Shibaura ST329, Operator'S Manual

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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TRANSMISSION, REAR AXLE AND
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Checking Oil Level
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Check the oil level every 50
hours.
1. With the tractor standing level and the engine off,
check the oil level with the dipstick, Figure 55 .
2. The oil is at the correct level when the oil level is
between the mark and the lower end of the dip-
stick. If low, add new oil of the type specified,
page
35 .
The filler plug is shown in Figure 55 .
Do not fill beyond the mark on the stick, as the
transmission will be overfilled.
3. Install the filler plug and dipstick.
Figure 55 - Transmission,Rear Axle and Hydraulic
System Oil Level Dipstick/Filler Plug
Changing Oil
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Change the oil every 300 hours.
1. With the oil at normal operating temperature,
drain and discard the oil by removing the trans-
mission, rear axle center housing drain plugs,
Figure
56. Reinstall the plugs after the oil has
drained. Discard the oil.
2. Check and if necessary clean or replace the
hydraulic oil filter.
3. Remove the filler plug and dipstick, Figure
55 ,
and fill with new oil of the type specified, page
35 .
Figure 56 - Transmission,Rear Axle Center Housing
- Oil Drain Plugs
4. The oil reservoir is filled to the correct level
when the oil level is between the mark and the
lower end off the dipstick. Do not fill beyond the
mark on the stick, as the oil reservoir will be
overfilled.
5. Install the dipstick and filler plug.
IMPORTANT
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Because there is a common sump
for the transmission, rear axle and hydraulic sys-
tem, special attention is necessary in keeping the
oil clean.