AUSA D 900 AP - Changing the Oil and the Filter Cartridge of the Gearbox and Converter; Suction Filter

D 900 AP / D 1000 AP / D 1000 APG
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(fi g. 3) (fi g. 2) (fi g. 1)
Periodic
maintenance
operations
 Changing the oil and the filter cartridge of the gearbox and converter.
(fig.1, 2)
WARNING!!
The first replacement of oil and filter cartridge for the gearbox and converter should take
place after 50 hours of service. Initial maintenance is very important and must not be
neglected.
- Oil changes should be carried out when the oil is warm.
- Secure the dumper on a level surface.
- Remove the dipstick.
- Clean the area around the oil drainage cap.
- Place a container underneath the oil drainage cap.
- Unscrew the oil drainage cap.
e. Oil drainage cap
Allow the oil to drain for a while.
Unscrew the filter cartridge located on the right side of the gearbox and converter and
remove it from its support.
f. Oil filter cartridge.
Clean the base and cover the joint of the new filter element with clean oil.
Screw in the filter element once again and tighten by hand; do not use mechanical tools.
WARNING!!
- Clean any oil spillage.
- Change the joint in the oil drainage cap.
- Clean the area around the gearbox and converter, the oil drainage cap and
replace the cap.
- Refill the gearbox and converter as per the recommended oil level.
- See the LIQUIDS AND LUBRICANTS section of the Manual for capacities.
- Ensure that there are no leaks in any of the oil filter areas and on the oil drainage
cap.
 Suction filter (fig. 3)
WARNING!!
The first cleaning of the suction filter for the gearbox and converter should take place
after 50 hours of service. Initial maintenance is very important and must not be neglected.
To extract the filter, unscrew the two screws which secure the cover.
Once extracted, it must be thoroughly cleaned and dried.
g. Suction filter
Once clean, place the filter inside its housing once again.
Fix the cover, replacing the seals for new ones.
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