ASTEC RT130, Operator'S Manual, Page: 40 / 64

LUBRICATION
AU106984 G7B 36
4. See Hydraulic Return Line Filter in this manual and
replace the return filter.
5. Reinstall the drain plug.
6. Fill the reservoir with hydraulic fluid.
NOTE: See Fluids in this manual for the hydraulic fluid
specifications.
7. Clean the filler cap with solvent. Install the filler
cap.
8. Start the engine. Run the engine at idle for
approximately 2 minutes. Check for leaks.
9. Stop the engine. Remove the key
10. Check the hydraulic reservoir oil level.
TRANSAXLE
Fluid Level
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
RT130045
2. Stop the engine and clean the fluid level plug (1).
3. Remove the fluid level plug. When full, the oil is at the
bottom of the fluid level plug hole. Add fluid as
required.
NOTE: See Fluids in this manual for the transaxle fluid
specifications.
Fluid Change
NOTE:
For more complete removal of foreign material,
change the fluid while the fluid is still warm from
operation.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Stop the engine and clean the fluid level plug (1) and
drain plug (2).
3. Remove the fluid level plug and the fluid drain plug.
4. After all fluid is removed, install the fluid drain plug
and put new fluid into the Transaxle.
NOTE:
See Fluids in this manual for the transaxle fluid
specifications.
5. Check the fluid level and install the fluid level plug.
1
2
WARNING:
Never drain oil or remove oil filter
while engine is running.