DRESSTA 515C, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 5
MAINTENANCE
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OM515C520C99/1E DRESSTA
DRIVE AXLES
5.9.2. SERVICING THE BREATHER
1. Completely lower the bucket, apply the parking brake and shut down the engine.
2. Unscrew the breather and inspect it. If the breather is clogged, clean or replace it with a new
one.
Fig. 5.14. Axle Breather
5.9.3. CHANGING THE OIL (Fig. 5.15)
1. Work the machine until the axle lubricant reaches the operating temperature. Park the machine
on level ground and shut down the engine. Apply the parking brake and block the tires.
2. Remove axle filler plugs (1) and drain plugs in both axles.
3. Allow the lubricant to drain thoroughly.
4. Install the axle drain plugs.
5. Remove brake inspection plugs (2), inspect the brake discs for wear, use a gap gauge.
Reinstall the plugs. If brake discs show excessive amount of wear consult your distributor
(minimal brake disc thickness shall be 0.7 [mm] at the least).
6. Fill the axle with fresh lubricant through the fill hole in the axle until the lubricant starts to flow
from the hole.
7. Install the filler and inspection plugs.
Fig. 5.15. Axle Drain and Brake Inspection Plugs
1. Brake Drain Plug 2. Brake Inspection Plug