Operation & Maintenance Manual
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LG918 Wheel Loader
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If the old oil is dirty, do not add new oil directly. Disassemble the
raw oil filter which is in profile, and clean all the parts. If there
are any metal powders or fragments please contact the
maintenance man.
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Assemble the parts, and add a little new hydraulic transmission
oil. Start engine and hold in the idle status for 3~5 minutes.
Release the oil in the oil pan and add new oil.
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The filter must be changed each time the oil is changed.
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Make sure that the plug is closed after checking the oil level
every time.
3.6.4 Adding Oil to Axle
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Oil Level Check
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Park the machine on level ground and put the
transmission lever in the neutral position. Pull
the parking brake switch, and wedge the front tire.
Loosen the oil inlet plug on the shells of the front
and rear axles. It is proper if the oil level is at the
bottom side of the oil inlet, otherwise please add
axle oil. Please watch for 5 minutes after adding
oil. If the oil level keeps stable, please assemble
the plug. For selections of axle oil, please refer to
CHAPTER IV 2.2
Selection of Oil, Fuel
and Coolant
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Oil Replacement
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Park the machine on level ground and run in idle
status for about 10 minutes. Trample the accelerator
gently to move the machine slowly to let the oil drain
plug on the wheel side of the front axle go to the
lowest position
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Shut engine. Push transmission lever in the neutral
(“N”) position. Pull the parking brake lever, and
wedge the front and rear wheels.
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Loosen the oil drain plugs on the two wheels on the
