Maintenance Instructions CLEANING46Transaxle Cooling FinsKeeping the cooling fins on the transaxles clean andfree of obstruction is essential to avoidoverheating the transmission fluid and shorteningtransmission life. The cooling fins should bechecked every 100 hours; and cleaned ifnecessary.To clean the fins, use compressed air and/or a pres-sure washer. The cooling fins extend all the wayaround the housing -- the fins underneath need to beclean as well as the more visible fins above. Also,pay close attention to the area under the drive pulley.IMPORTANT: In case an oil leak develops on theinput shaft, the cooling fan blowing dusty air and oilon the transmission will quickly pack the cooling finswith oily dirt. If this condition occurs, contact yourdealer immediately to avoid overheating and dam-aging the transaxle.An additional procedure in maintaining transaxlecooling is to inspect the cooling fans. Replace thefan(s) if blades are missing or damaged.Transaxle Cooling FansCoolingFans
