Changing Transaxle Oil

IMPORTANT: If brakes start to chatter or are noisy when applied, change transaxle oil before waiting until the service interval.

1. Park the machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Let engine cool.

3. Raise and secure cargo box.

4. Place a drain pan under the transaxle.

5. 
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   Access drain plug (A) through slot on underside of machine. Remove plug and drain oil.

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6. Check O-ring on drain plug. Replace if missing or in poor condition.

7. Install and tighten drain plug. Tighten to specification.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Drain plug	Torque	20 N·m (177 lb-in.)

8. IMPORTANT: Dirt and debris in oil may cause damage to the transaxle. Clean area around opening before removing dipstick.

   
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   Remove dipstick (B) located on top of transaxle housing. Wipe dipstick clean.

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9. Add approximately 2.8 L (3 qt) of oil.

10. Check oil level by inserting dipstick fully into transaxle case without screwing it in, then removing to check level.

11. Wait for two minutes and check oil level again. Add oil if necessary.

12. Install dipstick.

13. Lower the cargo box.