KUHN EL32, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance and storage
Rotary cultivators
EL32
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Lateral gearbox draining
- Tilt machine rearwards.
- Remove filler plug (1) and its washer.
- Place a container of sufficient capacity under drain
plug.
- Remove drain plug (2) and its washer.
- Allow oil to drain completely.
- Wait for dripping to stop.
- Clean and reinstall drain plug (2) and its
washer. Replace if necessary
- Place the machine on flat horizontal ground.
- Pour the correct oil quantity and quality through the
opening of dipstick plug (1).
- Check angle gearbox oil level:
• The oil level must reach hole lower part (2)
- Clean and reinstall filler plug (1) and its washer.
Replace if necessary.
Before draining oil, operate the machine for a
few minutes so that the oil warms up.
The angle gearbox is lubricated with 0.75 L (0.19 US gal) of SHELL SPIRAX A extreme-pressure oil for
mechanical transmissions with viscosity grade 80W90 and API grade GL5.
When draining it is recommended to use:
For normal use:
- A mineral base oil with viscosity grade SAE 80W90 or 85W140 and API grade GL5
(SHELL SPIRAX A 80W90 or SHELL SPIRAX A 85W140).
For intensive use:
- A synthetic base oil, type PAO (Poly-Alpha-Olefins) with a viscosity grade equivalent to
SAE 80W90 or 85W140 and API grade GL5 (SHELL SPIRAX ASX 75W90).