Taylor-Dunn C0-425-48, Service And Replacement Parts Manual

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Drive Axle-GT
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C0-425-48
MC-425-13
CHECK OIL LEVEL
Fluid type and capacities are listed in the Lubrication
chapter.
Note: The oil flows freely between the main
gear case (3rd member) and the primary
reduction gear case. It is only necessary to
check the oil level of the 3rd member.
1: Park the vehicle on a level surface and block the
front wheels.
2: Disconnect the batteries.
3: Place a level on top of the motor.
4: Raise the rear of the vehicle until the level
indicates that the drive is level with the ground.
5: Place an oil drain pan underneath the 3rd
member.
6: Remove the fill/level plug.
7: The oil level should be very close to the bottom of
the level plug opening.
a. If the oil level is below the bottom of the opening,
add oil as required until level with the bottom of
the opening. Refer to the Lube Chart section for
information regarding type of oil.
b. If oil comes out of the opening, allow to drain until
level with the bottom of the opening.
8: Replace the fill/level plug.
9: Reconnect the batteries.
10: Remove the blocks from the wheels.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
CHANGE OIL
Fluid type and capacities are listed in the lubrication
section in the General Maintenance chapter.
1: Raise the rear of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
2: Place a four quart drain pan under the axle
assembly center section.
3: Remove the drain plugs from the differential case
and gear case.
4: Replace the drain plugs once the oil has drained.
5: Remove the differential gear case fill/level
plug and fill with oil. Refer to Check Oil Level
procedure for proper oil level.
6: Replace the fill plug.
7: Reconnect the batteries.
8: Remove the blocks from the wheels.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
Primary reduction case drain plug