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[5] OIL REPLACEMENT IN TRAVELLING MOTOR REDUCTION GEAR CASE
• Various parts are at elevated temperatures immediately after engine operation. Do not
change the oil immediately. Wait until the oil is cooled.
• Oil or plug may pop out due to the remnant pressure inside the case. Release the
pressure by loosening the plug slowly.
CAUTION
• See “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 6.1 USE OF LUBRICATING OIL ACCORDING TO
TEMPERATURES” for the oil to be used.
• Tighten the plug securely paying attention to the engagement of the O-ring of the plug
after changing the oil.
• Oil replacement quantity: 0.8 L each for left and right
• Prepare a container to drain the oil.
• Have an Allen key ready.
1. Move the machine back and forth so that the filler plug
(F) and drain plug (P) are perpendicular to the ground.
2. Place a container to collect the drained fuel underneath
the drain plug (P) .
3. Remove the filler plug (F) , oil level checking plug (G)
and drain plug (P) using an Allen key and drain the oil.
4. Install and tighten the drain plug (P) securely after
draining.
5. Refill the oil of the exchange amount from the filler plug
(F) hole.
6. If the oil is flowing out from the oil level check plug (G)
hole, securely tighten the oil level check plug (G) and
filler plug (F) .
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Tightening torque
Drain, filler plug (G3/8): 48±3 N•m {5±0.3 kgf•m}
Oil checking plug (G1/8): 15±3 N•m {1.5±0.3 kgf•m}
[6] INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT ENGINE VALVE
CLEARANCE
Inspection and adjustment of valve clearance require
special tools. Contact us or our sales service agent to
request inspection and repair.