Maintenance — Brake Fluid Reservoir Changing Axle Center Oil NOTE: Remove the optional counterweight, if it is installed.
5. Add oil through the oil fill holes (1, Figure 21) until it reaches the bottom of the holes. See “Fluid Capacities/Lubricants” on page 11 for the specific oil type and grade.
1. Thoroughly clean the area around the axle center fill plugs (1, Figure 21) and slowly loosen and remove the plugs.
6. Thoroughly clean the axle center oil fill plugs (1, Figure 21). Replace the plugs with new O-rings and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lbf.-ft.).
Brake Fluid Reservoir Front Axle
Checking Brake Fluid Reservoir Level 1. Perform the “Mandatory Procedure” on page 4.
Safety
Shutdown
2. Open the engine hood. 3. The brake fluid reservoir (H, Fig. 22) is located against the operator platform at the front of the engine compartment.
1 Rear Axle
G
2 H
Figure 21 – Axle Center Oil Level Check 1. Axle Center Oil Fill 2. Axle Center Oil Drain
2. Position a waste oil collection containers, capacity 2.5 liters (2.6 quarts) front and 3.2 liters (3.4 quarts) rear, underneath the axle centers to catch oil as it drains.
Figure 22 – Brake Fluid Reservoir
IMPORTANT: Always dispose of waste oil according to environmental laws or take to a recycling center for proper disposal. DO NOT pour onto the ground or down a drain.
4. Carefully remove the brake fluid reservoir fill cap (G). Be careful not to allow dirt to fall into the reservoir.
3. Thoroughly clean the area around the axle center drain plugs (2, Figure 21) and slowly loosen and remove the plugs. Allow the oil to completely drain from the axle centers.
5. The brake fluid reservoir fluid level should not fall below 1/2 full. Add automatic transmission fluid as required.
4. Thoroughly clean the axle center oil drain plugs. Replace the plugs with new O-rings and tighten the plugs to 70 Nm (52 lbf.-ft.)
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