Servicing Optional Auxiliary Hydraulics

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high-pressure fluids.

Use caution when filling and draining hydraulic oil. During periods of machine operation, the hydraulic oil reservoir can get hot. Allow engine and oil reservoir to cool before servicing.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Contamination of hydraulic fluid could cause transmission damage or failure. Do not open oil reservoir cap unless necessary.

Severe or unusual conditions requires a more frequent service interval.

NOTE: This service procedure only applies to vehicles equipped with the auxiliary hydraulic kit.

Drain Fluid and Change Filter

1. Raise attachment to service position. (See Using the Lift Cylinder Safety Support in the Safety section.)

2. Park vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

3. Allow the engine and the oil reservoir to cool.

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   Drain hydraulic oil using transmission drain plug. (See Changing Transmission Oil and Filter).

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5. Locate transmission oil filter (A) on the left side of vehicle on the transaxle.

6. Turn filter counterclockwise to remove. Use a drain pan to catch dripping oil.

7. Apply a film of clean oil on gasket of new filter.

8. Turn filter clockwise until gasket contacts the mounting surface. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn after gasket contact.

9. Install transmission drain plug. Do not overtighten.

10. Fill transmission (See Changing Transmission Oil and Filter).