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8. Start and run the engine at idle speed for about two
minutes and turn the steering wheel lock to lock to
purge air trapped in the system. Shut the engine off.
9. Leave machine set for two additional minutes, then
remove dipstick and check fluid level in axle (Fig. 71).
If level is low, add fluid until level matches groove in
dipstick (Fig. 71). If level is too high, remove drain
plug (Fig. 70) and drain fluid until level matches
groove in dipstick.
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2
Figure 71
1.
Dipstick
2.
Groove
Changing Rear Axle Lubricant
After every 400 hours of operation, the oil in the rear axle
must be changed.
1. Position machine on a level surface.
2.
Clean area around the drain plugs (Fig. 72).
3. Remove plug allowing oil to drain into drain pans.
4. After oil is drained, apply thread locking compound
on drain plug threads and reinstall in axle.
5. Fill axle with lubricant; refer to Check Rear Axle.
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1
Figure 72
1.
Drain plugs
Changing Bidirectional Clutch
Lubricant
(Models 30627 & 30631 only)
After every 400 hours of operation, the oil in the
bidirectional clutch must be changed.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Clean area around check plug on bidirectional clutch.
3. Rotate clutch so check plug is positioned downward
(Fig. 73).
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1
Figure 73
1.
Bidirectional clutch
2.
Check plug
4. Remove check plug allowing all lubricant to flow into
drain pan.
5. Rotate clutch so check plug is positioned at 4 O’clock.
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