Changing the gearbox oil Flexible engine mounts, hose

6 Maintenance

Changing the gearbox oil

Every 500 operating hours.

OIL

32 Draining the oil

VD02004

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. Or, if sufficient space below the gearbox is available, oil can be drained by removing the drain plug.

• Remove the fillercap to vent the gearbox and check if all oil has been drained

• Collect the oil in a dripping pan. 14 / 17

VD02003

33 Filling with new oil

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

For oil specification see page 128.

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.