Checking Front Axle Oil Level

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Allow oil one hour to settle before checking level to ensure accurate dipstick reading. Repeat oil level check after several hours of operation.

  1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety Section.) Allow machine to cool down for at least 1 hour.

  2. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris in oil damages the transaxle. Clean area around opening before removing dipstick.

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    A - Dipstick

    Loosen and remove dipstick (A) located on right side of front axle.


  3. Wipe dipstick clean with a rag. Install and tighten dipstick.

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    B - High Oil Level

    C - Low Oil Level

    Remove dipstick. Correct oil level is between high (B) and low (C) levels on dipstick. If oil level is low:

    1. Add recommended oil through dipstick fill opening until oil level is correct.

    2. Install and tighten dipstick.


  5. Check front axle oil level again after the first several hours of operation.

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