Date:         Fri, 19 Mar 2004 12:15:28 -0800
Reply-To:     Daryl Christensen <aatransaxle@DIRECWAY.COM>
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From:         Daryl Christensen <aatransaxle@DIRECWAY.COM>
Subject:      Re: starting engine w/out tranny fluid
Comments: To: Jake Beaulieu <jake_beaulieu@YAHOO.COM>
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Don't do it. You can get away with it for a couple minutes, but the shafts
need splashed oil to get lubed.
Daryl of AA Transaxle
Duvall, WA. (Seattle area)
1-877-377-0773 toll free
425-788-4070
aatransaxle.com

Subject: starting engine w/out tranny fluid


>
> Question:  Will I harm the tranny (manual 4 speed 091) if I start the
engine without fluid in the tranny?  Of course I will keep it in neutral.

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