Walker MS Operator's Manual

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Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION49Gear Axle Lubrication• The gear axle oil lubrication is SAE E.P. 80W-90(API GL-5) gear lube.• Check the axle oil level after every 100 hours ofoperation by removing the oil level plug. If additionaloil is needed, remove the breather vent on top of axleand fill until oil is at the level plug.• Change axle oil every 1000 hours or two (2)years.Hydrostatic Transmission FluidChecking Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid LevelThe hydrostatic transmissions are sealed unitsand do not need to be opened to check the fluidlevel. Hydrostatic fluid level should be checked ev-ery 25 hours of machine operation. It is preferableto check the fluid when the fluid is cold. Checkfluid levels as follows.IMPORTANT: Removing or breaking the seal onthe hydrostatic reservoir cap within the first1000 hours will VOID THE TRANSMISSION WAR-RANTY.1. Park the mower on a level surface. Stop theengine and wipe dirt and contaminants fromaround the base of the reservoir to better seethe COLD mark.2. The level of the oil can be seen through the sideof the opaque reservoir (DO NOT REMOVERESERVOIR CAP); using a light next to thereservoir will help make the level more visible.Cold LevelAir BleedPlugReservoir CapTransmission Reservoir andAir Bleed Plug Location3. The reservoir has a fluid level COLD mark. Thereservoir oil level should ALWAYS be at orslightly above the COLD mark.4. If the fluid is below the COLD mark (or the trans-mission is not performing properly, contactyour local dealer. Attempting to add fluid orservice the transmission may VOID THETRANSMISSION WARRANTY.