LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE
AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASES
Checking Oil Level:
::
:Check the oil level every 50
hours.
3. With the tractor standing level and the engine off,
check the oil level with the dipstick, Figure 81.
4. The oil is at the correct level when the oil level is
between the mark and lower end of the dipstick.
If low, add new oil of the type specified, page 33,
through the combined dipstick/ filler plug. Do not
fill beyond the mark on the stick, as the front
axle case will be overfilled.
5. Install the dipstick/filler plug.
Figure 81-
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-Turn Stop Bolt and Dipstick/Filler Plug
Changing Oil:
::
:Change the oil every 300 hours.
6. With the oil at normal operating temperature,
drain the oil by removing the front axle differen-
tial, Figure62
6262
62, and final reduction gear case
drain plugs, Figure63
6363
63. Reinstall the plugs after
the oil has drained. Discard the oil.
7. Remove the filler plugs at each final reduction
gear case, Figure63
6363
63, and fill with new oil as
specified on page30
3030
30, and install the filler plug.
8. Remove the dipstick/filler plug on the top, right
side of axle housing, Figure 81, and fill with new
oil of the type specified, page30
3030
30.
Figure 82-
--
-Front Axle Differential Drain Plug and
Grease Fitting
9. The front axle is filled to correct level when the
oil level is between the mark and lower end of
the stick. Do not fill beyond the full mark on the
stick, as the front axle will be overfilled.
10. Install the dipstick/filler plug.
Figure 83-
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-Final Reduction Gear Case Filler and
Drain Plugs