4-34 Inspection, Maintenance and Adjustment
022-00029AE Operation and Maintenance Manual
C.
Tighten plug in fuel filter head.
D.
Continue to pump primer pump until a strong resistance is felt. Screw primer pump knob back
into housing.
E.
Start engine and lock for signs of leaks.
AXLE DIFFERENTIAL AND PLANETARIES OIL REPLACEMENT (INITIAL)
NOTE:
The differential and planetaries oil should be drained and refilled after first 250 hours of
operation. There after every 1500 hours of operation. (See page 4-42)
CHECK DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, apply the parking brake, lower the attachment to the ground, and
stop the engine.
2.
Remove the oil level plug from the front axle housing, using a 12 mm hex (Allen) wrench.
3.
If the oil level is lower than the plug, add the specified oil through the plug hole.
4.
Magnetic plugs are used for axle housing. Wipe off the small amount of the metallic powder that
usually sticks to the plugs. If abnormal debris is found, determine the cause and correct it. Refer to
the Shop Manual for the proper correction procedure.
5.
If there is any sign of water in the oil, drain and replace the oil. Oil containing water looks milky.
6.
Retighten the level plug.
7.
Check the rear axle level following the same steps.
CHECK PLANETARY GEAR OIL
1.
Check the oil level on all four wheels
2.
Move the machine on a level surface so that the oil level mark on the planetary gear housing comes
to the horizontal position.
3.
Turn "ON" the parking brake switch, lower the attachment to the ground, and stop the engine.
4.
Remove the oil drain plug on the housing, using a 22mm hex (Allen) wrench.
5.
If the oil level is lower than the plug, add the specified oil through the plug hole.
6.
Magnetic plugs are used for planetary gear housing. Wipe off small amount of metallic powder that
usually sticks to the plugs. If abnormal debris is found determine the cause and correct it. Refer to the
Shop Manual for the proper correction procedure.
7.
If there is any sign of water in the oil, drain and replace the oil. Oil containing water looks milky.
8.
Retighten the plug.
REPLACING TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER (INITIAL)
NOTE:
Transmission oil and filter must be changed after first 250 hours of operation to comply
with new machine break-in requirements. After first change, oil and filter must be changed
every 1000 hours. Follow procedure under 1000 hour maintenance interval (See page
4-24).