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 performing this procedure. Perform this procedure if there is any sign of oil on the axle. Perform 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 the 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 the two lines (4) provided on the oil level gauge. If the oil does not reach the lower line, add oil through the filler port (5). For details of the oil to use, see 20 FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE on page 3-9. 5. If the oil is level is above the upper line, drain off the excess oil through the drain plug (2). Check the oil level again. 6. If the oil level is correct, install the plug (1). Oil level plug . . . . . . . . . . 132 ± 39 N WA450-3MC 3-30