Reverse Gear
Oil level, checking and topping up
Checking
1 Remove the dipstick (1), wipe it off and put it back
into the reverse gear.
2 Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level.
The correct oil level is between the MAX and MIN
marks.
3 Start the engine and let it run on idle a few minutes
with control lever in neutral. Stop the engine and
check the oil again.
WARNING!
Working with, or going close to a running engine is a
safety risk. Watch out for rotating components and hot
sufaces.
Filling
If necessary, top up with oil through the filler hole (2)
on top of the reverse gear. Pleasse refer to section
Technical Data page 100 for oil grade and volume.
IMPORTANT!
Never over-fill the reverse gear. The oil level must
always be within the recommended range.
Transmission Oil, Change
1 Remove the dipstick. Connect a hose from the oil
scavenging pump to the dipstick tube.
2 Suck the oil up and put the dipstick back.
3 Fill up with oil to the correct level. Oil grade and
volume: Please refer to Technical
Data page 100.
IMPORTANT!
Never over-fill the reverse gear. The oil level must
always be within the recommended range.
4 Start the engine and run until the reverse gear has
reached operating temperature.
5 Check the oil level please refer to Oil level, checking
and topping up page 84.
Maintenance
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