Section 3
Routine Maintenance
Section 3
9-1
9-1
Transmission Drive Chain Lubrication
Changing the Oil - for interval see Service Schedule
The final drive to the wheels is by chains. A chain casing on each side of the machine houses two chains, one to the front wheel and one to the rear wheel. The chains run in an oil bath.
1
Park the machine on level ground.
2
Stop the engine.
3
On the left side of the machine, remove inspection plug A.
4
Place a suitable receptacle under plug B to collect the oil.
Checking the Oil Levels - for interval see Service Schedule 1
Park the machine on level ground.
2
Stop the engine. 5
Remove plug B and completely drain the chain casing.
3
On the left side of the machine, remove inspection plug A and check that the oil level is up to the bottom of the aperture.
6
Clean both plugs and their apertures. Replace the sealing washers if necessary.
4
If necessary, top up through the aperture using the recommended oil. Wipe up any oil spillage.
7
Refit plug B.
8 5
Check that the washer on plug A is undamaged. Replace if necessary.
Using the recommended oil, fill the chain casing via plug A aperture until the oil is level with the bottom of the aperture. Wipe up any oil spillage.
6
Clean plug A and its aperture before refitting. Do not overtighten or you could strip the threads of the housing.
9
Refit plug A. Do not overtighten or you could strip the threads of the housing.
7
Repeat steps 3 to 6 on the right side of the machine.
10 Repeat steps 3 to 9 for the right side chain casing.
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Note: This diagram shows the location of the chain casing plugs on the left side of the machine. The right side casing is a mirror image of the left side casing. The rear wheel is shown removed for clarity. 9803/8500
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