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Care and maintenance – Dixon Kodiak 18124-0804 User Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL & FILTER

SERVICE:

Dirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions.

SERVICE INTERVALS:

1. Initial filter service - 50 hours
2. Every 250 hours or once a year thereafter.

OIL REQUIREMENTS:

Any high quality engine oil with an API classification of
SG/CD is recommended.

RECOMMENDED OIL WEIGHT:

Normal operation temperatures - 20W50
Cold climate usage - 10W40

Another alternative that will provide excellent all-climate
performance and extended time between oil changes is
a 15W50 synthetic engine oil.

OIL FILTER:

P/N 18045 - IMPORTANT

The oil filter is a special design for use on
“vacuum or suction” oil flow systems.

DO NOT:

Use automotive engine oil filters. These
filters require a “pressure” to allow oil flow.
Usage will result in an “air-lock” condition
with possible damage.