Changing Transaxle Oil

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

2. Raise and secure cargo box with latch support.

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

   
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   Position drain pan under transaxle drain plug (A).

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4. Remove plug and drain oil.

5. Check washer on drain plug. Replace if missing or in poor condition.

6. Install and tighten drain plug to specification.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Transaxle Drain Plug	Torque	30-35 N·m (22-26 lb·ft)

7. NOTE: To aid in the removal of the dipstick, unplug the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) connector (B).

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

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8. Add recommended fluid.

9. Wait for two minutes then check oil level. Add oil if necessary.

10. Install dipstick and tighten.

11. Lower the cargo box.