Eaton EEV-7202, Service Manual

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Lubrication checking procedure
Oil Level
Before checking the oil level or refilling, ensure vehicle is on level ground. Make sure that the oil is level
with the filler opening.
Draining Oil
Drain transmission while oil is warm. To drain oil remove the drain plug at the bottom of the case, or
Remove strainer from the intermediate case (see below). Clean the drain plug before refitting.
Before draining the oil, ensure that oil is warm and the vehicle is on level ground.
To drain the oil, remove the drain plug from the left hand side bottom of the intermediate case.
Before refilling the transmission:
1. Remove and clean the oil strainer. Clean the strainer in
kerosene (paraffin) or suitable solvent and dry thoroughly.
Renew the washer and the O-ring if necessary. When refitting,
tighten to the torque (40 to 47 Nm).
2. Dry the strainer thoroughly.
3. Clean the drain plug.
4. Inspect the washer and replace if necessary
Before checking the oil level or refilling, ensure that:
1. Vehicle is on level ground.
2. Lubricant temperature is between 20°C and 50°C.
3. Lubricant is at the level of the filler plug hole opening.
The oil drain intervals should be as per the OEM recommendation.
Refill the oil to the level of the filler opening. During oil refill, do not
overfill. This causes the oil to be forced out of the front and rear seals.
Do not mix different types of oil.
While adding the oil it is recommended that different types and
brands of oil are not intermixed because of possible
incompatibility.
Do not overfill, this causes oil to be forced out of the front and
rear seals.