MAINTENANCE 24.9.4 CHANGE AXLE OIL WARNING The oil is hot if the machine has just been operated. Wait for the oil to cool down before changing it. 1. Set a container to catch the oil under drain plug (P). 2. Remove front and rear oil filler plugs (1), then remove drain plug (P) to drain the oil. 3. After draining the oil, clean all the plugs. 4. Add axle oil through plug hole (1) to the specified level. For oil recommendations and refill capacity see “20.1 PROPER SELECTION OF FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS” on page 3-10. Be sure that the oil is at the specified level; see “24.2 WHEN REQUIRED” on page 3-31. REMARKS:
For operations where the brake is used frequently, change the axle oil at shorter intervals. 24.9.5 CHECK BRAKE DISC WEAR Have your distributor check and repair brake discs. 24.9.6 CHECK VIBRATION DAMPER The vibration damper hub is located below the engine fan hub on the engine 1. Check the index lines (B) on the damper hub and the inertia member (A). If the lines are more than 1.59 mm (1/16 in) out of alignment, replace the damper. 2. Inspect the rubber member for deterioration. If pieces of rubber are missing or if the elastic member is more than 3.18 mm (1/8 in) below the metal surface, replace the damper. 3. Look for forward movement of the damper ring on the hub.
Replace the damper if any movement is detected. 3-72 WA320-3MC