters to remove and allow oil to drain
from drive system.
Important: Before reinstalling new lters,
apply a thin coat of Exmark Premium Hydro
oil on the surface of the lters rubber seal.
Turn the lters clockwise until rubber seal
contacts the lter adapter then tighten the lter
an additional 3/4 to 1 full turn.
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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