Maintenance
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Gearbox
Take care when checking the oil level
Use barrier cream or protective gloves when checking the oil level.
It will protect your hands against skin injuries.
Direct contact with the oil could lead to serious skin injuries.
Use the correct oil type
Always use the correct oil type for the transmission.
This will ensure the transmission has a long service life.
Using the incorrect oil type may damage the transmission.
Maintain correct oil level
The max. and min. oil level indicators on the transmission must not be
exceeded.
Correct transmission oil level will ensure a long service life.
Incorrect oil levels can cause the transmission to overheat, resulting
in serious damage.
Bevel gear
Checking the oil level
Every 80 hours of use
»Maintenance intervals« page 53
The oil level is checked as follows:
> Remove oilplug 2.
> Check that the oil is filled all the way up to the hole.
> If necessary, remove oilplug 1.
> Fill the oil to the correct level.
> Fit oilplug 1 and 2 to the transmission.
»Lubricants« page 94