Switch with lock (green) – 3rd control circuit lock

3.32 Oil levels: rear axle transfer gearbox

A

Fig. 69: Transfer gearbox oil level

Notice!

Only use new sealing rings for filler and drain plugs.

Checking the oil level

☞ Proceed as follows: •Park the machine on level ground when the gearbox is at operating temperature •Clean and unscrew plug A on the transfer gearbox

If the oil level is below the opening or if the oil level cannot be seen at all: •Fill up the oil

If the oil level is correct: •Tighten plug A with a new sealing ring to make an oil-tight seal

Filling up the oil

☞ Proceed as follows: •Park the machine on level ground when the gearbox is at operating temperature •Clean and unscrew plug A on the transfer gearbox •Fill in oil until it runs out of the filler opening

If the oil level in the gearbox remains constant: •Tighten plug A with a new sealing ring to make an oil-tight seal

Changing the oil

A

B

Fig. 70: Transfer gearbox oil level

Danger!

Danger of burns when draining hot gearbox oil! ☞ Wear protective gloves ☞ Use suitable tools, e.g. for unscrewing the oil drain plug

☞ Proceed as follows: •Park the machine on level ground when the gearbox is at operating temperature •Place a sufficiently large container under the transfer gearbox to collect the oil •Clean and unscrew plug A on the transfer gearbox •Unscrew screw B on the transfer gearbox •Completely drain the old gearbox oil •Tighten plug B with a new sealing ring to make an oil-tight seal •Fill in oil until it runs out of the filler opening

If the oil level in the gearbox remains constant: •Tighten plug A with a new sealing ring to make an oil-tight seal

Run the machine warm •Check the oil level again after about 5 minutes, and fill up if necessary