Maintenance Section
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Drive Axle Oil & Strainer - Change,
Clean
Park the lift truck level, with the forks lowered,
parking brake engaged, transmission in NEUTRAL
and engine stopped.
1. Remove drain plug. Allow the oil to drain into a
suitable container. Clean the magnetic drain
plug. Check O - ring seal and replace if
necessary.
2. Install the drain plug.
3. Wash the strainer assembly in clean, non
flammable solvent and dry it. Install the strainer
assembly and reconnect the hose.
4. Remove the dip stick/filter cap. Fill the drive
axle housing with oil.
See “Refill Capacities.”
5. Start the lift truck with engine at low idle, place
the directional control lever to the NEUTRAL.
6. Maintain the oil level between lower mark and
upper mark on the dip stick/filter cap.
7. Install the dip stick/filter cap.