6-8 Publication: 0028607
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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• Vacuum Pump Oil Level — Inspect the oil level of
the vacuum pump daily. The sight glass (2) on the
vacuum pump should be half full. Add oil through the
fill plug (3) as necessary. Initially change the oil in the
vacuum pump after 30 days of use and then yearly or
after every 1,000 hours of service, whichever occurs
first. Refer to “Lubrication Recommendation Chart”
on page 6-1.
Figure 6-11
• Drain Valves — Clean and inspect the operation of
water drain valves monthly.
• Bolts and Nuts — Check and tighten all bolts and
nuts weekly.
• Transfer Case — Inspect the oil level of the transfer
case weekly. The sight glass (4) located on the back
of the transfer case should be half full. Add oil if
necessary. Change the oil in the transfer case yearly
or after every 1,000 hours of service, whichever
comes first.
Figure 6-12
• Drive Shafts — Inspect the universal joints (5) and
drive shaft weekly. Grease the universal joints and
drive shaft slip yolks (6) monthly.
Figure 6-13
Vacuum Pump
Transfer Case
Drive Shaft Sip Yolk And U-joint Grease Points.
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