Textron Ransomes CT435, Operator Instructions Manual

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
2. Turn the clevis to increase or decrease pedal
travel as required.
Figure 68 - Clutch Pedal Free Travel Adjustment
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE
AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASES
Checking Oil Level: 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 69.
Figure 69 - Front Axle Differential Oil Level
Dipstick/Filler Plug
2. The oil is at the correct level when the oil
level is between the mark and lower end of
the dipstick. If low, add new oil of the type
specified, page 36, through the combined
dipstick/ filler plug. Do not fill beyond the
mark on the stick, as the front axle case be
overfilled.
3. Install the dipstick/filler plug.
NOTE: To ensure correct steering operation the stop
bolt, Figure 69, should protrude a minimum of 1. 1.
in (28 mm) from the casing.
Changing Oil: Change the oil every 300 hours.
1. With the oil at normal operating temperature,
drain the oil by removing the front axle
differential, Figure 70, and final reduction
gear case drain plugs, Figure 71. Reinstall the
plugs after the oil has drained. Discard the oil.
2. Remove the filler plugs at each final reduction
gear case, Figure 71 , and fill with new oil as
specified on page 36, and install the filler
plug.
Figure 70 - Front Axle Differential Drain Plug and
Grease Fitting
3. Remove the dipstick/filler plug on the top, right
side of axle housing, Figure 69, and fill with
new oil of the type specified, page 36.
4. The front axle is filled to correct level when the oil
level is between the mark and lower end of
the stick. Do not fill beyond the mark on the
stick, as the front axle will be overfilled.
5. Install the dipstick/filler plug.