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Chaincases
There is a chaincase on each side of the loader. Refer to the Maintenance Interval
Chart (page 103) for change intervals. Refer to the Lubrication chart (page 74)
for the type of lubricant.
Checking and Adding Oil
1. Park the loader on a level surface and raise the lift arm, refer to the Lift Arm
Support Device Engagement Procedure (page 22). Shut off the engine and
remove the key.
2. On each chaincase cover, between
the axles, is a fill and check plug
(Figure 37). Remove this plug. The
oil level should be at the plug level or
no more than 1/4 in. (6 mm) below
the plug.
3. If the oil level is low, add oil through
the check and fill plug until the oil
level reaches the check plug hole.
Reinstall the plug.
Draining Oil
1. Park the loader on a level surface, or on a sloping surface with the loader
facing downhill and the tires blocked.
2. At the front of the loader, remove the
chaincase drain plug (Figure 38) on
each chaincase and drain the oil into a
suitable container.
3. Reinstall and tighten the drain plugs.
4. Refill the chaincases at the fill plugs
per the procedure above.
Figure 37 Fill and Check Plug
Figure 38 Drain Plug
(R190 Shown)