SERVICE BULLETIN: Checking K66 Oil Level

SERVICING THE OIL IN THE K66

After about the first two hours of use, check the oil level in the K66 gear box (Thumb screw lid) and in the plastic reservoir.

After the first ten hours, repeat.

At the end of Summer and, if you use your tractor for Winter plowing, again in the Spring, drain and refill the transaxle. This will insure a good long life.

To drain the transaxle, there are two drains on the bottom of the transaxle. Drain both chambers.

Refill with 5W-50 Synthetic oil. (I suggest using the same Castrol Syntec oil as supplied in the kit)

HOW TO DO IT

You will need a metal rod, about 18"-24" long. I use a straightened out metal coat-hanger. On one end, bend down, about 90-degrees, about 3" of the rod. On the other end, form a little handle to hold on to.

Buy about 2-feet of small neoprene hose. (Most hardware stores have this.) Get a size that fits the oil can, described below.

Acquire a small "pump-type" oil can, one that has a flexible snout about 3/8" in diameter. Match up the oil can with the tubing. (See above)

Push the tubing on the end of oil can snout, so it fits sung and doesn't leak or slide off.

1) Remove the left wheel.
2) Reach in and remove the two oil caps from the transaxle - wipe dirt away first. (Small hand needed!)
3) Using the coat-hanger as a "dip stick" check the levels of the oil tank and gear box. You may have to dip a
couple of times, wiping it off after each "dip," until you get a clear picture of the oil level. While it may seem easy to observe the oil level while there are low hours on the machine, after it gets dirty, the dip-stick is required.
4) Fill the oil can with the proper oil, snake the neoprene tubing into the transaxle and pump oil into the transaxle, as required. Pump a little, then dip again. The only problem with overfilling is it will overflow when hot and make a mess.
5) The proper oil level for both chambers is about 1-1/2" below the top of the filler hole. (The oil level will measure about 1-1/2" below the bend in the rod.)
5) Replace oil filler caps.

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

This is a good time to change engine oil, since you're into the project. Like the transaxle, I change oil twice a year, at least.