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D11 - FRONT AND REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL OIL
DRAIN
Place the lift truck on level ground with the I.C. engine stopped and the differential oil still
warm.
Dispose of the drain oil in an ecological manner.
- Place a container under drain plugs 1 (fig. D11) and unscrew the plugs.
- Remove level plug 2 (fig. D11) and filler plug 3 (fig. D11) in order to ensure proper
emptying.
- Refit and tighten drain plugs 1 (fig. D11) (tightening torque 34 to 49 N.m).
- Fill up with oil (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: LUBRICANTS AND FUEL) through filler port 3 (fig.
D11).
- The level is correct when the oil level is flush with the edge of port 2 (fig. D11).
- Check for any possible leaks at the drain plugs.
- Refit and tighten level cap 2 (fig. D11) (tightening torque 34 to 49 N.m) and filler port 3 (fig. D11) (tightening torque 34 to 49
N.m).
- Repeat this operation for the rear axle differential.
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