SECTION 3 – LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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3. After all the oil has drained from the axle
case, replace both drain plugs and properly
dispose of the used oil.
4. Refill the axle case with SAE 80 hydraulic oil
until the oil level shows between the 'full'
mark and lower end of the dipstick. Reinstall
the dipstick/filler plug.
NOTE: To obtain the correct oil level reading, do
not screw the dipstick into the axle case when
checking the oil level.
FRONT AXLE PIVOT/STANDARD FWD AXLE
NOTE: The center housing pivot point
①
should
be greased after every 50 hours of operation
under normal conditions. Under extremely dirty
conditions, lubrication should be carried out more
frequently than every 50 hours. Use a good
quality, multipurpose, lithium-base grease.