Changing the gearbox oil
4 Maintenance
Every 1000 operating hours.
VD00025
VD00024
39 Draining the oil
40 Filling with new oil
Drain the oil with the aid of a separate sump pump.
• Refill the gearbox to the correct level via the dipstick opening.
• Remove the dipstick. • Insert the suction hose of the sump pump in the dipstick hole. Push down the pump handle quickly and pull it up slowly. • Remove the sump pump when all the old oil has been pumped out.
For oil specification see page 66.
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Vetus engines are normally equipped with ZF-Hurth gearboxes. Consult the supplied Owners Manual for more details about care and maintenance. In case your engine is equipped with another brand of gearbox follow the instructions given in the supplied owners manual for changing oil and other care and maintenance.
