24. SERVICE PROCEDURE 24.5 EVERY 250 HOURS SERVICE 24.5.1 CHECK OIL LEVEL IN FINAL DRIVE CASE, ADD OIL WARNING The oil is at high temperature immediately after the machine has been operated. Wait for the oil to cool down before starting the operation. If there is still pressure remaining inside the case, the oil or plug may fly out; Loosen the plug slowly to release the pressure. Prepare a handle. 1. Set the TOP mark at the top, with the TOP mark and plug P perpendicular to the ground surface. 2. Remove plug F using the handle. When the oil level reaches a point 10 mm below the bottom of the plug hole, the correct amount of oil has been added. 3.
If the oil level is to low, install plug F , operate the travel levers, and drive forward or in reverse to rotate the sprocket one turn. Then repeat Step 2 to check again. 4. If the oil; is still low, add engine oil through the hole in plug F until the oil overflows. For details of the oils to use, see 20. “USE OF FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.” 5. After checking, install plug F . PC450-ENG 3-54