Checking Transaxle Oil Level

1. Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. IMPORTANT: Hot hydraulic oil will expand and show incorrect oil level. Check oil level:

   • When oil is cold.

   • With engine not running.

   Allow machine to cool.

3. IMPORTANT: Contamination can damage the hydraulic system. Clean thoroughly around reservoir fill cap before opening.

   
   MXAL47095-UN-16APR13

   Z425 shown. Other models similar.

   Locate the left-hand and right-hand reservoirs at the rear of the machine. Each transmission has it’s own reservoir.

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4. The reservoirs have two marks, FULL (A) and ADD (B). Check level with fluid cold.

5. If oil level is below the ADD line (B), clean area around reservoir cap and remove cap (C).

6. Remove foam insert.

7. Add oil until level is at FULL mark (A) on reservoir.

8. Install foam insert.

9. Install cap (C).

10. Start engine.

11. Operate machine forward and in reverse several times.

12. Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

13. Wait at least 3 minutes for hydraulic oil to cool.

14. Check oil level again. Add oil if necessary.