BA 5001-6001 US – Edition 1.2 * 6001b530.fm 5-27
Maintenance
5.10 Axles
CAUTION
Burn hazard. The axle housings can be very hot immediately after operating
the dumper.
☞ Do not perform any work on the axles until the housings are cool to the
touch.
☞ Slowly open filler plug A to release the pressure inside.
Checking the oil level and filling up oil
☞ Park the machine on firm and level ground.
☞ Place the machine so that filler plug A is at the left.
☞ Remove the starter key.
☞ Unscrew screws A.
➥ The oil must be level with opening A.
➥ If the oil level is lower
☞ Fill in oil through opening A until it flows out slightly.
☞ Screw screws A back in again.
☞ Move the machine a few meters.
Draining oil
☞ Park the machine on firm and level ground
☞ Place the machine so that filler plug A is at the bottom
☞ Remove the starter key
☞ Unscrew screws A
➥ The oil now flows out of opening A
☞ Use a suitable container to collect the oil as it drains
Environment
Collect the oil with a suitable container and dispose of it in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Fig. 90: Checking the oil level
A