Lubrication
The release bearing should be lubricated at frequent
intervals. See Group 25 of the
Cargo Maintenance
Manual
for intervals and procedures.
CAUTION
Failure to lubricate the release bearing as recom-
mended could result in release bearing damage and
damage to the clutch.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir
Checking
Make sure that the clutch fluid reservoir is full. The res-
ervoir is full when the fluid level is up to the "max"
mark. The fluid level must always be above the "min"
mark. Use only heavy-duty brake fluid, DOT 3, in the
hydraulic-clutch system.
Rear Axles
Meritor Two-Speed Rear Axle
The two-speed rear axle can be used to operate the
vehicle in low range when operating off-highway or
when starting out with a heavy load on-highway. See
Fig. 6.1. After the vehicle is moving on the highway, the
axle can be shifted to high range.
To shift the axle to the high range: keep the throttle
pedal down, then move the range selection lever to
high; release the throttle pedal until the axle shifts, then
accelerate.
To shift the axle to low range: keep the throttle pedal
down, then move the range selection lever to low; re-
lease and then depress the throttle pedal quickly to in-
crease engine rpm. The axle will shift to low range.
NOTE: When parking the vehicle, put the axle in
the low range with the engine running. Engage the
clutch and transmission to be sure the axle has
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A
B
A. Push down for low speed range.
B. Pull up for high speed range.
Fig. 6.1, Range Selection Lever Operation
Clutches, Rear Axles, and Steering
6.3
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