. MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROCEDURE CHECK AXLE OIL LEVEL, ADD OIL WARNING REMARK Remove the mud and dirt from around plug (1), then remove the plug. off any oil adhering to the oil level gauge of 4 - 25 When checking the o il level, apply the parking brake and secure the front and rear frames with the frame lock bar. After stopping the en gine, the parts and oil are at a h igh temperature. W ait for the temperature to g o down before starting the operation. Perform this procedu re if there is any sign of oil o n the axle case. Inspect the machine on a horizontal surface. (If the road surface is at an angle, the oil level ca nnot be checked A: Front B: Rear 1.
Stop the engine a nd remove oil level plug (1) 2. attached to plug ( 3. Set the oil level g auge (G) as shown in the ri 4. (2): Axle (3): Spot facing f The oil level shou oil level gauge. If the oil is below the (L) line, add axle oil thro ugh oil filler port (F). REMARK For axles with AS D (Limited-Slip Differential), the brand For lubricating oil is differ ent. Use the specified lubric ating oil. 5. If the oil level is a bove the (H) line, drain the e xcess oil through drain plug (P), th en check the oil level again. 6. If the oil level is c orrect, install plug (1). Tightening torque Tightening torque : 127 to 177 Nm (13 to 18 kg m, 94.0 to 130.2 lbft)