MBW GP3000 - Checking Exciter Oil; Changing Exciter Oil

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Checking Exciter Oil
WARNING
Exciter and oil in exciter is hot after machine has
been running.
These instructions are written for a GP3000. The procedure
for a GP3000-15 is very similar.
Reference the figure on page 12.
1. Let exciter cool before changing exciter oil.
2. Remove the belt guard (#5) and v-belt (page 18, #3).
3. Remove the bolts (#29) that hold the deck (#2) to the
housing (#1).
4. Lift entire deck with engine from housing.
5. Remove pipe plug (page 16, #23) on top of exciter.
6. Rotate exciter shaft so a metal dip stick kind can be
inserted into exciter (see Figure 1).
7. The oil level should be between 7/8” to 1” deep on
bottom of exciter (see Figure 1).
8. If oil needs to be added refer to Fluid Levels, page 6
for the type of oil to be used.
9. Reinstall pipe plug.
10. Reinstall deck, v-belt and belt guard.
Changing Exciter Oil
WARNING
Exciter and oil in exciter is hot after machine has
been running.
These instructions are written for a GP3000. The procedure
for a GP3000-15 is very similar.
Reference the figure on page 12.
1. Let exciter cool before changing exciter oil.
2. Remove the belt guard (#5) and v-belt (page 18, #3).
3. Remove the bolts (#29) that hold the deck (#2) to the
housing (#1).
4. Lift entire deck with engine from housing.
5. Remove drain screw (page 16, #19) and brass
washer (page 16, #22) from the rear cover (page 16,
#9).
6. Tilt housing upside down so oil drains from exciter
(#3). (Examine oil for metal chips as a precaution to
future problems.)
7. Tip housing upright and replace drain screw and
brass washer.
8. Remove pipe plug (page 16, #23) on top of exciter.
9. Fill exciter according to Fluid Levels, page 6.
10. Reinstall pipe plug.
11. Reinstall deck, v-belt and belt guard.
OIL LEVEL
7/8" MIN
1" MAX
DIP STICK
EXCITER
EXCITER
SHAFT
Figure 1