Changing Front Axle Oil

1. Operate machine to warm front axle oil.

2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety Section.)

3. 
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   A - Drain Plug

   C - Dipstick

   Position drain pan under differential drain plug (A).

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4. NOTE: For draining purposes, front axle contains approximately 2.8 L (3.0 qt) of oil.

   Remove differential drain plug and allow oil to drain.

5. 
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   B - Drain Plug

   Position drain pan under each front axle drain plug (B).

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6. Remove both drain plugs and allow oil to drain.

7. Install and tighten both drain plugs after all oil has drained.

8. 
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   A - Drain Plug

   C - Dipstick

   D - Vent Plug

   Remove dipstick (C) located on right side of front axle and vent plug (D).

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9. Add approximately 2.8 L (3.0 qt) of recommended oil through dipstick fill opening until oil level is correct.

10. Install and tighten dipstick.

11. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Allow oil one hour to settle before checking level to ensure accurate dipstick reading. Repeat oil level check after several hours of operation.

    Check front axle oil level.