Challenger Techstar CVT MT525B Series, Operators Instruction Book

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5 . MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
5.20 Challenger MT500B EU
5.12 - FRONT AXLE - 4-WHEEL DRIVE
5.12.1 - Final drive units
Check the oil level in the front axle final reduction units
every 400 hours (Fig. 31).
The oil should be level with the filler cap when the cap is in
the horizontal position.
Drain the oil from the final drive units every 800 hours
or every 400 hours when working in muddy, wet or humid
conditions.
Turn the wheel of the tractor to bring the drain, filler and
level plug to its required position.
5.12.2 - Front axle
Check the front axle oil level every 400 hours. The oil
should be level with the level plug (Fig. 32).
Drain the oil from the front axle every 800 hours via the
drain plug.
5.12.3 - Suspended front axle
CAUTION: All maintenance operations must
be carried out with the engine stopped.
WARNING: The hydraulic system of the front
axle is pressurised. It is essential to consult
your dealer before attempting to carry out
any maintenance on it.
NOTE: The front axle suspension must be deactivated
before checking the level of the rear axle / transmission
assembly.
5.13 - CLUTCH AND BRAKES
5.13.1 - Clutch liquid level
Check the clutch liquid level (Fig. 33) at each overhaul.
Drain the clutch circuit every 2000 hours.
Fig. 31
MT-0381103
Fig. 32 Z2-155
Z2-614-02-04
Fig. 33