MAINTENANCE 24.2.3 CHECK AXLE OIL LEVEL, ADD OIL WARNING When checking the oil level, apply the parking brake and lock the front and rear frames with the safety bar and pin. The oil is at a high temperature after the machine has been operated. Always wait for the temperature to go down before carrying out this procedure. Carry out this procedure if there is any sign of oil on the axle. Carry out this inspection with the machine on a horizontal road surface. (If the road is at an angle, the oil level check will not be accurate.) 1. Turn OFF the engine and remove oil level plug (1). 2. Wipe off the gauge attached to the plug with a cloth. 3. Set the oil level gauge (3) as shown in the diagram.
4. The oil level is correct when it is between two lines (4) provided on the oil level gauge. If the oil does not reach the lower line, then add oil through filler port (5). For details of the oil to use, see 20 FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE on page 3-10. 5. If the oil is level is above the upper line, then drain off the excess oil through drain plug (2) and check the oil level again. 6. If the oil level is correct then install plug (1). Oil level plug . . . . . . . . . . 132 ± 39 N 3-34 WA320-3MC