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Changing the Differential Oil
1 Prepare the Machine
Park the machine on level ground. Engage the parking
brake. Set the transmission to neutral. Lower the
attachments to the ground. Stop the engine and
remove the starter key.
2 Drain the Oil
a Place a container of suitable size beneath plug B to
catch the oil. See Fluids, Lubricants, Capacities
and Specifications .
b Remove fill/level plug A and drain plug B, together
with their bonded washers. Allow time for the oil to
drain out.
c Clean and refit drain plug B and a new bonded
washer. Tighten to 79 Nm (58 lbf ft).
3 Fill with New Oil
a Fill the axle with recommended axle oil through the
fill/level hole A. Oil should be level with the bottom
of the fill/level hole. See Fluids, Lubricants,
Capacities and Specifications.
b Clean and refit fill/level plug A and a new bonded
washer.
Checking the Differential Oil Level
1 Prepare the Machine
Park the machine on level ground. Engage the parking
brake. Set the transmission to neutral. Lower the
attachments to the ground. Stop the engine and remove
the starter key.
2 Check/Add Oil
Clean the area around the fill/level plug A, then remove
the plug and its sealing washer. Oil should be level with
the bottom of the hole. Add recommended oil, if
necessary. See Fluids, Lubricants, Capacities and
Specifications for recommended oil. Clean the plug
and sealing washer before refitting them.
Section 3 Routine Maintenance
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Section 3
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Axles
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