Maintenance
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Gearbox
Pay attention when carrying out oil change
Use barrier cream or protective gloves when changing oil.
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 maximum and minimum 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.
General
When checking or changing the oil in the transmission, the machine
must be placed in the working position on a stable, horizontal, level
surface.
Main gear - tractor
Changing oil
Every season
• Oil amount when changing oil:
»Maintenance intervals« page 56
The oil is changed as follows:
Remove oilplug 3.
Let the oil flow into a suitable container.
Allow the last of the oil to drip out of the transmission for approx.
10 - 15 minutes.
Fit oilplug 3.
Litre
(approx.)
Pints (US)
(approx.)
Pints (Imp.)
(approx.)
1.0 2.1 1.8
Oilplug 3
For tractor PTO outlets with a rotational speed of
540 rpm, oilplug 3 will be located here.