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Maintenance. Reverse gear
Reverse gear
Oil level. Checking and filling
Inspection
Check the oil level when the reverse gear has
reached operating temperature, with the engine idling
and the control lever in neutral.
WARNING! Working with, or going close to a
running engine is a safety risk. Watch out for ro-
tating components and hot surfaces.
Remove the dipstick (1), wipe it off and put it back
into the reverse gear. Remove the dipstick again and
check the oil level. The correct oil level is between the
MAX and MIN marks.
Filling
If necessary, top up with oil through the filler hole
(2) on top of the reverse gear. Oil grade and volume:
Please refer to the “Technical Data” chapter.
IMPORTANT! Never over-fill the reverse gear.
The oil level must always be within the recom-
mended range.
Oil strainer. Cleaning
WARNING! Working with, or going close to a
running engine is a safety risk. Watch out for ro-
tating components and hot surfaces.
1. Remove the lid/plug and carefully remove the
strainer (1) from the housing.
IMPORTANT! Cleanliness! Dirt must not be
allowed to get into the reverse gear.
2. Clean the strainer and other components in pa-
raffin (kerosene).
3. Carefully put the components back again.
4. Tighten the plug/screw.
5. Start the engine and check carefully that no lea-
kage occurs
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