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SJ519 TH 216942AC
Section 4 – Procedures 250 Hour or Quarterly Routine Maintenance
5.4-3 Check Oil level in Axle differentials
NOTE
Each axle assembly requires gear lubricant
independent of the planetary assemblies.
1. Ensure telehandler is parked on a firm level
surface.
2. Apply park brake and turn off engine, then allow it
to sit for a minimum of two minutes.
3. Wipe Level/Fill plug clean and remove. See figure
below.
Level/Fill
Plug
Oil Drain
Plug
Figure 18 Axle Plugs
4. Check oil level at the bottom of the fill hole. Add
oil as needed.
NOTE
Refer to 2.4 Recommended Fluids/Lubrications in
this manual for oil type and capacity.
5. Re-install plug and repeat steps above for the
other axle.
5.4-4 Replace Engine Oil and Filter
Maintaining the engine components is essential to
good performance and service life of the telehandler.
Periodic replacement of the engine oil and filter is
essential to good engine performance.
NOTE
Shut off engine and allow it to cool down prior to
performing this procedure.
CAUTION
Beware of hot engine components. Contact with
hot engine components may cause severe burns.
CAUTION
When draining hot oil, there is a risk of scalding.
Do not let used oil run into the soil, rather collect it
in a container. Dispose of this in accordance with
environmental regulations.
1. Ensure telehandler is parked on a firm level
surface.
2. Apply park brake and remove key from ignition
switch.
3. Allow engine to cool down.
4. Unlatch engine cover and lift it to gain access to
engine compartment.
5. Place a container capable of holding
approximately 7 quarts (7.4 litres) under engine
oil drain plug.