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NOTE:
Adjust the transmission clutch pedal free travel before adjusting the PTO clutch.
Keep the PTO clutch always in engaged condition, that is lever in down position
irrespective of whether the PTO is in use or not.
5.9. Transmission & rear axle maintenance.
Every 150 hours of operation check and replenish if necessary transmission & rear axle oil with oil
dipstick (6-Fig. 5.13.2). When controlling oil level, park tractor on level ground.
Fig. 5.9.1. Rear axle / transmission oil drain plug
Fig. 5.9.2. 3-point linkage grease points
Replace hydraulic oil filter (8- Fig. 5.3.1) every 300 hours of operation. Transmission & rear axle oil
should be replaced every 1200 hours of operation or once a year short time after stopping the engine.
To drain the oil remove drain plug at the bottom of rear axle (Fig. 5.9.1) and wait for a moment to
allow the oil to drain to a suitable container, replace plugs after oil has completely drained.
Refill the rear axle with clean oil through the filler plug at R.H. side of rear axle centre housing (7-Fig.
5.13.2). After refilling, oil should reach level between top and bottom mark on the dipstick.
WARNING:
!
Don’t mix different kinds of engine oil.
5.10. Three-point linkage.
Grease every 150 hours of operation, lift rods greasing fittings as shown on Fig. 5.9.2.
Threading joints grease every 300 hours of operation.
5.11. Cab and operator’s seat.
Clean the cab air filter every 150 hours of operation. Clean every 10 hours or daily if operated in
heavy dust conditions.
To remove and clean the air filter, proceed as follows (4-Fig. 3.4):
unscrew two bolts securing the grille to the roof,
pull the filter out,
