Tadano FAUN ATF 220G-5, Operating, Service And Maintenance Manual

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Axles
C1-6
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2003-01
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6 Axles
DANGER
For all maintenance operations on the axles, the vehicle must be aligned in horizontal
position. If the vehicle is standing on wheels (without outriggers), e.g. during oil level
inspections or oil changes to the axle drive assemblies, it must be protected against
rolling away by means of wheel chocks; the parking brake must be engaged and the
engine must be shut off.
NOTE
Draining the oil only in warm condition.
DANGER
There is a risk of scalding when the oil is hot.
6.1 Checking the oil level in the axle drive assemblies of the steering driven
axles and the planetary gears
NOTE For oil level inspection and filling of the planetary gears, the oil drain port (2) (item
C1-6.2.1 and C 1-6.2.2) must be in its lowest position. To this effect, lock the axle
suspension; support the vehicle by outriggers and place it in horizontal position. Turn
the wheels so that the oil drain port is placed in its lowest position.
- Protect the vehicle against rolling away.
- Remove the plugscrews (1) (item C1-6.2.1 and C1-6.2.2) of the oil level inspection and filler ports.
The oil level must reach the rim (bottom edge) of the inspection and filler ports.
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If necessary, add oil via the inspection and filler ports port until overflow occurs.
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Check the sealing elements for damage, clean and, if necessary, replace them.
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Insert the plugscrews with the sealing elements, and tighten them.
- Check the breather (3) (item C1-6.2.1 and C1-6.2.2), clean and - if necessary - replace it (see also item
C1-9). Clean, check and, if necessary, replace the sealing element.