Walker MBSSD (27 HP) Owner's Manual

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Walker MBSSD (27 HP) Owner's Manual Manual pdf 44 page image

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION40Transaxle Oil and Filter ChangeChange the transaxle oil after the initial break-inperiod of 75-100 hours. Thereafter, change oilevery 400 hours of operation as follows:1. Thoroughly clean the exterior of the transmis-sion housing before servicing. Using a 1/4 in.hex wrench, remove the plug on the lower insideof each transaxle allowing the oil to drain.2. Remove and replace the oil filters using a 3/8 in.hex wrench. (Refer to Transaxle Oil DrainPlug, Filter, and Guard Location illustration.)Transaxle Oil Drain Plug, Filter, andGuard Location(Shown with Deck Support ArmsRemoved for Clarity)3. Reinstall drain plugs.4. Remove the oil reservoir hose attached to theelbow on top of the transaxles and remove theelbows to access the oil fill openings.5. Fill the transaxles with 20W-50 (API ServiceClass SL or higher) oil through the openingwhere the elbows were. Fill up to the opening.6. Before reinstalling the elbows, screw the lockingnut on the elbows down until they are snug (theo-ring on the elbow will be to the bottom of theo-ring groove).7. Reinstall the elbows. When the elbow begins tobe snug, position the elbow as it was whenremoved and tighten the locknut.8. Fill both reservoirs to 1/4-1/2 in. (6-13 mm) with20W-50 (API Service Class SL or higher) oil.9. Start and drive the unit for 1- 2 minutes.10. If the transaxles sound noisy or have poor steer-ing response, recheck oil level in bothtransaxles by removing the elbows (check oillevel at fill opening).11. If oil needs to be added refer back to steps 4-10.Oil FilterOil FilterGuardOil DrainPlug