24. SERVICE PROCEDURE
24.8.4 REPLACE DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEM BREATHER
REMARK
To prevent dirt from entering the critical areas of the transmission system,
keep the breather clean. Replace the breather as indicated by 23. MAINTE-
NANCE SCHEDULE CHART.
The breather is located on the transmission system filler tube. Unscrew the
breather from the reducer nipple. Install the new breather on the nipple.
24.8.5 REPLACING DRIVE TRAIN PRESSURE FILTER
REMARK
If the pressure filter indicator light on the instrument panel, remains on at
operating oil temperature with the engine running, the pressure filter must
be changed.
1.
2.
3.
With the engine stopped, operate the transmission/steering lever several
times to relieve any pressure. Open the battery box side door. Remove all
outside dirt from filter. Using a filter wrench remove the spin on filter. Wipe
the filter base, removing all of the old oil from the seal area.
Coat the seal (1) on the new filter (2) with clean oil. Install the filter by
threading it onto the filter base (3) until the seal contacts the base, turn the
filter by hand an additional % to % turn.
Check the level in the drive train system.
REMARK
Do not over-tighten the filter or use any tools for installation because this
can damage the gasket and filter.
REMARK
Mechanical over-tightening may distort the filter header threads or damage
the element seal.
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