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Checking the Differential Oil Level
! WARNING
Make the machine safe before getting beneath it. Lower
the attachments to the ground; engage the parking
brake; remove the starter key, disconnect the battery.
2-3-2-2
! CAUTION
The axle oil level must be checked with the machine
level, otherwise a false indication of the amount of oil in
the axle will be given.
16-3-5-3
1 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 Clean the area around 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.
3 Clean and refit the plug and its washer.
FRONT
Changing the Differential Oil
! WARNING
Make the machine safe before getting beneath it. Lower
the attachments to the ground; engage the parking
brake; remove the starter key, disconnect the battery.
2-3-2-2
1 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 Place a container of suitable size beneath plug B to
catch the oil. Remove the drain plug B and its seal.
Allow oil to drain out. The drain plug is magnetic. Wipe
it clean. (Metallic particles should be carefully
removed). Fit drain plug B and its washer. Tighten to
79 Nm (60 lbf ft).
3 Fill with recommended oil through fill/level hole A.
Clean and refit plug A and its seal. Tighten to 79 Nm
(60 lbf ft).
REAR
Section 3 Routine Maintenance
9803/3280
Section 3
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Issue 1
Front and Rear Axle (All Wheel Steer Machines)
S260420
S260430
A
A
B
B