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 - Differential Drain Plug

   B - Axle Drain Plug

   Position drain pan under differential drain plug (A).

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4. Remove differential drain plug and allow oil to drain.

5. Position drain pan under axle drain plug (B) on both sides of front axle.

6. Remove axle drain plugs and allow oil drain.

7. Install and tighten drain plugs (A) and (B) after all oil has drained.

8. Remove dipstick located on right side of front axle.

9. Add recommended gear case oil through dipstick fill opening until oil level is correct.

10. Install and tighten dipstick.

11. IMPORTANT: 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.