Differential and Final Drive Oil Level - Check
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1.1. Front Axle
2.1. Rear Axle
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Pressurized system: Hot oil can cause serious burns. To open plug, stop engine, wait until axle is cool. Then loosen plug slowly to relieve the pressure. |
Note: Before you measure the oil level, operate the machine for a few minutes to equalize the oil level.
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Illustration 1 | g01063905 |
The location of the filler plug (1) for the front axle differential. |
- Remove the front differential filler plug (1). The position of the plug is shown in the above illustration.
- Fill the front axle with oil and maintain the oil level to the bottom of the filler plug. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)" for information on the capacities of the axles.
- Install the front differential filler plug (1). Tighten to a torque of
45 ± 6 N·m (33 ± 4 lb ft) .
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Illustration 2 | g06273974 |
The location of the filler plug (2) for the rear axle differential. |
- Remove the rear differential filler plug (2). The position of the plug is shown in the above illustration.
- Fill the rear axle with oil and maintain the oil level to the bottom of the filler plug. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)" for information on the capacities of the axles.
- Install the rear differential filler plug (1). Tighten to a torque of
45 ± 6 N·m (33 ± 4 lb ft) .
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