Check Front Differential Oil Level

NOTE: Always check rear differential oil level before checking front differential oil level. Rear differential oil level must be correct to obtain accurate reading of front differential oil level. Refer to the Check Rear Differential Oil Level procedure in this chapter.

1. Park machine on level surface.

2. Lower equipment to ground.

3. Move transmission control and park brake lever to PARK position "P".

4. Turn key switch to OFF.

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causym CAUTION: Engine frame bottom guard is hinged on the front side.

5. Lower the engine frame bottom guard (A).


A-Engine Frame Bottom Guard

T130036B

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6. Remove axle check plug (C). If oil flows from the check plug hole, axle oil level is correct.

7. If oil does not flow from the check plug hole, axle oil level is low. Add oil. (See Change Front Differential Oil in Maintenance-Every 1000 Hours.)

8. Install check plug.

9. Install engine frame bottom guard.


C-Check Plug

T130367B

Optional 1400 Axle Shown

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