After First 50 Hours


Gear Case (MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)

Drain and refill the gear case in the MegaWide™ Plus pickup after the first 50 hours of operation and once each season thereafter.

  1. E83425
    E83425-UN-08JUN17

    Gear Case Drain Plug (MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)

    E83427
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    Gear Case Dipstick (MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)

    A - Drain Plug

    B - Dipstick

    Driveline removed for illustration purposes.

    Remove the drain plug (A) and drain oil into a suitable container. Dispose of oil properly.



  2. Install the drain plug.

  3. Do not over-fill the gear case. Over-filling results in over-heating and oil leakage.

    Remove the dipstick (B) and refill the gear case using SAE 85-140 API GL-5 gear lubricant.

    Gear CaseCapacity1.2 L (1.25 qt)

  4. Install the dipstick and check the lubricant level. Lubricant must fall between the grooves on the dipstick.

  5. When the lubricant is at the proper level, tighten the dipstick to specification.

    DipstickTorque29 N·m (21 lb·ft)


Gear Case (MegaWide™ HC2 Pickup)

Drain and refill the gear case after the first 50 hours of operation and once each season thereafter.

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    E83426-UN-08JUN17

    Gear Case (MegaWide™ HC2 Pickup)

    A - Drain Plug

    B - Check Plug

    C - Fill Plug

    Remove the drain plug (A), check plug (B), and fill plug (C) and drain oil from the gear case.



  2. Install the drain plug and clean up any spilled oil.

  3. Do not over fill the gear case. Overfilling results in overheating and oil leakage.

    Refill the gear case using SAE 85-140 API GL-5 gear lubricant until oil reaches the check plug port.

    Gear CaseCapacity1.2 L (1.25 qt)

  4. Install and tighten the check plug.

  5. Install and tighten the fill plug.


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