Manitowoc CD15

Published 3-30-2018, CTRL 636-05 6-25
CD15 OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE
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10. Fill the transmission through the dipstick tube
(Figure 6-8) with the proper type and amount of oil
specified in Section 8 of this manual.
11. Fill the transmission to the high mark on the dipstick.
12. Start the engine and let it run at idle speed for a period
not exceeding five minutes to fill the transmission filter,
the torque converter, and the hoses with oil.
13. Stop the engine, wait approximately one minute and
then check the oil level. If low, add oil to high mark on the
dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Replace the Transmission Oil and Filter — 2WD
NOTE: It is necessary to climb under the crane to drain the
transmission oil (Figure 6-31). Be sure the parking
brake is engaged, the engine is off, the ignition key
is removed, and chock blocks are in place before
climbing under the crane.
1. Place a suitable container under the drain plug, remove
the drain plug, and drain the oil into the container.
2. Securely reinstall the drain plug.
3. Remove the transmission oil filter by unscrewing it from
the filter housing. The filter is mounted remotely.
4. Properly discard the filter.
5. Coat the seal of the new filter with clean transmission oil.
6. Screw on the transmission filter until it touches the filter
head. Then, turn the filter another 3/4 of a turn minimum
to seat the seal.
7. Fill the transmission through the dipstick tube
(Figure 6-8) with the proper type and amount of oil
specified in Section 8 of this manual.
8. Fill the transmission to the low mark on the dipstick.
9. Start the engine and let it run at idle speed to fill the
transmission filter, torque converter, and hoses with oil.
10. Recheck the level with the engine running at low idle and
bring the oil to the low mark on the dipstick.
11. Once the oil is hot — 180 to 200°F (82 to 93°C), bring
the oil to high mark on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Replace the Axle Housing Oil
NOTE: It is necessary to climb under the crane to drain the
axle housing lube. Be sure the parking brake is
engaged, the engine is off, the ignition key is
removed, and chock blocks are in place before
climbing under the crane.
1. Clean around the fill plug (Figure 6-32 or Figure 6-33)
and remove it.
2. Place a suitable container under the drain plug, remove
the drain plug, and drain the oil into the container.
3. Install the drain plug.
4. Clean the front axle breather (Figure 6-32) with a
suitable solvent. Be sure that the hole in the breather
tube is facing toward the axle hub (toward the right).
5. Fill the axle housing with the proper type and amount of
oil (specified in Section 8 of this manual) until the oil is
even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
6. Install the fill plug.
7. Repeat the steps at both axles.
8952
Front Axle
FIGURE 6-32
Fill Plug Drain Plug
Breather
8955
Typical Rear Axle
Fill PlugDrain Plug
FIGURE 6-33