24. SERVICE PROCEDURE 24.7.2 CHANGE OIL IN FINAL DRIVE CASE ¤ 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. There is danger that the internal pressure will cause the oil to spurt out, so when removing the plug, stand to the side and turn the plug slowly to release the internal pressure, then remove the plug carefully. Prepare the following. Container to catch drained oil: Min. 65 ¬ capacity Refill capacity: each 65 ¬ (17.16 US gal, 14.3 UK gal) 1. Remove oil filler plug 2 , then remove drain plugs 1 , and drain the oil.
Remove all the mud and dirt from around oil filler plug 2 before removing it. Be careful not to let any dirt or sand get in when adding oil. 2. After draining the oil, tighten the drain plug 1 . 3. Refill the engine oil until oil overflows from filler plug hole 2 , and tighten the plugs. 3-62