Yanmar EF494T - Replacing Oil Filter Elements

EF494T OM
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Front axle oil
Check
Remove the oil gauge plug on the top of the front axle.
Wipe off the gauge rod and reinsert it without screwing.
Redraw it and see if the oil level is within the upper and
lower marks. If insufficient, add the new oil through the oil
supply port to the normal level. Check also for oil leak.
(A) Oil gauge plug
(B) Oil supply port
Replacing oil
Remove oil through center drain plug on the lower part of
the front axle and drain plugs on the bottom of the right and
left gear cases. Add oil through the right port.
Use Yanmar TF500A transmission fluid, or carrier red 80B,
or equivalent for front axle oil.
(A) Center drain plug
(B) Gear case drain plug
5. Replacing oil filter elements
Engine oil element
Replace the engine oil element at intervals of 300 hours or
every 2-3 times of replacing the engine oil.
(A) Turn left to detach
(B) Oil element
Replacing oil
(1) Remove engine oil and turn the cartridge anticlockwise
with a filter wrench.
(2) Apply a slight coating of oil on the rubber ring on the
bottom of the new cartridge. Mount the cartridge with a
filter wrench.
(3) After replacing the engine oil, run the engine until the
engine lubricating oil lamp goes off.
(4) When the engine lubricating oil lamp goes off, again
check the oil level with the gauge. If insufficient, add the
oil.