GILLIG LOW FLOOR, Руководство по обслуживанию

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Transmission/Driveline/Rear Axle
The low-fluid sensor, which activates the “LOW FLUID (HYD)” lamp
on the indicator lamp strip, is a precautionary system intended only to
prevent serious damage to the transmission in the event of an undetected
drop in the fluid level. It is not intended to replace the manual fluid level
check procedure.
Cold Fluid Level Check
Perform a cold check to determine if the transmission has enough fluid to be operated safely until a hot
check can be made. The cold fluid level check should be done at the appropriate sump fluid temperature
shown above.
The fluid level rises as its temperature increases. DO NOT fill above
the Cold Run band if the transmission fluid is below normal operation
temperatures.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. Apply the parking brake and block the wheels.
2. Run the engine for at least one minute.
3. Shift to D (Drive) and operate the engine for 5–10 seconds at idle.
4. Shift to R (Reverse) and operate the engine for 5–10 seconds at idle.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 twice.
6. Shift to N (Neutral) and allow the engine to idle (500–800 RPM) for one minute.
Do not allow dirt or foreign matter to enter the filler tube when checking
fluid level or adding fluid to the transmission. Before removing the
dipstick, clean around the end of the filler tube.
7. With the engine still running, remove the dipstick from the tube and wipe clean.
8. Insert the dipstick into the tube and remove. Check the fluid level reading. If below the minimum
mark on the “COLD RUN” band, add fluid .
9. Repeat the check procedure to verify the reading.
10. If the fluid level is within the “COLD RUN” band, the transmission may be operated until the
fluid is hot enough to perform a “HOT RUN” check. If the fluid level is not within the “COLD
RUN” band, add or drain fluid to bring it to the middle of the “COLD RUN” band.
11. Perform a hot check after the normal (“Hot”) operating temperature is reached.