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Instruction manual SMV 10 600B – 60 1500B Publ. no. 6196.082 1117, Version 02
Service and maintenance
TRANSMISSION ZF, OIL, OIL FILTER AND BREATHING
VALVE
Draining the transmission oil
The transmission must have reached operating temperature when
the oil is replaced.
• Clean around the drain plug (1).
• Place a suitable container under the drain plug.
• Remove the drain plug and allow the oil to drain.
• Clean the drain plug.
• Replace the drain plug with an o-ring.
WARNING
The transmission oil may be hot. Danger of
serious personal injury.
Carefully undo the drain plug to avoid burns.
Replacing of the transmission oil filter (rough filter)
BE CAREFUL
Handle the filter with care. Damaged filter may
not be fitted. Carefully ensure that no dirt or
sludge penetrates into the transmission.
• Carefully clean the outside of the filter unit.
• Place a container under the filter (2) to collect any oil.
• Loosen the filter. Ensure that no larger particles (metal pieces
and similar) have stuck to the filter.
• Clean the filter.
• Slightly lubricate the oil filter seal.
• Fit the filter.
• Start the engine and check that the filter is free from leaks.
• Check the oil level with the oil dipstick
Replacing the transmission oil filter (fine filter)
BE CAREFUL
Handle the filter with care. Damaged filter may
not be fitted. Carefully ensure that no dirt or
sludge penetrates into the transmission.
• Carefully clean the outside of the filter unit.
• Place a container under the filter (1) to collect any oil.
• Loosen the filter by hand or using a filter wrench and dispose of
the filter in manner safe for the environment.
• Slightly lubricate the seal on the new filter.
• Screw on the new filter by hand until the O-ring seals.
NOTE
Do not fit too tightly.
• Start the engine and check that the filter is free from leaks.
• Check the oil level with the oil dipstick
