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Draining & Refilling

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  1. Warm transaxle to normal operating temperature.
  2. Stop engine.
  3. Remove drain plug, and allow fluid to drain. Reinstall drain plug. Tighten drain plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Remove dipstick and add (same amount as drained) fluid through fill tube. See RECOMMENDED FLUIDS  .
  5. Warm transaxle to normal operating temperature.
  6. Shift transaxle through all gears. Move gearshift lever to "P" position. Check fluid level. See CHECKING FLUID LEVELS  . Add fluid as necessary.