6 Maintenance
Changing the gearbox oil Every 500 operating hours.
32 Draining the oil Drain the oil with the aid of a separate sump pump.
33 Filling with new oil Or, if sufficient space below the gearbox is available, oil can be drained by removing the drain plug.
• 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. 68
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• Refill the gearbox to the correct level via the dipstick opening. For oil specification see page 128.
• Remove the fillercap to vent the gearbox and check if all oil has been drained • Collect the oil in a dripping pan.
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.
