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Normal Care
GEAR TRANSMISSION SERVICE
Fill To
The Peerless
MST-205515A gear drive transmission
does not require regular maintenance. See your autho-
rized Simplicity Dealer for transmission service.
Bottom of
Top Notch
CHANGE HYDRO
TRANSMISSION OIL
Change the transmission oil after the first 50 hours of
operation and then after every 250 hours. Fill the trans-
mission with SAE
low-30
motor oil with a minimum API
rating of SG or CD. To change the oil:
A773VTION: If is critical that dirf and water be
kepf
out
of fhe transmission. Thoroughly clean and d!y
a//
the
surrounding swfaces before opening the transmission.
1. Remove the battery and clean the battery compart-
ment. (See Battery Maintenance).
Figure 19. Hydo Transmission Fill Plug Location
2. Clean off the fill plug (see Figure 19).
3. Using a screwdriver, pry the fill plug out of the trans-
mission and remove the spring.
4. Remove the drain plugs from the bottom of the trans-
mission case and drain the transmission (Figure 20).
5. Replace the drain plugs and fill the transmission with
oil up to the top notch (see Figure 19 inset).
6. Replace the spring and fill plug. Reinstall the battery.
(See Battery Maintenance).
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Figure 20. Draining the Hydro Transmission
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks
Checking the Battery Fluid
1.
Raise the seat.
2. Remove the battery filler cap (C, Figure 21). Fluid
must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, add
distilled water.
3. Reinstall the filler cap.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (B, Figure 21).
2. Remove the battery and clean the compartment with
a solution of baking soda and water.
Figure 21. Battery
A. Positive Battery Terminal
B. Negative Battery Terminal
C. Battery Cap
D. Battery Clamp
3. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush until shiny.
1 A WARNING
4. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, When removing or installing battery cables, dis-
positive first.
connect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect
5. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive ter-
grease or petroleum jelly.
minal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
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