FIGURE 37
FIGURE 38
7. Check the Transmission Oil Level (Variable Speed
Transmission): Remove the plug at the right rear of the
transmission. See figure 39. The oil should be level with
the bottom of this hole. If necessary add SAE 90
trans.
mission oil. Replace the plug and tighten securely. It is not
FIGURE 39
normally necessary. but if you wish
to
drain oil from the
transmission; the drain plug is located at the lower right
side of the transmission.
(Hydrostatic Transmission): Check the oil level of the hy-
drostatic unit with the engine stopped
dt
the plug in the
reservoir. (See figure
IO.) Turn the plug counterclockwise
to remove. The oil should be level with the bottom of the
threads. If it is not. remove the capscrew and cover from
the top of the reservoir and add Dexron automotive trans-
mission fluid which is available locally from
several major
oil companies. Replace the cover. capscrew and mrpection
plug and tighten
securely~ The hydraulic oil
filw
m the
bottom of the reservoir has
to
be changed only when dirt
gets into the hydraulic oil in the reservoir or the hydrosta-
tic transmission is removed for repair.
If it should be nec-
essary to change the filter, rern~ve the nut and covet from
the top of the reservoir. Disconnect one of the hoses at the
bottom of the reservoir to drain the oil. Raise the end of
the hose and tie it up so oil will not run out of the
trans-
mission. Remove the filter and replace with a new one. Re-
place the hose and add Dexron Automatic Transmission
Fluid to the reservoir up to the level of the inspection
plug. Replace the
cover and nut on the reservoir.
FIGURE 40
Remove the snap out rubber plug from the fan and oil
cooler housing and clean fan and
housingwith
air or water
under pressure. Replace the plug by pressing it into the
hole.
Check the oil level in the axe1 housing at the elbow located
at the rear of the housing. Remove the pipe plug from the
elbow. Oil should be level with the top of the elbow. If
necessary, add SAE 90 wt. transmission oil. Replace the
plug and tighten securely ( See figure 40).
8. Check the Battery Water Level to insure it is maintained
at the battery ring
or approximately
l/2
inch above the
plates. See figure 41. If water is needed, add distilled water
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