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3 Maintenance
Change Transmission Oil
CHANGE TRANSMISSION OIL
Hydro-Gear K216 Models
Oil Type: SAE 10W-40 Premium Engine Oil
Oil Capacity: 76 oz.
Change Interval: After first 50 hours, then every 250
The transmission oil and filter should be changed when
performing repair work or if the fluid has become discol-
ored from overheating or contamination.
1. Remove the filter and allow the oil to drain from the
transaxle housing (see Figure 24).
2. Remove the two internal hex head screw retaining
the filter base to the axle housing (see Figure 25).
3. Remove the filter base and gasket.
4. Unscrew the filter base from the 7/16 SAE barbed fit-
ting and hose.
5. Install the filter base and a new gasket with the two
screws and torque the screws to 7 -10 ft. Ibs.
4. Fill the transmission with new oil. See Check / Add
Transmission Oil.
5. Run the unit for 5 minutes and recheck the oil level.
Figure 24 Drain Transaxle Oil
Figure 25. Filter Base Removal
Oil Filter
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