Checking the gearbox oil level

4 Maintenance

Gearbox oil level check

Every 500 operating hours.

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28Unscrewing the dipstick

• Unscrew the dipstick out of the gearbox housing.

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29Oil level check

• Check the oil level by cleaning the dipstick and lowering it into the hole, without screwing it in.

The oil level must between the two marks on the dipstick.

If necessary top up by pouring oil in the dipstick hole.

For oil type and specification see page 70. 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.