This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service hydrostatic transmissions and associated components. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the transmission and components, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the transmission, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

The unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The hydrostatic transmissions include those of agricultural machinery, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.