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Checking the Slew Gearbox Oil Level
1 Prepare the Machine
Position the machine on level ground. Stop the engine
and remove the starter key.
2 Locate the Slew Gearbox
See Component Location Diagrams at the end of this
section.
3 Check the Level
a Remove the dipstick A, wipe it clean and re-fit.
b Remove the dipstick again and check that the oil
level is within the range B.
c If necessary, top up through filler port C. (See
Lubricants and Capacities for oil type).
4 Refit the Dipstick.
Changing the Slew Gearbox Oil
1 Prepare the Machine
Position the machine on level ground. Stop the engine
and remove the starter key.
2 Drain the Oil
a Remove the drain plug D. Allow the oil to drain out.
b Wipe the drain plug clean. Remove any metallic
particles.
c Refit the drain plug. Make sure it is tight.
3 Fill with New Oil
See Lubricants and Capacities for oil type and
volume.
Fill with new oil through filler port C until it reaches the
full mark on the dipstick when settled. refit the dipstick.
4 Check for Leaks
Run the machine, operate the slew controls and make
sure there are no leaks.
Replenishing Slew Gearbox Grease
1 Prepare the Machine
Position the machine on level ground. Stop the engine
and remove the starter key.
2 Remove Air Bleed Plug E.
!!
CAUTION
Failure to remove the bleed plug before adding grease
could damage the inner seal.
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3 Fill Up with Grease
See Lubricants and Capacities for grease type.
Pump in grease through nipple F until the grease starts
to ooze from bleed plug E. Refit and tighten the bleed
plug.
Section 3 Routine Maintenance
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Section 3
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Transmission (continued)
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