Rear axle – Checking the chain tension

General instructions

• Park the machine as described under "Securing the machine".

• Place recipients for used oil under the drain plugs. As for the capacity of the collecting recipients, see "Refilling quantities - Oil".

Differential / side reducer gears

- Turn out the drain plug (2, Fig. 4); the oil flows out. - Screw drain plug back in place with a new sealing ring. - Fill in new gearbox oil as described under "Rear axle - Checking the oil levels". Oil grade and oil quantity, see "Refilling quantities - Oil"

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Rear axle – Checking the chain tension

Read and observe: "Inspection and servicing – Safety instructions"

Check the chain tension in the tandem (chain case) in acc. with the servicing plan.

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Tandem (chain case) Swing unit

- Turn out both drain plugs (6, Fig. 5); the oil flows out. - Screw drain plug back in place with new sealing rings. - Fill in new gearbox oil as described under "Rear axle - Checking the oil levels". Oil grade and oil quantity, see "Refilling quantities - Oil"

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• Remove both covers (7, Fig. 6). • Raise the rear axle until the rear wheels are clear of the ground. • Place squared timber under the axle to prevent lowering. • Pull up the chains through the cover opening. If they contact the housing (8), they must be retensioned. Have the chains tensioned by our Service.