Bucher Municipal
V Range
Routine Maintenance
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V50 • V65 • V80 Operator’s Guide
Supawash Pump
The oil level in the Supawash pump should be checked weekly. There is a sight level glass
and dipstick at the front end of the pump.
It is recommended that the oil is changed after the first 50 hours of operation and then
changed at every C Service.
Checking the Oil Level
The water pump is mounted adjacent to the central cross-member.
The pump oil level should be checked weekly using dipstick (A).
A visual check may also be made through sight glass window (D).
The oil is filled via port (B). The oil colour should be clear, if it is frothy/milky then water
has entered the oil and it should be changed immediately and the cause investigated. The
recommended oil is shown in the lubrication chart at the end of this chapter.
Note:
(C) is the pump oil drain plug.
Hydrodrive Gearbox - Fluid Levels
Checking the Oil Level
The HGB2 Gearbox oil level is monitored electronically in addition to a visual indicator.
Turn on the chassis ignition do not start the engine.
When the JVM is active the system will monitor the gearbox oil level. If the level is low it is
displayed via the icon on the Information Bar (C) together with an audible bleeper. A visual
check may also be made through the
sight glass window (A).
Changing the Oil
Change the oil after the first 50 hours operation, thereafter as indicated in the
Maintenance Schedule. The recommended oil is shown in the lubrication chart at the end
of this chapter.
Draining the Oil
The oil is best drained whilst warm using the drain plug (B), located on the rear of the
gearbox.
Vh - Single Engine
WARNING
Ensure the chassis engine is turned off before carrying out this check
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