POWER TRAIN RT540E SERVICE MANUAL
7-26 Published 4-20-2015, Control # 502-01
reaches 82 to 93 °C (180 to 200 °F), add oil to bring the
level to the FULL mark on the dipstick.
7. Recheck all drain plugs, lines, connections, etc., for
leaks and tighten where necessary.
Lubrication
Type Of Oil
Hydraulic Oil (HYDO) or equivalent. Refer to LUBRICATION,
page 9-1.
Capacity
System Capacity (includes torque converter, lines, and
transmission) - Approximately 24 l (25 qt).
Check Period
Check oil level every 10 hours or DAILY with engine running
at 950 RPM and oil at 83 to 94 °C (180 to 200 °F). Maintain
oil level to FULL mark.
Normal Drain Period
NOTE: Normal drain periods and filter change intervals are
for average environmental and duty-cycle
conditions. Severe or sustained high operating
temperatures or very dusty atmospheric conditions
will cause accelerated deterioration and
contamination. For extreme conditions, judgment
must be used to determine the required change
intervals.
Every 500 hours, change oil filter element. Every 1000 hours
or 6 months, drain and refill system as follows: Drain with oil
at 66 to 93 °C (150 to 200 °F).
NOTE: It is recommended that filter elements be changed
after 50 and 100 hours of operation on new and
rebuilt or repaired units, then at normal intervals
thereafter.
a. Drain transmission and remove pump screen. Clean
screen thoroughly and replace, using a new gasket.
b. Remove and discard oil filters. Clean filter housing
and install new filters.
c. Refill transmission to LOW mark.
d. Run engine at 950 RPM to prime converter and
lines.
e. Recheck level with engine running at 950 RPM and
add oil to bring level to LOW mark. When oil
temperature is hot (83 to 94 °C [180 to 200 °F]),
make final oil level check. BRING OIL LEVEL TO
FULL MARK.
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