Changing the gearbox oil

4 Maintenance

Changing the gearbox oil

Every 1000 operating hours.

VD00025

39Draining the oil

Drain the oil with the aid of a separate sump pump.

• 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.

VD00024

40Filling with new oil

• Refill the gearbox to the correct level via the dipstick opening.

For oil specification see page 66. 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.